Karthik,
Actually the RTM to everyone is 3rd week of Nov, we as partners get a little earlier (10days).
See release schedule
http://service.sap.com/~sapidb/011000358700001430852011E.pdf
If you have membership to ASUG Membership you can to get the details on best patching strategy
https://www.asug.com/discussions/docs/DOC-39157
Regards,
Ajay
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