Complete List Of NCERT Books Needed For UPSC Preparation

NCERT textbooks are the foundation over which the preparation of UPSC CSE is based. However, not all NCERTs are relevant for UPSC CSE. One needs to be selective about the books to be read. Also, there are numerous repetitions in the books. A topic that is discussed in one NCERT might be repeated in others as well. 

Complete List Of NCERT Books Needed For UPSC Preparation.

NCERT textbooks are the foundation over which the preparation of UPSC CSE is based. However, not all NCERTs are relevant for UPSC CSE. One needs to be selective about the books to be read. Also, there are numerous repetitions in the books. A topic that is discussed in one NCERT might be repeated in others as well. 

It is the job of the aspirant to find out the topics and books relevant to the exam and revise them consistently

Class VIII-

History- Our past III- Part I and II

Geography- Resources and Development

Social Science- Social and Political Life III

Science- Class VIII

Class IX-

History- India and the Contemporary World- II

Geography- Contemporary India- II

Political Science- Democratic Politics Part- II

Science- Class X

Economics- Understanding Economic Development

Class X-

History- India and the Contemporary World- II

Geography- Contemporary India- II

Political Science- Democratic Politics Part- II

Science- Class X

Economics- Understanding Economic Development

Class XI-

History- Themes in world history

Geography- 

1. Fundamentals of Physical Geography 
2. India- Physical Environment

Science-  1. Chemistry: Unit 14  

2. Biology Unit 4 & 5

Economics- Indian Economic Development

Sociology- Understanding Society

Political Science- Indian Constitution at work

Indian Culture- 

1. An introduction to Indian art
2. Living craft traditions of India (Chapter 9 & 10)

Class XII-

History- Themes in world history

Geography- 

1. Fundamentals of Physical Geography 
2. India- People & Economy

Science-  

1. Chemistry: Unit 16  
2. Biology Unit 8, 9 & 10

Economics- Introductory Macroeconomics

Sociology- Indian Society

Social Change and Development in India

Political Science- Contemporary world politics

This might seem overwhelming for an aspirant in the initial stages of their preparation. So solve this predicament KSG India has designed a special program to cover all NCERTs relevant to UPSC CSE through its online program - NEEV. 

Detailed notes are provided based on the NCERTs and daily tests are designed to test the students. For more information please visit :  ksgindia.com/neev

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