Mark your examination dates and long term deadlines on a calendar. This will help you to focus on your goals and prioritize your study time effectively.
Let this calendar be the basis of your study timetable. Split each day into hourly sessions representing all the time you expect to be awake. Depending on how busy you are, it is sometimes best to use a computer spreadsheet to prepare your study timetable, as a spreadsheet can be easily adapted and changed on a daily basis to make room for new and changing commitments
Mark all your regular commitments such as classes, employment and scheduled leisure activities on study timetable. Block out times for meals, being realistic about how long it is likely to take you to prepare and eat your food.
Decide how much of the remaining time you need to allocate to your study. It is a good idea to reserve at least half an hour before going to bed each night for relaxation. You may also wish to allocate further time each day to leisure activities or rest. When calculating your study time, bear in mind for each hour of study you should allow a ten minute break to ensure you are able to focus effectively on your work. Mark your study sessions on your timetable, leaving space to allocate each session to a particular task or subject.
Allocate each study session to a particular subject or task. Ensure you have an appropriate balance in the amount of time you spend on each subject, for example your time should be shared evenly between subjects if they are all equivalent. Leave one or two study sessions per week to be allocated according to weekly needs. For example you might wish to spend longer on a particular subject in the week before an examination, or you may have a project deadline coming up and need more time to work on that.
Update your study timetable on a weekly basis to accommodate one-time commitments and variations in your study needs.