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Hi,
all seniors..
Well i feel here Q&A only for prelims…….
But i’m sure u all can help me out to get my answers…
Q: Please provide me with the minimal book-list for mains papers—
1: Pub-Administration
2: Sociology
3: GK
All for mains so that they are sufficient to cover all syllabus..
I have got book list on upsc site, but i’m afraid to buy them until i’m sure
for them..Actually i’m afraid that they might be more than requirement.
Book-list i got : –
1: Pub-Administration –
Nicholas Henry – Public Administration and Public Affairs
Ferrel Heady – Public Administration : A Comparative Perspective
S.P. Naidu – Public Administration : Concepts and Theories
Mohit Bhattacharya – Restructuring Public Administration : Essays in Rehabilitation
Prasad and Prasad – Administration Thinkers
B.L. Fadia – Public Administration
R.K. Arora and – Indian Public Administration : Institution and Issues
Mohinder Singh Theory and Practice
Mohit Bhattacharya – Development Administration : Search for Alternatives
Hoshiar Singh – Local Government
D.D. Basu – Introduction to the Constitution of India
S.C. Kasyap – Our Constitution
S.C. Kasyap – Our Parliament
Journals
1.IIPA Journals
2. Indian Journal of Political Science
3.Economic and Political Weekly
4. Yojana
5. Kurukshetra
News Papers
2: Sociology –
1.NCERT XI and XII
2. Sociology: B.Bottomore
3.Sociology-Themes and Perspectives : Harlambos
4. Indian Society : David Mandelbaum
5. Social Change in Modern India : M.N. Srinivas
6. The Hindu : Tuesday Paper
7. Social Change in India : Y. Singh
8.Introduction to social anthropology : Madan and Majumdar
9. Modernisation of Indian Tradition : Y. Singh
10.Why Study Sociology?: Elliott Krause
I’m all at zero for both subject, so i have no idea and no such friends
so kindly help me out…
hello sir,
cud u plz tell me the basic preparations regarding IAS pre.exams?
and further more about the optional subjects to be opted etc….
plz throw some light about I.A,S…step by step..
thnk u
Hello sir,
I am a starter in ias preparation.
is english literature a very tough subject for IAS mains?
i am a commerce graduate, m.com & in final year of m.a. applied english.
i want to opt PUB AD and ENG LIT. in mains.
please guide me .
Both the options are good one. There is nothing called as tough or easier one. There are three factors you should look into before choosing the option
1) whether expert guidance available for that option?
2) Easy availability of materials
3) How far your option will help you in gs part or the other way round.
contact the following address for more guidance to clear the exam. We are here to guide you.
Ganesh’s ias academy.
Head Office:
Mu.Va Arcade, II Floor,
C-1, First Main Road
Anna Nagar East, (Near Chinthamani Signal)
Chennai – 600 102
Branch Office:
No: 7, CLC Works Road,
Opp. Indian Overseas Bank,
Upstairs of Bank of India,
Chrompet,
Chennai – 600 044
contact : 9840241118 / 9940244576. http://www.ganeshias.com
dear sir, i have a doubt in choosing the optional subjects for mains, can i choose botany and zoology as my optional subjects for mains.please replay . i am in a dillema…..
i am pursuing dual degree cours (b.tech and m.tech) with a duration of 5 years .
can i apply for civil services IAS examination in 5th year of my degree??
if yes then what are the requirements ??
You should hold a degree then only you are eligible for Civil Service Examination. you should complete the age of 21 by 1st August of the year(the year which you are going to appear for the exam). For more guidance regarding the Civil service exam contact our office: Ganesh’s ias academy.
Head Office:
Mu.Va Arcade, II Floor,
C-1, First Main Road
Anna Nagar East, (Near Chinthamani Signal)
Chennai – 600 102
Branch Office:
No: 7, CLC Works Road,
Opp. Indian Overseas Bank,
Upstairs of Bank of India,
Chrompet,
Chennai – 600 044
contact : 9840241118 / 9940244576. http://www.ganeshias.com
sir i would like to ask u one thing that sir my subjects are = zoology and botany so can i use scientific terminology in english while my exam medium is hindi .?
thanks
sir i would like to ask u one thing that sir my optinal subjects are = zoology and botany so can i use scientific terminology in english while my exam medium is hindi .?
thanks
70 Comments on Queries regarding IAS Exam and Preparation – Preliminary
ABHISHEK
14/07/2011 at 5:59 pm
Hi,
all seniors..
Well i feel here Q&A only for prelims…….
But i’m sure u all can help me out to get my answers…
Q: Please provide me with the minimal book-list for mains papers—
1: Pub-Administration
2: Sociology
3: GK
All for mains so that they are sufficient to cover all syllabus..
I have got book list on upsc site, but i’m afraid to buy them until i’m sure
for them..Actually i’m afraid that they might be more than requirement.
Book-list i got : –
1: Pub-Administration –
Nicholas Henry – Public Administration and Public Affairs
Ferrel Heady – Public Administration : A Comparative Perspective
S.P. Naidu – Public Administration : Concepts and Theories
Mohit Bhattacharya – Restructuring Public Administration : Essays in Rehabilitation
Prasad and Prasad – Administration Thinkers
B.L. Fadia – Public Administration
R.K. Arora and – Indian Public Administration : Institution and Issues
Mohinder Singh Theory and Practice
Mohit Bhattacharya – Development Administration : Search for Alternatives
Hoshiar Singh – Local Government
D.D. Basu – Introduction to the Constitution of India
S.C. Kasyap – Our Constitution
S.C. Kasyap – Our Parliament
Journals
1.IIPA Journals
2. Indian Journal of Political Science
3.Economic and Political Weekly
4. Yojana
5. Kurukshetra
News Papers
2: Sociology –
1.NCERT XI and XII
2. Sociology: B.Bottomore
3.Sociology-Themes and Perspectives : Harlambos
4. Indian Society : David Mandelbaum
5. Social Change in Modern India : M.N. Srinivas
6. The Hindu : Tuesday Paper
7. Social Change in India : Y. Singh
8.Introduction to social anthropology : Madan and Majumdar
9. Modernisation of Indian Tradition : Y. Singh
10.Why Study Sociology?: Elliott Krause
I’m all at zero for both subject, so i have no idea and no such friends
so kindly help me out…
akash majumder
27/08/2011 at 12:54 pm
hi,
i am a student of bca.can i give ias examination after bca or mca?
Priyanka Singh Raikwar
13/06/2012 at 12:32 pm
hello sir,
cud u plz tell me the basic preparations regarding IAS pre.exams?
and further more about the optional subjects to be opted etc….
plz throw some light about I.A,S…step by step..
thnk u
vasuvaasu
08/07/2012 at 8:40 pm
Hello sir,
I am a starter in ias preparation.
is english literature a very tough subject for IAS mains?
i am a commerce graduate, m.com & in final year of m.a. applied english.
i want to opt PUB AD and ENG LIT. in mains.
please guide me .
gscurrentaffairs
10/07/2012 at 8:35 pm
Both the options are good one. There is nothing called as tough or easier one. There are three factors you should look into before choosing the option
1) whether expert guidance available for that option?
2) Easy availability of materials
3) How far your option will help you in gs part or the other way round.
contact the following address for more guidance to clear the exam. We are here to guide you.
Ganesh’s ias academy.
Head Office:
Mu.Va Arcade, II Floor,
C-1, First Main Road
Anna Nagar East, (Near Chinthamani Signal)
Chennai – 600 102
Branch Office:
No: 7, CLC Works Road,
Opp. Indian Overseas Bank,
Upstairs of Bank of India,
Chrompet,
Chennai – 600 044
contact : 9840241118 / 9940244576.
http://www.ganeshias.com
sharan
06/08/2012 at 11:12 am
dear sir, i have a doubt in choosing the optional subjects for mains, can i choose botany and zoology as my optional subjects for mains.please replay . i am in a dillema…..
shina
24/08/2012 at 6:33 pm
i am pursuing dual degree cours (b.tech and m.tech) with a duration of 5 years .
can i apply for civil services IAS examination in 5th year of my degree??
if yes then what are the requirements ??
gscurrentaffairs
25/08/2012 at 11:22 am
You should hold a degree then only you are eligible for Civil Service Examination. you should complete the age of 21 by 1st August of the year(the year which you are going to appear for the exam). For more guidance regarding the Civil service exam contact our office:
Ganesh’s ias academy.
Head Office:
Mu.Va Arcade, II Floor,
C-1, First Main Road
Anna Nagar East, (Near Chinthamani Signal)
Chennai – 600 102
Branch Office:
No: 7, CLC Works Road,
Opp. Indian Overseas Bank,
Upstairs of Bank of India,
Chrompet,
Chennai – 600 044
contact : 9840241118 / 9940244576.
http://www.ganeshias.com
kusum solanki
25/09/2012 at 2:14 am
sir i would like to ask u one thing that sir my subjects are = zoology and botany so can i use scientific terminology in english while my exam medium is hindi .?
thanks
kusum solanki
25/09/2012 at 2:16 am
sir i would like to ask u one thing that sir my optinal subjects are = zoology and botany so can i use scientific terminology in english while my exam medium is hindi .?
thanks
SunnyRaj
03/02/2013 at 8:04 pm
I am now pursuing my Engineering studies, BE 3rd year Electronics and communications. My destination is to be an IAS.
I am planning to join IAS coaching centers of Delhi after my final year directly.
Or,, I had another option to get selected in TCS in our campus recruitments and then after two years of job, I have to join IAS institutes.
Which one do u suggest for me.??