ALP preparation requires covering both general content (Maths, Reasoning, Science) and trade-specific technical knowledge. Since CBT 2 Part A determines merit and Part B only qualifies, prioritize Part A but ensure you can comfortably cross the 35% Part B threshold.
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1)
- General Science: Complete NCERT Science Class 9–10 (all chapters). 1 chapter per day. Focus on Electricity, Motion, Atoms, Human Body.
- Maths: Complete R.S. Aggarwal arithmetic chapters – Percentages, SI/CI, Ratio, Time-Work, TSD. 25 MCQs daily.
- Reasoning: Series, Analogies, Coding-Decoding from R.S. Aggarwal.
- Trade (Part B): Start reading NCVT trade theory for your trade – 1 hour daily. Focus on understanding, not memorization.
Phase 2: CBT 2 Part A Focus (Month 2)
- Basic Science & Engineering (40 marks): Complete Workshop Calculation & Science. Engineering Drawing basics (projection, views, dimensioning). Basic Electricity, Simple Machines, Safety & Health, IT Literacy.
- Advanced Maths & Reasoning: Geometry, Mensuration, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Syllogisms.
- Trade (Part B): Complete the theory portion of your trade. Focus on practical/working principle questions over theoretical derivations.
- Mock Tests: Begin full CBT 1 mock tests (2 per week). Target 55+/75.
Phase 3: CBT 2 Mocks + CBAT Prep (Month 3)
- Full CBT 2 Part A + Part B mock tests twice a week. Target: 65+ in Part A, 35+ in Part B (passing).
- CBAT preparation: Practice intelligence tests, memory tests, and direction sense exercises. CBAT can be practiced with standard psychometric test practice sets.
- Current Affairs: 30 minutes daily – Science & Tech, Railway news, sports.
Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00–9:00 AM | Basic Science / Trade Theory |
| 10:00–11:30 AM | Maths + Reasoning |
| 12:00–1:00 PM | GK / Current Affairs |
| 3:00–5:00 PM | Mock test or Part B practice |
| 8:00–9:00 PM | CBAT practice / Revision |