UPSC demands comprehensive preparation, and to prepare it, one requires fundamental clarity. It comes from NCERT.
NCERT plays an important role in UPSC preparation. Almost every aspirant prepares with the NCERT. You can hardly find someone who is preparing for UPSC without NCERT.
It is said that if you want to understand UPSC, first understand NCERT.
NCERT is self-sufficient in forming the basic understanding of the concepts for UPSC.
According to the UPSC syllabus and subject experts, NCERT from classes 6 to 12 is relevant to the examination. But it becomes brainstorming when it comes to identifying the relevant subjects among the bundle.
In this blog, we have provided detailed subject-wise NCERT books for UPSC preparation.
NCERT Books for GS Paper-1
Here we have listed the subject-wise NCERT books required for UPSC 2023.
History Books for GS Paper-1
- NCERT History Class VI – Our Past
- NCERT History Class VII – Our Past -I
- NCERT History Class VIII – Our Past II and III
- NCERT History Class IX – India and the Contemporary World – I
- NCERT History Class IX – India and the Contemporary World – II
- NCERT History Class X – Themes In World History
- NCERT History Class XII – Themes In Indian History – I
- NCERT History Class XII – Themes in Indian History – II
- NCERT History Class XII – Themes In Indian History – III
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Sociology And Social Studies Books for GS Paper-1
- Indian Society: NCERT Class VI – Social Science: Social & Political Life I
- Indian Society: NCERT Class VII – Social Science: Social & Political Life II
- Indian Society: NCERT Class VIII – Social Science: Social & Political Life III
- Indian Society: NCERT Class XI – Sociology: Understanding Society
- Indian Society: NCERT Class XII – Indian Society
- Indian Society: NCERT Class XII – Social Change and Development in India
- NCERT Class 11 – Sociology Book – Introducing Sociology
- NCERT Class 11 – Sociology Book – Understanding Society
- NCERT Class 12 – Sociology Book – Indian Society
- NCERT Class 12 – Sociology Book – Social Change and Development in India
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Geography Books for GS Paper-1
- Geography: NCERT Class VI – The Earth Our Habitat
- Geography: NCERT Class VII – Our Environment
- Geography: NCERT Class VIII – Resource and Development
- Geography: NCERT Class IX – Contemporary India – I
- Geography: NCERT Class X – Contemporary India – II
- Geography: NCERT Class XI – Fundamentals of Physical Geography
- Geography: NCERT Class XI – India – Physical Environment
- Geography: NCERT Class XII – Fundamentals of Human Geography
- Geography: NCERT Class XII – India – People and Economy
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NCERT Art & Culture Books for GS Paper-1
- Art & Culture: NCERT Class XI – An Introduction to Indian Art
- Art & Culture: NCERT Class XI – Living Craft Traditions of India (Chapters 9 & 10)
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NCERT Books for GS Paper-2
Polity Books for GS Paper-2
- Polity: NCERT Class IX – Political Science: Democratic Politics Part – I
- Polity: NCERT Class X – Political Science: Democratic Politics Part – II
- Polity: NCERT Class XI – Political Science: Indian Constitution at Work
- Polity: NCERT Class XI – Political Science: Political Theory
- Polity: NCERT Class XII – Political Science I: Contemporary World Politics
- Polity: NCERT Class XII – Political Science II: Politics in India since Independence
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Refer sample papers for class 8 science to practice questions.
NCERT Books for GS Paper-3
NCERT Science & Technology Books for GS Paper-3
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- Science: NCERT Class VI
- Science: NCERT Class VII
- Science: NCERT Class VIII
- Science: NCERT Class IX
- Science: NCERT Class X
- Science: NCERT Class XI – Chemistry: Unit 14
- Science NCERT Class XI – Biology: Units 4 & 5
- Science NCERT Class XII – Chemistry Part I
- Science NCERT Class XII – Chemistry Part II Unit 16
- Science: NCERT Class XII – Biology: Units 8, 9 & 10
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Aspirants can refer to NCERT Solution for class 8 science.
Economics Books for GS Paper-3
- Economy: NCERT Class IX – Economics
- Economy: NCERT Class X – Understanding Economic Development
- Economy: NCERT Class XI – Indian Economic Development
- Economy: NCERT Class XII – Introductory Microeconomics
- Economy: NCERT Class XII – Introductory Macroeconomics
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NCERT Environment & Ecology Books for GS Paper-3
- Science: Class XII – Biology: last four Chapters (13 to 16)
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NCERT Books for GS Paper-4
Ethics Books for GS Paper-4
- NCERT Class 11 Psychology
- NCERT Class 12 Psychology
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
Q1. Which history NCERT book is best for UPSC preparation?
Ans- There is nothing better than NCERT to develop a fundamental understanding of history subjects. Refer NCERT from classes 6 to 12 social science.
Q2. Is NCERT enough for UPSC?
Ans- NCERT is considered fundamental for UPSC preparation. It helps you to understand advanced books. But reading only NCERT doesn’t secure your selection in UPSC. Once you complete NCERT, go with relevant advance books for UPSC.
Q3. Which NCERT is best old or new?
Ans- Due to recent changes in the NCERT books, But many aspirants get confused about which NCERT books they should follow for UPSC preparation. According to exam experts, for history, follow the old NCERT, and for geography, refer to the new NCERT pattern books.
Q4. Which is the best geography book for UPSC prelims?
Ans- The best geography book for UPSC prelims are
- Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
- Geography of India by Majid Husain
- World Geography by Majid Hussain
- Geography of Population: Concepts, Determinants and Patterns by RC Chandna
- Physical, Human and Economic Geography for Civil Services Examination by D R Khullar
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