Best Books for JEE Main 2025 Preparation: Physics, Chemistry & Maths
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Registration - 1 Feb '26 - 25 Feb '26
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 2025 preparation.
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 2025 preparation. Candidates are provided here with a list of recommended best JEE Main books.
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JEE Mains 2025 exam date session 1 and 2 have been announced 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 the JEE Main 2025 exam.
- Best Books for JEE Mains 2025 Preparation
- Best Books to Prepare for JEE Main 2025 Paper 2
- JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights
Best Books for JEE Mains 2025 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.
Do your research to choose the best book for JEE Main preparation 2026. You can talk to your teachers before you decide. Some books recommended for your preparation are given below:
| Subjects | Books |
| Physics |
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| Chemistry |
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| Mathematics |
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Best Books for JEE Mains- Calculus
| Books Name |
Author Name |
|---|---|
| Differential Calculus for IIT-JEE |
Amit Agarwal
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| Integral Calculus for IIT-JEE |
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| 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 |
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| Trigonometry in JEE Main & Advanced |
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| 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 2025 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 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights
According to the official JEE Main website, JEE Main Paper-I will be divided into three sections
- Part I-Physics
- Part II-Chemistry
- Part III-Mathematics
JEE Main Paper-I will comprise a total of 75 questions with each section carrying 20 objective-type questions and 5 Numerical Value Questions. Candidates will have to attempt all 75 questions. 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 77 questions while BPlanning will consist of 100 questions.
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The JEE Main Answer Key is an official document released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) that lists the correct answers for all questions asked on the exam day.
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The JEE Main 2026 session 1 final answer key will be available soon before or with the JEE Mains result 2026.
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The admission cutoff of JEE Main is the opening and closing ranks for each participating institute and is released by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority).
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The JEE Main 2026 cutoff is primarily determined by the difficulty level of the exam, the total number of candidates appearing, and available seats in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
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JEE Main cutoff is minimum percentile score required to qualify for JEE Advanced. Cutoff is important as candidates clearing the cutoff can appear for JEE Advanced for IIT admission.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will prepare and release the category JEE Main cutoff with the results of session 2.
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The JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score required to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam. Its is released with the April session result.
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No. There is no qualifying percentile in JEE Main. However, the candidates who want to appear in JEE Advanced will have to get a minimum qualifying percentile in JEE Mains. This minimum qualifying percentile is announced with the JEE Main session 2 reult.
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After JEE Main result, candidates who want to improve their scores can appear for the second attempt. Rest candidates can start shortlisting colleges and prepare for the JoSAA counselling process.
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Candidates can choose a maximum of 4 exam cities in the JEE Main application form from the choices available based on their present address.
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While NCERT books are good to begin the JEE Mains preparation, students should not study only NCERT. As JEE Mains exam is known to test candidates conceptual and analytical skills, and to have all the knowledge that would help in achieving a good score, candidates must also refer other study materials as recommended by teachers to prepae for the exam.