McGraw Hill’s Indian Polity For Civil Services and State Services Examinations (8th Edition, 2025) by M. Laxmikanth is a comprehensive and updated English‑medium guide specifically designed for aspirants of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims & Mains), State PSC exams, and other competitive tests requiring a strong foundation in Indian polity and governance.

This flagship title offers complete coverage of India’s political and constitutional framework with around 95 well‑structured chapters, including new topics introduced in the latest edition. The courseware edition combines traditional textbook content with 40+ conceptual videos, a full‑colour eBook, and exam‑oriented practice resources such as solved UPSC Preliminary questions from the past 13 years (including 2025) and Main exam questions from the last 12 years. It also includes insightful appendices to help with quick revision and deeper understanding.

Known as one of the most trusted and widely used polity references in the Indian competitive exam ecosystem, this edition is ideal for building conceptual clarity, systematic study, and effective revision — from basics to advanced topics in Indian constitutional law and political structure.