In this Post we will discuss the importance of NCERTs books for UPSC exam preparation. NCERT are good for understanding concepts and also are simple to read as it is written in simplified language for better understanding.
Below we have discussed reason why NCERTs are important for UPSC preparation.
Simple: The language in NCERT Books are highly simplified for your better understanding.
• Extensive Research: NCERT books are written & published after a great amount of research
has been done by reputed people in the field.
• Authentic: NCERT books are an authentic source of information as the information
published is provided by government agencies & institutions.
• Standard book for all exams: They are standard books for all exams & questions therein are
also reliable.
• Correct information: NCERT books are checked and rechecked many times before they are
published, so the information is correct.
• Good for understanding concepts: These books cover topics in a well-framed manner. They
start with the basics and go on to a higher level, unlike many other books. So, you are
looking to clear your concepts NCERT is the way to go.
• NCERT texts being textbooks for school children are written in a very simple and lucid manner.
• They are not only easy to study, but also can help to save a lot of time.
• You can quickly grasp difficult topics and concepts.
• 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.
• Combining all the subjects from all the classes you need to read about 40-44 books in total.
• For general studies, NCERT books work best since you need not go into the details of any
concept.
• Generally, the old NCERT books are recommended for history and new ones for
geography.
• All keywords in the books must be noted.
• Revise from the NCERT books 2 – 3 times before the UPSC exam.
• Avoid reading descriptions from these books; they are meant for school kids alone.
• NCERT text books are particularly important for these subjects – history, polity, economy,
geography, biology, chemistry and physics.
• Have a time schedule to finish your NCERT reading and stick to it.