How to use the Unit-wise Weightage Study Planner
- 1. List your unitsOne per line: unit name, its marks or % weightage, and your confidence from 1 to 5.
- 2. Enter your hoursTotal study hours you have for this subject.
- 3. Get your splitSee hours for each unit, rounded to half hours, and the order to study them in.
How hours are split
Each unit gets a weight. In marks only mode the weight is the unit's marks. In marks + weak areas mode it is marks × (6 − confidence), so a unit you rate 1 counts five times its marks and a unit you rate 5 counts once.
Hours for a unit = total hours × its weight ÷ the sum of all weights. Hours are rounded to half hours, and any leftover half hours go to the units with the biggest remainders, so the total always matches what you entered. Units are numbered in order of weight: study #1 first.
Worked example
Say you have 20 hours and two units. Unit A carries 30 marks and you rate yourself 2, so its weight is 30 × 4 = 120. Unit B carries 20 marks and you rate yourself 4, so its weight is 20 × 2 = 40. The total weight is 160.
Unit A gets 20 × 120 ÷ 160 = 15 hours and Unit B gets 20 × 40 ÷ 160 = 5 hours. In marks-only mode the split would be 12 and 8 hours, which gives your weak unit less time.
Where to find unit weightage
Look at your syllabus, the exam scheme and two or three past papers. Count how many marks each unit carried. If your university does not publish weightage, use the share of questions from each unit in past papers. Weightage can change between years, so treat past papers as a guide, not a promise.
Track the units as you finish them with the syllabus completion tracker.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enter percentages instead of marks?
Yes. Type 20% or just 20. Only the relative size matters.
Why does a weak unit get more time?
Time spent on a unit you already know adds less. Weighting by (6 − confidence) moves hours to units where you can gain the most marks.
Should I skip low-mark units?
Not completely. Short questions from small units add up. The planner still gives every unit some time.
Is it free?
Yes. You enter your name and WhatsApp number once to see the plan, and other Uncodemy tools then open without the form.