Reading NCERT Books is very important for UPSC preparation. To understand UPSC Syllabus in a seamless manner it is highly recommended to read NCERTs. But many aspirants may not know how to read NCERT for UPSC.
NCERT books are asked to be read because you can fully understand the basics of any subject with their help. The same is expected from the aspirants in the UPSC exam i.e. how much knowledge you have about any subject.
UPSC wants you to have a complete understanding of the subject, understand the facts related to each subject and remember the important facts of the subject. If you are fighting for an exam like UPSC, then NCERT can be your most important weapon. If you have come here to know the exact strategy to read NCERT Books, then your search will end here.
First, let us understand why it is so important to read these books for UPSC. After that, we will know what can be the best way to read NCERT.
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Why it is Important to Read NCERT for UPSC
- You can completely trust the content of NCERT Books; it is comprehensive & highly reliable for UPSC Exam.
- The language of these books is very easy so it is good to understand any topic.
- These books are easy to revise and memorize because different colors of text and tables are used in them.
- These books are very authentic because the information contained in them is provided by the government itself.
- They are designed to understand any concept from basic to advanced levels.
Let’s Know the Best Way to Read NCERT for UPSC
Where to Start
Science, History, and Geography start with class 6 or 7, for Polity and Economy start with NCERT from class 9. You can use a general book-reading method; this will awaken your interest in the subject.
In the first round, you just clear the basics and keep on highlighting the important points; you will get the benefit of this in revision.
In the UPSC 2021 result, you must have read the strategies of many toppers and one thing that will also be common among them is to read NCERT books for basics. So always keep in mind reading NCERT will really build and improve your conceptual approach towards any subject.
Make Notes While Reading
If you have read the book completely once then now you should prepare for the 2nd round. You also have to make notes while reading the book for the second time, this time you don’t have to skip anything. Now you have to make your notes too. The best way for this is to keep the print-out of the UPSC Syllabus with you, read the syllabus of the subject for which you are studying NCERT thoroughly, and then start making notes.
While making notes, the second most important thing you have to keep in mind is to analyze UPSC papers of the last 5 years. Keep making detailed notes of the topic on which questions are asked more. In this digital era, you can make digitized notes as well.
Subject Wise vs Class Wise
For UPSC preparation, it would be better to read NCERT subject-wise. When you study any one subject from basic to advanced level, many of your concepts will be cleared automatically. You just have to keep in mind that when you read NCERT, do not prefer any other books along with it.
Some aspirants may read this class wise but reading subject-wise will be more beneficial for you. If you have already read NCERT Books and only want to read for revision then you can go for Class Wise.
Not necessary to read the whole book
Yes and No, for some subjects you may find it beneficial to read the entire NCERT book, but some may waste your time. For big subjects like History and Geography, you can read the entire book, whereas for subjects like Science and Technology, if you read according to the UPSC syllabus, you can save a lot of time.
Which NCERT Edition is Good
Many aspirants remain in doubt about which edition of NCERT to study. In the suggestions given by the UPSC Toppers, it is considered good to read the old edition of NCERT for History. If you get an NCERT book from 2006 or earlier, then you can prefer it. You may read the latest edition of NCERT for Geography.
Apart from this, you can also read the notes of Physics Wallah which are prepared to keep in mind all the facts of the NCERT book.
NCERT Book List for UPSC
| History | Class VI to XII |
| Geography | Class VI to XII |
| Indian Society | Class VI to XII
Sociology Book: Class XI- Introducing Sociology Class XI- Understanding Society Class XII – Indian Society Class XII – Social Change and Development in India |
| Art AND Culture | Class XI – An Introduction to Indian Art
Class XI – Living Craft Traditions of India (Chapters 9 & 10) |
| Polity | Class IX to XII |
| Science | Class VI to X
Class XI (Chemistry: Unit 14 & Biology: Units 4 & 5) Class XII – (Chemistry Part I & Chemistry Part II Unit 16 & Biology: Units 8, 9 & 10) |
| Economics | Class IX to XII |
| Environment & Ecology | Class XII – Biology: last four Chapters (13 to 16) |
| Ethics | Class XI Psychology
Class XII Psychology |
Toppers Tips to Read NCERT
- Start reading with your favorite subject.
- Read NCERT 2 times within 2 to 3 months.
- Set a time limit for completing a book.
- Go with another author if you have any confusion.
- Read by keeping the UPSC Syllabus.
Conclusion
NCERT Books help you a lot in UPSC preparation. In this article, we told you how to read NCERT books for UPSC. We have also provided a book list. We hope this information will give you the right direction for reading NCERT. Although many aspirants need guidance, you can join Physics Wallah classes for that. It is India’s Most Loved Educational Platform.
FAQs
Q.1 Is UPSC NCERT enough to read?
Ans: NCERT is very useful for basic concepts of any subject, but aspirants should also read some specified books like India’s Struggle for Independence By ‘Bipin Chandra’.
Q. 2 How many times should I read NCERT?
Ans: First time, you make a habit of reading, the second time you prepare notes with NCERT and the third time you will revise. So, at least three times you should read NCERT.
Q. 3 Does UPSC ask questions from NCERT?
Ans: NCERTs are comprehensive and highly reliable, in the last few years many questions have been asked from NCERT books in UPSC Exam.
