Is NCERT enough to crack IAS?

We have mentioned many times that NCERT books are the best books to begin the UPSC Civil Services Exam preparation. If aspirants have enough time, it is always advised to start from standard 6 NCERT texts and read till standard 12 texts for all relevant subjects.

Is it important to make UPSC notes from NCERT?

What most students fail to understand and thus waste a lot of time is that you do not need to read the entire book, you only need to stick to the syllabus. Hence, note-making of relevant content from NCERT is extremely essential to save time, especially while revising.

Are notes enough for UPSC?

Coaching notes are helpful and easy to revise before the exam. But they can only supplement but never substitute standard books. Always map your notes onto the chapters and topics in syllabus. You have to remember that UPSC is not at all like a graduation exam.

Does UPSC ask questions from NCERT?

Direct question from NCERT From the inception itself, UPSC has asked many questions directly from the NCERT books. . If we analyze in detail, UPSC has asked some questions directly from NCERT books. Example: In 2016, Civil Services Preliminary Examination, UPSC has asked more than 5 questions directly from NCERT books.

How long does it take to read NCERTs for UPSC?

How much time does it take to cover all NCERT books? You have to read about 40-44 books in total and it would take you about 3 days to complete one book which contains about 14-16 chapters. So, in total it would take you about 2.5- 3 months to read all the books.

Are NCERT books enough for clearing the UPSC exam?

For some candidates with very good grasp of the subjects in the syllabus of UPSC, NCERT books are enough for clearing the UPSC exam. However to be able to clear the IAS exam with a very good rank, one must supplement their preparation with other books and study material such as Current Affairs Magazines.

How many NCERT books should I read for IAS/IPS exam?

You will get many questions in the IAS/IPS Exam directly or indirectly from NCERT Text-books. If aspirants have enough time, it is always advised to start from standard 6 NCERT texts and read till standard 12 texts for all relevant subjects.

Should aspirants read Geography from NCERT books for UPSC?

Aspirants should read geography from NCERT Books for UPSC to prepare for the IAS Exam. Taking notes is an efficient way to organise the study material for revision. UPSC candidates often find it difficult to find the right topics to focus on or may not have the time or resources at hand to take efficient notes.

Is ncncert sufficient to clear the UPSC prelims?

NCERTs are not even sufficient to clear prelims. Since u are in class 9 and u have at least 7 years to appear for upsc exam, what you can do is to keep a track of syllabus of upsc. Read a good English newspaper daily, listen to rajyaSabhaTV and a good English news channel.