INET Books 2022: Check Subject-wise Best Books for Exam Preparation

Updated on Feb 10, 2022 12:53 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

Exam preparation depends on the books or study materials candidates refer to. It is important to buy good INET books as it will add fuel to their preparation. Basically, the syllabus covers topics of high school and graduation level. Candidates must choose INET books that have covered the entire syllabus and are easy to understand. Moreover, choose books that have practice papers. In this article, we have listed a few INET books that will help candidates in their preparation.

Table of content

INET Exam Pattern 2022
INET syllabus 2022
INET Books
How to Prepare for INET Exam?
INET Books FAQs

INET Exam Pattern 2022

Before proceeding to the best books for INET, it is important to know the overall structure of the exam. According to INET exam pattern, the test comprises 100 objective type questions from English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science, Mathematical Aptitude & General Knowledge. Each section carries 100 marks.

INET syllabus 2022

Candidates can check below INET syllabus for each subject.

Subjects	Topics
English	Comprehension Usage of words Sentence Completion/Corrections Punctuations Grammar Vocabulary Antonyms and Synonyms Parts of Speech Direct and Indirect Speech Idioms and Phrases Active and Passive Voice. etc
Numerical & Reasoning Ability	Spatial, Numerical, Reasoning, and Associative Ability, Sequences, Spellings, Unscrambling, Coding and Decoding, Missing Numbers / Series Completion, Decimal Fraction, Ratios and Proportion, Average and Volume, Time and Work, Speed and Distance, Market Price, Cash Price, Expenditure Problems, Profit and Loss, Percentage, Factoring (LCM and HCF), Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Mensuration Formulas (Calculation of length, breadth or height of the square, rectangle, cube, etc).
General Science and Mathematical Aptitude	Nature of Matter, Electricity and its Applications, Algebra, Geometry, Number systems, Probability, Light, Current, Magnetism, Metals and Non-Metals, Sound and Wave Motion, Acids, etc.
General Awareness	History of India, Geography, Climate / Environment, Civics – Constitution of India, Art, Culture, Dance, Heritage, Religion, Freedom Movement, Important National Facts, Economics, Politics, Sports and Championships, Entertainment, Books and Authors, Awards, Defence and Wars, Geographical, Current Affairs, etc.

INET Books

Now that candidates are aware of the exam pattern and syllabus, let us discuss the books that they can refer to prepare for the exam:

INET books for English Language

Objective General English by SP Bakshi
Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition
Word Power Made Easy by Norman & Lewis

INET books for Numerical & Reasoning Ability

Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
A new approach to Reasoning by BS Sijwali & S Sijwali Arihant
Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
Multi-Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra & Kumar Lal
Reasoning Book for Competitive Examinations by Pearson

INET books for General Science and Mathematical Aptitude

For General Science, candidates can refer to the NCERT books.
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal
Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
Objective Arithmetic (SSC and Railway Exam Special) by S Chand
Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT by Sarvesh K Verma

How to Prepare for INET Exam?

The tips and tricks to crack INET exam are given below:

Candidates should know all the topics for English, Reasoning and Numerical Ability, General Science and Mathematical Aptitude, and General Knowledge mentioned in the INET exam syllabus
Candidates need to be updated on all the current issues happening around the world
Candidates must start practising Mathematical problems and questions every day. Write down important formulas in a chart. Try to memorize and remember them quite often
Remember English Grammar rules and vocabulary
For Reasoning, candidates must start clearing their concepts and practice puzzles
Candidates must take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy

Also Read: INET Preparation Tips

INET Books FAQs

Q: What is the pattern of INET exam?

A: INET exam comprises questions from English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science, Mathematical Aptitude & General Knowledge. Each section carries 100 marks.

Q: What is the marking scheme of INET exam?

A: For the correct answer, four marks are given and one mark is deducted for incorrect answer.

Q: What are the different stages for SSB interview?

A: SSB interview is conducted in two stages. Stage I comprises Intelligence Test, Picture Perception and Discussion test while Stage II comprises Psychological testing, Group testing and interview.

Q: What are important topics for INET English?

A: The important topics for English section are Comprehension, Usage of Words, Sentence completion/Corrections, Punctuations, Grammar, Vocabulary, Antonyms and Synonyms, Parts of Speech, Direct and Indirect Speech, Idioms and Phrases, Active and Passive Voice.etc.

Q: Which are the books recommended for INET English section?

A: The books recommended for INET English section are Objective General English by SP Bakshi, Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition and Word Power Made Easy by Norman & Lewis.

Q: What are important topics for INET Reasoning and Numerical Ability?

A: The important topics for INET Reasoning and Numerical Ability are Spatial, Numerical, Reasoning and Associative Ability, Sequences, Spellings, Unscrambling, Coding and Decoding, Missing Numbers / Series Completion, Decimal Fraction, Ratio and Proportion, Average and Volume, Time and Work, Speed and Distance, Market Price, Cash Price, Expenditure Problems, Profit and Loss, Percentage, Factoring (LCM and HCF), Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Mensuration Formulas (Calculation of length, breadth or height of square, rectangle, cube etc).

Q: Which are best INET books for Reasoning and Numerical Ability?

A: The best INET books for Reasoning and Numerical Ability are Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal, A new approach to Reasoning by BS Sijwali & S Sijwali Arihant, Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey, Multi-Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra & Kumar Lal and Reasoning Book for Competitive Examinations by Pearson.

Q: Which are important topics for INET General Science?

A: The important topics for INET General Science are Nature of Matter, Universe, Electricity and its Applications, Force and Gravitation, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Heat, Temperature, Light, Current, Magnetism, Metals and Non Metals, Measurements, Sound and Wave Motion, Atomic Structure, Chemistry – Carbon and its Compounds, Periodic Table, Acids, Bases & Salts, Food, Nutrition and Health Physiology and Human Diseases and Basic Computer Science.

Q: Which are best INET books for General Science?

A: For INET General Science, candidates can refer to the NCERT books.

Q: Which are the important topics for INET Maths section?

A: The important topics for INET Maths section are Arithmetic Ability, Number Systems, Algebra, Basic Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics, Probability and Set Theory.

Q: Which are the best INET books for Maths section?

A: The best INET books for Maths section are Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma, Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal, Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha, Objective Arithmetic (SSC and Railway Exam Special) by S Chand, Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT by Sarvesh K Verma.