My UPSC Prelims Resource List | What I Actually Used in 8 Months

Preparing for UPSC Prelims can quickly become overwhelming because there are endless books, courses, PDFs, YouTube channels and current affairs sources available. So in this video, I’m sharing my UPSC Prelims resource list - the books and sources I actually used during my preparation, rather than giving you a huge list of everything you could possibly study. I wrote UPSC CSE Mains 2026 in my first attempt with around 8 months of preparation, so I’ll also explain how I approached resources when I had limited time. In this video, I cover the resources I used for: Polity History Geography Economy Environment Science & Technology Art & Culture Current Affairs CSAT I also discuss how I used these resources, what I think is worth prioritising, and where I chose not to add more sources. Remember that this is based on my own preparation and isn’t a universal booklist. You don’t need to follow every source mentioned here - the aim is to help you make a more focused resource list for your own preparation. If you’re preparing for UPSC 2027, I hope this helps you avoid the trap of collecting more and more resources when what you really need is focused study and revision. 📌 My UPSC 2027 Roadmap — Part 1:    • UPSC 2027 Strategy: October to Mid-January...   📌 5 UPSC Non-Negotiables I Never Skipped in 8 Months:    • What I Never Skipped in My 8-Month UPSC Pr...   Beyond Money - because there is more to life than the things we chase. #UPSC #UPSCPrelims #UPSC2027 #UPSCPreparation #UPSCStrategy