Important Books for UPSC CSE Prelims | Booklist for IAS Exam

In this video, Abhijeet Yadav simplifies the UPSC CSE 2025 preparation process by providing a concise book list for the prelims.
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Abhijeet Yadav highlights the booklist required to cover the UPSC syllabus, focusing on subjects like history, polity, geography, environment, economy, and science & technology. These recommendations are based on the books favored by toppers, ensuring a focused approach to studying for the UPSC IAS exam. Abhijeet also mentions Most important NCERTs and Standard sources like M.Laxmikant, Shankar IAS Environment, PMF IAS Environment, etc that have proven helpful.
00:00 Introduction
00:46 History Booklist (Ancient, Medieval & Modern) for UPSC
01:35 Art & Culture Booklist for UPSC
02:26 Polity Booklist for UPSC
03:29 Geography Booklist for UPSC
05:18 Environment Booklist for UPSC
06:07 Economy Booklist for UPSC
07:40 Science and technology Booklist for UPSC
08:35 let's summarise
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UPSC Civil Services Exam is one of the most prestigious exams in the country. It has three parts, the Prelims exam, the Main exam and the Personality test, which you need to clear in order to become an IAS or IPS officer. All other Group A services of the Government of India recruit people through the UPSC Civil services exam itself and because of this, there is a lot of competition in this exam. Hence, your UPSC preparation should be strategic, informed and well planned.
Your UPSC preparation should not be based on blind adherence to any program. Rather you should give a thought about how your are preparing. The best way to go forward is to study the blogs and tips given by previous year toppers about how to go about UPSC CSE for all three stages of UPSC Prelims, UPSC Mains and the Personality test also known as the UPSC Interview, and then make your UPSC preparation strategy accordingly.
Doing static subjects like polity, economy, environment, geography and history for your UPSC preparation is a solid bet to increase your chances of clearing this exam. But this must all be supplemented by current affairs for best effect.
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[@Madan2112]

HISTORY: 1.Modern history by spectrum 2.Ncert Ancient and medival india by rs sharma satish chandra ART AND CULTURE: Introduction to Indian art (NCERT) POLITY: 1.Laxmikanth 2.11th ncert GEOGRAPHY: 1.Cls 11 and 12 ncert 2.Atlas 3.G.c leong(for diagrams) ENVIRONMENT: 1Newspaper 2.Shankar ias book ECONOMICS: 1.Cls 11 Indian economic development (NCERT) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: 1.Newspaper 2.Science and technology by Ravi P Agrahari

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Whenever I found myself directionless or confused... You came up with a new video... Thanks for always be there for us and for helping us... selflessly.. Thankyou so much sir 😊

[@dappipro]

Thank you sir. Much needed ❤ Sir smart board par padhao, it would be more interactive. 🤩

[@yassirhussain125]

Sir really i appreciate you.your Way of explaining is very good.. These books you recommend all booklist is very good...

[@manishabharti5862]

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[@cheshtadabra4031]

Thank you sir for sharing all the information in such organized manner, just wanted to ask what about the recommendations for CSAT?

[@prabhutejaella]

Thanks for the info sir. It would be of great help if you can make a similar video on mains preparation too.. this is where we strive to limit our resources!!

[@Ketanomy]

Good recommendations! Thanks for recommending my book for Indian Economy. I daily receive many positive feedbacks from readers. I hope more and more people discover it and gain from it.

[@poojaprabhath3047]

Hi sir. Is the book available on Amazon?

[@sincereeduteria940]

Thank you so much sir to explain such important information about upsc books.

[@noobgaming-ge4li]

Koi haj jisne 2024 me 12 th board diya hai

[@palakchoudhary7160]

Haa ha

[@Pallavi_-Narayan]

In which year you will give your first attempt. ? I also gave my 12th boards this year.

[@noobgaming-ge4li]

@@Pallavi_-Narayan after ba 2027 me

[@siddhantjadhav8563]

Maine bhi just 12 board khatam kar di how should start the upsc prepareation

[@noobgaming-ge4li]

@@siddhantjadhav8563 result ke badd 1 st semester se start kar dena

[@vaspulajaipal7002]

Thank you so much sir 🙏 Please do the same for mains as well....

[@SathyanThirunelveli]

Tq for English subtitles sir

[@ashudesai8182]

Thank you so much sir....😊❤❤

[@shurbhibissa07]

Sir also please share video for mains perspective materials...

[@shivakrishna809]

Sir I want personal guidance regarding upsc preparation how can I get that through you sir. And want to say another thing thank you so much for your Kindheart .lots of respect towards you sir thank you so much

[@sanjuyadav1537]

Thanku so much sir

[@saloniramavat4852]

Hello sir I have just began with my upsc preparation and I found your videos very helpful thanks for this. Also, whenever I watch or came across some interview videos after watching them I feel nervous and that creates a self doubt like omg I don't know answers to these...Is it normal happens to everyone?

[@sakshiii9191]

Sir what about current affairs, what all should we refer for it apart from newspaper

[@DhruvPatel-gk5kq]

Sir... When will you upload the video of booklist for mains.....

[@pyarimainsurance4817]

Sir please also make a video on mains exam bookslist🙏🏻📚

[@rubinakhatun3537]

Sir NCERT thke mains er jonno notse korte hobe ki karon standard book er thke to ncert books e besi Porte hobe dekhchi tai , ami self study korte chai tai jiggesh korchi please bolben

[@naitikbhatt0989]

Do we have to read ncert from 6-12 for strong base ?

[@NishaKumari-zn9dh]

Sir, I will give my 1st attempt in 2026. I have been following you since 2021. You are awesome person sir. Thanks a lot 😊😊😊😊😊

[@UPSCprepIAS]

All the best for your UPSC journey!

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[@sunnyraj7971]

what was your class 12th stream and which bachelor degree you are currently pursuing ?

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@@UPSCprepIAS sir same goes for me ...am in 12th..most probably have been adhering knowledge since I was in class 7 as it's like my childhood dream..I have been aware much about the basics about upsc now ...have been following your guidance for many days like from class 10..thank you sir for the educators like you , ias manuj sir who are leaving no stone unturned to make us successful ❤️...my heartfelt thanks... wish to join your course after some years 🥹🫠.... Love and regards from kolkata ❤️

[@gaurav-gp]

Sir, Please make a video on upsc mains booklist

[@MIHIRPATLE58]

Sir kya inn book ko padhte time prelims ke sath mains ki answer writing practice kar sakte hai weekly?

[@pareshchaudhary4252]

Thank You ❤

[@krishsonowal]

Sir, if I'm preparing for State pcs or any specific exam, is it necessary to make CA notes on daily basis? If yes how would I start from bottom

[@lakshmi29107]

Sir pls brief video of upsc mains answer writing and booklist and also how to clear mains exam

[@BalkaranSingh-uq8qs]

sir , i want to crack exam in 2025. you always help ❤️ guiding us all thank you❤

[@user-zu9bs6du1r]

Dear sir jaise mere Nam me Kumar nhi likha hai kuch documents me to koi problem to nahi hogi na please sir guide me

[@ChinmoyHazarika-ur7fr]

Sir mera age abhi 18 hai aur mein class 12th Assames medium mein padhta hoon toh kiya mujhe paper hindi mein ya english mein likhna padega aur toh mera maths acha nahi hai csat mein kiya mujhe parisani ho sakta hai ya qualify na kar pao toh apne abhi jo booklist diya usmein mein ne A Birf of Indian History , Medeval India , Ancient India aur An introduction of india choose kiya hoon kyunki indian art and culture sayad mere liye acha na ho aur mein 12th ke baad upsc keliye preparation karne wala hoon 2 ya 3 saal tak jab mera age 24 ke around hoga tab , Sir mera aur ek sawal tha upsc mein river ke bare mein puchta hai toh aap suggest kar sakte hai kiya book padhna hai kyunki river ke questions ate hai

[@UPSCwithRUTU]

What a coincidence!! tomorrow I were going to buy standard books for upsc and I was very confused because I saw many toppers booklist other mentor and all and just got your video and my all doubts confusion is clear Thank you sir ❤️ now I can fully rely on your booklist

[@ThepartitionofIndiaByDrambedka]

😂😂😂 pahle pahle achha lagta h hai phir book dekh ke nind aane lagti hai

[@user-pr5dq6bp8h]

Sociology optional ki booklist btaiye pls

[@mahendrakhaire2648]

I read ketan sir book on indian economy, it is really good and it help me to understand basic economics concept...

[@keshosintep825]

Is it enough for UpSc?

[@mahendrakhaire2648]

Yes... specifically for pre...

[@keshosintep825]

@@mahendrakhaire2648 alright thanks brother

[@Neethuss2004]

Sir, India's struggle for independence is good for history

[@biriannu793]

Sir kindly upload the video of mains booklist asap. It would be really helpful.

[@drjayashreenadkarni8996]

Sir please suggest a booklist for upsc 2025 mains exam. Thank you sir.

[@renuSaini-wf7jv]

Sir geography ke liye 11th or 12th ki ncert kafi h kya plz reply me sir??

[@Divine1001]

Thanks

[@LinaTonty]

Sir please make video for mains prospective

[@AshiquiShaik]

Sir, prelims csat ke liye aur mains ke best books list bi upload kardo sir please

[@Krishika-hx5fz]

I dont understand what's the reason y we study ncert for ?? Pls reply

[@Achus_photography]

Can you do a video on the main booklist?

[@934_ankitayadav]

Please make videos for mains also sir

[@A.denria]

Sir when will the books for mains will be uploaded?

[@gungun1552]

Sir today I have enrolled in your upsc essential course just having faith in you and your team I wish it will be helpful😊

[@UPSCprepIAS]

We will do our best to simplify your UPSC journey. But I would also ask you to leave no stone un-turned in terms of your efforts!

[@Priyaatiwarri]

Management optional ke liya konsi books le sakhte hai

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Sir Geography k liye PM's ias ki geography bhi bhaut acchi dikh rhi h Ek baar aap review kr dijiye dono ka Konsi leni chshiye,😮

[@subhampandey27]

Ignou

[@Gamingdone1]

Sir which steam choose for civil service examination

[@Mohammadyasmeen-tp9dj]

Sir please for mains exam ke liye important booklist please

[@vishwaschorasiya4231]

Sir right now i am study in BCA First year and i decide i crack upsc with rank 1 and my aim is ifs so thanks for giving this information Jay shree ram 🚩🙏🏻

[@souravpandaofficial]

Sir .. I want to ask you one stop solution for art and culture part for both prelims and mains .. I have both 11 class ncert and Nitin singhania.. but I don’t want to read Nitin singhania because of its bulkyness.. and I have history optional also .. so many parts will be covered from there I think… so I want to cover the section from class 11 and 12 ncerts.. so sir plz guide me 🙏 what should I do for it ..

[@vishwakarma.daviid]

From nitin Singhania you have to read selected chapters. Not everything.

[@AbhishekKumar-xg3mc]

how to order these books online, please suggest.

[@KunikaYadav]

Sir ur good

[@AnkitaSingh-hh8bo]

Bhaiya environment Hindi medium kaa liya kya better h

[@kynprakash]

Hi sir I am Fully confused about the optional subject which is the best for upsc scoring optional subjects. Presently I am studying for a Bachelor of arts degree student.

[@UpscAspirant-gv5gg]

in which year u are going to give this exam?

[@pratikydv27]

Sir for ancient and mediaeval can we refer poonam dalal dhaiya's book instead of NCERT?

[@user-bz2rq5zs6p]

Make a video on mains

[@abcd-sq3ox]

Hiii sir ji Hindi medium ke liye bhi bata do please 🥺

[@SnehaTusamkar]

Hi sir pls mains ke liye bhi booklist ki video banaiye for 2025

[@UPSCprepIAS]

Coming soon.

[@ChinmoyHazarika-ur7fr]

Sir mujhe maths nahi ata Kiya csat mein na kar paya toh Kiya hoga

[@mukeshsamota9745]

Pmf ias hindi me h kya??

[@Vaidehi-zf4us]

Sir what do you about pw sampoorn books set?

[@AnishMaurya-zh8lg]

How to make notes topic wise or chapter wise

[@cgarts1515]

Sair bolche ja droing art college complit korar por ke upsc exam debaji

[@anishprasad7197]

Sir what is the prize of all the books.... Except NCERTS ????

[@angelgirl993]

Sir plz ek video Hindi me bhi banado

[@rudragames2951]

Bhaiya smart board se padhao

[@marthandaditya9014]

How to purchase Ketan Sir’s economic handout ?? Kindly revert back to this comment

[@manishpatel8893]

contact any photocopy store in delhi and ask them

[@nepaljana3034]

Sir please refer books list gs wise

[@omkarsharma21]

whats your take on vision ias notes as compare to std books. mainly polity

[@UPSCprepIAS]

Priority order for polity: Bare acts > Laxmikanth > Coaching notes

[@poojaprabhath3047]

Bare acts? Mtlb?

[@sarabjeetsingh6895]

Paper A hindi And gs english language Hindi language optional Its valid

[@aishanisen4194]

Sir main 2027-28 main upsc dene wali hoon..main iss saal se kaise prepeare karu? 4years or 3years ka koi course hain?

[@rahulvishwakarma5868]

Hi first complete the ncert and try to write 1 question daily

[@Bhavnapargi303]

​@@rahulvishwakarma5868write one question daily matlab ?

[@rahulvishwakarma5868]

@@Bhavnapargi303 in the first week of ncert completion you dont have any questions to write but after 1 week try to see last 20 years previous years papers there is some questions in that part you can give it a try to write then follow each day and then analyse the answers with the model answers

[@Bhavnapargi303]

@@rahulvishwakarma5868 me abhi 28 ko apni 12th complete karungi , me science stream se hu , or June 21 ko 17 year ki houngi , mujhe prep. Karni he but mere parents iske liye permission nhi denge unko lagta he ki me apne years waste kar rhi hu vo chahte ki me medical field me jaau and I have no idea start kaha se karu! Bus ye soch ke enter kr rhi hu ki ek bar chalna to shuru karu rasta apne aap ban jaega , I know ki ye stupidity he Bina knowledge ke enter karna par koshish to karungi , jo hasil karna he vo to karna he chahe iske liye vo permission de to bhi or na de to bhi . As I said I have no idea ki shuruwat kaha se karu kya aap mujhe guide Kar sakte ho?

[@rahulvishwakarma5868]

@@Bhavnapargi303 nice to know your background mera bday 20 june h 😂😂 Lets come to path 1. Basis on your interest choose that in your graduation If you are from medical and then follow medical field that there will be very less time for preparation in graduation years so you can start in graduation years too but it will be very difficult to maintain 2 different streams so you have 2 options first is to try little little preparation and after the graduation try full fledged Second you can start your graduation from the topic that is available in the optional subject of upsc so in the graduation also you will be more aligned to completing your optional in your 1 attempt also while doing these subjects you will get more time to complete pre syallabus so there is maximum chances if you follow daily targets and do the study discipline you will clear pre easily in first attempt Now for mains if you write one question daily regarding the syallabus you completed will also ready you in the mains part So follow one path and do that Also please enjoy your college life too these ages is supposed to find balance between both You will get enough time in graduation to enjoy and study too just believe in yourself ❤️

[@BornIILearn]

❤

[@ahmedsaahil34]

❤🎉

[@anurag2242]

Mains booklist bataiye

[@Swaggythakur..]

After reading these books, there is still a need to read NCERT books from 6 to 12....plz reply sir

[@gwfgaming001]

It will actually be good if you read ncert books from class 6 to 12 before these books , so that the basics and many things can be cleared already, then you can read these books

[@jayashree.sjayashree.s4919]

Sir these are all the books I should study...

[@UPSCprepIAS]

Start with the NCERTs - there's a separate video for that. Then these. You will have to read some more for the Mains specific subjects.

[@amitrathore9359]

The Hindu vs Indian express which one to choose sir

[@UPSCprepIAS]

Choose any one - both are good

[@Raghvendrachhatriyasuryavanshi]

Raghavendra shtriy Suryavanshi speaking UPSC prelims mein mein kitne subject hote hain jaldi bataiye⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️

[@sakshidubey8315]

And what about international relations books??

[@anuvarghese7753]

He talking about prelims booklist

[@BABA_Surya]

हिंदी वालो को भी बता दिया करो "सोर्स" भाई (up60)

[@sinister-ox6fc]

is it better to read aloud whole day or read silently for upsc?

[@UPSCprepIAS]

Whatever helps you understand better.

[@jaideepsharmajp6286]

suggest a book for Means

[@Akash-cm6wp]

Mains

[@UttkarshSingh-jw3nm]

2:10 hue hai dj

[@RajuBhai-yb7rc]

Sir if I choose accounting as optional which one is best to study

[@user-nq3uv2hu1g]

Sir, could you tell me the Environment book's author's name??

[@UPSCprepIAS]

PMF IAS publications / Shankar IAS publications

[@Ankitaa810]

Main dono use kar rhi hun😂

[@kushagrasingh6423]

Sir ye hi sabh kitabe padh k aap kase rehgye apka kyu ni hua ap to iit se bhi ho

[@UPSCprepIAS]

Ye sab kitabe padhne ke kaaran hi shayad. :P

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@@UPSCprepIAS ye badi acchi baat kahi apne

[@arjitsingh5180]

Hi

[@cgarts1515]

Please sair bola din

[@Amitbaba563]

Environment m Hindi koe book h beshik k

[@viswashchauhan7247]

Mujhe bhi pta krna hai smjh nhi aa rha hai

[@santoshawrase1791]

Ye ips ke liye tha ki ias ke liye I am confused 😕😵🤔

[@UPSCprepIAS]

Exam dono ka same hai. Rank kitni aati hai determines which service you get.

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@@UPSCprepIAS Thank You sir you helped me so much 😊😊😊

[@sadanand200]

No one is talking about current affairs which is a large weightage in prelims...

[@UPSCprepIAS]

First basics, then current affairs.

[@sadanand200]

@@UPSCprepIAS basics are not vast it could be cover...but current affairs are vague...not clear how and where to get proper information...

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Don't listen these youtubers guys They ate selling Dreams 🤮

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Comment only after knowing their actual content They can teach for free and his content is Top notch worth paying as well

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boss ur books are all out dated ..easy books like pw n study iq excellent books are there in market..those are all out dated time consuming and tough to understand.

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Bro. He has cracked ias paper. Don't be foolish my frnd 😆😆😆😆

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Me. Hnuu

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Ye sabko pata hai kuch naya bata

[@UPSCprepIAS]

Purani kitabein hi karni hai bhaiyaji.

[@chandanpandey1369]

@@UPSCprepIAS heartiest respect sir

[@Mohammadyasmeen-tp9dj]

Sir please for mains exam ke liye important booklist please