Daniel“Genius is 1% talent and 99% hard work.” This quote by Einstein completely stands true for UPSC aspirants. The UPSC Civil Services Examination is considered as one of the most challenging and toughest exams in the country and cracking it is arduous. It takes years of hard work and sacrifice to achieve the positions like IAS or IPS.
In the ever-changing digital world, UPSC aspirants are taking the advantage of smartphones and technology which is much more convenient than the coaching centers in many ways for preparation.
There are numerous mobile apps available on the play store that help in preparing for the Civil Services Examinations. Here, in this article, we have shared a list of the best apps for UPSC preparation.
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1) Vajiram & Ravi
Established in 1976, Vajiram & Ravi is mentioned among the most renowned institutes for candidates preparing for the Civil Services Examination at different levels.
Key benefits:
- Daily Current Affairs
- Important Articles
- Daily MCQ Tests
- Study Material
- Live Test
To benefit aspirants across India, the institute has an official app as well which is recognized in the list of the best apps for UPSC preparation through which it’s expert guidance and study material is accessed by the students on their smartphones.
2) UPSC IAS All In One
It is an all in one app including study material, syllabus, practice quizzes, video lectures, previous year papers, and more with the answers and tricks for the preparation of Civil Services Exam.
Key Benefits:
- Past Question Papers
- IGNOU Materials
- Government Schemes
- Topper Interviews
- Tips / Study Plan
“UPSC IAS All In One” app is also very useful for essay writing in English for the aspirants along with free video lectures.
3) Unacademy
Unacademy is counted among the largest online free learning initiatives in the country. It is monitored by the toppers of civil services who discontinued the Indian Administrative Services to offer guidance to the IAS aspirants.
Key Benefits:
- 14K+ Top Educators
- 1M+ Video Lessons
- 1.5K+ Live Lessons every day
- 12+ Languages
They provide video lectures depending upon the requirements of the UPSC IAS Exam. India’s first woman IPS officer and now the Governor of Pondicherry is also among the board members of Unacademy.
4) UPSC 2020: IAS/UPSC Prelims MOCK Test Preparation
It includes study material, syllabus, practice quizzes, video lectures and previous year papers with solutions for the aspirants along with test series shortcuts and tricks for preparation.
Key Benefits:
- Study material
- Practice quizzes
- Video lectures
- IAS previous year papers
- Upsc previous year question papers with Solutions
5) ClearIAS Test Prep App – UPSC IAS/IPS Self-Study
It is one of the most popular IAS exam coaching online platforms due to its exam preparation package. It offers preparation strategies by toppers, study material, tips, books at discounted prices, online newspaper copies, mock tests, etc.
Their aim is to offer best possible training to the students who don’t have sufficient funds for this examination. Clear IAS™ is the official mobile app providing the complete online package.
Key Benefits:
- The complete online preparation package for UPSC Civil Services Exam.
- Access our UPSC study materials from the comfort of your mobile or tablet.
- Tips, strategies and study plan to clear all stages of IAS exam.
- UPSC syllabus for Prelims, Mains, and Interview now at your fingertips.
- Shop online the recommended books for IAS exam at a discounted price.
6) Mrunal
Through video lessons and linear format, Mrunal mobile app offers study material for IAS examination. In the last few years, it has earned a unique stand for itself by offering free learning for the aspirants.
7) Civilsdaily
Civilsdaily is the mobile app renowned for providing news updates and Current Affairs to help the aspirants in cracking the examination.
On a daily basis, the app publishes flashcards known as Newscards which are considered helpful for preparations. It provides News Roundup in an uncluttered interface for the General Studies (GS) part of UPSC syllabus.
Key Benefits:
- Definitive summary of all the news from The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, PIB etc.
- They publish daily Flashcards called as News cards on the App.
8) Iasbaba
IASbaba.com is an initiative supported by the people in services like IAS/IRS with an aim to offer qualitative and better ways to prepare for the examination.
Key benefits:
- IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs
- IASbaba’s All India Radio- Discussions
- IASbaba’s Press Information Bureau (PIB)
- IASbaba’s RSTV Big Picture- Discussions
9) The Hindu
The Hindu newspaper App is counted among the best apps for UPSC preparation and is updated with all the recent events of the national and international importance.
It is also the most suggested newspaper for UPSC aspirants that should be read every day. Editorial and other sections like science, technology, environment and health also hold prime importance. Generally, the candidates can find current affairs topics which can be asked in prelims and IAS mains exam.
Key benefits:
- Personalize Home Screen according to your preference
- Save articles and read them later
- Engage with Stories by Commenting
- Offline mode: Helps you read news even when you are in slow or no internet zones
10) VISION IAS
Vision IAS has an exemplary track record of producing the best results in UPSC/IAS exam, through which candidates are selected for the prestigious IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IPS (Indian Police Service), IFS (Indian Foreign Service) and other top-notch government services.
Their app is counted among the available mobile apps offering the best content for current affairs.
Key benefits:
- View Infographics
- Watch Talks and Interviews
- Read Value added material
- Daily AIR episodes, including the programs Spotlight, Money Talk and Vaad Samvaad.
11) AFEIAS (Academy For Excellence IAS)
It was set up to offer guidance to aspirants preparing for IAS examination. Under the guidance of various civil servants, it provides study material for IAS Exam.
Success has no shortcuts in any field. The ones who are passionate and serious about cracking the IAS exam have to go through different stages of hard work. The posts offered by UPSC bring power, privilege and most importantly an opportunity to change the lives of thousands of people in the country. All the candidates who clear CSE go to LBSNAA for the training of 2 months and later they are sent to their respective centers based on the posts.
