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JEE Main Books: Acing an exam with more than 11 lakh aspirants requires a well thought out preparation strategy with the best resources. Preparing for JEE Main is an uphill task and applicants often get confused with the books to depend on for better results. Best books for JEE Main 2023 preparation must be bought keeping the following tips in mind:
- Your set of books must include accurate material for concept building, and questions with varying difficulty levels. Check JEE Main 2023 Syllabus
- Go for the latest editions and ensure that they follow the latest JEE Main 2023 Exam Pattern
- NCERT textbooks should always be your priority.
- It is advisable to not go for too many books at a time. Stick to a few reliable sources and prepare accordingly.
- Make sure your books have solved- unsolved sample papers and JEE Main previous year question papers
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Best Books for JEE Main – Chemistry
List of Preparation Books for Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry is very vast and might be a little difficult, especially for beginners. The questions related to reaction mechanisms deserve special attention. Best Books for JEE Main Preparation for Chemistry section are:
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| S.No | Authors /Publisher | Name of Books |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | O.P. Tandon | Organic Chemistry |
| 2 | Paula Bruice Yurkanis | Organic Chemistry |
| 3 | Organic Chemistry by MORRISON & BOYD | Organic Chemistry |
| 4 | Arihant Prakashan | Organic Chemistry |
| 5 | Solomons | Organic Chemistry |
| 6 | I. L. Finar | Organic Chemistry Volume 1 |
| 7 | Bahal & Bahal | Organic Chemistry |
| 8 | Peter Sykes | Organic Chemistry |
| 9 | J.D March | Organic Chemistry |
| 10 | M. S. Chauhan | Concept of Organic Chemistry |
List of Preparation Books for Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic chemistry remains a puzzle even to the best students. Some key recommended books for Inorganic Chemistry are tabulated below:
| S.No | Authors /Publisher | Name of Books |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCERT | Chemistry XI & XII |
| 3 | O.P. Tandon | Inorganic Chemistry |
| 4 | J.D. Lee | Inorganic Chemistry |
- Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J. D. Lee. This book will teach you how to understand the subject rather than cram it.
- Textbook of Inorganic Chemistry for Competitions (JEE Main & Advanced) by OP Tondon - a great book for numeric problems
List of Preparation Books for Physical Chemistry
In Physical Chemistry, concepts are easy to learn, and the key is to solve the numerical problems. Some of the best JEE Main preparation books are mentioned below for conceptual clarity in Physical Chemistry:
| S.No | Authors /Publisher | Name of Books |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | O.P. Tandon | Physical Chemistry |
| 2 | P.Bahadur(G.R.Bathla & Sons) | Numerical Chemistry |
| 3 | Bruce H. Mahan | University Chemistry |
| 4 | R.C. Mukharjee | Numerical Chemistry |
| 5 | P.W.Atkins | Physical Chemistry |
| 6 | Ebbing | General Chemistry |
| 7 | NCERT | Chemistry XI, XII |
- Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by RC Mukherjee. This is the best book to ace numeric problems in Physical Chemistry.
- Numerical Chemistry 22/e by P Bahadur. This book is highly recommended by several top rankers.
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JEE Main Preparation Books for Mathematics
Mathematics is often considered the most challenging subject in entrance exams, not just for JEE Main Preparation, but otherwise too. It is important to understand how theorems were arrived at and the intuition behind several conventions and ideas. Thus, studying theory in Maths is also very important as it gives a better understanding of the concepts.
Students must use the school level books to build their foundation and then move on to the advanced books for more in-depth practice. The key to scoring well in this subject is practice and the ingenuity to solve problems.
| S.No | Name of the book and author | Authors/Publishers | Book will be best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Objective Mathematics | R D Sharma | Basics of every topic |
| 2. | Plane Trigonometry | S L Loney | Trigonometry |
| 3. | The Elements Of Coordinate Geometry | S L Loney | Coordinate Geometry |
| 4. | Algebra | Dr S K Goyal Arihant Publications | Algebra |
| 5. | Play with Graphs | Amit M Agarwal (Arihant Publications) | For solving problems |
| 6. | Differential Calculus | Amit M Agarwal (Arihant Publications) | Calculus |
| 7. | Integral Calculus | Amit M Agarwal (Arihant Publications) | Calculus |
| 8. | Complete mathematics for JEE Main | TMH | For explanation of topics |
A list of recommended books for JEE Main Mathematics section topic-wise has been provided below.
List of Preparation Books for Calculus
| Name of the Books | ISBN No. |
|---|---|
| Differential Calculus for IIT-JEEby Amit Agarwal | 8188222208 |
| Integral Calculus for IIT-JEEby Amit Agarwal | 9351761436 |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry byThomas and Finney | 818501552X |
| Problems in Calculus of One Variable byI. A. Maron | 9351762599 |
List of Preparation Books for Trigonometry, 2D & 3D Geometry, Vector Algebra
| Name of the Book | ISBN No. |
|---|---|
| Coordinate Geometry for IIT-JEEby SK Goyal. | 9351761401 |
| Algebra for JEE Main & Advancedby Arihant Publication | 935141843X |
| Vectors & 3D Geometryby Arihant Publications | 9351761452 |
| Trigonometry for JEE Main & Advancedby Arihant Publications | 9351418464 |
| Course in Mathematics for IIT-JEE by TMH Publication | 1259003744 |
| Higher Algebra 4th Edition By Hall and Knight | 1259003744 |
List of Preparation Books for PnC, Probability
| Name of the Book | Author | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Probability Theory and Its Applications Vol I and II for JEE Main & Advanced | William Feller | 8126518065 |
Q. Should I refer to multiple books for JEE Main Preparation?
Ans. Candidates appearing for JEE Main 2023 are requested not to refer to multiple books but only use the books that are ‘most-important’ from preparation point of view, and that addresses all concepts and questions with solved examples.
JEE Main Preparation Books for Physics
In Physics, proper understanding of fundamental principles is the key to solve complex problems. Proficiency in solving numerical problems is very crucial. Problems related to Mechanics and Electromagnetics in particular needs special attention.
Best books to refer to key topics in Phyiscs are mentioned below:
| S.No | Authors /Publisher | Name of Books |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | H.C.Verma | Concepts of Physica Vol I and II |
| 2 | I.E. Irodov | Problems in General Physics |
| 3 | Halliday, Resnick & Walker | Fundamentals of Physics |
| 4 | Krotov | Aptitude Test Problems in Physics |
| 5 | Nelkon and Parker | Advance physics |
| 6 | A. A Pinsky | Problems in physics |
| 7 | Arihant Publications | Objective questions on physics by D.C. Pandey |
| 8 | R. P. Feynman | Feynman Lectures on Physics |
| 9 | L. A. Sena | A collection of questions and Problems in Physics |
JEE Main Preparation Books for B. Arch
JEE Main B. Arch Paper will entail questions from three sections- Aptitude, Mathematics and Drawing. Some of the best books for Mathematics section have been enlisted already, however, the other sections can be aced by referring to the following recommended books:
- A Complete Self Study Guide for B.Arch 2022 Entrance Examination (English) by P.K Mishra, Arihant Publications
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Book by R.S. Aggarwal
- Architecture Entrance Book by P.K. Mishra.
- B. Arch/ B. Planning Aptitude Test for J.E.E. (Main) - SC Garg
- Steps to Architecture: B. Arch (NATA/JEE) Main Exam Guide by Nimish Madan
- NATA & B. ARCH Complete Self Study Material by Ar. Shadan Usmani
How should I choose right book for JEE Main Preparation?
While selecting books for JEE Main preparation, candidates should make sure to keep the below mentioned factors in mind:
- Lucid Language – The book that candidate chooses should be easy to read and decipher. Fancy words or tough vocabulary can create confusion making it difficult for students to comprehend.
- Use of illustrations – Candidates tend to learn and grab fast visually than by reading. Thus, a book with illustrations will make concepts easy to understand.
- Accuracy – JEE Main is big entrance test for which there’s a huge market of study material. Candidates need to ensure that the book they are picking is accurate.
- Syllabus oriented – Make sure that book that a candidate is picking must be related to JEE Main 2023 syllabus. Random books should be avoided for preparation purposes.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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