Best Books for IAS Prelims and Mains Exam Preparation

Books forms the foundation of UPSC Civil Service Exam (IAS) preparation. The candidates should strive to read the standard book for any subject for three times. The third iteration of the same book will help to understand the dynamics and interaction of the subject with the universe and helps to answer the inter-disciplinary questions. 

Books are important for the IAS) exam because they present the subject in a structural way. They are different from the online study material because they provide a peace meal structure. The best UPSC books are those which are recommended by the UPSC toppers and mentors.

Reading a book multiple times is better than reading multiple books for a single time. The UPSC IAS exam is conducted in offline mode. Studying and revising with books and solving mock test papers can immensely help the candidates in clearing the IAS prelims exam.