MUST READ Booklist & Resources for UPSC Prelims 2026 (You Can't Skip These❌)

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Stop wasting months on the wrong UPSC booklist. This complete subject-by-subject guide reveals exactly what to read, what to skip, and the precise chapters you need from each book based on mentoring thousands of successful aspirants.

You will master:
1. History Booklist: Nitin Singhania (only selected chapters), NCERT strategy, Spectrum essentials, and the History Sutra big picture podcast.
2. Polity Booklist: 22 must-read chapters from Laxmikanth, Polity Sutra overview, and retention first study method.
3. Economics Basics: Key NCERT chapters, Ray Dalio’s How the Economic Machine Works video, and the fundamental macroeconomic framework before current affairs.
4. Geography Core: NCERT Class 11 and 12, DC Leong, map mastery techniques, and Geography Sutra.
5. Environment Essentials: Shankar IAS selective approach and the Keyword Analyser challenge for faster learning.
6. Testing and Readiness: The 65% rule for moving ahead in each subject.

Perfect for:
✅ UPSC beginners confused about where to start
✅ Aspirants overwhelmed by too many booklist suggestions
✅ Students stuck in endless reading without measurable progress
✅ Anyone aiming to clear UPSC with minimal wasted effort

What you'll discover:
~ Why “reading everything” actually lowers your score
~ The hidden redundancy in standard UPSC booklists and how to cut it out
~ How to get the “big picture” before diving into a detailed study
~ The subject-wise free tests that reveal if you’re ready to move forward
~ How to build a preparation flow that works for both Prelims and Mains

This isn’t just another UPSC booklist video. It’s a tested, field-proven strategy designed for 2025–26 aspirants to build a rock-solid foundation and maximise revision time before the exam.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:21 NCERTs have been changed, therefore there are chances thet they might be reflected in the exam. It is important to know what to read and what not to read.
02:12 History Booklist + History Sutra Podcast
07:04 Polity Booklist + 22 Must-Read Laxmikanth Chapters + Polity Sutra
09:09 Economics Basics + Ray Dalio Animated Video
11:43 Geography NCERTs, GC Leong, & Map Strategy + Geography Sutra
14:45 Environment Booklist + Keyword Analyser Challenge
17:48 Closing Advice for UPSC Beginners