What sacrifices did you make during your UPSC preparation?

I deactivated my fb, whatsapp and instagram account. Switched to dabba phone to avoid any distraction. Changed my overall routine because it's a long preparation, you need to keep yourself healthy and fit. Became self centered for that time. Less or no friends. But it's all about efforts+sacrifices. After UPSC preparation, you will be a better person. read less

Which NCERT books are needed for UPSC preparation?Hi, Geography: Geography: NCERT Class VI – The Earth Our HabitatGeography: NCERT Class VII – Our EnvironmentGeography: NCERT Class VIII – Resource and DevelopmentGeography: NCERT Class IX – Contemporary India – IGeography: NCERT Class X – Contemporary India – IIGeography: NCERT Class XI – Fundamentals of Physical GeographyGeography: NCERT Class XI – India – Physical EnvironmentGeography: NCERT Class XII – Fundamentals of Human GeographyGeography: NCERT Class XII – India – People and EconomyArt/Culture : Art & Culture : NCERT Class XI – An Introduction to Indian ArtArt & Culture : NCERT Class XI – Living Craft Traditions of India (Chapters 9 & 10)NIOS material available in Mrunal.History History: NCERT Class VI – Our PastHistory: NCERT Class VII – Our Past -IHistory: NCERT Class VIII – Our Past II and IIIHistory: NCERT Class IX – India and the Contemporary World – IHistory: NCERT Class IX – India and the Contemporary World – IIHistory: NCERT Class X – Themes In World HistoryHistory: NCERT Class XII – Themes In Indian History – IHistory: NCERT Class XII – Themes in Indian History – IIHistory: NCERT Class XII – Themes In Indian History – IIIMains Ancient India — RS Sharma Medieval — Satish Chandra Modern — Bipin Chandra India before independence and India after independence. World history — Arjun Dev Geography: Goe chin leong— Certificate geography Science & Technology NCERTs: Science: NCERT Class VIScience: NCERT Class VIIScience: NCERT Class VIIIScience: NCERT Class IXScience: NCERT Class XScience: NCERT Class XI – Chemistry: Unit 14 & Biology: Units 4 & 5Science: NCERT Class XII – Chemistry: Unit 16 & Biology: Units 8, 9 & 10Market book— The Hindu (Comprehensive S and T)NIOS material available in Mrunal.POLITY: Polity: NCERT Class IX – Political Science: Democratic Politics Part – IPolity: NCERT Class X – Political Science: Democratic Politics Part – IIPolity: NCERT Class XI – Political Science: Indian Constitution at WorkPolity: NCERT Class XI – Political Science: Political TheoryPolity: NCERT Class XII – Political Science I: Contemporary World PoliticsPolity: NCERT Class XII – Political Science II: Politics in India since IndependenceMarket guide by D D BASU and LaxmikantEnvironment: Plus2 science ncert Nios material Shankars' material available in market Economics: Economy: NCERT Class IX – Economics: EconomicsEconomy: NCERT Class X – Understanding Economic DevelopmentEconomy: NCERT Class XI – Indian Economic DevelopmentEconomy: NCERT Class XII – Introductory MicroeconomicsEconomy: NCERT Class XII – Introductory MacroeconomicsMarket Book by ShankarHope this serves. Synergy career forum Ahmednagar Maharashtra Bhausaheb Damale sir read less