Combo (set of 3 Books) 11 Year-wise UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains General Studies (Papers 1 - 4) + Essay + Compulsory English Previous Year Solved Papers (2013 - 2023) 5th Edition
Bharatiya Itihaas avum Kala Sanskriti Compendium with NCERT (Class 6 to 12) coverage for UPSC IAS & State PSC Samanya Adhyayan Paper 1 Prelim & Main Exams 4th Edition
General Science & Technology Compendium with NCERT (Class 6 to 12) coverage for UPSC IAS & State PSC General Studies Prelims & Mains Exams 5th Edition | Civil Services
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Unlocking the Civil Services exam with Best and Top-rated UPSC Books for Mains and Prelims
IAS is no piece of cake. It demands rigorous preparation and a pedal-to-the-metal effort. What’s required in addition is a burning surge of inspiration, a good teacher, and above all, a set of good-quality UPSC preparation books. Read below to find more about UPSC and how to select the best UPSC books for your own preparation as well.
About UPSC Exam
The IAS Exam or the Civil Services Exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission on an annual basis. Typically, the exam is carried out in three parts – Prelims, Mains and Interview respectively. Only when one part is qualified is that the aspirant is eligible to appear for the next part.
Importance of the Right Kind of Civil Services or UPSC Books.
In an era when oodles of UPSC books and study material is available both online and offline, it becomes even more important to be able to discern the right kind of Civil Services Preparation Books and material, particularly for your UPSC preparation. Besides, the syllabus is so vast that you cannot afford to waste your precious time studying from a book that is anything below standard.
How do I select the Best UPSC Civil Services Books for Prelims and Mains Preparation?
Although the best UPSC Civil Services books vary from candidate to candidate, the previous years’ IAS toppers usually recommend that the aspirants begin from NCERT books and then move on with good-quality UPSC reference books. Another crucial factor is what stage you are in, in your preparation. For instance, Prelims exam contains only objective questions, so in this stage, books with objective question papers are best-suited, whereas in Mains, there are nine theory papers, of which two are based on the optional subjects. So, in this stage, another kind of textbook fulfills the purpose for the UPSC aspirants.
Crack Civil Services Exam with Disha’s UPSC books!
In an era when oodles of UPSC study material is available both online and offline, Disha Publication strives to create Civil Services books that are not only simple to grasp but also cover the UPSC syllabus in deep detail. A wide array of books are available, both in English and Hindi, for all serious aspirants. With top-of-the-line subject matter experts and IAS connoisseurs, hundreds of professionals work together to produce each title of Disha’s UPSC books.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Are NCERT books sufficient for UPSC preparation? No. Even though the NCERT books cover the basic ideas of the topics, they, in themselves, are not sufficient for a full-fledged preparation of the UPSC exam. In addition to the NCERT books, aspirants require good-quality standard textbooks to take their preparation to the pinnacle.
2. Are Disha books available for optional subjects in IAS Mains? Yes, Disha books are available for optional subjects chosen by a wide array of UPSC aspirants.
3. How to practice mock tests for IAS and IPS preparation? Disha offers a collection of UPSC books that contain solved papers and MCQs from previous year question papers. These books are perfect to ace up your UPSC preparation. The books are supplemented with video courses and more study material for the aspirants!
4. Do Disha books contain the latest UPSC syllabus? Yes! Disha books for Civil Services are regularly updated by our team of IAS trend trackers and subject matter experts. All the Disha books are well synchronized with the latest UPSC syllabus.
5. Are Disha’s UPSC books suitable for beginner aspirants? Disha’s books are well-suited for both kind of aspirants – those in the beginner stage and those in the advanced stages as well.