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Detailed 3-Month Study Schedule

Punjab ADA Syllabus 2026 – Part A

Total Part A Weightage: 40 Marks

Subject	Marks	Priority
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	10	Very High
Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability, Maths & Data Interpretation	10	Very High
Punjab History & Culture	5	High
Punjabi	5	High
English	5	High
ICT / Computer	5	Moderate but scoring

 

Time Slot	Subject
45 minutes	GK + Current Affairs
1 hour	Reasoning / Maths / Data Interpretation
45 minutes	Punjab History / Punjabi / English / ICT
20 minutes	Revision of previous day
Weekly	1 sectional test + 1 mixed test

 

Subject-Wise Important Subtopics to Cover

1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs

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2. Punjab History and Culture

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3. Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability, Maths and DI

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4. Punjabi

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5. English

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6. ICT / Computer

90-Day Study Timetable

Week 1: Foundation Building

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Week 2: Core Coverage

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Week 3: Punjab-Focused Week

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Week 4: Language + ICT Strengthening

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Month 2: Revision + Practice Phase

Week 5: Advanced Practice

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Week 6: Punjab + Language Revision

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Week 7: Full Syllabus Practice

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Week 8: Final Revision Phase

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Final 4 Days: Exam-Oriented Revision

 

LAW MAJOR ACTS SCHEDULE

BNSS

Division	Dates	Days	BNSS Sections	High-Frequency Revision Topics	Target for 3 Days
1	16 May – 18 May 2026	Day 1–3	S. 1–25	Short title, extent, definitions, special law saving, criminal courts, Public Prosecutor, Directorate of Prosecution, sentencing powers of courts	Memorise definitions in S. 2, court hierarchy, PP provisions, and Magistrate sentencing powers under S. 23
2	19 May – 21 May 2026	Day 4–6	S. 30–62	Arrest without warrant, procedure of arrest, right to advocate, arrest by private person, arrest of woman, handcuffing, grounds of arrest, informing relative, medical examination, 24-hour rule	Focus on S. 35, 36, 38, 43, 47, 48, 57, 58, 62
3	22 May – 24 May 2026	Day 7–9	S. 63–110	Summons, warrant, proclamation, attachment, search warrant, summons to produce documents, audio-video recording of search and seizure, seizure of property	Focus on S. 84–89, S. 94, S. 105, S. 106–107
4	25 May – 27 May 2026	Day 10–12	S. 125–172	Security for peace/good behaviour, maintenance, unlawful assembly, public nuisance, urgent nuisance/apprehended danger, land/water disputes, preventive police action	Focus on S. 144–147, S. 152–163, S. 164–167, S. 168–172
5	28 May – 30 May 2026	Day 13–15	S. 173–196	FIR, non-cognizable cases, police investigation, witness examination, police statements, confession, rape victim medical exam, remand, case diary, chargesheet, inquest	Most important block: S. 173, 174, 175, 176, 181, 183, 187, 192, 193
6	31 May – 2 June 2026	Day 16–18	S. 197–233	Jurisdiction of criminal courts, cognizance by Magistrate, prosecution sanction, complaint to Magistrate, postponement of process, dismissal of complaint, issue of process, supply of copies, commitment to Sessions Court	Focus on S. 210, 218, 223, 225, 226, 227, 230, 231, 232, 233
7	3 June – 5 June 2026	Day 19–21	S. 234–300	Charge, alteration of charge, joinder of charges, Sessions trial, discharge, warrant case trial, summons case trial, summary trial, plea bargaining	Focus on S. 234–247, S. 250–251, S. 262, S. 268, S. 274–282, S. 283–288, S. 289–300
8	6 June – 8 June 2026	Day 22–24	S. 307–360	Recording of evidence, expert reports, double jeopardy, legal aid, tender of pardon, adjournment, material witness, accused examination, trial in absentia, adding accused, compounding, withdrawal from prosecution	Focus on S. 337, 340, 341, 343–345, 348, 351, 353, 355–356, 358, 359, 360
9	9 June – 11 June 2026	Day 25–27	S. 392–477	Judgment, compensation, victim compensation, witness protection, death sentence confirmation, appeals, suspension of sentence, revision, transfer, execution, set-off, mercy petition	Focus on S. 395, 396, 398, 407–412, 413–435, 430, 436–445, 446–452, 469, 473
10	12 June – 14 June 2026	Day 28–30	S. 478–531	Bail, default/undertrial detention, non-bailable offence bail, anticipatory bail, High Court/Sessions bail powers, bonds, disposal of property, irregular proceedings, limitation, inherent powers, electronic proceedings, repeal and savings	Focus on S. 478, 479, 480, 482, 483, 499–507, 508–512, 513–519, 528, 530, 531

Additional Information-

Revision Level	Sections / Topics
Must revise again and again	S. 2, 35, 36, 38, 43, 47, 48, 58, 105, 144, 163, 173, 174, 176, 181, 183, 187, 193, 210, 218, 223, 227, 230, 232, 234–247, 250, 262, 268, 274–300, 337, 351, 356, 358, 359, 407, 430, 478–483, 513–519, 528, 530, 531
Good for MCQ elimination	Court hierarchy, PP/APP, Directorate of Prosecution, summons/warrant, proclamation, attachment, maintenance, public nuisance, transfer, revision, appeal
One-day-before-exam revision	FIR, arrest, remand, chargesheet, cognizance, complaint, charge, trial types, bail, appeal/revision, limitation, inherent powers, electronic proceedings

 

 

Concurrent BNS Schedule

Division	Dates	Days	BNS Sections	Highest-Frequency Revision Topics in Section Order	3-Day Completion Target
1	16 May – 18 May 2026	Day 1–3	S. 1–44	Preliminary, definitions, general explanations, punishments, general exceptions, right of private defence	Day 1: S. 1–13; Day 2: S. 14–33; Day 3: S. 34–44 + MCQs
2	19 May – 21 May 2026	Day 4–6	S. 45–62	Abetment, abettor, punishment for abetment, criminal conspiracy, attempt	Day 1: S. 45–52; Day 2: S. 53–61; Day 3: S. 62 + examples
3	22 May – 24 May 2026	Day 7–9	S. 63–99	Offences against women and children: rape, gang rape, sexual harassment, stalking, dowry death, cruelty, miscarriage, child offences	Day 1: S. 63–73; Day 2: S. 74–86; Day 3: S. 87–99 + punishments
4	25 May – 27 May 2026	Day 10–12	S. 100–146	Offences affecting human body: culpable homicide, murder, death by negligence, abetment of suicide, hurt, grievous hurt, acid attack, restraint, confinement, kidnapping, trafficking	Day 1: S. 100–113; Day 2: S. 114–125; Day 3: S. 126–146
5	28 May – 30 May 2026	Day 13–15	S. 147–197	Offences against State, Army/Navy/Air Force offences, election offences, coin/currency/government stamp offences, unlawful assembly, rioting, affray, promoting enmity	Day 1: S. 147–158; Day 2: S. 159–188; Day 3: S. 189–197
6	31 May – 2 June 2026	Day 16–18	S. 198–226	Offences by or relating to public servants; contempt of lawful authority of public servants; non-appearance to proclamation; disobedience of public servant’s order; attempt to commit suicide to compel public servant	Day 1: S. 198–205; Day 2: S. 206–217; Day 3: S. 218–226
7	3 June – 5 June 2026	Day 19–21	S. 227–269	False evidence, fabricating false evidence, false charge, harbouring offender, resistance to lawful apprehension, escape from custody, offences against public justice	Day 1: S. 227–240; Day 2: S. 241–255; Day 3: S. 256–269
8	6 June – 8 June 2026	Day 22–24	S. 270–302	Public nuisance, spreading infection, adulteration of food/drugs, rash driving, negligent conduct, obscene acts, religion-related offences	Day 1: S. 270–280; Day 2: S. 281–291; Day 3: S. 292–302
9	9 June – 11 June 2026	Day 25–27	S. 303–334	Offences against property: theft, snatching, extortion, robbery, dacoity, misappropriation, criminal breach of trust, stolen property, cheating, mischief, criminal trespass, house-trespass, house-breaking	Day 1: S. 303–313; Day 2: S. 314–324; Day 3: S. 325–334
10	12 June – 14 June 2026	Day 28–30	S. 335–358	Forgery, forged document, valuable security, falsification of accounts, property mark offences, criminal intimidation, insult, statements conducing public mischief, defamation, repeal and savings	Day 1: S. 335–345; Day 2: S. 346–350; Day 3: S. 351–358 + final revision

 

Topic	Must-Remember Sections
Definitions	S. 2
General explanations / common intention	S. 3
Punishments	S. 4–13
General exceptions	S. 14–33
Private defence	S. 34–44
Abetment / conspiracy / attempt	S. 45–62
Rape and sexual offences	S. 63–73
Outraging modesty / sexual harassment / stalking	S. 74–79
Dowry death / cruelty	S. 80, 85, 86
Murder and culpable homicide	S. 100–106
Abetment of suicide / attempt to murder	S. 107–110
Organised crime / terrorism	S. 111–113
Hurt and grievous hurt	S. 114–125
Wrongful restraint / confinement / assault	S. 126–136
Kidnapping / trafficking	S. 137–146
Offences against State	S. 147–158
Public tranquillity	S. 189–197
Public servant offences	S. 198–226
False evidence / public justice	S. 227–269
Public health, safety, decency, religion	S. 270–302
Property offences	S. 303–334
Forgery and documents	S. 335–345
Criminal intimidation / defamation	S. 351–356
Repeal and savings	S. 358

 

COI 30-Day Revision Plan — 10 Divisions from 22 June 2026

 

Division	Dates	Days	Articles / Parts	Highest-Frequency Revision Topics in Constitutional Order	3-Day Completion Target
1	22 June – 24 June 2026	Day 1–3	Preamble + Articles 1–35	Preamble, Union and Territory, Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Article 12 State, Article 13 judicial review, equality, freedom, life and liberty, arrest/detention, religion, minorities, Article 32 writs	Day 1: Preamble + Art. 1–11; Day 2: Art. 12–22; Day 3: Art. 23–35 + landmark cases
2	25 June – 27 June 2026	Day 4–6	Articles 36–78	DPSPs, Fundamental Duties, President, Vice-President, Council of Ministers, Attorney-General, executive power of Union	Day 1: Art. 36–51; Day 2: Art. 51A + Art. 52–62; Day 3: Art. 63–78
3	28 June – 30 June 2026	Day 7–9	Articles 79–123	Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, qualification/disqualification, privileges, Money Bill, financial procedure, legislative procedure, Ordinance power of President	Day 1: Art. 79–88; Day 2: Art. 89–106; Day 3: Art. 107–123
4	1 July – 3 July 2026	Day 10–12	Articles 124–151	Supreme Court, jurisdiction, SLP, review, Article 141 binding precedent, Article 142 complete justice, advisory jurisdiction, CAG	Day 1: Art. 124–130; Day 2: Art. 131–143; Day 3: Art. 144–151
5	4 July – 6 July 2026	Day 13–15	Articles 152–237	Governor, State executive, State legislature, Money Bill in State, Governor’s assent, High Courts, Article 226 writ jurisdiction, Article 227 superintendence, subordinate judiciary	Day 1: Art. 152–167; Day 2: Art. 168–213; Day 3: Art. 214–237
6	7 July – 9 July 2026	Day 16–18	Articles 239–243ZT	Union Territories, Delhi under Article 239AA, Panchayats, Municipalities, Cooperative Societies	Day 1: Art. 239–242; Day 2: Art. 243–243O; Day 3: Art. 243P–243ZT
7	10 July – 12 July 2026	Day 19–21	Articles 244–300A	Scheduled/Tribal Areas, Centre-State legislative relations, Article 246, Article 246A GST, Article 254 repugnancy, administrative relations, Inter-State Council, Finance Commission, GST Council, contracts, suits, right to property	Day 1: Art. 244–263; Day 2: Art. 264–281; Day 3: Art. 282–300A
8	13 July – 15 July 2026	Day 22–24	Articles 301–323B	Freedom of trade and commerce, services under Union/States, Article 309, Article 310 pleasure doctrine, Article 311 departmental protection, All India Services, UPSC/SPSC, tribunals	Day 1: Art. 301–307; Day 2: Art. 308–323; Day 3: Art. 323A–323B + cases
9	16 July – 18 July 2026	Day 25–27	Articles 324–360	Election Commission, adult suffrage, bar on court interference, reservation of seats, women reservation, SC/ST/OBC Commissions, official language, Emergency provisions	Day 1: Art. 324–329; Day 2: Art. 330–351; Day 3: Art. 352–360
10	19 July – 21 July 2026	Day 28–30	Articles 361–395 + Schedules	President/Governor immunity, definitions, amendment under Article 368, Article 370 and special provisions, short title, commencement, repeals, important Schedules, 10th Schedule anti-defection, 7th Schedule lists	Day 1: Art. 361–368; Day 2: Art. 369–395; Day 3: 1st–12th Schedules + final revision

 

Topic	Must-Remember Articles
Preamble	Preamble keywords: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic, Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
Union and Territory	Art. 1–4
Citizenship	Art. 5–11
Fundamental Rights	Art. 12–35
Equality	Art. 14–18
Freedom	Art. 19–22
Religion and Minorities	Art. 25–30
Constitutional Remedies	Art. 32
DPSP	Art. 36–51
Fundamental Duties	Art. 51A
President / Union Executive	Art. 52–78
Parliament	Art. 79–122
Ordinance Power	Art. 123, 213
Supreme Court	Art. 124–147
CAG	Art. 148–151
Governor / State Executive	Art. 153–167
State Legislature	Art. 168–212
High Court	Art. 214–231
Subordinate Courts	Art. 233–237
Union Territories / Delhi	Art. 239, 239AA
Panchayats / Municipalities	Art. 243–243ZG
Union-State Relations	Art. 245–263
Finance / GST / Finance Commission	Art. 265, 266, 269A, 279A, 280
Right to Property	Art. 300A
Services	Art. 309–311
Tribunals	Art. 323A–323B
Elections	Art. 324–329
SC/ST/OBC Commissions	Art. 338, 338A, 338B
Emergency	Art. 352–360
Amendment	Art. 368
Special State Provisions	Art. 370–371J
Schedules	7th Schedule, 8th Schedule, 9th Schedule, 10th Schedule, 11th Schedule, 12th Schedule.

 

BSA 30-Day Revision Plan — 10 Divisions from 22 July 2026

 

Division	Dates	Days	BSA Sections	Highest-Frequency Revision Topics in Section Order	3-Day Completion Target
1	22 June – 24 June 2026	Day 1–3	S. 1–14	Application of BSA, definitions, evidence, fact, facts in issue, relevant facts, res gestae, motive, preparation, conduct, conspiracy, alibi-type facts, state of mind, accidental/intentional acts	Day 1: S. 1–3; Day 2: S. 4–9; Day 3: S. 10–14 + illustrations
2	25 June – 27 June 2026	Day 4–6	S. 15–25	Admissions and confessions, admission by parties/agents, proof of admissions, confession caused by inducement/threat/coercion/promise, confession to police officer, discovery statement, co-accused confession	Day 1: S. 15–21; Day 2: S. 22–23; Day 3: S. 24–25 + MCQs
3	28 June – 30 June 2026	Day 7–9	S. 26–38	Dying declaration, statements by dead/unavailable persons, previous testimony, entries in books of account, public records, maps/charts/plans, judgments when relevant, fraud/collusion in judgment	Day 1: S. 26; Day 2: S. 27–33; Day 3: S. 34–38
4	1 – 2 July 2026	Day 10–12	S. 39–50	Expert opinion, electronic evidence examiner, handwriting/signature opinion, custom/right opinion, relationship opinion, character evidence, previous sexual experience not relevant	Day 1: S. 39–40; Day 2: S. 41–45; Day 3: S. 46–50
5	3 July – 5 July 2026	Day 13–15	S. 51–64	Judicial notice, admitted facts, oral evidence, documentary evidence, primary and secondary evidence, electronic/digital record, admissibility of electronic records, notice to produce	Day 1: S. 51–55; Day 2: S. 56–60; Day 3: S. 61–64
6	6 July – 8 July 2026	Day 16–18	S. 65–93	Proof of signature, handwriting, electronic signature, attested documents, public/private documents, certified copies, presumptions as to documents, electronic records, electronic signatures, old documents	Day 1: S. 65–73; Day 2: S. 74–83; Day 3: S. 84–93
7	9 July – 11 July 2026	Day 19–21	S. 94–103	Exclusion of oral evidence by documentary evidence, terms of contract reduced to document, oral agreement exclusion, ambiguous documents, latent/patent ambiguity, wills	Day 1: S. 94–95; Day 2: S. 96–101; Day 3: S. 102–103 + examples
8	12 July – 14 July 2026	Day 22–24	S. 104–123	Burden of proof, burden on accused for exceptions, facts especially within knowledge, presumption of death/life, ownership, good faith, legitimacy, abetment of suicide, dowry death, rape consent presumption, estoppel	Day 1: S. 104–109; Day 2: S. 110–120; Day 3: S. 121–123
9	15 July – 17 July 2026	Day 25–27	S. 124–139	Competency of witnesses, child/witness unable to communicate verbally, husband-wife, judges, marital communication, affairs of State, official communication, professional communication, accomplice, number of witnesses	Day 1: S. 124–128; Day 2: S. 129–137; Day 3: S. 138–139
10	18 July – 20 July 2026	Day 28–30	S. 140–170	Examination of witnesses, chief/cross/re-examination, leading questions, cross-examination on previous statement, hostile witness, impeaching credit, corroboration, refreshing memory, production of documents, judge’s power to ask questions, improper admission/rejection, repeal and savings	Day 1: S. 140–148; Day 2: S. 149–160; Day 3: S. 161–170 + final revision

 

 

Topic	Must-Remember Sections
Definitions	S. 2
Facts in issue and relevant facts	S. 3
Res gestae / same transaction	S. 4
Motive, preparation and conduct	S. 6
Conspiracy relevance	S. 8
Alibi / highly probable or improbable facts	S. 9
State of mind / intention / knowledge	S. 12
Admissions	S. 15–21, 25
Confessions	S. 22–24
Discovery statement	Proviso to S. 23
Dying declaration	S. 26(a)
Previous testimony	S. 27
Books of account / public records	S. 28–29
Judgments when relevant	S. 34–38
Expert opinion / electronic evidence examiner	S. 39
Character evidence	S. 46–50
Judicial notice / admitted facts	S. 51–53
Oral evidence	S. 54–55
Primary and secondary evidence	S. 57–60
Electronic records	S. 61–63
Proof of signature / attested document	S. 65–72
Public and private documents	S. 74–77
Presumptions as to documents/electronic records	S. 78–93
Exclusion of oral evidence by documentary evidence	S. 94–103
Burden of proof	S. 104–109
Presumptions: legitimacy, suicide, dowry death, rape consent	S. 116–120
Estoppel	S. 121–123
Competency of witnesses	S. 124–139
Examination and cross-examination	S. 140–160
Refreshing memory / production of documents / judge’s power	S. 162–168
Improper admission or rejection	S. 169
Repeal and savings	S. 170

 

CPC & Minor Laws – 30 Days – Self Alloted Time as Per Exam Date or from 25 July.

Day	Main Topic	Second Topic	Practice Task
Day 1	CPC: Nature, scope and object of CPC	CPC: Important definitions under Section 2	Make notes on decree, order, judgment, legal representative
Day 2	CPC: Jurisdiction of civil courts under Section 9	CPC: Res judicata under Section 11	Practice 20 CPC MCQs
Day 3	CPC: Place of suing — Sections 15 to 20	CPC: Territorial and pecuniary jurisdiction	Prepare jurisdiction chart
Day 4	CPC: Institution of suit	CPC: Plaint and written statement	Revise Order VI, VII and VIII basics
Day 5	CPC: Summons and appearance of parties	CPC: Ex parte proceedings	Practice procedural MCQs
Day 6	CPC: Temporary injunctions	CPC: Arrest before judgment and attachment before judgment	Make chart of interim orders
Day 7	CPC: Execution of decree	CPC: Order XXI important provisions	Practice execution-based MCQs
Day 8	CPC: Appeals	CPC: Review, revision and reference	CPC sectional test
Day 9	Punjab Excise Act: Object, extent and commencement	Important definitions: liquor, intoxicant, excisable article	Make definition chart
Day 10	Punjab Excise Act: Excise authorities	Powers of excise officers	Practice 15 MCQs
Day 11	Punjab Excise Act: Import, export and transport of liquor	Manufacture and possession of liquor	Prepare flowchart
Day 12	Punjab Excise Act: Sale of liquor	Licensing system	Revise licence-related provisions
Day 13	Punjab Excise Act: Excise duty and fees	Revenue provisions	Practice excise law MCQs
Day 14	Punjab Excise Act: Search, seizure and arrest	Offences and penalties	Punjab Excise Act sectional test
Day 15	IT Act: Object and scope	Important definitions: computer, data, computer resource, intermediary	Make cyber-law definition chart
Day 16	IT Act: Legal recognition of electronic records	Electronic governance	Practice IT Act MCQs
Day 17	IT Act: Digital signature and electronic signature	E-contracts and e-records	Make comparison table
Day 18	IT Act: Cyber offences	Hacking, identity theft, cheating by personation	Prepare offence-wise notes
Day 19	IT Act: Obscenity and sexually explicit content online	Intermediary liability and safe harbour	Practice 20 cyber-law MCQs
Day 20	IT Act: Protected systems	Investigation, search, seizure and penalties	IT Act sectional test
Day 21	Punjab Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act: Object and purpose	Definitions: damage, property, public property, private property	Make short notes
Day 22	Liability for damage during protest, strike, agitation or disorder	Role of competent authority	Practice 15 MCQs
Day 23	Assessment of damage	Inquiry and determination of liability	Prepare recovery-process flowchart
Day 24	Recovery of compensation	Attachment and sale of property	Revise penalty provisions
Day 25	Offences and penalties under Damage to Property Act	Protection of public/private property during mass gatherings	Damage to Property Act sectional test
Day 26	Prevention of Corruption Act: Object and scope	Definition of public servant	Make definition chart
Day 27	Prevention of Corruption Act: Undue advantage and public duty	Bribe-taking by public servant — Section 7	Practice corruption-law MCQs
Day 28	Bribing a public servant — Section 8	Offences by commercial organisations	Make offence-wise table
Day 29	Criminal misconduct by public servant — Section 13	Previous sanction for prosecution — Section 19	Revise investigation and trial provisions
Day 30	Special Judges and punishment provisions	Full revision of all 5 Acts	Full 100-question mixed test