Time The preparation for CSAT is ongoing process throughout you studies but best time to specifically start

concentrating is about 12 months from main exam. You have to plan your prelims, main and if possible interview together. You cannot simpl y wait for prelims result to start preparing for next level. The time left for mains will be too sh ort and you will risk losing this chance

For Current events of national and international importance News papers for national events are Hindu, Times of India ,Economic Times and India Today. For international events Time, Economist and New York Times (can be seen on web) For History of India and Indian National Movement - Class 9th, 10th, 11th and 12 th History NCERT Books . For cultural questions, candidates can take the help of NBT on Indian Music, Dance, Drama, Painting etc. Some other books which are of good help particularly in r mains along with prelims as it will also help during prelims) a by A.L. Basham, India s Struggle for Freedom by Bipin Chandra , r and A History of India by Romila Thapar books of mains (start studying fo - A Wonder That Was Indi Modern India by B.L. Grove

For Indian and World Geography - Class 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Geography (old editions) NCERT Books. You can also use study material from TestBag Academy for precise point wise compilation In addition as map related questions are being asked, a good atlas preferably Ox ford School Atlas or Orient Longman can be of good help. Some other books for geography are Land and the People (NCERT) - VI th, VII th and VIII th Std. Certificate Physical and Human Geography (Oxford) by Goh Cheng Leong. Physical Geography of India (NBT) by C.S. Pichamuthu Khullar s Geography India Census Report and a good dictionary on Geography (Penguin) would be handy Indian Polity and Governance - Class 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Political Science NCERT Books . Other books for reference and mains The Constitution of India from Publication Division (Pocket book ) Introduction to the Constitution of India D.D. Basu. Our Parliament by S.C. Kashyap (NBT) Our Constitution by S.C. Kashyap (NBT) Perspective on the Constitution of India by S.C. Kashyap Citizens and the Constitution by S.C. Kashyap Democracy - An Analytical Survey by Jean Baechler (NBT). Democracy in India (NCERT) by Prof. Rashidudeen Khan (XIIth STd.). Public Administration in India by Padma Ramachandran (NBT Economic and Social Development - Class 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Economics NCERT Books . You can also use study material from TestBag Academy for precise point w

ise compilation Other books for reference and mains Indian Economy by Dutt and Sundharam Yearly Economic Survey published Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India. General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate change No specific books (you can take help of TestBag study material) but there should be understanding of bio-sphere covering some important areas as Greenhouse effect, Ozone layer depletion, Use of fertilisers and pesticides, Wildlife protection, Soil ch emistry, Management of domestic and industrial waste, Pollution of noise, air, water and soil and control measures, Ecosystem, Management of non-degradable substances, Edible and ornamental, Sewage disposal and cleaning of rivers, Nuclear energy, Radiation ha zards, Gas leak, Wind power, Bio-energy, and Environmental laws and acts. Further you should undertstand concepts on environment and sustainable developme nt covering following areas Atmospheric pollution - global warming, greenhouse effect, acid rain, and ozone layer depletion; Water pollution - international standards of drinking water, importance of disso lved oxygen in water, bio-chemical oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand; Land pollution - pesticides; Ecology; Strategy for control of environmental pollution - the management of waste and gr een chemistry; Economic growth and development, current challenges of economy, poverty and environmental degradation; Importance of protecting the environment; Environment and behaviour-_ reducing environmental stresses; Understanding life on earth - world climates, natural vegetation, soil, water, d rainage system, transport and communication; Natural hazards and disasters (earthquakes, cyclones, floods, droughts and lands lides) and their management; Population and biotic community; Eco system and species; Conservation of natural resources including wildlife conservation; Growth of human population and its effect on environment; Economic importance of trees; Damage to environment by overexploitation of natural resources; Impact of ill planned industrialisation; Class 6th, 7th, 8th 9th, 10th Science NCERT Books . You can also General Science use study material from TestBag Academy for precise point wise compilation. Some cha pters from NCERT 11th and 12th Class on Applications in Biology and Ecology are of hel p. Other books are

The Human Machine (NBT) by Bijlani & Manchanda. Life: From Cell to Cell (Pub. Div.) by Bal Phondke Marching Ahead with Science (NBT) A good dictionary on science and technology to understand scientific terms parti cularly for non-science students General Science is a vast topic. However following particularly in human physiol ogy and day to day natural phenomenon for non-science student is helpful The cell: Shapes and size, cell structure, cell organelles, Difference between animal and plant cells. Plant Physiology Roots, Photo synthesis, Respiration in plants. Circulatory system Blood, The Heart, Lymphatic systems. Respiratory system Respiratory system of man, Mechanism of respiration, respirat ory disorders. Excretory system Organ of excretion, internal structure of Kidney and Functions, Regulation of Urine formation, Artificial Kidney. Nervous system Structure of neuron, various nervous system, Reflex action, the e ye structure, function working and common defects of eye, the ear structure and function, tongue, skin etc. Reproductive system Human reproductive system, fertilization, artificial inseminations, parturition. Endocrine system Endocrine glands in man and function of hormones. Fundamental of Genetics. Health organizations. Nutrition carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins etc. and deficiency diseases. Muscles and joints. Health and Disease Cancer, T.B., Polio, Leprosy, Acids, Hepatitis, Dengue etc. Animal Husbandry Other General Books and Magazines 1. Yojana 2. Science Reporter (CSIR) 3. Manorama Year book