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Check out some of the best Chemistry Books for JEE Main 2025 preparation. The article also talks about the most important topics, besides the best books for Chemistry in JEE Main. JEE Main chapter-wise weightage with previous year JEE Main paper link are also available here.
Here is the list of JEE Main chemistry books along with the names of authors/publishers that the candidates can refer for JEE Main 2025 preparation.

Best Book for JEE Mains Chemistry 2025 – One of the easiest of the three JEE Main subjects is Chemistry. However, choosing the best Chemistry books for JEE Main becomes somewhat difficult. The reason for this is that there are different books for each unit and for the theoretical and numerical part of Chemistry which are pretty good. To do well in this subject, you need a combination of multiple books which increases the confusion about the best books for JEE Main Chemistry.

Chemistry is divided into three parts - Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry. Unlike the other two subjects – Physics and Mathematics, Chemistry is more about planning and less about applications and concepts. With strong fundamentals, proper planning, and consistency, candidates can easily score high in the subject.

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Aman Goel, JEE MainTopper, and Shiksha expert say, “Chemistry is the subject that is generally ignored by JEE aspirants. The argument given is that the subject involves a lot of memorization. However, if the subject is studied in the right way, one will realize that most of the concepts of this subject are quite intuitive and logical. All it takes is the right understanding of the fundamentals”.

Q:   Is it enough to learn from NCERT textbook to clear JEE Main 2026?
A:

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.

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.
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.
Table of contents
  • List of Best Chemistry Books for JEE Mains 2025
  • JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus and Important Topics
  • Important topics for JEE Main Chemistry
  • Topic-wise weightage for JEE Main Chemistry

List of Best Chemistry Books for JEE Mains 2025

Your study plan along with the kind of books and reference materials you choose for preparation determine your JEE Main ranks. Students must prepare this section from the list of best books for JEE Main meant for Class 12 students.

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While some experts say that NCERT is one of the best books for JEE Mains Chemistry, others believe that are other books on the list as well. Take a look at some of the best books for JEE Main Chemistry 2025.

Authors/Publishers

Best Chemistry Books for JEE Main

N Awasthi

Physical Chemistry

P Bahadur

Concept of Physical Chemistry for JEE Main &Advanced 2018-2019

Solomons and Fryhle

Organic Chemistry

Morrison and Boyd

Organic Chemistry

J D Lee

Concise Inorganic Chemistry

R.K Gupta

Arihant's Practice Book Chemistry for JEE Main And Advanced

Freedman and Young

University Chemistry

MS Chauhan

Elementary problems in Organic Chemistry

O.P. Tandon

Physical Chemistry

O.P. Tandon

Organic Chemistry

P.W.Atkins

Physical Chemistry

JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus and Important Topics

The chemistry section of JEE Main forms one-third of the JEE Main syllabus. The entire chemistry syllabus in JEE Main is spread over three sections, as mentioned above.  

  • Physical Chemistry: This covers concepts about the fundamental unit of everything - the atom. Many other important topics like Chemical Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Electrochemistry are also a part of Physical Chemistry.
  • Organic Chemistry: This is all about Carbon and its compounds. There are lots of interesting mysteries of Carbon and organic chemistry uncovers them.
  • Inorganic Chemistry: Inorganic chemistry is about the way elements other than Carbon react and the results of these reactions.

Candidates have to answer 30 questions from the Chemistry section. Each question has 4 options with one correct answer. For every correct answer you will be given 4 marks and -1 for the wrong. You can check the JEE Main exam pattern 2025 here.

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

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:

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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Important topics for JEE Main Chemistry

According to experts, in Chemistry, candidates should lay more emphasis on Conceptual clarity, application skills, and awareness of the prescribed syllabus. They suggest that the aspirants appearing for JEE Main should practice the most relevant numerical daily to develop speed along with paying attention to important topics like the Mole concept, Chemical Equilibrium, and Electrochemistry. Take a look at some of the most important topics that candidates should not miss out on while preparing for the exam. The topics listed below are the basic topic, number of questions, and chapters.

Basis Weightage

Basis Number of Questions

Basis Chapters

Chemical Bonding

Transition Element and Coordination Chemistry

Redox Reactions

Alcohol, Phenols, and Ethers

Periodic Table and Representative Elements

GOC

p-Block elements

Gaseous State

Electrochemistry

Atomic Structure

Atomic structure

Thermodynamics

Gaseous State

Amines

P Block Elements

Aldehydes and Ketones

Solution and Colligative Properties

Chemical Equilibrium in Physical Chemistry

d & f Block Elements

General Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

General Organic Chemistry

Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives

Chemical Kinetics

Chemical Equilibrium

Hydrocarbons

Qualitative Analysis

Ionic Equilibrium

Carbohydrate, Amino Acids, and Polymer

Coordination Chemistry & Chemical Bonding in Inorganic Chemistry

Thermodynamics

s-Block Elements

 

Most scoring topics in JEE Chemistry

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Topic-wise weightage for JEE Main Chemistry

In JEE Main 2021, Chemical Bonding in Organic Chemistry, Halogen Derivative in  Organic Chemistry, and Ionic Equilibrium, etc were given the highest weightage. Take a look at some of the chemistry topics you should not miss while preparing for JEE Main Chemistry section.

Topics

Weightage

Atomic Structure

Must Read Topics

Alkyl Halides

Chemical Bonding

Chemical Kinetics

Coordination Compound

d-Block Elements

Electrochemistry

Gaseous & Liquid State

Nuclear & Surface Chemistry

Alcohol & Ether

Important Topics

Biomolecules & Polymers

Chemical Equilibrium

Classification & Nomenclature

Hydrocarbons

Ionic Equilibrium

Metallurgy

Mole Concept

Nitrogen Compounds & Aliphatic Amines

Periodic Classification

Qualitative Analysis

Redox & Volumetric Analysis

s-Block Elements

Solid State

Solutions

 

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Every year lakhs of students appears for JEE Main exam which makes the competition tough. Students have to plan their preparations smartly to perform well in the test. Every subject is important and consistency is the key to success. JEE Main exam is about to be held in few month. 

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