Confused about the RIGHT order to read NCERT for UPSC? Reading NCERT in the wrong order can cost you an entire year of preparation.
In this video, Sudarshan Gurjar (Unacademy) explains the complete NCERT reading order for UPSC CSE (2027, 2028 & beyond) — covering both Old NCERT and New NCERT.
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Instead of reading Class 6 to 12 randomly and forgetting Class 7 by the time you reach Class 11, learn the correct class-wise NCERT sequence: how the NCERTs are connected and how to pair them (odd with odd, even with even) so nothing is wasted.
Sir also clears the biggest confusion right now — Old NCERT vs New NCERT: which edition to read first, and which to leave for the end. Backed by extensive research and real 2026 UPSC Prelims PYQs matched line-by-line to NCERT chapters, this beginner-friendly NCERT strategy helps you build a strong foundation from Day 1 and save months of preparation.
In this video, you'll learn:
✅ The correct NCERT reading order for UPSC
✅ Old NCERT vs New NCERT — which one to read first
✅ Class-wise NCERT roadmap (the odd–even pairing method)
✅ How the NCERTs connect across classes
✅ PYQ-based approach: how NCERT lines appear in UPSC Prelims
✅ Beginner mistakes that waste months of prep
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Why the ORDER you read NCERT in matters
0:22 – Step 1 of UPSC prep: cover NCERT (but how?)
1:26 – Proof #1: 2024 Prelims Water Vapor question ↔ NCERT
2:52 – Proof #2: 2024 Prelims Troposphere question ↔ NCERT
5:39 – Old vs New NCERT: what actually changed
5:56 – Start with Class 6 (old edition first)
6:58 – Class 7 & why it connects to Class 11
8:00 – The core idea: NCERTs are connected
9:31 – The Odd–Even pairing method (with examples)
11:53 – How sequential reading wastes a full year
12:25 – When to read the NEW Class 7 & 8 NCERTs
13:01 – Quick recap of the full reading order
13:19 – Offer details & referral code
This NCERT reading strategy builds the foundation you need before moving to standard reference books like Laxmikanth, Spectrum, or GC Leong. Whether you're preparing for UPSC CSE 2026, 2027, IAS, IPS, IFS, or State PCS, start with the right NCERT order.
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