#CareerBytes: How to get free UPSC study material online?
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging exams and its preparation process is a demanding task that requires the right study material. There are a number of websites dedicated to UPSC preparation that provide study material, notes on various subjects, previous question papers, etc. to the aspirants. Here are 5 websites that offer UPSC study material for free.
BYJU'S 'Free IAS Prep' offers good UPSC study material
Popular online educational and tutoring platform BYJU's offers several paid and free IAS preparation programs. Its "Free IAS Prep" is one of the best online resources for IAS aspirants. It offers free study material, including notes and video lectures on various subjects (history, polity, economy, geography, etc.), topic-specific articles, list of NCERT/reference books, news analysis, current affairs, important events, sample questions, preparation tips etc.
ClearIAS, one of the most preferred UPSC preparation websites
ClearIAS is a popular website that is designed as a self-study package for IAS preparation. It provides free IAS study material for Preliminary and Main exams and an Interview program too. ClearIAS offers detailed notes on different subjects, notes for additional topics in GS Mains, paper-wise study material for Mains, list of NCERT, graduation, and recommended books, magazines, previous question papers, mock tests, etc.
Mrunal.org, a popular website, recommended by toppers
Mrunal.org is a very popular website preferred by many of the IAS aspirants. Several UPSC toppers recommend this website for the preparation. The platform offers a lot of free study material, including NCERT and NIOS textbooks for basics, graduation and IGNOU books on various topics, detailed notes by toppers on different subjects, lectures (videos, PowerPoint presentations), important books, question papers, and mock tests.
FreeUPSCmaterials.org provides completely free UPSC study material
FreeUPSCmaterials.org is an IAS exam-dedicated website that offers all the essential study material required for preparing the exam absolutely free. It is focused on catering to those aspirants who cannot afford expensive coaching classes. It provides almost all the preparation material required, including notes for Prelims and Mains, PDFs of standard books, optional subjects, current affairs, test series, coaching material, etc.
About the free study material offered by IASscore.in
IASscore.in is another good UPSC preparation website that provides study material for free. Aspirants can download the material for free and study at their convenience. The free UPSC study material offered by IASscore.in includes the syllabus, subject-wise notes and preparation material, topical analysis of contemporary issues, previous question papers with solutions, NCERT and NIOS books and reports, PDFs of magazines, etc.
