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| # | Chapter | Weight | Study note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growth & development | high | Growth charts, milestones, failure to thrive. 4-5 Qs. |
| 2 | Nutrition | high | Malnutrition classification, micronutrients, RDA. 3-4 Qs. |
| 3 | IMNCI | high | IMNCI classification and treatment. 3 Qs. |
| 4 | Immunization | high | NIS / IAP schedule, vaccines, cold chain. 3-4 Qs. |
| 5 | Neonatology | medium | Resuscitation, sepsis, jaundice, LBW. 3 Qs. |
| 6 | Infectious diseases | medium | Measles, dengue, typhoid, diphtheria. 2-3 Qs. |
| 7 | Congenital heart disease | low | Acyanotic vs cyanotic, VSD, TOF. 2 Qs. |
Week 1
Growth + nutrition + IMNCI
pp. 50-180, 280-340
Week 2
Immunization + neonatology
pp. 180-280
Week 3
Infectious diseases + CHD
pp. 340-480
Week 4
Revision + PYQs
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IAP Textbook of Pediatrics
IAP covers Indian-context immunization schedules and growth charts that UPSC CMS asks specifically.
The 9th or 10th edition is current. Both are exam-aligned.
Yes — Ghai alone covers ~90% of UPSC CMS Paediatrics. Add IAP for the most recent Indian-context updates.
Reviewed by Dr. Ananya Reddy, MBBS, AIIMS New Delhi (2018), UPSC CMS AIR-1 (2024). Last reviewed 21 July 2026.