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Re: How many marks should I score in IAS exams to get qualified? Suggest good books for preparation

1. NCERT- 11th & 12th- Hist, Geo, SCi,Economy, Constitution
2. Laxmikant- Constitution of India
2. P. M. BAxi- Constitution of India
4. Goh Chee Leong - Geography
5. Atlas (Orient Longman/Oxford)- Map reading
6. India's struggle for Independence-Bipin Chandra
7. Spectrum - Sci n Tech
8. Datta n Sundaram - Indian EConomy
9. The Hindu- VERy very imp newspaper
10. Frontline, Yojana, World Focus, Chronicle/Wizard- Magzines
11. India Year Book
12. EConomic Survy of India
13. Hindu based TESTS- FLAMINGO GROUP

For CSAT
R.S. AGrawal -Quantitative Aptitude
MBA entrance notes1. NCERT- 11th & 12th- Hist, Geo, SCi,Economy, Constitution
2. Laxmikant- Constitution of India
2. P. M. BAxi- Constitution of India
4. Goh Chee Leong - Geography
5. Atlas (Orient Longman/Oxford)- Map reading
6. India's struggle for Independence-Bipin Chandra
7. Spectrum - Sci n Tech
8. Datta n Sundaram - Indian EConomy
9. The Hindu- VERy very imp newspaper
10. Frontline, Yojana, World Focus, Chronicle/Wizard- Magzines
11. India Year Book
12. EConomic Survy of India
13. Hindu based TESTS- FLAMINGO GROUP

For CSAT
R.S. AGrawal -Quantitative Aptitude
MBA entrance notes
upsc does not specify any minimum marks to qualify in prelims it depends on the rank your having

Re: How many marks should I score in IAS exams to get qualified? Suggest good books for preparation

IAS examination is conducted by UPSC once every year.

There are 3 stages in IAS which student needs to qualify.

� Preliminary Examination (CSAT)
� Main Examination
� Interview



Civil Services Aptitude Test (csat ) Syllabus



Paper I syllabus


General Science
Current events of national and international importance
History of India and Indian national Movement
India and World Geography
Indian Polity and Governance
Economic and Social Development
General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate chage

Marks - 200

Duration - 120 minutes


New Syllabus- Paper II

Comprehension
Interpersonal Skills including Comprehension Skills
Logical reasoning & Analytical ability
Decision making and Problem Solving
General Mental Ability
Basic Numeracy, Data Interpretation.
English Language Comprehension Skills

Marks - 200

Duration - 120 minutes

Some Good Books to prepare for Csat Examination.

Guide To UPSC (IAS) Civil Services Preliminary Exam: General Studies (Paper I)

Publisher: G. K. Publications Pvt. Ltd

IAS (Pre) Genaral Studies With CSAT 2011 Solved Papers (Paper - 1)

Publisher: Arihant

CSAT Paper 1 UPSC IAS PRE: Environment For Civil Services Preliminary Examination

Publisher: Upscportal Publications

CSAT: Civil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II)

Publisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited

CSAT: Civil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II)

Publisher: Cengage Learning India Pvt. Ltd.

Civil Services Aptitude Test CSAT: Paper-II

Publisher: Unique Publisher

How many marks should I score in IAS exams to get qualified? Suggest good books for preparation

Tell me abt. Ias preparation.how the paper come how much section in paper,how much marks required to pass out and which books i will take and their writers ,various are in market tell me the best ias material