Best Physics Books for JEE Mains 2024 Preparation

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Physics is one of the most important sections of JEE Main if you want a good score. Here's the list of best books to prepare for physics in JEE Main 2024 exam.  

Best Physics Books for JEE Mains 2024 - Physics is one of the three subjects that candidates need to study for JEE Main exam. If the subject is prepared well with the right amount of zeal and hard work, the chances of securing a good score in the section and a higher rank in the exam go up. Even though Physics is all about logic and concepts, many students find it a bit tricky. The Physics Paper of JEE Main is divided into two sections - Section A and Section B. Section A comprises 80% of the topics from the prescribed theoretical part while Section B includes the remaining 20% from the practical component. 

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One of the major factors in scoring good marks in Physics is the kind of books you get your hands on while preparing for JEE Main. Aspirants need to prepare this section of the exam from the best books for JEE Main. JEE Main Topper and Shiksha expert Aman Goel says, "Sometimes physics can get tougher especially when the questions start getting more and more conceptual. In physics, complexity also increases when concepts of two chapters start getting mixed in a single question. Chapters like electrodynamics are often mixed with gravitation and this causes deadly questions which become too hard to comprehend. It is a subject that is feared by a lot of JEE aspirants and a large number of aspirants give up on physics very soon. Due to the same reason, it is really important to know the difficulty level and weightage of the various topics".

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Best Physics Books for JEE Main 2024

According to experts, one of the best books to prepare for JEE Main Physics section is H.C.Verma. An all-inclusive book, it covers all the subject topics with sufficient details and the numerical questions given at the end of each chapter help candidates understand Physics concepts better. Listed below are some of the Best Physics Books for JEE Mains 2024.

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.

Authors/Publisher

Best Physics Books for JEE Main

Can be Used

H C Verma

Concepts of Physics Vol I and II

For quality problems on all the topics

I E Irodov

Problems in General Physics

To practice problems of different levels

Irodov

Fundamentals of Mechanics and Fundamentals of Electrodynamics

For concepts of relevant topics

Arihant Publications

Physics by DC Pandey

For a detailed explanation of topics and quality topics

Krotov

Aptitude Test Problems in Physics

To practice problems of different levels

Halliday, Resnik Walker

Fundamentals of Physics

For a better understanding of concepts of all the topics

Nelson and Parker

Advanced Physics

One of the best books to understand basic concepts

JEE Main 2024 Physics Syllabus and Important Topics

The Physics syllabus of JEE Main includes topics like Optics, Kinematics, Laws Of Motion, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics etc. As part of JEE Main, candidates will be required to answer 30 questions from Physics. Each question will have 4 options with one correct answer. Candidates will get 4 marks for each correct answer while a -1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer. For un-attempted questions, candidates will give 0 marks. Check JEE Main exam pattern.

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Important topics for JEE Main Physics

Basis Weightage

Basis Number of Questions

Basis Chapters

  • Newton's Laws of Motion
  • Work, Energy and
  • Electrostatics
  • Current Electricity
  • Wave Optics
  • Ray Optics
  • Centre of Mass, Momentum and Collision
  • Rotational Dynamics
  • Simple Harmonic Motion
  • Wave Motion and String Waves
  • Magnetism
  • Heat & Thermodynamics
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Modern Physics
  • Semiconductors and Electronic Devices
  • Current Electricity
  • Electrostatics
  • Optics
  • Heat and Thermodynamics
  • Law of Motion
  • Waves
  • Simple Harmonic Motion
  • Current Electricity
  • Electrostatics
  • Optics
  • Heat and Thermodynamics
  • Law of Motion
  • Waves
  • Simple Harmonic Motion
  • Newton’s Laws of Motion
  • Heat and Thermodynamics
  • Rotation Motion
  • Semiconductor
  • Theory of Fields (Electromagnetism)
  • Heat & Thermodynamics
  • Electromagnetic Induction
  • Optics
  • Conservation Laws
  • Radioactivity
  • EMI
  • Kinematics
  • Mechanics
  • Waves and Sound
  • Modern Physics
  • Electrostatics
  • Magnetics
  • Work Energy Power
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Dynamics
  • Fluids
  • Capacitors & Electrostatics

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Topic-wise weightage for JEE Main Physics

In 2023, the highest weightage in Physics was given to topics like Modern Physics, Rotational Dynamics, Current Electricity, Alternating Current etc. Given below is the list of Topic-wise weightage for JEE Main Physics.

Topics

Weightage

Modern Physics

Must Read Topics

Oscillation and Waves

Electrostatics

Optics

Current Electricity

Important Topics

Electromagnetic Induction and AC

Magnetics

Communication system

Dual nature of matter and radiation

Gravitation

Physics and measurement

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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
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