Which NCERT Books are important
Why NCERT Books
NCERT books are the best book to begin UPSC civil service exam preparation. NCERT books are written in very
simple and lucid manner and they are easy to understand. Difficult topics are written in a very simple language. In a
short NCERT’s are building base for Civil Services Examination.
Timeline for NCERT Books
There is no problem if it takes time. Effective reading of NCERTs is most essential to start ur preparation Please
don’t worry, as it is the same case with everybody Move to other reference books after u finishing the NCERTs
Books On a average one should be able cover NCERT’s books within 2 to 3 months.
How to read NCERT Books effectively
From student to students method can be different, but I will suggest effective method for maximum output.
Stage 1: First reading:
It should be basic reading like a novel.
Underline what you think is important.
Try to understand what the author is trying to convey.
If you don’t understand any concept then use Google, YouTube, Quora, Wikipedia etc.
Stage 2 Second Reading:
In this reading conscious effort should be paid in understanding things. In this stage, you will surprise to find new
things which you missed in the first stage. This stage will help you in getting a deeper analysis of concepts required.
Try to revise the concepts you read the first time.
Stage 3: Synopsis:
This is last and most important stage, here you should make a synopsis of important chapters based on your
understanding of concepts. One can make flow chart and note important concepts in synopsis. ( while making notes
follow 1/10th rule , it means if you read 1000 words, notes should be in 100 words. It will help in revision before the
exam.
Along with NCERT don’t forget to refer previous years’ question papers, you will surprised to find
many questions based on very basic concepts.
Difference between Old and new NCERT
New NCERT are interactive and you will develop interest for the subject.
Old NCERT are informative and have lots of facts.
I will recommend you read only new NCERT books. Because they are easier to read, Factual errors are lesser in
new NCERT books than older NCERT books.
Which books of NCERT to be referred?
Paper I
History: NCERT Class X – Themes In World History
History: NCERT Class XII – Themes In Indian History – I
History: NCERT Class XII – Themes in Indian History – II
History: NCERT Class XII – Themes In Indian History – III
For Social issues
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
Art & Culture NCERTs
Art & Culture : NCERT Class XI – An Introduction to Indian Art
Art & Culture : NCERT Class XI – Living Craft Traditions of India (Chapters 9 & 10)
Geography NCERTs
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
NCERT History Textbooks of old syllabus (1990s):
Ancient India(class XI) by RS Sharma: This covers the ancient Indian history syllabus completely also
important section of art and culture .
Medieval India(class IX) by Satish Chandra.
Modern India(class X) by Bipin Chandra:
World History(Class X): For basic concept of world History its enough.
Paper II
Polity NCERTs
Polity: NCERT Class XI – Political Science: Indian Constitution at Work
Polity: NCERT Class XII – Political Science II: Politics in India since Independence
Paper III
Indian Economy NCERTs
Economy: NCERT Class XI – Indian Economic Development
Economy: NCERT Class XII – Introductory Macroeconomics
Science & Technology NCERTs
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 & Biology: Units 4 & 5
Science: NCERT Class XII – Chemistry: Unit 16 & Biology: Units 8, 9 & 10
Why NCERT Books
NCERT books are the best book to begin UPSC civil service exam preparation. NCERT books are written in very
simple and lucid manner and they are easy to understand. Difficult topics are written in a very simple language. In a
short NCERT’s are building base for Civil Services Examination.
Timeline for NCERT Books
There is no problem if it takes time. Effective reading of NCERTs is most essential to start ur preparation Please
don’t worry, as it is the same case with everybody Move to other reference books after u finishing the NCERTs
Books On a average one should be able cover NCERT’s books within 2 to 3 months.
How to read NCERT Books effectively
From student to students method can be different, but I will suggest effective method for maximum output.
Stage 1: First reading:
It should be basic reading like a novel.
Underline what you think is important.
Try to understand what the author is trying to convey.
If you don’t understand any concept then use Google, YouTube, Quora, Wikipedia etc.
Stage 2 Second Reading:
In this reading conscious effort should be paid in understanding things. In this stage, you will surprise to find new
things which you missed in the first stage. This stage will help you in getting a deeper analysis of concepts required.
Try to revise the concepts you read the first time.
Stage 3: Synopsis:
This is last and most important stage, here you should make a synopsis of important chapters based on your
understanding of concepts. One can make flow chart and note important concepts in synopsis. ( while making notes
follow 1/10th rule , it means if you read 1000 words, notes should be in 100 words. It will help in revision before the
exam.
Along with NCERT don’t forget to refer previous years’ question papers, you will surprised to find
many questions based on very basic concepts.
Difference between Old and new NCERT
New NCERT are interactive and you will develop interest for the subject.
Old NCERT are informative and have lots of facts.
I will recommend you read only new NCERT books. Because they are easier to read, Factual errors are lesser in
new NCERT books than older NCERT books.
Which books of NCERT to be referred?
Paper I
History: NCERT Class X – Themes In World History
History: NCERT Class XII – Themes In Indian History – I
History: NCERT Class XII – Themes in Indian History – II
History: NCERT Class XII – Themes In Indian History – III
For Social issues
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
Art & Culture NCERTs
Art & Culture : NCERT Class XI – An Introduction to Indian Art
Art & Culture : NCERT Class XI – Living Craft Traditions of India (Chapters 9 & 10)
Geography NCERTs
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
NCERT History Textbooks of old syllabus (1990s):
Ancient India(class XI) by RS Sharma: This covers the ancient Indian history syllabus completely also
important section of art and culture .
Medieval India(class IX) by Satish Chandra.
Modern India(class X) by Bipin Chandra:
World History(Class X): For basic concept of world History its enough.
Paper II
Polity NCERTs
Polity: NCERT Class XI – Political Science: Indian Constitution at Work
Polity: NCERT Class XII – Political Science II: Politics in India since Independence
Paper III
Indian Economy NCERTs
Economy: NCERT Class XI – Indian Economic Development
Economy: NCERT Class XII – Introductory Macroeconomics
Science & Technology NCERTs
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 & Biology: Units 4 & 5
Science: NCERT Class XII – Chemistry: Unit 16 & Biology: Units 8, 9 & 10
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