Start with the syllabus and map every topic to the book
Read one chapter at a time
First read the chapter quickly to understand the structure
Mark important definitions, articles, and keywords
Make short handwritten notes while reading
Focus on constitutional provisions, amendments, and landmark cases
Revise each chapter immediately after finishing it
Solve previous year questions topic-wise
Read the same topic from bare act or Constitution for clarity
Use Laxmikant mainly for Polity concepts and exam-oriented facts
Memorize tables, lists, committees, and schedules separately
Revisit difficult chapters multiple times
Prepare one-page revision sheets for each major topic
Practice MCQs after every revision
Keep updating notes with current affairs and recent judgments
Do not try to memorize the entire book in one go
Prioritize high-weightage chapters first
Use active recall instead of passive reading
Revise regularly in short intervals
Keep the book open while solving questions and checking answers