Which books are best for IAS preparation?

Important books for UPSC (IAS) Preparation: Prelims

• Oxford School Atlas by Oxford Publishers. (
• Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh (Economy)
• Economic Survey by Ministry of Finance (Economy)
• India Year Book.
• A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir (Modern India)
• Current affairs.
• Science & Tech.
• Environment & Ecology.

Which books are sufficient for UPSC exam?

The top 10 must-have books for IAS aspirants preparing for the UPSC Exam are as follows:

• India After Gandhi by Ramachandra Guha.
• NCERT books: The Complete Package.
• Indian Polity by M.
• Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh.
• Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D.
• India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra.

How many books are enough for IAS?

Apart from NCERT books, now, there are at least 15 standard textbooks that will be extremely useful for IAS aspirants to crack the exam.

Is NCERT enough to crack IAS?

We have mentioned many times that NCERT books are the best books to begin the UPSC Civil Services Exam preparation. If aspirants have enough time, it is always advised to start from standard 6 NCERT texts and read till standard 12 texts for all relevant subjects.

How many hours study IAS?

There are some aspirants who claim to study 15-16 hours per day while preparing for the UPSC exam. And, there are others who clear the exam studying just for 6-7 hours in a day….Also, read.

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Which notes are best for IAS?

Free IAS Study Materials – Useful for UPSC Prelims and Mains

• Indian History Notes – Indian History and Culture.
• Geography Notes – Indian and World Geography.
• Economics Notes – Indian Economy.
• Indian Polity Notes – Constitution, Social Justice etc.
• General Science Notes – Science and Technology.

Which yearbook is best for UPSC?

One of the best yearbooks, the Manorama Yearbook is an annual publication brimming with knowledge about general affairs.

Which language is best for IAS preparation?

What is important is to develop fluency in the language you choose for the interview. You may have written the UPSC exam in English, but if you feel you are better off speaking Hindi or Tamil or any other regional language that is your native language, you can opt for it.

How many subjects are there in IAS?

A. The total number of subjects in the IAS exam is 48. UPSC provides full opportunity to all the candidates to select their subject from the list of optional subjects notified in the IAS notification every year. There are 25 subjects and 23 literature languages subjects to choose from.

What are the top 10 must-have books for IAS aspirants?

The top 10 must-have books for IAS aspirants preparing for the UPSC Exam are as follows: 1. India After Gandhi by Ramachandra Guha Why you must read it: It is not easy to put a lot of things in context in Indian Politics without knowing what has been playing out over the years.

Is 1 year sufficient for IAS preparation without coaching?

Yes, 1 year is sufficient for IAS preparation without coaching. If you do focus study then you can clear this exam in your first attempt. Preparing for UPSC itself is a full time job,during preparation you need to work hard daily at least 6-8 hours. First and foremost you should be well versed with your self-evaluation.

Where can I buy NCERT books for IAS exam?

List of NCERT books/chapters to be referred to is given in another post. Link to buy online: NCERT Books. ClearIAS provides online IAS coaching, guidance, strategies, books, online study-materials and mock tests with a vision that no candidate should be left out of UPSC exam competition due to in-accessibility of expensive IAS classroom coaching.

Is Laxmikanth enough for IAS preparation?

Laxmikanth alone won’t get you good marks or teach you how to think about the Indian Polity, but if you allocate 3 weeks to Laxmikanth and just finish the book off, you can be confident that at least whatever you read in Polity will make some sense to you. That is why all IAS Aspirants should read this book very early during preparation.

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