As we approach to the last few hours to the D-Day, this video will help you out to have a quick glace over repeated patterns in UPSC PRELIMS PYQs.
https://youtu.be/6ubglxS91nU?si=47lBJqG2_AolsmZX
Do not miss the shorts explaining repeated topics on this channel. It will add value to your preparation and. worth your time.
Hello 19F here I’m currently a beginner and want to start sociology.
I have not studied it in 11,12th so I have to do it from complete scratch
I’m starting w ncerts then will move to standard books
I want suggestions for free socio ncert lectures on telegram or YouTube
Folks who are already into it from a certainly fair time I need your help please:)
I am a graduate of LSR. Worked at EY IB for a year. Gave CAT during my final year of grad. Couldn't get tier 1 it. Gave it with job again didn't score enough to get tier 1. Left my job in Sept to prepare for CAT and now I hv IIM L offer today but my parents want me to go for UPSC. Even I want to try UPSC once but could never dare to start due to fear of failure and bcz I always had something going great going already. After IIM ik I wont be able to start UPSC. Do you think I should give UPSC a shot and leave IIM L today?
I'm a complete beginner and need guidance
I’m starting my UPSC CSE (2029) prep. My backup/plan B is already sorted and is not related to academics, that's why I chose IGNOU so I can give time for my prep and spare a bit of time for my plan b as well.
I want honest feedback on my strategy, booklist, and overall approach.(All of this is made after seeking advice from one or two aspirants that I met on reddit and watching YouTube videos, I personally don't have much knowledge about the exam).
Phase 1 (Syllabus + PYQ + Topper Copy, 1-2 days):
Going through syllabus topic.
Reading previous year questions of that topic.
Reviewing topper copy/answer structure for that topic.
Phase 2 (Foundation Phase – Few months initially, then continuous revision):
I plan to build strong basics using:
NCERTs (6–12):
History
Polity
Geography
Economy
Science (selective)
Standard/Foundation Books (planned):
Polity: Laxmikanth
History: Spectrum + basic NCERTs + Bipin Chandra
Geography: NCERT + GC Leong+ ATLAS
Economy: basic Indian Economy book (not fully decided yet)
Environment: basic notes + NCERT
Current Affairs: newspaper(I will start reading newspapers from now itself, mainly to build habit, even though I understand it won’t give immediate results in the beginning.) + monthly compilations (not sure which ones yet)
I've not made a plan for phase 3 cause I think it'll be better if I first clear basics, bulid discipline and understand the exam before moving further.
What I’m unsure about :
Are these books enough for prelims + mains foundation?
Should I add or replace any standard books?
When should I shift from NCERT → standard books → answer writing practice?
When exactly should I start dedicated mains preparation books and what should they be?
Best sources for Essay, Ethics, and optional (I haven’t decided optional yet)
When and how to write notes?
Minimum study hours? (I know it's a childish question but still just wanted to get it out of my mind 😅)
And please give any general advice or suggestion that'll help me in the prep 🙏🏻
PS:- I socialise enough and have some others skills so please refrain from saying things like you'll miss your college life, I understand this perspective and this perspective works in most cases but everyone's life isn't same and everything's not applicable to everyone. I've taken this decision after thinking about all the outcomes and discussing with my parents so please give advice related to my upsc journey and don't fill the comment section with this thing only)
Title: Selling Complete UPSC Preparation Set (NCERTs + Standard Books + Sociology Optional + PYQs) – ₹25,000
Hey everyone,
I had started preparing seriously for UPSC and collected almost every important resource required for preparation over time. Unfortunately, life took me in a different direction and I’m no longer continuing my preparation.
Right now I genuinely need funds, so I’m selling the complete setup together. Most books are untouched / unused and in excellent condition.
The set includes:
📚 Complete NCERT Set (Class 6–12)
• Old NCERTs
• New NCERTs
• All required subjects for UPSC prep
📖 Standard UPSC Books
• Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh
• Geography of India – Majid Husain
• Indian Art & Culture – Nitin Singhania
• Environment
• Science & Technology – Agrahari
• Ancient & Medieval India – Poonam Dalal Dahiya
• Modern Indian History – Bansal Tripathi
• World History – Reddy
• Introduction to the Constitution of India – Durga Das Basu
• Governance in India – Laxmikanth
• Lucent’s General Knowledge
• Oxford Atlas
• Oxford Student Atlas
• India Since Independence
• India After Gandhi
• Internal Security of India
• Important Judgments that Transformed India
• India’s Struggle for Independence
• Post Independence India
• History of Modern India
• History of Medieval India
📝 PYQs + Practice Material
• 25 Years UPSC IAS/IPS Prelims
• IAS GS Topic Wise Papers
• UPSC Mains Solved Papers
• UPSC Essay Solved Papers
• Ethics Lexicon
📘 Sociology Optional
• Essential Sociology
• Sociological Theory
• Indian Sociological Thought
• Sociology NCERTs & optional notes
📂 Additional Material
• Large collection of printed notes & spiral-bound preparation material
• Organized resources for both Prelims + Mains
Condition:
✅ Brand new / untouched condition
✅ No markings/highlighting on most books
✅ Ideal for someone starting UPSC preparation seriously
Price:
₹25,000 for everything together.
Not looking to sell individual books separately right now because the entire collection is structured as a complete preparation setup.
If anyone is interested or knows someone preparing for UPSC, please DM me. Would genuinely appreciate the help.
Location is Raipur Based
Hey everyone,
I genuinely need some help right now.
I had started preparing for UPSC seriously and over time collected almost everything needed for preparation — complete NCERTs (Class 6–12, old + new editions), standard UPSC books, Sociology optional books, PYQs, topic-wise papers, and a huge amount of Unacademy printed study material.
Most of the books are untouched / unused and in excellent condition because life unfortunately took me in a different direction and I’m no longer preparing.
Right now I genuinely need funds, so I’m trying to sell the entire set together to someone who’s preparing seriously or knows someone who is.
The collection includes:
• Complete NCERT set (old + new)
• Polity, Economy, History, Geography, Environment, Art & Culture, Science & Tech, etc.
• Sociology Optional books
• UPSC solved papers & mains material
• Unacademy notes + printed material
Everything is organized and ready to use.
Ideal for someone starting UPSC prep from scratch because you won’t need to buy resources separately.
Preferred: Selling complete set together
If anyone is interested or can help me connect with aspirants/coaching students/groups, I’d genuinely appreciate it a lot.
Please DM me if interested. Thank you ❤️