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I’m a first year student of mbbs, in affiliation with knruhs university. I have exams in 30 days…please help me with the anatomy…I’m at the surface level…please is it possible to score good in 30 days

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Got it. Here's a realistic and effective 30-day anatomy plan tailored for a KNRUHS first-year student with Theory + Practical/Viva exams.

Your 30-Day Anatomy Exam Plan

The Reality Check First

Yes, you can score well in 30 days - but you need to be strategic. You cannot memorize everything. You need to focus on high-yield topics and smart revision.

Resources to Use (in priority order)

ResourcePurpose
BD Chaurasia (all 4 volumes)Your primary textbook - KNRUHS follows this closely
Vishram Singh (Clinically Oriented)Great for clinical correlations in theory
Inderbir SinghHistology + Embryology
Snell'sQuick reading for neuroanatomy
Previous KNRUHS papersMost important - follow the question pattern
If you have none of these, get BD Chaurasia first. It's the standard for most Indian university exams.

30-Day Week-by-Week Plan

Week 1 (Days 1-7) - Upper & Lower Limb

Theory focus:
  • Brachial plexus (very commonly asked)
  • Rotator cuff muscles
  • Carpal tunnel
  • Femoral triangle, adductor canal
  • Popliteal fossa
  • Lumbar plexus, sacral plexus
Practical/Viva focus:
  • Bones of upper and lower limb - identify and mark features
  • Identify muscles, nerves on cadaver/model

Week 2 (Days 8-14) - Thorax + Abdomen & Pelvis

Theory focus:
  • Heart - surfaces, chambers, blood supply (coronary arteries)
  • Lungs - lobes, fissures, bronchopulmonary segments
  • Diaphragm - openings and contents
  • Inguinal canal (very high yield - asked every year)
  • Portal circulation
  • Peritoneum and its folds
  • Kidneys - relations
Practical/Viva focus:
  • Identify viscera models
  • Draw and label diagrams of heart, lungs, inguinal canal

Week 3 (Days 15-21) - Head & Neck + Neuroanatomy

Theory focus:
  • Cranial nerves (especially V, VII, IX, X) - origin, course, branches
  • Cavernous sinus
  • Thyroid gland - blood supply, relations
  • Internal capsule
  • Basal ganglia
  • Cerebellum
  • Spinal cord cross-section
Practical/Viva focus:
  • Identify brain models - parts, lobes, cranial nerve exits
  • Skull bones and foramina

Week 4 (Days 22-28) - Histology + Embryology + Rapid Revision

Theory focus:
  • Histology: epithelium types, connective tissue, muscle types, nervous tissue
  • Embryology: germ layers and derivatives, heart development, gut development, common congenital anomalies
  • This is where many students lose easy marks - don't ignore it
Days 29-30:
  • Only previous question papers
  • Write out 5-mark and 10-mark answers
  • Revise diagrams

Practical/Viva Strategy (Very Important at KNRUHS)

  • Osteology (bone identification) - practice holding every bone and naming every process, foramen, surface
  • Cadaveric dissection - attend every practical. Know structures of every region
  • Histology slides - memorize at least 15-20 slides (epithelium, skin, liver, kidney, testis, ovary, nerve, muscle)
  • Models - brain, heart, kidney models are commonly shown in viva

Daily Study Schedule Suggestion

TimeActivity
Morning (2-3 hrs)Read new topic from BD Chaurasia
Afternoon (1-2 hrs)Draw diagrams, write short notes
Evening (1 hr)Revise previous day's topic
Night (30 min)Read through previous KNRUHS questions

High-Yield Diagrams to Learn (Draw These Perfectly)

  1. Brachial plexus
  2. Inguinal canal (cross-section)
  3. Heart - external features and coronary arteries
  4. Base of skull - foramina
  5. Spinal cord cross-section
  6. Diaphragm openings
  7. Portal-systemic anastomosis
  8. Cavernous sinus

Tips for KNRUHS Specifically

  • KNRUHS tends to repeat questions - get last 5-10 years' papers (check your college library or seniors)
  • Write structured answers - introduction, description, clinical significance - examiners look for this format
  • In viva, speak confidently even if partially correct - hesitation costs marks
  • Diagrams in theory paper carry separate marks - a well-labeled diagram can save a weak written answer

Bottom Line

30 days with 4-5 focused hours/day = you can comfortably cover all high-yield topics, revise twice, and do past papers. Students have cleared anatomy from scratch in less time.
Start today with the brachial plexus - it's high yield, tests theory + clinical correlation, and builds confidence once you master it.
Want me to help you with any specific topic right now, create detailed notes on any region, or make a day-by-day timetable?

I have physiology and biochemistry to manage as well

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7-8 hours is very workable. Since Anatomy is your weakest and Physio/Biochem are slightly better, we'll give Anatomy the most time but not neglect the other two. Here's your full integrated plan:

30-Day Master Plan - All 3 Subjects (KNRUHS First Year)

Daily Time Split

SubjectTime/DayReasoning
Anatomy3.5 hrsWeakest subject, most volume
Physiology2.5 hrsModerate - needs consistent daily input
Biochemistry1.5 hrsSlightly better base - focused revision

PHASE 1 - Days 1 to 10 (Foundation Building)

Anatomy (3.5 hrs/day)

DaysTopics
1-2Upper limb - brachial plexus, arm muscles, rotator cuff
3-4Upper limb - forearm, hand, carpal tunnel
5-6Lower limb - femoral triangle, adductor canal, gluteal region
7-8Lower limb - popliteal fossa, leg, foot, lumbar & sacral plexus
9-10Thorax - heart (chambers, coronary arteries), lungs, mediastinum

Physiology (2.5 hrs/day)

DaysTopics
1-3Blood - composition, RBC, WBC, platelets, haemoglobin
4-6Cardiovascular - cardiac cycle, heart sounds, ECG basics
7-10Respiration - mechanics, lung volumes, transport of gases

Biochemistry (1.5 hrs/day)

DaysTopics
1-3Cell biology basics, amino acids, protein structure
4-7Enzymes - classification, kinetics, inhibition
8-10Carbohydrate metabolism - glycolysis, TCA cycle, glycogen metabolism

PHASE 2 - Days 11 to 20 (Core Topics)

Anatomy (3.5 hrs/day)

DaysTopics
11-12Abdomen - inguinal canal, peritoneum, stomach, intestines
13-14Abdomen - liver, portal circulation, kidneys, diaphragm
15-16Pelvis - pelvic floor, male & female reproductive organs
17-18Head & Neck - cranial nerves (V, VII, IX, X), thyroid, cavernous sinus
19-20Neuroanatomy - spinal cord, brain stem, cerebellum, internal capsule

Physiology (2.5 hrs/day)

DaysTopics
11-13Digestion - GI motility, secretions, absorption
14-16Renal physiology - GFR, tubular functions, urine concentration
17-20Nervous system - nerve conduction, synapse, neuromuscular junction, reflexes

Biochemistry (1.5 hrs/day)

DaysTopics
11-13Lipid metabolism - fatty acid oxidation, ketone bodies, lipoproteins
14-17Protein metabolism - transamination, urea cycle, amino acid catabolism
18-20Vitamins & minerals - fat soluble + water soluble, deficiency diseases

PHASE 3 - Days 21 to 28 (High-Yield + Weak Area Revision)

Anatomy (3.5 hrs/day)

DaysTopics
21-22Histology - epithelium, CT, muscle, nerve, skin
23-24Embryology - germ layers, heart/gut development, congenital anomalies
25-26Osteology revision + key diagrams (brachial plexus, inguinal canal, base of skull)
27-28Previous KNRUHS anatomy papers - write full answers

Physiology (2.5 hrs/day)

DaysTopics
21-23Endocrinology - pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, insulin/glucagon
24-26Reproductive physiology - menstrual cycle, spermatogenesis
27-28Previous KNRUHS physiology papers

Biochemistry (1.5 hrs/day)

DaysTopics
21-23Molecular biology - DNA replication, transcription, translation
24-26Clinical biochemistry - diabetes markers, LFT, RFT, electrolytes
27-28Previous KNRUHS biochemistry papers

Days 29-30 - Final Sprint

  • Morning: Rapid revision of all diagrams (Anatomy)
  • Afternoon: Physio and Biochem - revise your short notes only
  • Evening: Read through previous year questions one more time
  • No new topics - only what you already know

Daily Timetable (7-8 hrs)

TimeActivity
6:00 - 7:00 AMQuick revision of yesterday's topics (all subjects)
7:00 - 9:00 AMAnatomy - new topic reading
9:00 - 9:15 AMBreak
9:15 - 11:00 AMPhysiology - new topic
11:00 - 11:15 AMBreak
11:15 AM - 12:30 PMBiochemistry - new topic
12:30 - 2:00 PMLunch + rest
2:00 - 3:30 PMAnatomy - diagrams, notes, past questions for today's topic
3:30 - 4:30 PMPhysiology - write answers, practice diagrams
4:30 - 4:45 PMBreak
4:45 - 5:30 PMBiochemistry - pathways/flowcharts
5:30 - 6:00 PMLight walk / dinner
6:00 - 7:30 PMMixed revision - flip through all 3 subjects briefly

Books to Use

SubjectPrimarySupplement
AnatomyBD Chaurasia (Vol 1-4)Vishram Singh for clinical points
PhysiologyAK Jain (easy language)Guyton for concepts if needed
BiochemistryU SatyanarayanLippincott for diagrams/pathways

Smart Strategies for All 3 Subjects

Anatomy:
  • Learn diagrams first, then theory around them
  • 1 diagram per day minimum - draw it without looking by day 2
Physiology:
  • Make flowcharts for every mechanism (cardiac cycle, nephron function etc.)
  • Clinical applications score extra marks in KNRUHS theory
Biochemistry:
  • Pathways > definitions - if you understand glycolysis as a story, you won't forget it
  • Deficiency diseases table is easy 5 marks - memorize it

What NOT to Do

  • Don't read every chapter cover to cover - it's not possible in 30 days
  • Don't skip past papers - KNRUHS repeats questions regularly
  • Don't ignore practicals - viva marks are easy to get if you practice
  • Don't study all 3 subjects in random order each day - follow the plan

You have a solid foundation in Physio and Biochem already, so trust that base and pour more energy into Anatomy this week. Start today - even 2 hours today puts you ahead.
Want me to deep-dive into any specific topic (e.g., brachial plexus explained simply, glycolysis step by step, cardiac cycle breakdown)?

Generate a day-by-day timetable I can download and follow

Reading File
Reading File
Running Command

mkdir -p /home/daytona/workspace/mbbs-timetable

Writing File

~/mbbs-timetable/generate_timetable.py

from openpyxl import Workbook
from openpyxl.styles import (
    Font, PatternFill, Alignment, Border, Side
)
from openpyxl.utils import get_column_letter
from datetime import date, timedelta

wb = Workbook()

# ── colour palette ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
DARK_BG    = "1F3864"   # dark navy  – title banner
PHASE1_HDR = "2E75B6"   # blue       – Phase 1 header
PHASE2_HDR = "2E86AB"   # teal-blue  – Phase 2 header
PHASE3_HDR = "1D7A59"   # green      – Phase 3 header
SPRINT_HDR = "7B2D8B"   # purple     – Final Sprint header

ANAT_CLR   = "D6E4F7"   # light blue – anatomy cells
PHYS_CLR   = "D5F0E8"   # light green– physiology cells
BIOC_CLR   = "FFF2CC"   # yellow     – biochemistry cells
TIP_CLR    = "F4CCCC"   # light red  – daily tip cells
TIME_CLR   = "E8EAF6"   # lavender   – time-slot cells

HDR_WHITE  = "FFFFFF"
ROW_ALT    = "F7F9FC"   # very light stripe

# ── helpers ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
def thin_border():
    s = Side(style="thin", color="BFBFBF")
    return Border(left=s, right=s, top=s, bottom=s)

def medium_border():
    s = Side(style="medium", color="595959")
    return Border(left=s, right=s, top=s, bottom=s)

def fill(hex_color):
    return PatternFill("solid", start_color=hex_color, fgColor=hex_color)

def hdr_font(sz=11, bold=True, color=HDR_WHITE):
    return Font(name="Arial", size=sz, bold=bold, color=color)

def body_font(sz=10, bold=False, color="000000"):
    return Font(name="Arial", size=sz, bold=bold, color=color)

def center(wrap=True):
    return Alignment(horizontal="center", vertical="center", wrap_text=wrap)

def left(wrap=True):
    return Alignment(horizontal="left", vertical="center", wrap_text=wrap)

def apply_range(ws, row_start, row_end, col_start, col_end,
                fnt=None, aln=None, fil=None, brd=None):
    for r in range(row_start, row_end + 1):
        for c in range(col_start, col_end + 1):
            cell = ws.cell(row=r, column=c)
            if fnt: cell.font      = fnt
            if aln: cell.alignment = aln
            if fil: cell.fill      = fil
            if brd: cell.border    = brd


# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  SHEET 1 – 30-Day Day-by-Day Timetable
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
ws = wb.active
ws.title = "30-Day Timetable"
ws.sheet_view.showGridLines = False

# column widths
col_widths = [6, 12, 10, 30, 28, 24, 32]
for i, w in enumerate(col_widths, 1):
    ws.column_dimensions[get_column_letter(i)].width = w

# ── Title banner ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
ws.merge_cells("A1:G1")
ws["A1"] = "KNRUHS FIRST YEAR MBBS  ·  30-DAY STUDY TIMETABLE"
ws["A1"].font      = Font(name="Arial", size=16, bold=True, color=HDR_WHITE)
ws["A1"].fill      = fill(DARK_BG)
ws["A1"].alignment = center()
ws.row_dimensions[1].height = 32

ws.merge_cells("A2:G2")
ws["A2"] = "Anatomy  |  Physiology  |  Biochemistry          (7-8 hrs/day)"
ws["A2"].font      = Font(name="Arial", size=11, italic=True, color="BDD7EE")
ws["A2"].fill      = fill(DARK_BG)
ws["A2"].alignment = center()
ws.row_dimensions[2].height = 22

# ── Column headers ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
headers = ["Day", "Date", "Phase", "ANATOMY  (3.5 hrs)",
           "PHYSIOLOGY  (2.5 hrs)", "BIOCHEMISTRY  (1.5 hrs)", "Daily Tip / Focus"]
col_fills = ["2E4057", "2E4057", "2E4057",
             "1F618D", "1A7A5E", "B7950B", "6C3483"]

for col, (h, cf) in enumerate(zip(headers, col_fills), 1):
    cell = ws.cell(row=3, column=col, value=h)
    cell.font      = hdr_font(11)
    cell.fill      = fill(cf)
    cell.alignment = center()
    cell.border    = thin_border()
ws.row_dimensions[3].height = 22

# ── Day data ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
start_date = date(2026, 7, 13)   # Day 1 = tomorrow

data = [
  # Day, Phase, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Tip
  (1,  "Phase 1\n(Days 1-10)",
   "Upper Limb – Brachial plexus (roots, trunks, divisions, cords, branches)",
   "Blood – Composition, plasma proteins, haematopoiesis",
   "Amino acids – classification, properties, essential vs non-essential",
   "Draw the brachial plexus from scratch. Don't just read it."),

  (2,  "Phase 1",
   "Upper Limb – Arm muscles (flexors/extensors), musculocutaneous nerve",
   "Blood – RBC structure, haemoglobin types, haemolysis",
   "Protein structure – primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary",
   "Make a one-page muscle table: origin → insertion → action → nerve."),

  (3,  "Phase 1",
   "Upper Limb – Rotator cuff (4 muscles), shoulder joint, axilla",
   "Blood – WBC types, differential count, functions",
   "Protein structure – denaturation, peptide bonds, amino acid reactions",
   "Revise yesterday's blood topics for 20 min before starting new ones."),

  (4,  "Phase 1",
   "Upper Limb – Forearm flexors & extensors, median nerve course",
   "CVS – Cardiac cycle phases, pressure-volume loop",
   "Enzymes – Classification (EC numbers), active site, cofactors",
   "Link median nerve to carpal tunnel syndrome – examiners love this."),

  (5,  "Phase 1",
   "Upper Limb – Hand muscles (thenar, hypothenar, lumbricals, interossei)",
   "CVS – Heart sounds (S1-S4), murmurs basics",
   "Enzymes – Michaelis-Menten kinetics, Km, Vmax, Lineweaver-Burk",
   "Practice drawing the Lineweaver-Burk plot – often asked in Biochem viva."),

  (6,  "Phase 1",
   "Upper Limb – Carpal tunnel, ulnar nerve, radial nerve; clinical palsy patterns",
   "CVS – ECG: P wave, QRS complex, T wave; axis",
   "Enzymes – Competitive vs non-competitive inhibition; allosteric regulation",
   "Link each nerve palsy to a clinical sign (wrist drop, claw hand, etc.)."),

  (7,  "Phase 1",
   "Lower Limb – Femoral triangle (boundaries, contents, femoral sheath)",
   "Respiration – Mechanics of breathing, muscles, compliance",
   "Carbohydrate metabolism – Glycolysis (10 steps, key enzymes)",
   "Femoral triangle is a guaranteed viva topic – know contents in order."),

  (8,  "Phase 1",
   "Lower Limb – Adductor canal, popliteal fossa (boundaries & contents)",
   "Respiration – Lung volumes & capacities (spirometry values)",
   "Carbohydrate metabolism – Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex, acetyl-CoA",
   "Memorise lung volume numbers: TV=500mL, IRV=3000mL, ERV=1100mL…"),

  (9,  "Phase 1",
   "Lower Limb – Gluteal region, hip joint, sciatic nerve course",
   "Respiration – O₂ & CO₂ transport; oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve",
   "TCA cycle – 8 steps, enzymes, energy yield per turn",
   "Draw the oxyhaemoglobin curve and mark Bohr / Haldane effects."),

  (10, "Phase 1",
   "Lower Limb – Leg compartments, foot arches; lumbar & sacral plexus overview",
   "Respiration – Regulation of respiration; central & peripheral chemoreceptors",
   "Glycogen metabolism – synthesis (glycogenesis) & breakdown (glycogenolysis)",
   "Quick 1-hr revision: brachial plexus + femoral triangle diagrams."),

  (11, "Phase 2\n(Days 11-20)",
   "Thorax – Heart: external features, chambers, valves",
   "GIT – Mastication, swallowing, oesophageal motility",
   "Lipid metabolism – Fatty acid structure, saturated vs unsaturated",
   "Know the 4 heart valves – auscultation areas are common MCQ traps."),

  (12, "Phase 2",
   "Thorax – Coronary arteries (LAD, LCx, RCA), venous drainage, conducting system",
   "GIT – Gastric secretion (HCl, pepsin, intrinsic factor), phases",
   "Lipid metabolism – β-oxidation of fatty acids (even-chain), energy yield",
   "Coronary artery territories + MI complications = high-yield clinical link."),

  (13, "Phase 2",
   "Thorax – Lungs (lobes, fissures, hila contents), pleura, bronchopulmonary segments",
   "GIT – Pancreatic & bile secretion; enterohepatic circulation",
   "Lipid metabolism – Ketone body formation, utilisation; ketoacidosis",
   "Learn the 10 bronchopulmonary segments for each lung – viva favourite."),

  (14, "Phase 2",
   "Thorax – Mediastinum (divisions, contents); diaphragm (openings T8/T10/T12)",
   "Renal – Nephron structure, renal blood flow, GFR, autoregulation",
   "Lipoproteins – Types (chylomicrons, VLDL, LDL, HDL), apo-proteins",
   "Diaphragm openings: remember 'I ate (8) ten (10) eggs (12) at twelve (12)'"),

  (15, "Phase 2",
   "Abdomen – Peritoneum, mesenteries, omenta, peritoneal reflections",
   "Renal – Tubular reabsorption (PCT, loop, DCT, collecting duct)",
   "Protein metabolism – Transamination, deamination; role of PLP",
   "Peritoneum folds & fossae: draw and label on blank abdominal outline."),

  (16, "Phase 2",
   "Abdomen – Stomach (parts, relations, blood supply); duodenum (4 parts)",
   "Renal – Concentration of urine (counter-current mechanism), ADH role",
   "Protein metabolism – Urea cycle (6 steps, 5 enzymes, locations)",
   "Urea cycle enzymes and their deficiency diseases – easy exam marks."),

  (17, "Phase 2",
   "Abdomen – Liver (surfaces, lobes, porta hepatis); portal circulation",
   "Renal – Acid-base regulation by kidney; bicarbonate handling",
   "Protein metabolism – Amino acid catabolism: phenylalanine, tyrosine",
   "Portal-systemic anastomosis sites = common 5-mark question in theory."),

  (18, "Phase 2",
   "Abdomen – Kidneys (relations, blood supply); suprarenal glands",
   "Nervous system – Resting membrane potential; action potential",
   "Vitamins – Fat-soluble (A, D, E, K): sources, functions, deficiency",
   "Make a vitamin deficiency table – easy 5 marks and quick to memorise."),

  (19, "Phase 2",
   "Pelvis – Pelvic floor muscles; male reproductive organs (testes, epididymis)",
   "Nervous system – Nerve conduction velocity; saltatory conduction",
   "Vitamins – Water-soluble (B-complex, C): sources, coenzyme roles, deficiency",
   "Pelvic floor = common practical/viva topic; learn muscle attachments."),

  (20, "Phase 2",
   "Pelvis – Female reproductive organs (uterus, ovary, fallopian tube, supports)",
   "Nervous system – Neuromuscular junction; synaptic transmission; reflexes",
   "Minerals – Ca, P, Fe, Zn, Cu, I – absorption, regulation, deficiency",
   "NMJ + myasthenia gravis clinical link – frequent short-answer question."),

  (21, "Phase 3\n(Days 21-28)",
   "Head & Neck – Cranial nerves V & VII (origin, course, branches, lesions)",
   "Endocrinology – Pituitary: anterior (6 hormones) & posterior (ADH, oxytocin)",
   "Molecular biology – DNA structure (B-DNA), Chargaff's rules, supercoiling",
   "Facial nerve palsy (UMN vs LMN) – guaranteed viva topic."),

  (22, "Phase 3",
   "Head & Neck – Cranial nerves IX & X; XI & XII; cavernous sinus",
   "Endocrinology – Thyroid: synthesis, T3/T4, calcitonin; hypo/hyperthyroid",
   "Molecular biology – DNA replication (semi-conservative, enzymes, Okazaki)",
   "Cavernous sinus contents: 'O TOM CAT' mnemonic → draw & label."),

  (23, "Phase 3",
   "Head & Neck – Thyroid gland (relations, blood supply); parathyroid",
   "Endocrinology – Adrenal cortex (zones, hormones, cortisol, aldosterone)",
   "Molecular biology – Transcription (promoter, RNA pol, processing, splicing)",
   "Thyroid blood supply in relation to RLN = surgical anatomy gem."),

  (24, "Phase 3",
   "Neuroanatomy – Spinal cord (grey matter, tracts: spinothalamic, DCML, CST)",
   "Endocrinology – Insulin & glucagon; diabetes mellitus types & complications",
   "Molecular biology – Translation (ribosomes, tRNA, codons, post-translational)",
   "Spinal cord tracts: draw cross-section and colour-code each tract."),

  (25, "Phase 3",
   "Neuroanatomy – Brainstem (medulla, pons, midbrain); cranial nerve nuclei",
   "Endocrinology – Reproductive hormones: GnRH, FSH, LH, oestrogen, progesterone",
   "Clinical biochemistry – Blood glucose regulation; HbA1c; diabetes markers",
   "Brainstem lesions produce crossed signs – learn 3 named syndromes."),

  (26, "Phase 3",
   "Neuroanatomy – Cerebellum (lobes, connections, functions); basal ganglia",
   "Reproductive physiology – Menstrual cycle (follicular & luteal phases)",
   "Clinical biochemistry – Liver function tests (bilirubin, ALT, AST, ALP, GGT)",
   "Basal ganglia circuits: direct vs indirect pathway → Parkinson's link."),

  (27, "Phase 3",
   "Histology – Epithelium (types + functions); connective tissue types",
   "Reproductive physiology – Spermatogenesis & oogenesis; fertilisation",
   "Clinical biochemistry – Renal function tests; electrolyte imbalances (Na, K)",
   "Histology: go through actual slides or diagrams – visual memory helps."),

  (28, "Phase 3",
   "Embryology – Germ layers (ectoderm/mesoderm/endoderm derivatives); placenta",
   "Reproductive physiology – Pregnancy: hCG, placental hormones, parturition",
   "Clinical biochemistry – Lipid profile; cardiac enzymes (troponin, CK-MB)",
   "Embryology congenital anomalies: make a one-page table of defect → cause."),

  (29, "Final\nSprint",
   "Revise: Brachial plexus, Inguinal canal, Coronary arteries, Base of skull diagrams",
   "Revise: Cardiac cycle, Oxyhaemoglobin curve, JG apparatus, NMJ",
   "Revise: Glycolysis, TCA, Urea cycle, Vitamins table",
   "Write out 3 full 10-mark answers today. Speed + structure matter."),

  (30, "Final\nSprint",
   "KNRUHS past papers (Anatomy) – attempt 5 questions under timed conditions",
   "KNRUHS past papers (Physiology) – attempt 5 questions under timed conditions",
   "KNRUHS past papers (Biochemistry) – attempt 3 questions under timed conditions",
   "Sleep 8 hrs tonight. No new topics. Trust your preparation."),
]

# phase colour map
phase_fills = {
    "Phase 1": fill(PHASE1_HDR),
    "Phase 2": fill(PHASE2_HDR),
    "Phase 3": fill(PHASE3_HDR),
    "Final":   fill(SPRINT_HDR),
}

ROW_OFFSET = 4   # data starts at row 4

for idx, (day, phase, anat, phys, bioc, tip) in enumerate(data):
    row = ROW_OFFSET + idx
    ws.row_dimensions[row].height = 56

    cur_date = start_date + timedelta(days=idx)
    date_str = cur_date.strftime("%d %b\n%A")

    # determine phase fill
    p_key = phase.split("\n")[0].split("(")[0].strip()
    p_fill = phase_fills.get(p_key, fill(PHASE1_HDR))

    # alternating row background for non-coloured cols
    row_bg = fill("FFFFFF") if idx % 2 == 0 else fill(ROW_ALT)

    cells_data = [
        (1, str(day),  fill("2C3E50"), hdr_font(12), center()),
        (2, date_str,  fill("34495E"), hdr_font(9),  center()),
        (3, phase,     p_fill,         hdr_font(10), center()),
        (4, anat,      fill(ANAT_CLR), body_font(10), left()),
        (5, phys,      fill(PHYS_CLR), body_font(10), left()),
        (6, bioc,      fill(BIOC_CLR), body_font(10), left()),
        (7, tip,       fill(TIP_CLR),  body_font(9, italic=True, color="6C0000"), left()),
    ]

    for col, val, f, fnt, aln in cells_data:
        c = ws.cell(row=row, column=col, value=val)
        c.fill      = f
        c.font      = fnt
        c.alignment = aln
        c.border    = thin_border()

# freeze panes below header
ws.freeze_panes = "A4"

# ── Legend row ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
leg_row = ROW_OFFSET + 30
ws.merge_cells(f"A{leg_row}:G{leg_row}")
ws.row_dimensions[leg_row].height = 18
legend = ws.cell(row=leg_row, column=1,
    value="  Colour legend:   Blue = Anatomy   |   Green = Physiology   |   Yellow = Biochemistry   |   Pink = Daily Tip")
legend.font      = Font(name="Arial", size=9, italic=True, color="555555")
legend.fill      = fill("EDEDED")
legend.alignment = left(wrap=False)


# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  SHEET 2 – Daily Timetable (time-slot schedule)
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
ws2 = wb.create_sheet("Daily Schedule")
ws2.sheet_view.showGridLines = False

col_widths2 = [20, 55, 20]
for i, w in enumerate(col_widths2, 1):
    ws2.column_dimensions[get_column_letter(i)].width = w

# title
ws2.merge_cells("A1:C1")
ws2["A1"] = "DAILY STUDY SCHEDULE  (7-8 hrs/day)"
ws2["A1"].font      = Font(name="Arial", size=15, bold=True, color=HDR_WHITE)
ws2["A1"].fill      = fill(DARK_BG)
ws2["A1"].alignment = center()
ws2.row_dimensions[1].height = 30

ws2.merge_cells("A2:C2")
ws2["A2"] = "Follow this every day. Adjust only if you finish a topic early — use extra time to revise, not move ahead."
ws2["A2"].font      = Font(name="Arial", size=10, italic=True, color="BDD7EE")
ws2["A2"].fill      = fill(DARK_BG)
ws2["A2"].alignment = center()
ws2.row_dimensions[2].height = 18

# headers
for col, h, cf in [(1,"Time Slot","2E4057"),(2,"Activity","2E4057"),(3,"Subject","2E4057")]:
    c = ws2.cell(row=3, column=col, value=h)
    c.font = hdr_font(); c.fill = fill(cf)
    c.alignment = center(); c.border = thin_border()
ws2.row_dimensions[3].height = 20

slots = [
    ("6:00 – 7:00 AM",  "Quick revision of yesterday's topics across all 3 subjects", "All 3",    "D5D8DC"),
    ("7:00 – 9:00 AM",  "Anatomy – Read new topic from BD Chaurasia; make short notes",  "Anatomy",  ANAT_CLR),
    ("9:00 – 9:15 AM",  "SHORT BREAK – Walk, water, stretch",                            "Break",    "E8E8E8"),
    ("9:15 – 11:00 AM", "Physiology – Read new topic from AK Jain; draw flowcharts",     "Physiology", PHYS_CLR),
    ("11:00 – 11:15 AM","SHORT BREAK",                                                   "Break",    "E8E8E8"),
    ("11:15 AM – 12:30 PM","Biochemistry – Read new topic from Satyanarayan; draw pathways","Biochemistry",BIOC_CLR),
    ("12:30 – 2:00 PM", "LUNCH + REST – Mandatory. Do not study during this time.",      "Rest",     "FCE4D6"),
    ("2:00 – 3:30 PM",  "Anatomy – Draw diagrams, write 5-mark answers, practise viva Qs","Anatomy", ANAT_CLR),
    ("3:30 – 4:30 PM",  "Physiology – Write answers, draw graphs (ECG, curves, cycles)",  "Physiology",PHYS_CLR),
    ("4:30 – 4:45 PM",  "SHORT BREAK",                                                   "Break",    "E8E8E8"),
    ("4:45 – 5:30 PM",  "Biochemistry – Pathway diagrams, clinical correlations, MCQs",  "Biochemistry",BIOC_CLR),
    ("5:30 – 6:00 PM",  "Evening walk / dinner / personal time",                         "Personal", "E8F8E8"),
    ("6:00 – 7:30 PM",  "Mixed revision – flip through all 3 subjects' notes; past papers","All 3",  "D5D8DC"),
    ("7:30 – 8:00 PM",  "Plan tomorrow – check timetable, prepare books/notes",          "Planning", "F0F0F0"),
]

for i, (time, activity, subj, bg) in enumerate(slots, 4):
    ws2.row_dimensions[i].height = 30
    for col, val in [(1,time),(2,activity),(3,subj)]:
        c = ws2.cell(row=i, column=col, value=val)
        c.fill = fill(bg)
        c.font = body_font(10, bold=(subj=="Break" or subj=="Rest"))
        c.alignment = center() if col in (1,3) else left()
        c.border = thin_border()


# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  SHEET 3 – Key Diagrams Checklist
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
ws3 = wb.create_sheet("Diagrams Checklist")
ws3.sheet_view.showGridLines = False

ws3.column_dimensions["A"].width = 5
ws3.column_dimensions["B"].width = 40
ws3.column_dimensions["C"].width = 18
ws3.column_dimensions["D"].width = 18
ws3.column_dimensions["E"].width = 22

ws3.merge_cells("A1:E1")
ws3["A1"] = "HIGH-YIELD DIAGRAMS CHECKLIST – Tick off as you master each one"
ws3["A1"].font      = Font(name="Arial", size=13, bold=True, color=HDR_WHITE)
ws3["A1"].fill      = fill(DARK_BG)
ws3["A1"].alignment = center()
ws3.row_dimensions[1].height = 28

for col, h, w in [(1,"#","5"),(2,"Diagram","40"),(3,"Subject","18"),
                  (4,"Target Day","18"),(5,"Status (✓/✗/In Progress)","22")]:
    c = ws3.cell(row=2, column=col, value=h)
    c.font = hdr_font(); c.fill = fill("2E4057")
    c.alignment = center(); c.border = thin_border()
ws3.row_dimensions[2].height = 20

diagrams = [
    ("Brachial Plexus (full – roots to branches)",   "Anatomy",       "Day 1",  ""),
    ("Rotator Cuff – 4 muscles diagram",             "Anatomy",       "Day 2",  ""),
    ("Carpal Tunnel cross-section",                  "Anatomy",       "Day 6",  ""),
    ("Femoral Triangle (boundaries & contents)",     "Anatomy",       "Day 7",  ""),
    ("Popliteal Fossa (boundaries & contents)",      "Anatomy",       "Day 8",  ""),
    ("Heart – external features & coronary arteries","Anatomy",       "Day 11", ""),
    ("Conducting system of the heart",               "Anatomy",       "Day 12", ""),
    ("Bronchopulmonary segments (both lungs)",        "Anatomy",       "Day 13", ""),
    ("Diaphragm – openings and contents",            "Anatomy",       "Day 14", ""),
    ("Inguinal canal – cross-section & layers",      "Anatomy",       "Day 15", ""),
    ("Portal-systemic anastomosis sites",            "Anatomy",       "Day 17", ""),
    ("Spinal cord cross-section (tracts labelled)",  "Anatomy",       "Day 24", ""),
    ("Base of skull – foramina & structures",        "Anatomy",       "Day 22", ""),
    ("Cavernous sinus contents & relations",         "Anatomy",       "Day 22", ""),
    ("Oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve",            "Physiology",    "Day 9",  ""),
    ("Cardiac cycle (Wiggers diagram)",              "Physiology",    "Day 11", ""),
    ("ECG – normal tracing labelled",               "Physiology",    "Day 13", ""),
    ("Spirometry – lung volumes & capacities",       "Physiology",    "Day 8",  ""),
    ("JG apparatus diagram",                         "Physiology",    "Day 14", ""),
    ("Menstrual cycle – hormonal changes graph",     "Physiology",    "Day 26", ""),
    ("Glycolysis pathway (10 steps)",                "Biochemistry",  "Day 7",  ""),
    ("TCA cycle (Krebs cycle)",                      "Biochemistry",  "Day 9",  ""),
    ("Urea cycle (6 steps)",                         "Biochemistry",  "Day 16", ""),
    ("Beta-oxidation of fatty acids",                "Biochemistry",  "Day 12", ""),
    ("DNA double helix structure",                   "Biochemistry",  "Day 21", ""),
    ("Lineweaver-Burk plot (enzyme inhibition)",     "Biochemistry",  "Day 5",  ""),
]

for i, (diag, subj, day, status) in enumerate(diagrams, 3):
    bg = ANAT_CLR if subj=="Anatomy" else (PHYS_CLR if subj=="Physiology" else BIOC_CLR)
    ws3.row_dimensions[i].height = 22
    for col, val in [(1,i-2),(2,diag),(3,subj),(4,day),(5,status)]:
        c = ws3.cell(row=i, column=col, value=val)
        c.fill = fill(bg)
        c.font = body_font(10)
        c.alignment = center() if col != 2 else left()
        c.border = thin_border()


# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  SHEET 4 – High-Yield Topics Quick Reference
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
ws4 = wb.create_sheet("High-Yield Topics")
ws4.sheet_view.showGridLines = False
ws4.column_dimensions["A"].width = 22
ws4.column_dimensions["B"].width = 48
ws4.column_dimensions["C"].width = 20

ws4.merge_cells("A1:C1")
ws4["A1"] = "HIGH-YIELD TOPICS FOR KNRUHS FIRST YEAR EXAMS"
ws4["A1"].font      = Font(name="Arial", size=13, bold=True, color=HDR_WHITE)
ws4["A1"].fill      = fill(DARK_BG)
ws4["A1"].alignment = center()
ws4.row_dimensions[1].height = 28

for col, h in [(1,"Subject / Area"),(2,"High-Yield Topic"),(3,"Expected Marks")]:
    c = ws4.cell(row=2, column=col, value=h)
    c.font = hdr_font(); c.fill = fill("2E4057")
    c.alignment = center(); c.border = thin_border()
ws4.row_dimensions[2].height = 20

hy_topics = [
    ("Anatomy – UL",    "Brachial plexus (formation, branches, lesions)",       "10 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – UL",    "Carpal tunnel syndrome (anatomy + clinical)",           "5 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – UL",    "Rotator cuff – muscles, attachments, clinical",         "5 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – LL",    "Femoral triangle – boundaries, contents, femoral sheath","10 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – LL",    "Popliteal fossa – boundaries and contents",             "5 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – LL",    "Sacral plexus – formation and branches",                "5 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – Thorax","Coronary arteries – origin, course, area supplied",     "10 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – Thorax","Conducting system of the heart",                        "5 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – Thorax","Bronchopulmonary segments",                             "5 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – Thorax","Diaphragm – openings, structures, nerve supply",        "10 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – Abdomen","Inguinal canal – walls, contents, hernias",            "10 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – Abdomen","Portal circulation + portal-systemic anastomosis",     "10 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – H&N",   "Facial nerve – course, branches, UMN vs LMN palsy",    "10 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – H&N",   "Cavernous sinus – contents and relations",              "5 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – Neuro", "Spinal cord – tracts (spinothalamic, DCML, corticospinal)","10 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – Histo", "Types of epithelium with examples",                     "5 marks"),
    ("Anatomy – Embryo","Congenital heart defects (VSD, ASD, PDA, TGA)",         "5 marks"),
    ("Physiology – CVS","Cardiac cycle – phases, pressure-volume changes",       "10 marks"),
    ("Physiology – CVS","ECG – waves, intervals, clinical significance",         "10 marks"),
    ("Physiology – Resp","Oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve (shifts)",           "10 marks"),
    ("Physiology – Resp","Lung volumes and capacities (spirometry)",             "5 marks"),
    ("Physiology – Renal","Counter-current mechanism of urine concentration",   "10 marks"),
    ("Physiology – Endo","Insulin – synthesis, secretion, actions, diabetes",   "10 marks"),
    ("Physiology – Repro","Menstrual cycle – hormonal changes",                  "10 marks"),
    ("Physiology – NS",  "Neuromuscular junction – steps + myasthenia gravis",  "5 marks"),
    ("Biochemistry",    "Glycolysis – 10 steps, enzymes, energy yield",          "10 marks"),
    ("Biochemistry",    "TCA cycle – steps, enzymes, significance",              "10 marks"),
    ("Biochemistry",    "Urea cycle – steps, enzymes, disorders",                "10 marks"),
    ("Biochemistry",    "Beta-oxidation of fatty acids",                         "5 marks"),
    ("Biochemistry",    "Vitamin deficiency diseases (all vitamins)",            "5 marks"),
    ("Biochemistry",    "Enzyme inhibition – competitive vs non-competitive",    "5 marks"),
    ("Biochemistry",    "DNA replication – semi-conservative, enzymes",          "5 marks"),
    ("Biochemistry",    "HbA1c and diabetes monitoring",                         "5 marks"),
]

subj_fills = {
    "Anatomy": ANAT_CLR,
    "Physiology": PHYS_CLR,
    "Biochemistry": BIOC_CLR,
}

for i, (subj, topic, marks) in enumerate(hy_topics, 3):
    bg = ANAT_CLR
    for key, col in subj_fills.items():
        if key in subj:
            bg = col; break
    ws4.row_dimensions[i].height = 20
    for coln, val in [(1,subj),(2,topic),(3,marks)]:
        c = ws4.cell(row=i, column=coln, value=val)
        c.fill = fill(bg); c.font = body_font(10)
        c.alignment = center() if coln in (1,3) else left()
        c.border = thin_border()


# ── Save ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
out = "/home/daytona/workspace/mbbs-timetable/KNRUHS_30Day_Study_Timetable.xlsx"
wb.save(out)
print(f"Saved: {out}")
Running Command

cd /home/daytona/workspace/mbbs-timetable && python generate_timetable.py

Editing File

~/mbbs-timetable/generate_timetable.py

Successfully replaced 1 instance(s) of the string in '/home/daytona/workspace/mbbs-timetable/generate_timetable.py'
Running Command

cd /home/daytona/workspace/mbbs-timetable && python generate_timetable.py

Editing File

~/mbbs-timetable/generate_timetable.py

Successfully replaced 1 instance(s) of the string in '/home/daytona/workspace/mbbs-timetable/generate_timetable.py'
Running Command

cd /home/daytona/workspace/mbbs-timetable && python generate_timetable.py

Your timetable is ready! Download it here:

KNRUHS 30Day Study Timetable

Spreadsheet · XLSX


The file has 4 sheets - open each one:
SheetWhat's in it
30-Day TimetableDay-by-day plan from Day 1 (July 13) to Day 30, with colour-coded Anatomy (blue), Physiology (green), Biochemistry (yellow), and a daily tip in pink for every single day
Daily ScheduleYour hour-by-hour timetable for a typical 7-8 hr study day
Diagrams Checklist26 high-yield diagrams with target days - tick them off as you master each one
High-Yield Topics33 most-asked topics across all 3 subjects with expected marks weightage
A few things to note:
  • Day 1 starts tomorrow (July 13) and Day 30 is August 11
  • The plan follows the phases we discussed - Phase 1 (limbs), Phase 2 (thorax/abdomen/neuro), Phase 3 (revision + histology/embryology), then a Final Sprint
  • Days 29-30 are intentionally reserved for past papers and revision only - no new content
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