In UPSC preparation choosing the right study material will be a game-changer. We cannot buy all the books for the IAS exam in the market and experimenting a trial and error game. So we collected a list of 10 best books IAS Prelims Exam recommended by Toppers.
For a strong competition, new and updated standard IAS Books are very essential to win the battle. Here your weapon is the best books for IAS Prelims and Mains exam preparation. By collecting these Best Books for IAS preparation, you crossed the first hurdle recommended by toppers. So go for it without any confusion. If you have any queries then please ask in the comment section.
Best Books for IAS Exam Preparation
1. India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
This is a very good book for the modern part. This book a little bit fatty and time consuming but it will give you broad knowledge about the topic. This book can read like a novel, explains holistically each and every happening of the freedom struggle period. The book covers an in-depth overview of Indian freedom struggle. It covers all aspects from the revolt of 1857 and continues still independence. This book is essential for covering modern history and candidates can easily tackle questions from Indian history. Besides prelims, It is useful for mains also.
2. Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania
For culture part of IAS Exam, the Best book to study art and culture. It’s a resource material you just cannot avoid for UPSC. Illustrated with pictures, reading and studying from this book itself is a wonderful learning experience in itself. It covers the whole syllabus of Indian heritage and culture for general studies paper 1. This is the only book you need to refer for Indian art and culture.
3. Certificate of Physical and Human Geography by G C Leong
This is a must book for both prelims and mains for the Physical part of Geography. It effectively covers most topics from physical world geography which are asked in the prelims.
4. Geography of India by Majid Hussain
A very comprehensive book for UPSC and other competitive exams. A must-have book if you want to understand the geography of India from root to tip. It details topics in a way that you get a complete understanding of updated info and maps.
5. Oxford School Atlas
It is an indispensable atlas for understanding the basics of Indian Geography as well as World Geography. Must Book for IAS Exam.
6. Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations – M. Laxmikanth
There is no question arising the base book for Polity, it is none other than Laxmikant. Start reading from any of the interesting topics, for instance, if you find interesting to study The Panchayati Raj, start reading from there.
7. Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
It is a must-read book. This covers almost all aspects of the economy. It will be useful for prelims. Read from the latest edition [7th edition]. Apart from it will be helpful for the mains also.
8. Economic Survey 2019-20
An analytical and descriptive account of the present economic challenges and opportunities the country is witnessing. Every year the ministry of finance, the government of India publishes the economic survey that focuses on the country’s economic development during the previous twelve months. It consists of an in-depth analysis of recent economic developments. Along with all these, it the most authoritative, updated and unbiased source of information regarding the Indian economy. This book is also useful for both prelims and mains.
9. Environment by Shankar IAS
This is a Must-read book for UPSC aspirants as many questions are being asked about the environment. But you have to keep in touch with environmental current affairs from THE HINDU. Nowadays UPSC giving a lot of attention is to environmental issues.
10. India Year Book
This book is very helpful to understand the government schemes and plans on various fields ( contents index is provided in the images). which can be very helpful for exams like UPSC for both prelims and mains point of view.
Also read: List of Books essential for IAS Prelims and Mains
Best Books for IAS Exam – CSAT Paper
This paper is not considered to pass prelims from 2015 onwards. But need to secure a minimum of 33% of 200 marks. So it is obvious to secure a separate minimum of 66 marks to qualify for mains. Although the relevance of C- SAT paper has come down still it is important to clear prelims. Mc- Grow Hill is the only one book you should refer for C- SAT.
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning– RS.Aggarwal – C- SAT Paper 2: Reasoning
- CSAT Manual by TMH or CSAT-II – Arihant C- SAT – Paper 2
- Analytical Reasoning – MK Pandey
Sir m pass b.a. 2017 with 48% i eligible for ias 2019
Yes, you are definitely eligible !
Sir,how can I get all the above books at a time ,otherwise we should buy them separately.
Click on the each link, then u can see an option “add to cart” . Repeat the process till these 10 books added to cart then proceed with checkout option after the 10th book added to cart.
Hi…
Sir..my name is vinod…my DOB:5-6-1988…general categorie….i am eligible…2019….prilimanry exam…
yes, you are eligible for 2019 IAS exam.
Sir I m completed B. A history (2008-2012) but last semester attendance problem so I was doing repeat semester. My percentage is 53only So I am eligible write to ias exam?
yes, you are eligible.
Sir can i crack ias prelim 2018 I’m going to prepare today itself,tell me about how to categories this 6 months
yes u can crack IAS prelims within 6 month preparation with focused study. Read the Hindu daily,prepare notes. Read standard books and then take test series for each subject.Revise,repeat and practice. Success will be urs. Best wishes. Test Series link : https://www.iasexamsolutions.com/
Can we crack ias with out studying ncert
yes.u can crack IAS with the help of standard books, materials and newspaper.
I am studying in BA part-1 English honours.as a beginner plz suggest me.How to start prepation.and suggest some mandatory book and how to start my prepation???
These mentioned books are mandatory.U can find paper wise books on this link https://www.iassolution.com/ias-books-upsc-civil-service-prelims-mains-preparation/. Regarding How to start IAS Preparation , refer this link https://www.iassolution.com/start-ias-preparation-without-coaching/
kaun si books le ias ke liye
These books are enough for prel as well as main exam..
These 10 books are not enough for CSE Prelims and Mains. But these 10 books are the core books for Prelims cum mains.For detailed book list refer this article https://www.iassolution.com/ias-books-upsc-civil-service-prelims-mains-preparation/
these books are enough for preliminary as well as main also
These 10 books are not enough for CSE Prelims and Mains. But these 10 books are the core books for Prelims cum mains.For detailed book list refer this article https://www.iassolution.com/ias-books-upsc-civil-service-prelims-mains-preparation/
Is it mandatory to read ncert from class 6?
No..Its not mandatory.Read NCERTs at least from 8th Std.
Oxford school atlas or student atlas?
Why some refers orient blackswan?
OXford School atlas. Orient blackswan is also equally good.But we need to refer either of these ..
Many say go for Oxford student atlas, what is difference between school & student atlas ? Which is best? Or both are equivalent ?
Still wondering why Oxford made school & students.
Now i am stuying llb 2nd yr and i want become a ias
Sir, I’m in the final year of my graduation(Economics hons.). My cherished dream is to crack UPSC-CSE. Sir please suggest me how to start my preparation for it.
Refer this article https://www.iassolution.com/start-ias-preparation-without-coaching/
I know ncerts are for basics but while reading Ncert books Can you please tell me what to read from 11 & 12th science book ?
Some chapters of 12th Biology Book is relevant for IAS preparation. Chapters are 13,14,15 and 16.Other books of 11th Science NCERTS are not relevant.
I am preparing myself for wbcs, but Syllabus is very large , in which way I can crack prelims and mains shortly ???
This article will help u on u r Query How to start IAS preparation
Give me 50 % discount book
Please tell me the booklist sources needed for prelims and mains seperately. I’ll be greatly thankful to you.
Refer this list of books https://www.iassolution.com/ias-books/
all the book are available in hindi…
I need to get preparations for IAS exams so if I get any updates regarding book or any important news.
yes..This is the most recommended list of books for IAS Exam. Try to buy online u will get up to 60 % discount.Check this link https://www.iassolution.com/civil-service-books/ . For more information surf this website.
I’m a student with 59% in degree
Is
It possible to pass IAS
yes..Certainly u can qualify for IAS if u have right approach and dedication
Hard work and dedication is important sir if u have a capacity to do then don’t think about already happened things , think what next
And these books cover all static part for mains and prelims….?
Mostly ..some more books needed for mains preparation.That can find in this link https://www.iassolution.com/ias-books/
can i crack ias with this books without coaching
Certainly ..u can
Are the NCERT books not useful ?
Yes for Basics
What about Tata me grow hill for UPSC pre 1
Tata Mcgraw Hill for General Studies Paper 1 Book is not so important..Be targeted on mentioned books.These books can play a major role in qualifying for prelims.
TMH stands for Tata Mcgraw Hill…