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Sociology certainly looks like an easier option, but the study material available for Public Administration is far more superior and is available more easily. Take sociology only if you have done thorough study of sociology either in your graduation or out of interest. But you need very sound conceptual understanding for both. One more thing about Pub Ad is that the number of aspirants choosing it for Prelims is far more than sociology, so you actually stand a better chance in Pub Ad. But yes it is more difficult than Sociology, so make you pick.
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for nda u dont need graduation, its take after 12, but if you qualify age wise, you can take it netime u like
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SECTION A : PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
S.No. Descriptions
1 Geomorphology :
Physical Geography by Strahler & Strahler
Principles of Geomorphology by W.D. Thornbury
Physical Geography - Made Simple, Rupa Publisher
Physical Geography in Diagrams by Bunnett
Physical Geography by Savindra Singh
Geomorphology by Savindra Singh
2 Climatology :
Climatology by D.S.Lal
General Climatology by Critchfield
Physical Geography - Made Simple, Rupa Publisher
Physical Geography by Strahler & Strahler
3 Oceanography :
Oceanography by Sharma & Vatal, NCERT
Physical Geography by Savindra Singh
4 Biogeography :
Physical Geography - Made Simple, Rupa Publisher
Physical GEography by Strahler & Strahler
SECTION B : HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
1 Perspectives in Human Geography :
Evolution of Geographic Thought by Majid Husain
2 Economic Geography :
Economic Geography by Hertshorn & Alexander
Economic and Social Geography - Made Simple by Rupa Publisher
Agricultural Geography by Masjid Husain
3 Population Settlement Geography :
Human Geography by Majid Husain
Urbanization & Urban Systems in India by Ramachandran
Economic and Social Geography - Made Simple, Rupa Publishers
A Geography by Population by R.C. Chandna
4 Regional Planning:
Regional Planning - by Chand & Puri
5 Environmental Geography:
Environmental Geography by Savindra Singh
Environmental Awareness by R.C.Chandna
Environmental Geography by Saxena
6 Models, Theories and Laws in Human Geography :
Economic and Social Geography - Made Simple, Rupa Publisher
Political Geography by R.D.Dixit
MAP QUESTIONS - Any School level atlas and the maps given in the above mentioned books
PAPER - II
SECTION A : GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
1 Physical Setting :
Economic and Commercial Geography of India by Sharma & Coutinho
Economic and Commercial Geography of India by C.B. Mamoria
A Geography of India by Gopal Singh
2 Resources :
Economical Geography - A Study of Resources by Guha and Chattoraj (NCERT books)
3 Agriculture :
Agriculture Geography by Majid Husain
Indian Economy by Dutt and Sundaram
India Year Book, published by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Hindu's Survey on Agriculture.
4 Industry :
Economical and Commercial Geography of India by C.B. Mamoria
Economical and Commercial Geography by Sharma & Coutinho
Indian Economy by Dutt and Sundaram
Hindu's Survey on Industry
5 Transport, Communication and Trade :
Economical and Commercial Geography of India by C.B. Mamoria
Economical and Commercial Geography of India by Sharma & Coutinho
India Year Book published by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Indian Economy by Dutt and Sundaram
SECTION B :
1 Cultural Setting :
Human Geography by Majid Husain
Geography of Population by R.C.Chandna
NCERT Books
2 Settlements :
Human Geography by Majid Husain
Urbanization and Urban Systems in India by Ramachandran
3 Regional Development and Planning :
Regional Planning and Development by Chand and Puri
India Year Book
Indian Economy by Dutt and Sundaram
4 Political Aspects :
Modern Political Geography of India by B.L. Sukhwal.
5 Contemporary Issues :
< Environmental Geography by Savinder Singh
India disasters - Report
Environmental Awareness by R.C.Chandna
Environmental Geography by Saxena
MAP QUESTIONS - Any School level atlas and the maps given in the above mentioned books
NOTE : Current Articles on various syllabus topics in differet magazines and newspapers will be qite useful for Paper - II.
GEOGRAPHY (PRELIMINARY)
Cartography Topic :
Laboratory Techniques and Fieldwork (NCERT)
Fundamentals in Cartography by R.P. Mishra and A.Ramesh.
Cartography by R.L.Singh
Cartography Topic :
Laboratory Techniques and Fieldwork (NCERT)
Fundamentals in Cartography by R.P. Mishra and A.Ramesh.
Cartography by R.L.Singh
Section A,B,D & E
Consult the recommended books for Main Examinations.
Section C :
Geography of the World
Section F :
Techniques of Geographical Analysis
See Cartography Topic
School level Atlas
Physical Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
Human & Economic Geography by Leong & Morgan
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The most important thing for prelims is attentiveness and good judgment. Both come from a deep and intelligent preparation. Refer to some good guide like Unique or Spectrum. Make sure that you start solving previous years' papers as soon as you start you preparation. Due to negative marking you have to be very judicious before attempting your questions. Even now some kind of intelligent guess should work, but dont touch any question about which you are sure you dont know anything. This habit can be developed only after exercising with as many practice tests as possible.
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It is not absolutely compulsory to join a coaching institute. But joining a coaching can certainly increase you chances provided its a good one. Coaching gives the direction to study, in the end its your own hard work which matters. There are people who have cracked this exam without coaching as well, but for that you need to have guidance from somewhere, it may be your parents, your friends, your teachers or some magazine also.
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the best way to manage time is to keep asking yourself before doing anything that whatever you are about to do is in what ways helpful for your IAS preparation. IAS needs single minded dedication. Get rid of all the distractions to whatever extent possible. If you are married or having some companion without marriage, make sure he/she understands what you fighting for, plays the role of the support during your preparation. Wake up as early as possible and go to bed in time. A sleep of 5 to 6 hours is what you should aim for, and believe this is the time when you very astutely make a time table and stick to it. Discipline is the key to success in IAS like so many important human endeavors.
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Chennai has some good coaching institutes viz-
SYNERGY
Team IAS IPS Academy
SARAVANAN\''S IAS
P.L.RAJ MEMORIAL IAS IPS
NICE-IAS
MANIDHANAEYAM
RADIAN ACADEMY
etc
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a graduation degree, less than 30 years of age, and capacity and willingness to hard work, are the only eligibility for making an attempt at IAS
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for prelims, refer either unique or spectrum's guides, one magazine 'Civil Service Chronicle' , 'CSR, etc, and NCERT books for 11th and 12th
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In our articles section we have given details regarding the steps for the preparation. please go through this article and if there are still any questions do come back
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IAS is a very comprehensive exam and it tests your knowledge as well as analytical skills.please refer our article on the topic of preparation in the 'Articles' section
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for prelims, you can refer to either Spectrum or Unique guides, besides NCERT books of 11 and 12 are a must. One good magazine like Civil Services Chronicle and one good news paper like Hindu
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please refer to the about civil services page in www.go4ias.com
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The state questions will be very pointed. Infact you have to prepare down till the minutest details of your hometown in Gujarat. about the state any thing which has made national news is important but about your home town in state remember everything, its history, geography and the contribution it makes to nation in form of resources or personalities
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in fact this is more than enough time. the best thing will be to start exploring your strengths and weaknesses from now only. Dont go for any full fledged preparation as of now or you will exhaust yourself by the time exam comes after three years. Just start developing your interest in Current Affairs and start indulging in meaningful discussions about them with your friends.
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Most importantly start working on your English, its very necessary. Most of the best newpapers and text books are available only in English. Secondly do join some good coaching institute if you can afford, if not then follow the guidance given in Civil Services Chronicles magazine regularly. And yes dont forget to regularly visit www.go4ias.com
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First start reading a good national newspaper daily. You can read either the Hindu or the Times of India. Make it a habit to listen to the news everyday. Always try to know more about other states and their cultures in the country. If you are interested in IAS then choose the subjects you are good at and work very hard in your graduation. Prepare for the exam simultaneously and keep in the touch with the gang.
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