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How to Make a Study Timetable for GSEB & CBSE Students (Class 6 to 10) – Step-by-Step Guide

May 24, 2026 4 min read Minaxi Joshi
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Most students in Ahmedabad study hard but still do not get the results they expect. The reason is usually not effort it is lack of a proper plan.

A well-made study timetable can transform an average student into a topper. This guide will show you exactly how to create the perfect study schedule for GSEB or CBSE Class 6 to 10 with ready-to-use timetable examples.


Why Do Students Fail Without a Timetable?

  • They study the same subject for hours and ignore others
  • They waste time deciding what to study next
  • They leave difficult subjects for the last moment
  • They study randomly and forget what they studied earlier
  • They feel overwhelmed because there is no clear plan

“A student with a plan always outperforms a student with no plan even if the planned student studies fewer hours.”


Before You Make a Timetable – 5 Things to Know

  1. Know your board: GSEB students need to focus on GCERT textbooks and direct questions. CBSE students need more time for concept-based and application questions.
  2. List all your subjects: Write down every subject including language subjects which many students ignore.
  3. Identify your weak subjects: Be honest. Give more time to subjects where your marks are low.
  4. Know your school and tuition schedule: Build your self-study timetable around your existing commitments.
  5. Set a realistic daily study goal: For Class 6–8, 2–3 hours daily is enough. For Class 9–10, aim for 4–5 hours of focused study.

Step-by-Step: How to Make Your Study Timetable

Step 1 – Decide Your Daily Study Hours

Class Recommended Daily Self-Study Including Tuition Time
Class 6–7 1.5–2 hours 2.5–3 hours total
Class 8 2–2.5 hours 3–3.5 hours total
Class 9 3–4 hours 4–5 hours total
Class 10 (Board Year) 4–5 hours 5–6 hours total

Step 2 – Assign Subjects to Days

Do not try to study all subjects every day. Rotate subjects so each gets focused attention:

  • Study 2–3 subjects per day, not all subjects
  • Give your weakest subject the first study slot when your mind is freshest
  • Keep language subjects (English, Gujarati, Hindi) for evening slots
  • Do Maths every single day even if for just 30 minutes

Step 3 – Plan Revision Days

  • Every Sunday: revise everything studied during the week
  • After finishing a chapter: spend one session only on revision and self-testing
  • Two weeks before exam: switch to 70% revision and 30% new learning

Step 4 – Include Break Time

  • Study for 45 minutes, then take a 10-minute break
  • After 3 study sessions, take a 20–30 minute longer break
  • Do not study for more than 2 hours without a proper rest

Step 5 – Write the Timetable and Stick It on Your Wall

A timetable only works if you can see it every day. Write it clearly, stick it near your study table, and follow it for at least 3 weeks before making changes.


Sample Weekly Timetable – Class 10 GSEB / CBSE Students

Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
5–6 AM Maths Science Maths Social Sci Maths English Revision
School + Tuition Tuition Rest
6–7 PM Science Maths Social Sci English Science Maths Mock Test
7–8 PM Lang Subject Social Sci English Science Lang Subject Revision Weak Subject
9–10 PM Formulas Chapter Notes Past Papers Formulas Past Papers Free Free

Sample Timetable – Class 6 to 8 Students

Time Slot Activity
After School (1 hour) Complete homework and school assignments first
Evening (45 min) Study weak subject of the day (Maths or Science)
Evening (30 min) Read language subject (English or Gujarati)
Before Bed (15 min) Revise what was studied today read notes once
Sunday Morning (1 hour) Weekly revision of all subjects studied this week

Timetable Tips Specific to GSEB Students

  • GSEB papers are very formula and fact-heavy revise formulas daily in the morning
  • Gujarati-medium students: spend 20–30 minutes daily improving English reading
  • Social Science for GSEB has a lot of content revise in small chunks, not one big session
  • Science diagrams are important in GSEB practice drawing them 3 times a week

Timetable Tips Specific to CBSE Students

  • NCERT exercises must be completed before any additional book
  • Set aside time every week for school projects and practical work (these count for 20 marks)
  • Case-based questions take longer to solve include practice time for them
  • Use CBSE official sample papers as your weekly mock test material

How StudyPoint Education Helps Students Follow a Study Plan

At StudyPoint Education in Nikol, Ahmedabad, we do more than just teach we help students build the right study habits from the very beginning.

  • We provide each student with a customized study plan based on their class and weak subjects
  • Weekly tests keep students on track and create a natural study rhythm
  • Our teachers track each student’s progress and adjust the plan when needed
  • We conduct special revision sessions before board exams with full timetable-based planning

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