📚 Best Books and Study Materials for MPSC Prelims & Mains (2025 Edition)
Selecting the right books and study materials is crucial for effective MPSC exam preparation. Here’s a comprehensive, subject-wise list of the best resources for both Prelims and Mains, curated from top educator recommendations and recent topper strategies.
🏛️ MPSC Prelims: Best Books by Subject
| Subject | Book/Resource Name | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| History | Adhunik Maharashtra Itihas | Anil Katare |
| India’s Struggle for Independence | Bipan Chandra | |
| Maharashtra State Board History (Std 10-12) | MSB | |
| Geography | NCERT India Physical Environment (Std 11) | NCERT |
| Bhugol Va Paryavaran | A.B. Savadi | |
| Oxford Student Atlas for India | Oxford University Press | |
| Polity | Indian Polity | M. Laxmikanth |
| Bhartiya Sanvidhan Aani Bhartiya Rajkarn | Tukaram Jadhav/Mahesh Shirapurkar | |
| Economy | Bharatiya Arthavyavastha | Ranjan Kolambe |
| Datt & Sundharam’s Indian Economy | S. Chand | |
| Environment | Environment (9th Edition) | Shankar IAS Academy |
| Rajan Kolambo (Environment) | Rajan Kolambo | |
| Science | General Science | Lucent |
| Samanya Vidnyan | Dr. Sachin Bhaske | |
| Current Affairs | Newspapers (Lokrajya, Loksatta, The Hindu, Indian Express) | – |
| Monthly Current Affairs Magazines | – | |
| CSAT | Quantitative Aptitude | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Analytical Reasoning | M.K. Pandey |
📖 MPSC Mains: Best Books by Paper
| Paper/Subject | Book/Resource Name | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Marathi (Paper I) | Sugam Marathi Vyakaran ya Lekhan | Walimbe |
| Spardha Pariksha Shabdasamarthya | Liladhar Patil | |
| English (Paper II) | Sampurna English Vyakaran | Balasaheb Shinde |
| Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi | |
| Essay (Paper III) | 151 Essays for IAS/PCS & other Competitive Exams | Disha Experts |
| General Studies-I | India Since Independence | Bipan Chandra |
| (History, Geography) | Maharashtra State Board (Std 10-12) | MSB |
| Bhugol Va Krushi | A.B. Savadi | |
| State Board Agriculture Textbooks (Std 11-12) | MSB | |
| General Studies-II | Our Constitution: An Introduction to India’s Constitution | Subhash C. Kashyap |
| (Polity) | State Board Rajyashashtra (Std 10-12) | MSB |
| Bharatiya Sanvidhan Ani Rajkaran (Part 1 & 2) | Unique Academy | |
| General Studies-III | Sampuran Manav Sansadhan Vikas | K Sagar Publications |
| (HRD, Human Rights) | Samgra Manvi Hakka | K Sagar Publications |
| IGNOU Study Guide: Human Rights | Gyaniversity Publications | |
| General Studies-IV | Deepstambh Arthashastra Prashnasanch | Kiran Desle |
| (Economy, S&T) | Bharatiya Arthavyavastha | Pearson Education |
| Science & Technology | McGraw Hill Education | |
| Science | Spectrum/TMH |
🌐 Top Online Resources
- MPSC Official Website: For syllabus, notifications, and exam updates.
- Topper Teachers: For free and paid study material, mock tests, and previous year papers.
- YouTube Channels: For lectures and topic-wise explanations.
- Monthly Current Affairs PDFs: Available on major exam prep platforms.
📝 Preparation Tips
- Focus on Maharashtra State Board textbooks for state-specific topics.
- Revise NCERT books (Std 8-12) for fundamentals.
- Practice with previous year papers and mock tests regularly.
- Stay updated with daily newspapers and monthly magazines for current affairs.
Choosing the best books for MPSC and combining them with consistent revision and online resources will greatly enhance your chances of success in the 2025 exam