Best Books for JEE Main 2024 Preparation: Physics, Chemistry & Maths

Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2025 ( JEE Main )

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Updated on Apr 3, 2024 23:18 IST

When setting a preparation strategy for JEE Main, it is important to have sound knowledge of the right set of reference books. In this article, we are providing a list of some of the best books for JEE Main 2024 preparation.

Applicants preparing for JEE Main 2024 right now must be looking for the right study material. And, the first question that arises in their mind is about the best books for JEE Main 2024 that they need to pick to prepare for the exam. With the approaching exam season, it is important to create an effective preparation strategy for JEE Main . Selection of the best books for JEE Mains preparation is the initial step towards successful exam planning.

NCERT books play a major role in preparing for most of the Engineering entrance exams, and generally, JEE Main toppers also suggest NCERT books as a reference to crack these exams. Besides NCERT, many other books are considered important for JEE Main 2024 preparation. Candidates are provided here with a list of recommended best JEE Main books.

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JEE Main 2024 exam dates will be announced soon by the NTA and candidates should start preparing for the exam. While creating the preparation strategy for JEE Main, one of the most popular engineering exams in India, it is important to have a sound knowledge of the right set of reference books. In this article, we are providing a list of some of the best books one can refer to while preparing for JEE Main 2024 exam.

Q:   Is it enough to learn from NCERT textbook to clear JEE Main 2025?

A:

Relying solely on NCERT textbooks for JEE Main might not be sufficient for everyone. While NCERT books are excellent resources and cover the basics comprehensively, JEE Main tends to require a deeper understanding and application of concepts, often beyond what NCERT provides. Many students supplement their preparation with reference books specifically designed for JEE Main, solving previous years' papers, and enrolling in coaching classes or online courses.

If you're confident in your grasp of concepts and have been consistently performing well in mock tests and practice papers relying on NCERT, you might fare well. However, it's always wise to assess your preparedness periodically through mock tests and adjust your study strategy accordingly.

Q:   Which books are the best for JEE preparation?

A:

The best books for JEE exam preparation are- For Maths- RD Sharma and RS Aggarwal For Chemistry- NCERT For Physics- SL Arora, HC Verma. For Maths, students can refer Problem Book in Mathematics by renowned mathematician Dr. Vikas Gupta, also known as Black Book Maths JEE.

Beside these books, candidates should solve JEE Main previous year papers, mock tests and also refer important topics, and chapterwise weightage of JEE Mains exam. Using JEE Mains pyq chapterwise pdf download link of Shiksha, candidates can download previous year papers.

Q:   Are NCERT books enough to prepare for JEE?

A:
The NCERT books alone are not enough to crack JEE because they will give knowledge only in concepts and make you understand that But only if you solve some JEE level problems you may get the real feel of JEE exams. The previous year papers help you with this. Also, do the mock tests if you are going to choose computer based test. There is myth that pen and paper is easy that computer based. Actually it is true but the real fact is pen and paper is not lengthy as the candidates need to deal with OMR whereas in CBT the papers will be little lengthy as you need to just make a click. So focus on whatever you read and solve many problems. If you can then join better join a good IIT coaching center.

JEE Main 2024 Syllabus

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Best Books for JEE Mains 2024 Preparation

Chemistry: Chemistry for JEE Mains is subdivided into Organic, Inorganic, and Physical. In the broad scope of its subject, Chemistry is also considered easy to score after Mathematics. However, some students find Chemistry tedious because of the number of calculations, formulae, and theories. 

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Best Books for JEE Mains- Organic Chemistry

Book name

Author Name

Organic Chemistry

Morrison & Boyd

Organic Chemistry

Solomon and Fryhle

A Guide to Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry

Peter Sykes

Best Books for JEE Mains- Inorganic Chemistry

Book name

Author Name

Concise Inorganic Chemistry

J D Lee

Text Books for Inorganic Chemistry for Competitions

O P Tandon

Best Books for JEE Mains- Physical Chemistry

Book name

Author Name

University Chemistry

Bruce Mahan

Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations

R C Mukherjee

Numerical Chemistry 22/e

P Bahadur

Physics: A proper understanding of the fundamentals is required by candidates while preparing for Physics for JEE Main. Fundamental principles are the key to solve the complex numerical in Physics. This makes it mandatory for JEE Main applicants to attain proficiency in solving Physics numerical. Special attention is to be given for Electromagnetics and Mechanics.

Best Books for JEE Mains- Kinematics

Book name

Author Name

Mechanics Part 1 & 2

DC Pandey

Best Books for JEE Mains- Waves & Thermodynamics

Book name

Author Name

Understanding Physics for JEE Main & JEE Advanced Waves & Thermodynamics

DC Pandey

Best Books for JEE Mains- Electromagnetism

Book name

Author Name

Understanding Physics Electricity Magnetism

DC Pandey

Mathematics: Mathematics for JEE Main is often considered the most challenging subject in any of the engineering entrance exams. To be able to crack the JEE Main exam, the aspirant needs to have a better understanding of concepts and also thorough the theorems.

Q:   Which chapters are important in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics for JEE Main exam?

A:
Candidates can check here the important chapters for JEE Main Physics Chemistry and Mathematics Physics Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism (Equal importance) Modern Physics Optics Heat and Thermodynamics and Waves Sound Measurement and errors Chemistry Gaseous State Chemical Kinetics Organic Chemistry Reactions of Benzene Ores and Metallurgy Thermodynamics Polymers Environmental Chemistry Mathematics Algebra Trigonometry Analytical Geometry Differential Calculus Integral Calculus Vectors.

Q:   What are the best books for JEE Main preparation for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics?

A:

Selecting the right books for JEE Main preparation is one of the most important parts of clearing the exam. Plenty of books are available in the market, and each claims to be the best book for JEE Main preparation. It is advised that students consult their teachers and friends before purchasing any book for JEE Main 2025. Students can also get information from the internet on which book is best for JEE Mains preparation. Students are provided here with some best-recommended books for JEE Main 2025, which can be a great source of learning in clearing the exam.

Some of the best books recommended by experts are 

SubjectsBooks
Physics
  • NCERT Class 11 and 12
  • Concepts of Physics (Vol.1 & 2) by H.C. Verma
  • Problems and Solutions of Physics by Sashi Bhusan Tiwari
Chemistry
  • NCERT Class 11 and 12
  • Concepts of Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur
  • Organic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon
Mathematics
  • NCERT Class 11 and 12
  • Differential & Integral Calculus by Amit Aggarwal
  • Trigonometry and Coordinate Geometry by S.L. Loney

Best Books for JEE Mains- Calculus

Books Name

Author Name

Differential Calculus for IIT-JEE

 

Amit Agarwal

 

Integral Calculus for IIT-JEE

Calculus and Analytical Geometry

Thomas and Finney

Problems in Calculus of One Variable

I A Maron

Best Books for JEE Mains- Trigonometry

Books Name

Author Name

Coordinate Geometry for IIT-JEE

S K Goyal

Algebra for JEE Main & Advanced by

Arihant Publications

Vectors & RD Geometry

Trigonometry in JEE Main & Advanced

Course in Mathematics for IIT-JEE

TMH Publications

Higher Algebra 4th Edition

Hall and Knight

Best Books for JEE Mains- Probability

Books Name

Author Name

Introduction to Probability & Theory and Its Application Volume I for JEE Main & JEE Advanced

 

 William Feller

Introduction to Probability & Theory and Its Application Volume II for JEE Main & JEE Advanced by William Feller

Best Books to Prepare for JEE Main 2024 Paper 2

JEE Main Paper 2 is conducted for admission to BArch and BPlan courses offered at India’s premier institutes. JEE Main Paper 2 entails questions from three sections namely; Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing/Planning. While we have already discussed some of the best books for Mathematics in JEE Main, enlisted below are the books recommended for General Aptitude and Drawing skills of B.Arch aspirants.

  • A complete Self-Study Guide for BArch Entrance Examinations by P K Mishra
  • NATA & BArch Full Package by NATA360
  • A Guide to BArch Entrance Exams with Solved Papers 2013-2016 by GKP
  • Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Book by R S Agarwal
  • Architecture Entrance Book by P K Mishra
  • BArch/BPlan Aptitude Test for JEE Main by  S C Garg

JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern Highlights

According to the official JEE Main website, JEE Main Paper-I will be divided into three sections

  1. Part I-Physics
  2. Part II-Chemistry
  3. Part III-Mathematics

JEE Main Paper-I will comprise a total of 90 questions with each section carrying 20 objective-type questions and 10 Numerical Value Questions. However, candidates will have to attempt 75 questions in total. Each question will carry four marks. For every wrong answer, a one-fourth mark will be deducted. The exam will be held in 13 languages including English, Hindi, and Gujarati languages. JEE Main Paper 2 will comprise of Paper 2A (BArch) and Paper 2B (BPlanning). BArch will carry 82 questions while BPlanning will consist of 105 questions.

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Answered 18 hours ago

Since you're in Class 11, it's the perfect time to begin your preparation for JEE Mains and Advanced. Here's a list of best books for Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry that will guide you through both the fundamentals and advanced concepts:

  1. NCERT Books:
  2. IIT Mathematics by M.L. Khanna
  3. Problems in Calc

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Yatendra Singh

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 18 hours ago

Yes, admissions to the Amrita School of Engineering Chennai BTech programme can be taken even without having a valid JEE Main score. The university organises an in-house entrance test, namely AEEE. The exam takes place twice annually. The first phase is conducted in the month of February. Interested

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 21 hours ago

 

Hi Mira,

To appear for the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination), you must choose the following subjects in Class 11:

  1. Physics
  2. Chemistry
  3. Mathematics

These three subjects are mandatory for JEE preparation, as they form the core of the examination syllabus. It is crucial to focus on these subjects and strength

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Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 21 hours ago

Yes, there are many BTech colleges in Ahmedabad which accept admission as per entrance based. JEE Main and GUJCET are the main accepting entrance exams in top Engineering colleges in Ahmedabad. Listed below are the entrance exams along with their colleges:

Exams

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JEE Main

24

GUJCET

21

 

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Hello Mohit, I hope you are doing fine .

As you are asking for the cutoff of JEE mains, here is the information:

      Category  Percentile (expected) 

  • GENERAL 91-95
  • EWS 79-83
  • OBC-NCL 77-83
  • SC 58-62
  • ST  44-48

So the JEE Mains result will be announced on feb12, 2025. You can the result on the official Websi

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Muskan Yadav

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 days ago

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 results are scheduled to be released as follows:

  • Session 1 Result: Expected by February 12, 2025.

  • Session 2 Result: Expected by April 17, 2025.

Lukhdhirji Engineering College (LEC) in Morbi, Gujarat, accepts JEE Main scores for admission into its B.Tech

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Vishwajeet Ghosh

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 days ago

Yes, Mangalmay Institute of Management and Technology accepts JEE Main scores for admission to its BTech courses. To be eligible candidates must pass Class 12 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and one of the optional subjects-Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology with at

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Saakshi Kumari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 days ago

Students who wish to apply for Amrita School of Engineering Coimbatore BTech courses can apply via JEE Main scores. As per official sources, the JEE Main tentative dates for sessions 1 and 2 have been announced by the NTA. As per the announcement, the session 1 exam is tentatively scheduled to be he

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Shailja Rawat

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