How to Build Your Own Custom Mock Test Routine Based on SCERT Syllabus
Every Kerala PSC aspirant is told the same advice:
“Study SCERT textbooks. Practice mock tests.”
But no one tells you how to combine both in a structured, trackable way.
What you need is a custom mock test routine—one that’s built around the SCERT syllabus and tailored to your current preparation level.
In this blog, you’ll learn how to create a personalized weekly routine using free SCERT-based mock tests from FreePSCtalkz.in.
This method helps you:
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Cover the syllabus gradually
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Measure your progress weekly
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Focus more on weak areas
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Avoid unnecessary revision cycles
Why You Should Align Mocks with SCERT, Not Random GK Sources
Kerala PSC questions—especially for LDC, VFA, and Secretariat Assistant—are heavily based on SCERT content from Classes 8 to 10.
Practicing mocks that follow this exact structure:
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Reduces the overload of irrelevant facts
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Sharpens your recall of textbook-specific data
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Improves your ability to spot repetitive question patterns
Mock tests not aligned with SCERT waste your time and make your preparation unfocused.
Step-by-Step: How to Build Your Weekly Mock Routine
Step 1: Break the Syllabus into Weekly Blocks
Organize SCERT topics into clusters:
| Week | Topics to Cover |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kerala Renaissance + Indian Constitution |
| 2 | Basic Science + GK – Kerala & India |
| 3 | Maths + Mental Ability |
| 4 | Current Affairs + History + Geography |
You can repeat the cycle with increasing difficulty each month.
Step 2: Assign Tests for Each Topic
Use FreePSCtalkz Mock Test Page to pick topic-aligned mocks:
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Monday: Renaissance (25 Qs)
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Tuesday: Constitution (25 Qs)
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Wednesday: General Science (30 Qs)
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Thursday: GK – Kerala-based (25 Qs)
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Friday: Maths & Reasoning (20 Qs)
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Saturday: Full Mock (100 Qs, timed)
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Sunday: Error Log Review + Light Quiz
Each test should be timed to match real exam pressure.
Step 3: Track Performance by Topic
Use a simple Google Sheet or notebook:
| Date | Topic | Score | Time Taken | Mistakes Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20 | Renaissance | 18/25 | 22 mins | Vaikom Satyagraha facts |
| Jul 21 | Constitution | 20/25 | 24 mins | Article confusion |
This helps you identify your weak zones and decide what to revise the following week.
Step 4: Use Error Logs to Guide SCERT Reading
Instead of reading full chapters, revise only what you got wrong in your mocks.
This could be:
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A confusing event in Renaissance
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A wrongly remembered Article in the Constitution
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A scientific term you couldn’t recall
This keeps your reading short, focused, and purposeful.
Sample Custom Weekly Routine (For Intermediate-Level Aspirant)
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| Monday | Take Renaissance quiz (25 Qs) |
| Tuesday | Review mistakes + Read SCERT for those areas |
| Wednesday | Constitution mock (25 Qs) |
| Thursday | GK quiz (Kerala + India) |
| Friday | Maths + Reasoning mock (30 mins) |
| Saturday | Full-length mock (100 Qs, 75 mins) |
| Sunday | Track progress, revise error log |
Tips to Customize Further:
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Beginner? Start with only 3 mocks per week, increase gradually
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Advanced? Add daily revision quizzes from your error logs
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Final month before exam? Switch to daily full-length mocks with topic revision only at night
Why FreePSCtalkz Makes This Easy
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Tests are grouped by topic and post-neutral
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Based fully on SCERT structure
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No login needed, so you can test and repeat anytime
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Perfect for building a discipline-based prep routine
Start building your weekly plan now: FreePSCtalkz Mock Test Hub
Final Thought: Don’t Just Study. Systematize.
Your memory is limited. Your time is limited.
But with the right mock-test-first structure, you can cover the full syllabus, strengthen weak spots, and walk into the exam with strategy and confidence.
Use your mocks not just as tests, but as your weekly syllabus manager.