Course Intro and Toolkit
Learn how to use this course and take full advantage of our tips, study plan, recomended reading materials and reference materials.
Strategy and Tips to Crack UPSC
12-Month Study Plan03:48
Cheat Sheet: Marks Distribution
Recommended Reading Material (Prelims)
Recommended Reading Material (Mains)
Reference Material – Textbooks
Reference Material – PYQs (Prelims)
Reference Material – PYQs (Mains)
Books by Gyaniversity Publications
Access the best-selling UPSC guide books provided to you for free within this section. Simply click on the button to open the book.
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How to Use the eBooks07:07
Guide Book: Prelims Solved PYQs (GS-1 & CSAT)
UPSC Gyan Ganga – History
Previous Year Solved Questions
Practice previous year questions in the form of a quiz. You'll get instant answers and logical explanations to all answers immediately.
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Prelims GS-1: History
Mains GS-1: History
Mock Test Series (Prelims GS-1)
Attempt full-length mock tests for the Prelims General Studies-1 exam.
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GS-1 Mock Test: Set #18
GS-1 Mock Test: Set #19
GS-1 Mock Test: Set #20
Mock Test Series (Mains GS-1)
Attempt full-length mock tests for the Mains General Studies-1 exam.
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Practice Qs: Topic-wise (Prelims)
Attempt topic-wise practice questions from our huge database of over 40,000+ questions.
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History: Indus Valley Civilization
History: Pre Mauryan- Period
History: Jainism and Buddhism
History: Mauryan Empire
History: Post-Mauryan Period
History: The Southern Dynasties
History: Pre Historic Cultures in India
History: Vedic Society
History: Gupta Period
History: Harshavardana Period
History: Early Muslim Invasions
History: The Delhi Sultanate
History: Afghans, Rajputs & Mughals
History: Establishment of North-Indian Empire
History: The Mughal Empire
History: Marathas and the Other Indian States
History: The decline of the Mughal Empire
History: Vijaynagar Empire
History: Post-Independence India
History: The Eighteenth century in India
History: Revolt of 1857
History: Indian National Movement
History: Indian Freedom Struggle
History: Miscellaneous Topics
Practice Qs: Topic-wise (Mains)
Attempt topic-wise practice questions from our huge database of over 40,000+ questions.
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Ancient History: Buddhism
Ancient History: Chalcolithic Age
Ancient History: Gupta Era
Ancient History: Indus Valley Civilization
Ancient History: Jainism
Ancient History: Mahajanapadas
Ancient History: Mauryan Empire
Ancient History: Post-Gupta Age
Ancient History: Post-Mauryan Age
Ancient History: Sangam Age
Ancient History: Stone Age
Ancient History: Vedic Age
Medieval History: Age of Conflict
Medieval History: Arab Invasion
Medieval History: Chola Empire
Medieval History: Delhi Sultanate
Medieval History: Early Medieval India
Medieval History: Maratha Empire and Other Regional States
Medieval History: Mughal Empire
Medieval History: Religious Movements
Medieval History: Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms
Modern History: Administrative Changes After 1858
Modern History: Administrative Organization till 1857
Modern History: Arrival of European Powers in India
Modern History: Birth of Nationalism
Modern History: Consolidation and Expansion of British Power
Modern History: Decline of the Mughal Empire
Modern History: Development of Education and Press
Modern History: Economy Under British Rule
Modern History: Emergence of New States
Modern History: Important Individuals and Events for Independence
Modern History: India on the Eve of Independence
Modern History: India’s Wars Since Independence
Modern History: Land Reforms in Post Independent India
Modern History: Nehru’s Foreign Policy
Modern History: Popular Movements Against the British Rule
Modern History: Reorganisation of States After Independence
Modern History: Revolt of 1857
Modern History: Socio-Religious Reform Movements
Modern History: The Era of Militant Nationalism
Modern History: The Mass Movement: Gandhian Era
Modern History: The Struggle for Swaraj
Modern History: Towards Independence
World History: Age of Enlightenment
World History: American Revolution
World History: Arab World: Israel-Palestine Conflict
World History: Chinese Revolution
World History: Cold War
World History: Colonialism and Imperialism
World History: Feudalism
World History: French Revolution
World History: Industrial Revolution
World History: Period Between the Two World Wars
World History: Rise of Nationalism in Europe
World History: Russian Revolution
World History: Socialism and Communism
World History: World War I
World History: World War Il
Practice Qs: Subject-wise (Prelims)
Attempt subject-wise practice questions from our huge database of over 40,000+ questions.
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History: Ancient History
History: Medieval History
History: Modern History
Practice Qs: Subject-wise (Mains)
Attempt subject-wise practice questions from our huge database of over 40,000+ questions.
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History: Ancient History
History: Medieval History
History: Modern History
History: World History
Video Lectures (Prelims GS-1)
Watch hand-picked video lectures from renowned experts to help aid your understanding of all topics.
History: Indus Valley Civilization36:23
History: Pre-Mauryan Period20:12
History: Jainism and Buddhism02:55:00
History: Mauryan Empire52:00
History: Post-Mauryan Period25:00
History: The Southern Dynasties14:00
History: Pre Historic Cultures in India24:00
History: Vedic Society16:00
History: Gupta Period17:00
History: Harshavardana Period17:00
History: Early Muslim Invasions16:00
History: The Delhi Sultanate20:00
History: Afghans, Rajputs & Mughals19:00
History: Establishment of North-Indian Empire31:00
History: The Mughal Empire28:00
History: Marathas and the Other Indian States19:00
History: The decline of the Mughal Empire18:00
History: Vijaynagar Empire13:00
History: Post-Independence India01:22:00
History: The Eighteenth century in India37:00
History: Revolt of 185726:00
History: Indian National Movement01:44:00
History: Indian Freedom Struggle16:00
Miscellaneous: General Awareness18:00
Miscellaneous: Important News03:00
Video Lectures (Mains GS-1)
Watch hand-picked video lectures from renowned experts to help aid your understanding of all topics.
History: Stone Age01:03:23
History: Chalcolithic Age (3500 BC-1000 BC)40:44
History: Indus Valley Civilization47:11
History: Vedic Age (1500-600 BC)30:21
History: Buddhism37:04
History: Jainism32:59
History: Mahajanapadas (600-300 BC)32:12
History: Mauryan Empire52:36
History: Post-Mauryan Age47:53
History: Sangam Age27:41
History: Gupta Era01:10:31
History: Post-Gupta Age33:41
History: Early Medieval India03:15:22
History: Chola Empire34:26
History: Age of Conflict01:22:08
History: Arab Invasion27:45
History: Delhi Sultanate29:08
History: Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms01:15:39
History: Mughal Empire01:18:49
History: Maratha Empire and Other Regional States01:03:26
History: Religious Movements16:34
History: Arrival of European Powers in India02:10:31
History: Decline of the Mughal Empire33:28
History: Emergence of New States10:09
History: Consolidation and Expansion of British Power01:41:25
History: Administrative Organization till 185701:33:05
History: Revolt of 185747:51
History: Administrative Changes After 185853:26
History: Socio-Religious Reform Movements01:06:56
History: Economy Under British Rule01:26:16
History: Development of Education and Press01:55:15
History: Popular Movements Against the British Rule03:43
History: Birth of Nationalism (Moderate Phase: 1885-1905)01:05:58
History: The Era of Militant Nationalism/ The Extremist Phase (1905-1909)03:22:57
History: The Mass Movement: Gandhian Era (1917-1925)03:02:48
History: The Struggle for Swaraj (1925-1939)01:01:28
History: Towards Independence (1940-1947)01:24:26
History: India on the Eve of Independence01:14:13
History: Important Individuals and Events for Independence18:58
History: Reorganisation of States After Independence01:02:07
History: Nehru’s Foreign Policy24:18
History: Land Reforms in Post Independent India39:24
History: India’s Wars Since Independence14:05
History: Feudalism14:46
History: Age of Enlightenment01:48:42
History: American Revolution01:59:51
History: French Revolution01:39:53
History: Industrial Revolution51:32
History: Russian Revolution01:32:04
History: Rise of Nationalism in Europe14:19
History: World War I: First World War (1914-1918)01:44:33
History: Period Between the Two World Wars01:11:52
History: World War Il23:29
History: Cold War (1945-1991)59:14
History: Socialism and Communism01:04:44
History: Colonialism and Imperialism22:01
History: Chinese Revolution01:13:49
History: Arab World: Israel-Palestine Conflict01:16:28
Welcome to Your UPSC Journey: An Introduction to Success
Hello, future leader! You’re about to embark on a transformative journey toward achieving your dream of excelling in the UPSC Civil Services IAS Prelims Exam. This course is your personal roadmap to success, designed to provide clarity, depth, and an edge in your preparation.
Navigating Through the Course:
Let’s walk through the course structure to ensure you make the most of every tool and resource at your disposal:
Course Intro and Toolkit
This initial module is the foundation of your preparation. It includes:
- Strategies & Tips: Expert advice on how to approach your studies and the exam itself.
- Cheat-Sheet: A detailed breakdown of lesson and topic weightage to prioritize your study plan.
- Recommended Reading: A curated list to complement your learning with a broader perspective.
- Reference Materials: Direct access to previous years’ question papers and NCERT textbooks for that extra edge in your prep.
Books by Gyaniversity Publications
Dive into the heart of your syllabus with our simplified study material across key subjects:
- Prelims Guide Books: Your go-to resources for GS-1 and CSAT, including previous year questions and detailed reasoning.
- UPSC Gyan Ganga Study Guide Books: Get comprehensive notes for your subject written in an easy to understand language to aid your understanding.
Previous Year Practice Questions
Test your knowledge against the real thing. This section lets you challenge yourself with actual questions from past UPSC exams. Learn not just what the right answers are, but why they’re right, with our detailed “Answer Key and Reasoning” section.
Mock Tests
Mimicking the real exam environment, these tests are designed to gauge your preparation levels. The full-length mocks for both Prelims and Mains are calibrated to match the UPSC’s standards in terms of difficulty, time-limit, and scoring.
Exam-Wise and Topic-Wise Practice Questions
Delve into an extensive pool of over 40,000 questions. These are sorted by module and subject, each with an instant answer visibility feature, so you learn continuously as you practice.
Video Lectures
We’ve watched and evaluated countless videos and selected the best of the best for you. They’re engaging, informative, and available in both English and Hindi to cater to a diverse group of learners.
Navigating the Course
This course is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly:
- Dashboard: Upon logging in, you’ll find a personalized dashboard that will serve as your home base. Here you can access all sections of the course.
- Progress Tracking: As you move through the course, your dashboard will automatically update to reflect your progress.
- Interactive Tools: Use tools like the books, Q&A section, quizzes, videos, etc. to enhance your learning experience.
- Accessibility: All course materials are accessible 24/7 from any device, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.
- Community and Support: Join discussions with fellow aspirants and seek guidance from educators through the Q&A section.
Before diving in, we recommend taking a moment to familiarize yourself with the layout of the course. Browse through each section to understand how the materials are organized. Set your study goals and plan your schedule using the provided tools and resources.
We’re thrilled to support you on this path to becoming a UPSC Civil Services aspirant. With hard work, determination, and our comprehensive course content, you’re stepping towards success.
Let the journey begin!