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IAS Study Materials and Notes for FREE!

Are you in search of free UPSC study materials? Have you ever come across IAS study materials by ClearIAS, before?

ClearIAS online study materials are one of the most simple and easy-to-learn notes on any subject. That’s the reason why we are equally loved by school students just like IAS exam toppers.

This post contains links to all UPSC study materials (notes) provided by ClearIAS. All online notes are completely free. Our mission is to make your learning an enjoyable experience.

Free IAS Study Materials – Useful for UPSC Prelims and Mains

• Indian History Notes – Indian History and Culture.
• Geography Notes – Indian and World Geography.
• Economics Notes – Indian Economy.
• Indian Polity Notes – Constitution, Social Justice etc.
• General Science Notes – Science and Technology.
• Environment Notes – Biodiversity, Climate Change etc.
• Current Affairs Notes – National and international.

Free IAS Study Materials – For Additional  areas in UPSC Mains

• World History Notes – GS paper 1.
• Indian Society Notes – GS paper 1.
• Foreign Relations Notes – GS paper 2.
• International Affairs Notes – GS paper 2.
• Internal Security Notes – GS paper 3.
• Disaster Management Notes – GS paper 3.
• Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude Notes – GS paper 4.

UPSC Mains Special – Paper-wise Study Materials

• Essay Paper
• GS 1 Paper
• GS 2 Paper
• GS 3 Paper
• GS 4 Paper

Also, don’t miss our downloads section…

Instead of the latest post-on-top architecture, you see on our blog, you can see a hierarchical index on the ClearIAS downloads section.

Each subject is divided into topics and sub-topics.

Check this link to download our most-viewed notes.

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In addition to our online notes, ClearIAS also releases PDF notes (eBooks).

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ClearIAS Classes – Online Courses by Top Faculties and Mentors in India

If you are looking for online classes and personal mentorship for UPSC Civil Services Exam, join ClearIAS Classes.

ClearIAS Classes involves expert guidance from top faculties and mentors in India – which will help you learn fast and focused.

You will also get many ClearIAS products and services for free upon joining the ClearIAS Prelims cum Mains (PCM) batch like:

• Personal Mentorship
• ClearIAS UPSC Prelims Online Mock Test Series
• Textbooks and Study Materials
• Mains Test Series
• Mains Anwer Writing Practise (AWP) Sessions
• Interview Guidance etc.

3 ClearIAS strategies for success in the UPSC Civil Services Exam

For best results, we strongly recommend aspirants follow the three methods developed by ClearIAS in their UPSC preparation.

1. ClearIAS TTT approach: We advise you to make ‘T-T-T‘ ie. ‘Text-books’, ‘Test-series’, and ‘Techniques’ as the core part of your UPSC preparation strategy.
2. ClearIAS Test-based approach: Mock Exams are the fundamental basis of the ClearIAS learning program. Our method of training is such a way that aspirants learn by taking mock exams. ClearIAS Test-series – which integrates learning with test-taking – combines textbooks and techniques to make aspirants exam-ready at the earliest.
3. ClearIAS Prelims-cum-Main Integrated Approach: By this method, we intend for aspirants to prepare for Mains and Prelims in an integrated manner. Overlapping topics should be combined. Non-overlapping topics (subject only for Mains) should be identified and learned separately. By following this method, aspirants will be ready to face the Main exam much earlier than other aspirants who start solely from the Prelims syllabus.

Importance of  Text Books for UPSC CSE

You need standard textbooks to learn many subjects mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. Don’t hesitate to invest in good books.

Now, you can buy online the recommended books for UPSC Prelims and Mains.

In the UPSC Civil Services study-material-list of any serious aspirant, the following categories of materials are recommended.

1. Standard IAS Books for Civil Services Exam – Eg: Laxmikanth for Indian Polity.
2. School and Graduation Text Books – Eg: NCERT, NIOS, IGNOU etc.
3. Newspapers and Magazines – Eg: The Hindu, Yojana, Kurukshetra etc.
4. Online UPSC Study Materials – Eg: ClearIAS.com, Government websites like PIB etc.

Importance of  Test Series for UPSC CSE

As you may know, only when tested in an exam atmosphere with negative marking, you can improve the ability to deliver in the actual exam hall.

Try for free the UPSC Prelims online mock exams by ClearIAS – in the new innovative platform which integrates learning with test-taking. You would be surprised to find how fast you can learn!

Importance of  Techniques for UPSC CSE

Success in UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) = 50% Knowledge + 50% Skills (Strategies).

ClearIAS has developed various techniques to clear the IAS exam with ease. Some of them:

• Memory Techniques
• Question Paper Solving Techniques
• Intelligent Elimination Techniques

Notes + Books + Mocks + Skills = Success!

The prelims-cum-mains strategy should be a mix of online study materials and mock exams by ClearIAS with offline study materials such as IAS textbooks and NCERT.

IAS Preparation: Guidance and Strategies

Adding below the most popular posts highlighting guidance and strategies for IAS preparation.

1. A Note Before You Begin IAS Preparation or Coaching.
2. Prelims OR Mains – Which Stage (Topics) Should You Prepare First for UPSC Civil Services Exam?
3. Smart Work for IAS Preparation.
4. Strategy and Books for Early Birds To Clear IAS Exam.
5. Civil Service Prelims 6 Month Strategy – How Can You Clear UPSC Prelims in 6 Months?
6. CSAT – What is the best strategy to prepare for the CSAT?
7. 100-Days Action Plan to Clear IAS Prelims
8. IAS Books for Civil Services Prelims and Mains Exam Preparation.
9. Strategy and Study Plan for Clearing the IAS Mains Exam.
10. How To Select IAS Mains Optional As Per The Latest UPSC Syllabus.
11. How To Write A Good Essay In Civil Service Mains Exam?
12. What to Study for Ethics Paper in IAS Mains GS?
13. World History for UPSC Mains: Understanding The Basics.
14. Security and Disaster Management for UPSC Mains Exam.
15. Indian Society For UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam.
16. How to clear the Civil Services prelims?
17. How to clear the Civil Services mains?
18. How to clear the Civil Services interview?

UPSC Books and Study Materials for Free Download

• NCERT Books Download.
• Yojana Magazine Download.
• Kurukshetra Magazine.
• Pratiyogita Darpan Magazine.
• IGNOU Books.
• ClearIAS downloads.

UPSC Previous Year Question Papers and Mock Exams

• Previous year UPSC question papers
• UPSC prelims mock tests
• UPSC mains mock tests