The start of a new month is the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect, and re-energize your preparation. With CAT, CLAT, CUET and other competitive exams approaching fast, October can be your “reset” month — a time to streamline your study plan, plug gaps, and boost performance.
At Career Launcher South Ex, Delhi, we help aspirants develop personalised, month-long study strategies for Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, and other critical sections — ensuring that every hour counts.
Why a Monthly Reset Works
- Clear Benchmarks: Setting fresh goals each month prevents stagnation.
- Adaptive Planning: Adjusts for previous month’s shortcomings.
- Energy Boost: Mentally refreshing — like pressing a “refresh” button for your prep.
- Consistency Wins: Regular resets ensure steady growth rather than last-minute panic.
Step 1: Take Stock of September
Before jumping into October’s plan, spend an hour auditing your September prep:
- How many mocks did you attempt?
- Which sections improved?
- Which topics are still weak?
- Did your accuracy go up or down?
Write these down in a simple notebook. This snapshot becomes the baseline for October.
Step 2: Set October Goals by Exam
CAT Aspirants:
- Quant: Strengthen arithmetic + DI-LR sets.
- Verbal: Daily RC practice (2–3 passages).
- Mocks: Minimum 2 full-length + sectionals weekly.
CLAT Aspirants:
- GK & Current Affairs: Daily updates + one weekly revision test.
- Legal Reasoning: 15–20 passages weekly.
- Quant: Focus on speed + accuracy in arithmetic basics.
CUET Aspirants:
- General Test (GK + Quant): Daily drills, 2–3 mock sections weekly.
- Domain Subjects (self-study): Select 1–2 chapters per week to revise.
- Language: Reading comprehension + vocabulary builder.
Step 3: Build a Weekly Structure (No Table — Just Flow)
- Monday: GK capsule (newspaper + monthly magazine) + Quant practice.
- Tuesday: Sectional mock (pick your weak area).
- Wednesday: Legal Reasoning/RC practice + error log update.
- Thursday: Domain subject self-study (for CUET) or DI-LR sets (for CAT).
- Friday: Revise tough concepts + timed drills.
- Saturday: Full-length mock at exam timing.
- Sunday: Analyse mock + rework strategy.
Step 4: Key Focus Areas This Month
- Quantitative Aptitude: Practise under time pressure. Focus on estimation and elimination techniques.
- General Knowledge: Build short notes by theme (Economy, Polity, Awards, International Affairs).
- Legal Reasoning (CLAT): Understand principle–fact application and practise daily passages.
- Language Skills: Improve RC accuracy by summarising each paragraph in your own words.
- Mock Analysis: Treat it as 50% of your prep — note patterns of errors and retest after a week.
Sample Mini Practice Set for October
General Knowledge:
- The 108th Amendment Bill in India pertains to?
- Which country recently hosted the G20 Summit?
Quant: 3. A shopkeeper gives 20% discount and still makes a 25% profit. If marked price is â¹500, find cost price. 4. Two pipes can fill a tank in 20 and 30 minutes respectively. Both are opened together. In how many minutes will the tank be full?
Legal Reasoning (CLAT): 5. Principle: “No one shall be deprived of property except by authority of law.” Fact: The government seizes property without compensation. Decision?
Answer Highlights:
- Reservation for women in Parliament (Women’s Reservation Bill).
- (Update with latest G20 host country).
- CP = â¹400.
- 12 minutes.
- Action violates the principle; deprivation without authority of law is invalid.
Step 5: Mid-Month Self-Check
On 15th October ask yourself:
- Have I met 50% of my planned targets?
- Are my mocks showing improved percentile or accuracy?
- Which 2–3 topics are consistently weak?
Adjust your second-half-of-October plan based on this audit.
How Career Launcher South Ex, Delhi Helps Aspirants
- Personalised Planning: We help you map October’s goals across CAT, CLAT, CUET.
- Focused Modules: Special emphasis on GK + Quant + exam-specific strategies.
- Mocks & Analysis: Regular full-length and sectional mocks at exam timings.
- Mentor Feedback: Expert guidance to fine-tune your approach mid-month.
Conclusion
October is your opportunity to reset and recharge your prep. By starting the month with a clear plan for Quant, GK, and mocks — and sticking to weekly goals — you’ll end October stronger and more confident for your upcoming exams.
At Career Launcher South Ex, Delhi, we help aspirants stay on track with structured schedules, mentor support, and performance audits. Start your October Reset today and convert the next 30 days into measurable progress.