Online resources - 20 weeks placement self learning plan

20-Week Placement Preparation — Topics & Curated Online Resources

A week-by-week plan (Mon/Wed/Fri — 45 minutes each) with links students can use to prepare, practise and run mock sessions. Resources are free / high-quality and suitable for campus + online placement prep.

How to use: Each session in the schedule below has 1–3 curated resources (tutorials, practice problems, mock platforms). Students should prepare ~25 min teaching + 15 min activity + 5 min summary. For coding practice use LeetCode/HackerRank (linked). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Quick resource highlights

• Aptitude & Maths: Khan Academy (concepts + practice) and Brilliant (logic & puzzles). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Programming & Web: freeCodeCamp guides and tutorials (Python/JS basics). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Data Structures & Algorithms: GeeksforGeeks DSA pages — theory + examples. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Coding practice & mocks: LeetCode curated study plans + HackerRank interview kits. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• SQL & DBMS: W3Schools SQL tutorials (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY), SQL practice sites. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Communication & public speaking: Toastmasters and Coursera-style course pages + short practice drills (search for 'public speaking' on Coursera). (See Toastmasters link below.) :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Core platforms

Practice
LeetCode — Top Interview 150
Curated problems for interviews.

Mock tests
HackerRank — Interview Prep Kit
Timed practice and kits for interviews.

Theory
GeeksforGeeks — DSA Tutorial
Theory + implementations + problems.

Full 20-Week Schedule (60 sessions) with resources

Week / Day	Topic & short activity	Curated resources (read / practice)
Week 1 Mon	Orientation & Roadmap Ice-breaker, explain session format, assign groups	Template: Google Slides / Docs for session notes (use any shared Drive). Guide: How to run a peer session — checklist (self-created by group).
Week 1 Wed	Aptitude: Number Systems & Simplifications Concepts + 10 problems	Khan Academy — arithmetic & pre-algebra modules (ratios, percentages). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} Extra practice: local aptitude PDFs (teacher-provided).
Week 1 Fri	Programming Basics — Intro to Python/C/Java Hello world, variables, I/O, loops	freeCodeCamp guide — Learn Python basics (tutorial + YouTube course). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} Practice: write 3 mini programs (calculator, factorial, prime check).
Week 2 Mon	Aptitude: Percentages, Ratios & Proportions	Khan Academy — ratios & percentages practice. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} In-class: 10 mixed problems (timed).
Week 2 Wed	Aptitude: Time, Speed & Distance	Khan Academy / aptitude collections — word problems practice. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Week 2 Fri	Programming: Functions, Arrays & Strings	freeCodeCamp Python/JS tutorials (arrays / strings chapters). :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12} Practice: Solve 5 beginner problems on HackerRank / LeetCode. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Week 3 Mon	Aptitude: Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns	Worked examples & practice worksheets (Khan/teacher). :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Week 3 Wed	Logical Reasoning: Seating Arrangements & Puzzles	Brilliant — logic puzzles & problem solving (guided practice). :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15} Activity: Create and swap puzzles between groups.
Week 3 Fri	OOP Basics Classes, objects, inheritance	GeeksforGeeks — OOP concept pages + simple examples. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16} Practice: write a small class-based program (student record).
Week 4 Mon	Aptitude: Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs)	DI practice sets (teacher-provided). Use Excel / Google Sheets for charts.
Week 4 Wed	Aptitude: Average, Mixtures & Alligations	Khan Academy / competitive aptitude notes (practice questions). :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
Week 4 Fri	Data Structures: Stack & Queue	GeeksforGeeks — Stack & Queue tutorials (theory + code). :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18} Practice: implement stack with array / linked list and solve 2 problems on HackerRank.
Week 5 Mon	Resume Building Workshop	Indeed / career blogs — resume structure and common mistakes (search local 'resume tips'). Activity: Peer review 2 resumes per student.
Week 5 Wed	Searching & Sorting — Basics	GeeksforGeeks — Sorting & Searching tutorials (concepts + codes). :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
Week 5 Fri	Communication Skills: Self-intro & Clarity	Toastmasters overview / public speaking tips (join local club or use their materials). :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20} Activity: 1-min self-intros, feedback rounds.
Week 6 Mon	Aptitude: Permutations & Combinations	Concept + 10 practice problems (Khan/teacher worksheets). :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
Week 6 Wed	Aptitude: Probability (basic)	Intro + practice sets (Khan/Brilliant). :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
Week 6 Fri	Linked Lists (Singly, Doubly)	GeeksforGeeks — linked list tutorials & practice problems. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
Week 7 Mon	DBMS: ER Diagrams & Concepts	DB design notes (GeeksforGeeks / tutorialspoint / NPTEL as required).
Week 7 Wed	DBMS: SQL — SELECT, WHERE, GROUP BY, JOINS	W3Schools SQL tutorials — SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY reference. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
Week 7 Fri	DBMS: Transactions & Normalization	DBMS theory pages (GeeksforGeeks / W3Schools / SQLZoo).
Week 8 Mon	Aptitude: Profit & Loss, Simple/Compound Interest	Khan Academy / practice worksheets. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
Week 8 Wed	Aptitude: Logarithms & Surds	Concept pages (Khan / Brilliant).
Week 8 Fri	Trees — Binary Trees & Traversals	GeeksforGeeks — trees & traversals (inorder/preorder/postorder). :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
Week 9 Mon	Operating Systems: Processes & Scheduling	MIT OCW / GeeksforGeeks OS overview (look for scheduling algorithms).
Week 9 Wed	Operating Systems: Memory Management & Deadlocks	OS overview: deadlocks, memory strategies (textbook / online notes).
Week 9 Fri	Mock HR Interview — practice	HackerRank / InterviewBit soft-skill guides; peer panel practice. :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}
Week 10 Mon	Computer Networks: OSI & TCP/IP	Intro articles & NPTEL/Cisco basics (search 'OSI model TCP IP').
Week 10 Wed	Networks: IP addressing & Routing basics	Cisco intro pages / GeeksforGeeks networking notes.
Week 10 Fri	Group Discussion prep & practice	GD strategy articles (structure, turn-taking, argument building).
Week 11 Mon	Aptitude: Coding-Decoding, Series, Blood Relations	Brilliant logic puzzles + standard aptitude PDFs. :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}
Week 11 Wed	Aptitude: Syllogisms & Analytical Reasoning	Logical reasoning pages / practice quizzes.
Week 11 Fri	Algorithms: Recursion & Divide-and-Conquer	GeeksforGeeks algorithms pages + practice problems. :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}
Week 12 Mon	Greedy Algorithms (examples)	Study greedy approach (activity selection, greedy problems on LeetCode). :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}
Week 12 Wed	Dynamic Programming — basics (Knapsack, LIS)	DP tutorials + practice sheets (GeeksforGeeks & LeetCode practice). :contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}
Week 12 Fri	DBMS advanced queries & case studies	W3Schools / SQLZoo / real dataset queries practice. :contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}
Week 13 Mon	Software Engineering: SDLC, Agile & testing basics	Software engineering overview pages (GeeksforGeeks / tutorialspoint).
Week 13 Wed	Aptitude: Data Sufficiency & Advanced DI	Advanced DI packs + timed practice.
Week 13 Fri	Mock Technical Interview — coding + theory	Use LeetCode / HackerRank — 2 coding problems + 5 theory questions. :contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}
Week 14 Mon	Verbal Ability: Reading Comprehension	Reading sets + timed 20-min practice tests.
Week 14 Wed	Verbal: Error Detection & Sentence Correction	Grammar exercise sheets; practice on online quizzes.
Week 14 Fri	Communication Workshop — confidence & nervousness	Toastmasters ideas + breathing & practice drills. :contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}
Week 15 Mon	Operating Systems: Threads, Sync & Virtual Memory	OS resources (MIT OCW or GeeksforGeeks OS notes).
Week 15 Wed	Networks: Switching, Congestion & basic Security	Networking overview pages; short labs if possible.
Week 15 Fri	Full Coding Test Simulation	Timed test on HackerRank / LeetCode (45–90 min simulation). :contentReference[oaicite:35]{index=35}
Week 16 Mon	Resume peer review & improvement	Use shared Google Docs and follow resume best-practices (Indeed / company pages).
Week 16 Wed	Aptitude: Mixed practice test (timed)	Timed aptitude paper compiled from previous weeks.
Week 16 Fri	Coding: Arrays & Strings practice	LeetCode easy/medium arrays & strings lists. :contentReference[oaicite:36]{index=36}
Week 17 Mon	Coding: Linked List / Stack / Queue problems	Problem sets on GeeksforGeeks / HackerRank. :contentReference[oaicite:37]{index=37}
Week 17 Wed	Coding: Trees & Graphs problems	LeetCode / GeeksforGeeks curated problems on trees/graphs. :contentReference[oaicite:38]{index=38}
Week 17 Fri	Mock GD — timed rounds	GD topics list (current affairs + tech topics) — run 4 mini GDs.
Week 18 Mon	Aptitude Grand Test	Full-length aptitude test (timed) compiled by faculty.
Week 18 Wed	Technical Grand Test	Mixed technical + coding questions (simulate company tests).
Week 18 Fri	HR Round Simulation (panel)	Use peer-panel and HR-question bank (common HR Qs from company pages).
Week 19 Mon	Emerging Tech overview	Short overview articles on AI / Data Science / Cloud / Cybersecurity (freeCodeCamp or Coursera intros).
Week 19 Wed	Mock Interview Marathon — Round 1	Round-robin technical interviews among students; use interview question bank.
Week 19 Fri	Mock Interview Marathon — Round 2 (HR + Technical mix)	Peer feedback + recorded sessions for review.
Week 20 Mon	Final Full Simulation — Written Test (Aptitude + Coding)	Compile previous tests into a final timed simulation.
Week 20 Wed	Final Full Simulation — GD + HR	Full GD panels + HR interviews (panel feedback).
Week 20 Fri	Closing Session — Feedback & Next Steps	Plan further practice, placement follow-ups, company-specific prep.