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๐ Choosing the best books for competitive exams is essential for effective and focused preparation. On this page, you will find a subject-wise best books list carefully selected for all major state and central government exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, RRB, Police, KEA, KPSC, and more.
๐ These recommended books cover History, Indian Constitution, Geography, Science, Economics, Mental Ability, Essay Writing, Translation, Current Affairs, Computer Literacy, and General English, helping aspirants build strong concepts and score better in competitive examinations.
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๐ Subject List
- ๐ History
- ๐ Indian Constitution
- ๐ Geography
- ๐ฌ Science
- ๐ฐ Economics
- ๐ง Mental Ability
- โ๏ธ Essay Writing
- ๐ Translation
- ๐ฐ Current Affairs
- ๐ป Computer Literacy
- ๐ ฐ๏ธ General Kannada ( Samanya Kannada )
- ๐ค General English
Police Department
KPSC
- KAS Best Books List
- PDO Best Books List
- FDA Best Books List
- SDA Best Books List
- CTI Best Books List
- KPSC Group C Best Books List
KEA
KPTCL
Best History Books in Kannada








Best History Books in English

Best Indian Constitution Books in Kannada


Best Indian Constitution Books in English

Best Geography Books in Kannada






Best Geography Books in English



Best Science Books in Kannada



Best Science Books in English

Best Economics Books in Kannada


Best Economics Books in English

Best Mental Ability Books in Kannada


Best Mental Ability Books in English

Best Essay writing Books in Kannada

Best Essay writing Books in English

Best Translation And Precise Writing Books in Kannada


Best Current Affairs (Magazines) in Kannada

Best Current Affairs (Magazines) in English

Best Computer Literacy Books in Kannada

Best Computer Literacy Books in English

Best General Kannada Books


Best General English Books


FAQ – Best Books List
1๏ธโฃ Which are the best books for competitive exams in India?
๐ The best books for competitive exams are subject-wise standard textbooks covering History, Polity, Geography, Science, Economics, Current Affairs, and English. This page provides a carefully curated best books list for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Police, KEA, and other exams.
2๏ธโฃ Are these best books useful for all government exams?
โ Yes. The recommended books are useful for both state and central government competitive exams, including UPSC, SSC, RRB, IBPS, KPSC, Police, Army, and KEA, as the syllabus overlaps for most exams.
3๏ธโฃ How should I choose the right book from the best books list?
๐ฏ Candidates should choose books based on the exam syllabus, latest edition, simple explanation, and previous year relevance. Beginners should start with basic books and then move to advanced reference books.
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๐ Choose the right books and study smartly with our subject-wise best books list for competitive exams.
๐ Bookmark this page and refer back anytime to prepare confidently for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Police, KEA, and other exams.
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