Is NCERT Necessary for UPSC? Complete Preparation Strategy Explained | Drishti IAS

IAS GS फाउंडेशन कोर्स की अधिक जानकारी या काउंसलिंग के लिए लिंक पर क्लिक करें – https://drishti.xyz/upsc-yt-ias-hindi GS Foundation: https://drishti.xyz/gs-foundation-yt-... IAS Mains Courses: https://drishti.xyz/ias-mains-yt-ias-... IAS Prelims: https://drishti.xyz/ias-prelims-yt-ia... IAS Optional Courses: https://drishti.xyz/optional-yt-ias-h... NCERT Courses: https://drishti.xyz/dla-ncert-yt-ias-... ************************************************************************ Is NCERT really essential for UPSC preparation? Can you crack the Civil Services Examination by studying only NCERT books? Which NCERTs should you read, Old or New, and what is the correct strategy to build a strong foundation? In this video, we answer all the most common questions related to NCERT and explain its role in UPSC preparation. Learn how NCERT connects with the UPSC syllabus, Previous Year Questions (PYQs), Current Affairs, and Standard Reference Books. We also discuss the subject-wise NCERT roadmap, common mistakes aspirants make, and the most effective way to study and revise NCERTs. Additionally, discover Drishti IAS' free Buniyad NCERT Foundation Series, designed to cover Class 6–12 NCERTs with concept building, Old & New NCERT comparison, MCQ practice, and PYQ analysis to help aspirants build a solid foundation for UPSC 2027 and beyond.  ************************************************************************* महत्त्वपूर्ण प्लेलिस्ट: 1. Drishtikon By Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: https://drishti.xyz/Drishtikon-by-Dr-... 2. Videos by Dr. Vikas Divyakriti: https://drishti.xyz/Videos-DrVikasDiv... 3. Concept Talk- By Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: https://drishti.xyz/Concepttalk-DrVik... 4. NCERT Foundation Series: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Foundation-... 5. How to Prepare Optional: https://drishti.xyz/How-to-Prepare-Op... 6. Optional Subject Demo Classes: https://drishti.xyz/Optional-Subject-... 7. Daily Current News: https://drishti.xyz/Daily-Current-News 8. Simplified Videos: https://drishti.xyz/Simplified 9. Drishti IAS Special: https://drishti.xyz/Drishti-IAS-Special 10. Duniya Is Hafte: https://drishti.xyz/Duniya-Is-Hafte-DIH 11. Topper’s Success Stories: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Success-S... 12. UPSC Prelims PYQ Analysis: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Prelims-PYQ-... 13. UPSC Mock Interview 2024: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-2024-Mock-In... 14. IAS Toppers Talk 2024: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Talk-2024 15. IAS Toppers’ Seminar: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Toppers-Seminar 16. IAS Toppers’ Strategy: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Toppers-Strategy ************************************************************************* हमारे प्रमुख कोर्सेज़: 1. GS Foundation Courses: https://drishti.xyz/GS-foundation-Onl... 2. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hindi): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundat... 3. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hinglish): https://drishti.xyz/gs-studio-foundat... 4. GS Studio Foundation Course (English): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundat... 5. NCERT Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Online-Courses 6. UPSC Optional Subjects Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Optional-Sub... 7. IAS Prelims 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-... 8. IAS Mains 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-On... 9. Current Affairs (Prelims + Mains) IAS 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Current-Affa... 10. UPSC Prelims 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-... 11. UPSC Mains 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-Te... 12. EPFO Online Course: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-EPFO-Online-... 13. CAPF Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/CAPF-Online-Courses ************************************************************************* Download Drishti Learning App Now: iOS: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-IOS Android: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Android Windows: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Windows ************************************************************************* Follow Us on Social Media: https://drishti.xyz/SocialMedia-YT #UPSC #UPSC2027 #NCERT #UPSCPreparation #IAS #CivilServices #UPSCStrategy #NCERTStrategy #UPSCPreparation | #CivilServicesExam | #IASPreparation | #UPSC2026 | #UPSC | #UPSCMotivation | #CurrentAffairs | #upscmains #drishtionlinecourse