NPCIL Scientific Assistant study plan

Build a one-page formula sheet covering mechanics, work-energy, rotational motion and gravitation, then solve 30 numericals without referring to notes

Derive the equations of uniformly accelerated motion and projectile motion from first principles and apply them to 15 mixed problems

Revise trigonometric identities, quadratic equations and sequences by solving 25 timed questions in 40 minutes

Set up an error log spreadsheet with columns for topic, mistake type and re-test date

Solve 40 problems on current electricity, magnetism and electromagnetic induction, including circuit and Kirchhoff-type numericals

Memorise the modern and nuclear physics essentials: photoelectric effect, Bohr model, half-life and binding energy, and apply them to 20 questions

Complete a full revision of atomic structure, periodicity and chemical bonding with 30 practice questions

Write short notes linking nuclear stability, radioactivity and radiation types to the safety domain

Work through stoichiometry, mole concept, gas laws and solution concentration problems until 25 consecutive questions are correct

Cover thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry with 30 numerical and conceptual questions

Practise calculus: limits, differentiation and definite integrals, solving 30 problems under time pressure

Drill coordinate geometry and straight lines with 25 questions, recording recurring error patterns

Attempt a full-length sectional test on Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics under exam timing and analyse it question by question

Re-solve every incorrect question from weeks 1-3 without looking at solutions

Consolidate the formula sheet with chemistry and mathematics additions and reduce it to two pages

Identify the three weakest subtopics across the three science domains and schedule focused revision for them

Practise quantitative aptitude: percentages, ratio and proportion, time-work, speed-distance and averages, solving 60 questions

Solve 40 reasoning questions covering series, coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogisms and non-verbal patterns

Build a current-affairs digest covering the last six months in science, space, nuclear energy and Indian policy

Revise static general knowledge on Indian polity, geography and basic economics using 50 recall questions

Practise grammar and usage: error spotting, sentence improvement, fill-in-the-blanks and synonyms/antonyms, 50 questions

Complete 5 reading comprehension passages under timed conditions and summarise each in three sentences

Study radiation safety fundamentals: dose units, ALARA, shielding, contamination control and personal protective equipment, and answer 30 questions

Review industrial safety practices including permit-to-work, fire safety, electrical safety and emergency response procedures

Cover computer fundamentals: hardware, operating systems, MS Office basics, networking, internet and cyber hygiene, answering 40 questions

Revisit the mathematics and aptitude error log and re-solve 40 previously missed questions

Take two 30-minute speed drills on quantitative and reasoning sections to improve pace

Write brief notes on number systems, memory units and common file formats for quick revision

Attempt three full-length mock tests replicating the actual domain weightage and review each within 24 hours

Revise only the formula sheet, safety cheat sheet, current-affairs digest and error log in the final days

Rehearse time allocation per section and fix an attempt strategy for each domain

Confirm exam-day logistics and keep the last 48 hours light for consolidation