This intensive 50-day study plan is tailored for candidates preparing for Environmental and Chemical Engineering (PG Standard), aligning with the syllabus structure for Subject Code 393. The plan distributes time based on the number of questions expected from each unit (total: 200 questions), ensuring a focused and efficient preparation strategy.
📊 Study Time Allocation by Unit:
- Units with 25 Questions (Units I, IV, VI, VIII): 6 Days Each – Total: 24 Days
- Units with 20 Questions (Units III, X): 5 Days Each – Total: 10 Days
- Units with 15 Questions (Units II, V, VII, IX): 4 Days Each – Total: 16 Days
Total Duration: 50 Days
📅 Detailed Day-Wise Study Plan
🟢 Days 1–6: Unit I – Environmental Policy, Legislations & EIA
- National & International Environmental Policies
- Key Acts: Water Act 1974, Air Act 1981, EPA 1986
- Rules for waste management: Hazardous, e-waste, plastic, biomedical, etc.
- Environmental Impact Assessment – Methodology, Models, Monitoring
🟡 Days 7–10: Unit II – Environmental Chemistry & Microbiology
- Chemical Mass Balance, Emission Calculations
- Aquatic, Atmospheric & Soil Chemistry
- Sampling Techniques, Instrumentation Methods
- Microbial Roles in Treatment & Remediation
🟠 Days 11–15: Unit III – Physico-Chemical Wastewater Treatment
- Water Quality Criteria, Wastewater Characteristics
- Screens, Grit Chamber, Sedimentation, Filtration
- RO, Ion Exchange, Adsorption, Disinfection
🟢 Days 16–21: Unit IV – Biological Wastewater Treatment
- Suspended & Attached Growth Processes
- Activated Sludge, Trickling Filter, RBC, UASB
- Sludge Management, Advanced Treatment (SBR, MBR)
🟡 Days 22–25: Unit V – Air and Noise Pollution Control
- Atmospheric Reactions, Plume Behavior
- Monitoring, Control Techniques, Indoor & Vehicle Pollution
- Noise Sources, Measurement, Industrial Noise Control
🟢 Days 26–31: Unit VI – Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
- Collection, Segregation, Composting, Incineration
- Landfilling, Bioremediation, Dumpsite Rehabilitation
- Waste-Specific Management (biomedical, plastic, etc.)
🟡 Days 32–35: Unit VII – Statistical Modelling of Environmental Systems
- Model Building, Data Inference, Hypothesis Testing
- Air/Water Quality Modelling, Microbial Dynamics
- Surface & Ground Water Modelling
🟢 Days 36–41: Unit VIII – Industrial Pollution & Cleaner Technologies
- Waste Characteristics from Major Industries
- Cleaner Production, Source Reduction
- Zero Discharge, Integrated Waste Management
🟡 Days 42–45: Unit IX – Environmental Safety and Risk Assessment
- Health & Safety Systems, PPE, Ergonomics
- Qualitative/Quantitative Risk, Disaster Management
- Hazard Identification, Inspections & Audits
🟠 Days 46–50: Unit X – Sustainable Development, Management & Economics
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- EMS, Ecolabels, LCA, ISO Standards
- Cost-Benefit Analysis, Circular Economy, Green Buildings
📌 Revision & Practice Suggestions
- Every 10 Days: Dedicate half a day to revising key formulas and regulations.
- Days 20, 35, and 45: Attempt MCQs/mock tests covering the completed units.
- Final 2 Days (optional extension): Full syllabus revision and final practice test.
📎 Final Note
This 50-day plan provides a strategic and syllabus-aligned framework. Customize it based on your pace, background knowledge, and available hours per day. Consistency, clarity of concepts, and regular practice will ensure your success.
Wishing you the very best in your preparation journey!