{"id":2049,"date":"2025-04-11T20:49:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T15:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2049"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:06:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:36:48","slug":"old-ncert-vs-new-ncert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/old-ncert-vs-new-ncert\/","title":{"rendered":"Old NCERT vs New NCERT, List of NCERT Books for UPSC Exam!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/old-ncert-vs-new-ncert\/#Old_NCERT_vs_New_NCERT_Overview\" >Old NCERT vs New NCERT Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/old-ncert-vs-new-ncert\/#List_of_NCERT_Books_for_UPSC_Exam\" >List of NCERT Books for UPSC Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/old-ncert-vs-new-ncert\/#New_NCERT_Books_for_UPSC_Exam\" >New NCERT Books for UPSC Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/old-ncert-vs-new-ncert\/#What_Chapters_Have_Been_Removed_from_NCERT\" >What Chapters Have Been Removed from NCERT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/old-ncert-vs-new-ncert\/#Significance_of_NCERT_Books\" >Significance of NCERT Books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/old-ncert-vs-new-ncert\/#How_to_Read_NCERT_Books_for_UPSC\" >How to Read NCERT Books for UPSC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/old-ncert-vs-new-ncert\/#Old_NCERT_vs_New_NCERT_FAQs\" >Old NCERT vs New NCERT FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCERT books are the foundation for many competitive exams in India, especially the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-exam-2025-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Civil Services Examination.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Understanding the key differences in content, approach, and presentation in <\/span><b>Old NCERT vs New NCERT books<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps aspirants make the right choice for their preparation. This article discusses the comparison between Old and New NCERTs and their significance for UPSC preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_NCERT_vs_New_NCERT_Overview\"><\/span><b>Old NCERT vs New NCERT Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary purpose of reading NCERT books for IAS preparation is to build a strong foundation. These books introduce students to the basics of subjects covered in the UPSC syllabus. A thorough understanding of NCERT books helps in writing analytical answers and performing well in the Mains examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Old NCERTs<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old NCERTs are detailed and provide in-depth knowledge of subjects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are useful for subjects like History and Geography.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many reference books used for UPSC preparation are based on Old NCERTs (e.g., books by R.S. Sharma, Satish Chandra, and Bipan Chandra).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sciencedirect questions are rarely asked from these books, it is not mandatory to read them. However, they are beneficial for students who have History or Geography as optional subjects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>New NCERTs<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New NCERT books include colorful images, examples, and stories to make learning interesting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They provide enough information for UPSC preparation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since aspirants also refer to additional books, New NCERTs serve as a good starting point.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a candidate is new to subjects like Indian History or Geography, starting with NCERT books (old or new) is recommended.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-study-material-for-ias-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Read the article UPSC Study Material for IAS Exam 2025.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_NCERT_Books_for_UPSC_Exam\"><\/span><b>List of NCERT Books for UPSC Exam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates preparing for UPSC should read NCERT books from Class 6 to Class 12. Below is a list of relevant NCERT books for different subjects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Old NCERT Books for UPSC Exam<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 6th \u2013 Ancient Indian History by Romila Thapar<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 7th \u2013 Medieval Indian History by Romila Thapar<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10th \u2013 The Story of Civilization Part-I by Arjun Dev<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10th \u2013 The Story of Civilization Part-II by Arjun Dev<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 11th \u2013 Ancient Indian History by R.S. Sharma<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 11th \u2013 Ancient Indian History by Makkhan Lal<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 11th \u2013 Medieval Indian History by Satish Chandra<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12th \u2013 Modern Indian History by Bipan Chandra<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>OLD NCERT Geography Books<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 6 \u2013 Lands and Peoples Part 1 by Savita Sinha<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 7 \u2013 Lands and Peoples Part 2 by Savita Sinha, Mohd Akhtar Hussain<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 8 \u2013 Lands and Peoples Part 3 by D.P. Gupta, S. Sinha<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 9 \u2013 Understanding Environment by Ananta Padmanaban<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10 \u2013 India Economic Geography by Parakh<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10 \u2013 Geography of India by Parakh<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10 \u2013 Economic and Commercial Geography of India<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 11 \u2013 Principles of Geography Part I by K.L. Joshi, S. Sinha, D.P. Gupta<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 11 \u2013 Physical Basis of Geography<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 11 \u2013 Principles of Geography Part-II by M.H. Qureshi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 \u2013 India: A General Geography \u2013 1990<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12 \u2013 India: Resources and Regional Development \u2013 1993<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/theiashub-books\/prelims-booster-series-all-books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Check out the UPSC Prelims Booster Series 2025 here<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_NCERT_Books_for_UPSC_Exam\"><\/span><b>New NCERT Books for UPSC Exam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a list of new NCERT books for UPSC preparation, along with their respective classes &amp; subjects;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Class &amp; Book Title<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Indian Society (Sociology and Social Studies)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class VI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Science: Social &amp; Political Life I<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class VII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Science: Social &amp; Political Life II<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class VIII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Science: Social &amp; Political Life III<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociology: Understanding Society<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Society<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Change and Development in India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociology Book: Introducing Sociology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociology Book: Understanding Society<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociology Book: Indian Society<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociology Book: Social Change and Development in India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>History<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class VI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Past \u2013 I<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class VII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Past \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class VIII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Past \u2013 III<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class IX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and the Contemporary World \u2013 I<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and the Contemporary World \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Themes in World History<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Themes in Indian History \u2013 I<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Themes in Indian History \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Themes in Indian History \u2013 III<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old NCERT History books by RS Sharma, Satish Chandra, Bipan Chandra &amp; Arjun Dev<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Geography<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class VI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Earth Our Habitat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class VII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Environment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class VIII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resource and Development<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class IX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contemporary India \u2013 I<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contemporary India \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundamentals of Physical Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India \u2013 Physical Environment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundamentals of Human Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India \u2013 People and Economy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Art and Culture<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Introduction to Indian Art<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living Craft Traditions of India (Chapters 9 &amp; 10)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Polity (Political Science)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class IX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Science: Democratic Politics Part \u2013 I<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Science: Democratic Politics Part \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Science: Indian Constitution at Work<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Science: Political Theory<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Science I: Contemporary World Politics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Science II: Politics in India Since Independence<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Science &amp; Technology<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class VI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class VII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class VIII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class IX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry: Unit 14<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biology: Units 4 &amp; 5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry: Part I<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry: Part II (Unit 16)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biology: Units 8, 9 &amp; 10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Economics<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class IX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding Economic Development<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Economic Development<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introductory Microeconomics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introductory Macroeconomics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environment &amp; Ecology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biology (Chapters 13 to 16)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Psychology<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Chapters_Have_Been_Removed_from_NCERT\"><\/span><b>What Chapters Have Been Removed from NCERT?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has removed several chapters covering topics such as the Mughal era, the Delhi Sultanate, and the opposition by certain Hindu extremist groups towards Mahatma Gandhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In June of last year, NCERT provided a list of syllabus deletions aimed at helping students recover swiftly from the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the NCERT textbooks released this year now feature a streamlined, &#8220;rationalised&#8221; syllabus.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>Which Chapters Are Removed from Class 10th NCERT?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NCERT clarified its reasons for permanently removing certain chapters from the Class 10 textbooks. This explanation followed the deletion of the chapters \u201cDemocracy and Diversity,\u201d \u201cChallenges to Democracy,\u201d and \u201cPopular Struggles and Movements\u201d from the Class 10 social science textbook Democratic Politics Book 2, along with the removal of the periodic table from these textbooks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject \/ Book Title<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Chapter \/ Unit<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dropped Topics\/Chapter<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Numbers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Euclid\u2019s division lemma; Decimal representation of rational numbers as terminating\/non-terminating recurring decimals.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polynomials<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application of the division algorithm for polynomials with real coefficients.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pair Of Linear Equations In Two Variables<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problems related to equations reducible to linear forms.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate Geometry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculation of the area of a triangle.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triangles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of triangle similarity through a perpendicular from a right angle\u2019s vertex; Ratio of areas of similar triangles to the ratio of their sides squared; Pythagoras&#8217; theorem; Right angle condition when the square of one side equals the sum of squares of the other two sides.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constructions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entire chapter removed.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trigonometric Identities<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on trigonometric ratios for complementary angles.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface Areas And Volumes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problems involving metallic solid type conversion and mixed problems (limited to two different solids).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphasis on the step deviation method for mean determination and cumulative frequency graphs.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contemporary India \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources and Development<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Resources.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contemporary India \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forest and Wildlife<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biodiversity or Biological Diversity; Asiatic Cheetah: Where did they go?; The Himalayan Yew in trouble; Project Tiger.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contemporary India \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact of Globalization on Agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contemporary India \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing Industries<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry Market Linkage; Cotton Textiles; Jute Textiles; Sugar Industry; Iron Steel Industry; Cement Industry.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Democratic Politics \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenges to Democracy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full chapter deleted.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Democratic Politics \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender, Religion and Caste<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Images on pages 46, 48, 49 (from the reprinted edition 2020-2021).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Democratic Politics \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Democracy and Diversity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full chapter deleted.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Democratic Politics \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular Struggles and Movements<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full chapter deleted.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodic Classification<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodic Classification<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need for classification; Early attempts at classification (Dobereiner\u2019s Triads, Newland\u2019s Law of Octaves); Mendeleev\u2019s Periodic Table; Modern periodic table; Gradation in properties; Valency; Atomic number; Metallic and non-metallic properties.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heredity and Evolution<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heredity and Evolution<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic concepts of evolution including evolution, classification, and its distinction from progress.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Human Eye and the Colourful World<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Human Eye and the Colourful World<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application of scattering to explain the color change of the sun at sunrise and sunset.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnetic Effects of Current<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnetic Effects of Current<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electric Motor; Electromagnetic induction; Induced potential difference; Induced current; Fleming\u2019s Right Hand Rule; Electric Generator.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources of Energy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources of Energy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different forms of energy; Conventional and non-conventional sources; Fossil fuels; Solar energy; Biogas; Wind, water, and tidal energy; Nuclear energy; Renewable versus non-renewable sources.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management of Natural Resources<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management of Natural Resources<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not assessed in the year-end examination (Internal Assessment only); Conservation and judicious use of natural resources; Conservation of forest and wildlife; Conservation of Coal and Petroleum; People\u2019s participation in natural resource conservation; Advantages and limitations of big dams; Alternatives (Water harvesting, Sustainability of natural resources).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional Language Content<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0915\u0943\u0924\u093f\u0915\u093e, \u092d\u093e\u0917 &#8211; 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u090f\u0939\u0940 \u0920\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0901 \u091d\u0941\u0932\u0928\u0940 \u0939\u0947\u0930\u093e\u0928\u0940 \u0939\u094b \u0930\u093e\u092e\u093e !; \u091c\u093e\u0930\u094d\u091c \u092a\u0902\u091a\u092e \u0915\u0940 \u0928\u093e\u0915 (both entire texts).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional Language Content<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093f\u0924\u093f\u091c, \u092d\u093e\u0917 &#8211; 2 (\u0915\u093e\u0935\u094d\u092f \u0916\u0902\u0921)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0926\u0947\u0935 &#8211; \u0938\u0935\u0948\u092f\u093e, \u0915\u0935\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0924; \u0917\u093f\u0930\u093f\u091c\u093e\u0915\u0941\u092e\u093e\u0930 \u092e\u093e\u0925\u0941\u0930 &#8211; \u091b\u093e\u092f\u093e \u092e\u0924 \u091b\u0942\u0928\u093e; \u090b\u0924\u0941\u0930\u093e\u091c &#8211; \u0915\u0928\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0926\u093e\u0928 (all entire texts).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional Language Content<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0917\u0926\u094d\u092f \u0916\u0902\u0921<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u092e\u0939\u093e\u0935\u0940\u0930\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0938\u093e\u0926 \u0926\u094d\u0935\u093f\u0935\u0947\u0926\u0940 &#8211; \u0938\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940-\u0936\u093f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u0915\u0947 \u0935\u093f\u0930\u094b\u0927\u0940 \u0915\u0941\u0924\u0930\u094d\u0915\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u0916\u0902\u0921\u0928; \u0938\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0947\u0936\u094d\u0935\u0930 \u0926\u092f\u093e\u0932 \u0938\u0915\u094d\u0938\u0947\u0928\u093e &#8211; \u092e\u093e\u0928\u0935\u0940\u092f \u0915\u0930\u0941\u0923\u093e \u0915\u0940 \u0926\u093f\u0935\u094d\u092f \u091a\u092e\u0915 (both entire texts).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Flight (Class 10 English)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 5: The Hundred Dresses I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full chapter deleted.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Flight (Class 10 English)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 6: The Hundred Dresses II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full chapter deleted.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Flight (Class 10 English)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 6: Poem, Animals<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full chapter deleted.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Footprints without Feet (Class 10 English)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hack Driver<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full chapter deleted.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Words and Expressions II (Class 10 English)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full unit deleted.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Words and Expressions II (Class 10 English)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full unit deleted.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Which Chapters Are Removed from Class 12th NCERT?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a comprehensive overview of the topics that have been removed from the updated CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2024\u201325. This guide is designed to help students focus on the essential content for their board exams while saving valuable study time.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Deleted Topics\/Chapters<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Physics<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Chapter 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Current Electricity: Electrical resistance, carbon resistors (and their colour code), series\/parallel combinations, metre bridge, potentiometer (principle &amp; applications), measurement of cell internal resistance<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Chapter 4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving Charges and Magnetism: Cyclotron<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2022 Chapter 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Magnetism and Matter: Magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Chapter 6<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Electromagnetic Induction: Eddy currents<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Chapter 7: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternating Current: LC oscillations<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Chapter 9: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ray Optics and Optical Instruments: Scattering of light (blue sky; reddish sun at sunrise\/sunset)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Chapter 10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Wave Optics: Resolving power of microscopes\/telescopes, polarisation, Brewster\u2019s law, and uses of plane polarised light<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Chapter 11<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter: Davisson\u2013Germer experiment<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Chapter 13<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Nuclei: Radioactivity (alpha, beta, gamma particles) and radioactive decay law<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Chapter 14:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Semiconductor Electronics: Special purpose p\u2013n junction diodes (LED, photodiode, solar cell, Zener diode as regulator)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Maths<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Relations and Functions: Composite functions; inverse function<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Inverse Trigonometric Functions: Elementary properties<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Algebra (Matrices &amp; Determinants): Elementary row\/column operations; properties of determinants<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2022 Calculus:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Continuity &amp; Differentiability: Derivative of composite functions, Mean Value Theorems (without proof &amp; their geometric interpretation)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Applications of Derivatives: Tangents, normals, and approximation techniques<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Integrals: Definite integrals as a limit of a sum<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Applications of Integrals: Area between curves<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Vectors &amp; Three-Dimensional Geometry:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>\u2022 Vectors: Scalar triple product<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Three\u2013dimensional Geometry: Coplanarity, plane equations, angles between lines\/planes, and distance of a point from a plane<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Linear Programming: Various types and mathematical formulation of L.P. problems<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Probability: Variance of a random variable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chemistry<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Unit IV:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Surface Chemistry: Entire chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Unit V:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> General Principles &amp; Processes of Isolation of Elements: Entire chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Unit VI:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> p\u2013Block Elements: Entire chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Unit XIII:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Biomolecules: Entire chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Unit XIV: Polymers: Entire chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Unit XII: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen: (Renamed to Amines; topics on cyanides and isocyanides deleted)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Biology<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022<\/span><b> Reproduction: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 1 \u201cReproduction in Organisms\u201d \u2013 entire chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Food Production:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chapter 9 \u201cStrategies for Enhancement in Food Production\u201d \u2013 entire chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Organisms and Populations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In Chapter 13, deletions on organism\u2013environment interactions, major abiotic factors, responses to abiotic factors, and adaptations<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>Ecosystem: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Chapter 14, deletions on ecological succession and nutrient cycles<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>English<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>English Core:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flamingo:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chapter 2 \u201cAn Elementary School Classroom in a Slum\u201d \u2013 full chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vistas:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chapters \u201cShould Wizard Hit Mommy\u201d and \u201cEvans Tries an O\u2013Level\u201d \u2013 full chapters deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><b>English Elective (Kaleidoscope): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full chapters deleted in the Short Story (\u201cTomorrow, One cm\u201d), Poetry (\u201cBlood\u201d), Non\u2013Fiction (\u201cScience Fiction\u201d, \u201cArgumentative Indian\u201d), and Drama (\u201cBroken Images\u201d)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>History<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Themes in Indian History Part\u2013II: Chapter 9 \u201cThe Mughal Court: Reconstructing Histories through Chronicles\u201d \u2013 entire chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Themes in Indian History Part\u2013III:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 <\/span><b>Chapter 12<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cColonialism and Indian Towns: Town Plans and Municipal Reports\u201d \u2013 entire chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 <\/span><b>Chapter 14 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPartition through Oral Sources\u201d \u2013 entire chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 (Additional deletions exist in content related to Colonialism and Rural Society)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Political Science<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Although not detailed here, certain chapters on Contemporary World Politics (e.g. The Cold War Era, US Hegemony) and Politics in India since Independence have notable deletions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Accountancy<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations: Entire chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Database Management System for Accounting: Entire chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 In Company Accounts and Analysis: Deletions in Computerized Accounting (DBMS concepts, features, and payroll generation) and the unit on Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organizations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Economics<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 From \u201cGovernment Budget and the Economy\u201d: Deletions on revenue deficit, fiscal deficit, and primary deficit definitions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 From \u201cBalance of Payments\u201d: Deletions on merits\/demerits of flexible versus fixed exchange rates<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 From \u201cCurrent Challenges in Indian Economy\u201d: Deletions on poverty (absolute and relative), major poverty alleviation programmes, and infrastructure (energy and health) issues<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Psychology<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Psychology and Life: Entire chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Developing Psychological Skills: Entire chapter deleted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Therapeutic Approaches: Deletions include Psychodynamic and Biomedical therapies<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Attitude and Social Cognition: Deletions on topics covering social cognition, schemas &amp; stereotypes, impression formation (and related attributions), and factors affecting pro\u2013social behaviour<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Social Influence and Group Processes: Deletions on conformity, compliance, obedience, cooperation, competition, social identity, intergroup conflict, and conflict resolution strategies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_NCERT_Books\"><\/span><b>Significance of NCERT Books<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCERT books are the primary source of fundamental knowledge for UPSC aspirants. A strategic approach to reading these books can significantly enhance conceptual clarity and retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conceptual Clarity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCERT books present information in a simple and structured manner, making it easier for aspirants to understand fundamental concepts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Authentic Source<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Since NCERT books are published by a government body, the information provided is reliable, factual, and free from biases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Covers UPSC Syllabus: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many topics from NCERT books directly overlap with the UPSC syllabus, especially in subjects like History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and Science &amp; Technology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Standard Language:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The books are written in a lucid and easy-to-understand language, making them an excellent starting point for aspirants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Direct Questions in Prelims: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several questions in the UPSC Prelims exam are directly lifted from NCERT books, especially in History, Geography, and Polity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/theiashub-books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Also, Check the UPSC Books for Prelims and Mains Exam<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Read_NCERT_Books_for_UPSC\"><\/span><b>How to Read NCERT Books for UPSC?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirants must approach the NCERT books with a structured plan to maximize their effectiveness. These books provide the foundational knowledge necessary to tackle both Prelims and Mains with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Identify Relevant Books<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all NCERT books need to be covered in detail. Here\u2019s a list of essential NCERT books for UPSC preparation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>History: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class VI to XII (Our Past, Themes in Indian History)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Geography:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Class VI to XII (The Earth Our Habitat, Contemporary India, Fundamentals of Physical &amp; Human Geography)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Polity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Class IX to XII (Democratic Politics, Indian Constitution at Work, Political Theory)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Economics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Class IX to XII (Economics, Indian Economic Development, Introductory Micro &amp; Macroeconomics)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Science &amp; Technology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Class VI to X (Basic Science books), Class XI &amp; XII (Selective chapters from Biology and Chemistry)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sociology &amp; Society: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class XI &amp; XII (Understanding Society, Indian Society, Social Change and Development)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Read in a Structured Manner<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start from Class 6 and move up to Class 12:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Begin with the basics and gradually build your knowledge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make Notes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlight important points and write summaries in your own words.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus on Diagrams, Maps, and Tables: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are frequently asked in both Prelims and Mains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Revise Regularly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NCERT books should be revised multiple times to retain important facts and concepts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Link with Current Affairs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While reading NCERTs, relate them to current events for better understanding and answer-writing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Prioritize Based on Subject Weightage<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>History &amp; Geography:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cover extensively, as a significant number of Prelims and Mains questions are asked from these subjects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Polity &amp; Economy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Focus on conceptual clarity and link with contemporary issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Science &amp; Environment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Read selectively, focusing on topics relevant to UPSC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sociology &amp; Society:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Important for Mains essay and General Studies (GS) Paper I.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_NCERT_vs_New_NCERT_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Old NCERT vs New NCERT FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2050 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2050.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2050.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2050.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2050.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2050.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1743256679\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2050\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20500\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20500\" aria-controls=\"collapse20500\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the difference between new NCERT and old NCERT?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse20500\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2050\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20500\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Old NCERT books provide in-depth knowledge, while new NCERT books have updated content with images and examples.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20501\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20501\" aria-controls=\"collapse20501\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How to identify old and new NCERT?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20501\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2050\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20501\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Old NCERT books have a simple black-and-white format with a detailed approach. New NCERT books have colorful images and revised explanations.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20502\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20502\" aria-controls=\"collapse20502\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which NCERT is good, old or new for NEET?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20502\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2050\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20502\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New NCERTs are recommended for NEET as they contain updated scientific concepts.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20503\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20503\" aria-controls=\"collapse20503\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is new NCERT enough for UPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20503\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2050\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20503\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, new NCERTs are sufficient, but referring to old NCERTs for History and Geography can be beneficial.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20504\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20504\" aria-controls=\"collapse20504\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How To Read NCERT For UPSC Exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20504\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2050\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20504\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start with basic NCERT books from Class 6 and read them systematically. Focus on understanding concepts rather than memorizing facts.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compare Old NCERT Vs New NCERT books for UPSC exam, covering key differences in content, structure, and subject relevance. 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