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Booklist & NCERTs

The right books, NCERT strategy and how to read them.

Best Books for UPSC (+ NCERT Strategy) — The Focused Booklist

A subject-wise, no-nonsense UPSC booklist from Naman Sir: which NCERTs to read, the one standard book per subject that actually matters, what to use for Prelims vs Mains, and the 'limited sources, revised repeatedly' rule that separates selected candidates from perpetual aspirants.

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How to Read NCERTs for UPSC (The Right Way)

The exact method to read NCERTs for UPSC — the 3-pass technique, the focused subject-wise NCERT list, how to make short revisable notes, how to link chapters to the syllabus, and how long it should take.

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