What are the best books for JEE Main 2020 preparation?
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All engineering aspirants who wish to make it to the top colleges in the country, including IITs, NITs and IIITs must refer to this list of books that are best-suited for JEE Main.
Students wishing to join the best engineering colleges in India after completing their higher secondary education are required to take up the JEE Main entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The department of higher education under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has appointed NTA to conduct the Joint Entrance Examination or JEE, starting 2020.
JEE Main is the entrance exam for admission to undergraduate engineering courses such as BE or B.Tech in National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other engineering institutions of national importance. The JEE examination is also regarded as the preliminary test for JEE Advanced examination, which is the entrance test for Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
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JEE Main important dates
For those planning to appear for the exam, can now fill their JEE Main applications starting September 3. The last date to apply for the examination is September 30. Students can register for the test practice centers from August 10 to December 29. All mistakes in the submitted application forms can be corrected from the second to the third week of October. JEE Main 2020 January exam will be conducted on January 6-11 and JEE Main 2020 April exam will be conducted from April 3-9. The JEE Main 2020 answer keys for January exam will be released in the third week of January next year and the results will be declared on January 31.
JEE Main 2020 syllabus
JEE Main 2020 syllabus includes important topics in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry at 12th standard level. Topics covered under the syllabus of these subjects are as follows:
| Physics |
Chemistry |
Maths
|
|---|---|---|
| Bohr’s Atomic Model |
Nuclear chemistry |
3D geometry |
| Magnetic effects of current |
General organic chemistry |
Vectors |
| Electrostatics |
Aldehydes and Ketones |
Determinants and matrices |
| Properties of matter |
Isomerism |
Straight lines |
| Oscillations |
P block elements |
Probability distribution |
| Electromagnetic inductions |
Aromatic compounds |
Functions |
| Alternating current |
Surface chemistry |
Definite integral |
| Magnetism |
Chemical bonding |
Conic sections |
| Gravitation |
Electrochemistry |
Quadratic equation |
| Thermodynamics |
Chemical Kinetics |
Complex numbers |
| Ray Optics |
Atomic Structure |
Binomial theorem |
| Semiconductors |
Gaseous and Liquid states |
Area under the curve |
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|
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Differentiability |
Important books for JEE Main 2020
It has been speculated that students who follow the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) books at the higher secondary level can crack the JEE Main with good marks. However, NCERT alone is not sufficient and students have to refer other books as well for detailed coverage of certain topics. Some of the best books of different subjects for JEE Main preparation are as follows:
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For Chemistry
Chemistry for JEE Main preparation is divided into physical, inorganic and organic. Study with regular revision is important to master the subject as it involves a number of reactions and formulas. Some best books for effective preparation of chemistry are:
- IIT Chemistry by O P Tandon
- Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd
- Complete Chemistry for JEE Main by NCERT
- Physical Chemistry by O P Tandon
- Organic Chemistry by Solomon and Fryhle
- Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J D Lee
- Textbook for the Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by R C Mukherjee
- Numerical Chemistry by P Bahadur
For Physics
Many students find physics as a tough paper to clear in a competitive examination, as it is required to master its fundamental concepts so as to score well in the JEE main examination.
- Understanding Physics for JEE Main and JEE Advanced by D C Pandey
- Understanding Physics Electricity and Magnetism by D C Pandey
- Concepts of Physics (Volume 1 and 2) by H C Verma
- Complete Physics for JEE main by I E Irodov
- Problems in General Physics by I E Irodov
For Mathematics
The JEE main syllabus for Maths subject is vast and it also considered as a challenging subject. Students are required to master the theorems and also have a clear understanding of the underlying concepts. The important Maths books for JEE Main preparation are:
- IIT Mathematics by R.D Sharma
- The Pearson guide to complete mathematics by SL Loney
- Integral calculus and Differential calculus for IIT JEE by Amit Agarwal
- Course in Mathematics for IIT-JEE by TMH Publications
- Arihant Publications Vectors and RD Geometry book
- Introduction to Probability and its applications for JEE Main and advanced by Wiliam Feller.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 hours ago
Yes, you can get admission to VNIT Nagpur with 95.55 percentile in JEE Main under the EWS category (Maharashtra home state) but your course options might be limited or into less competitive or core branches.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 9 hours ago
No, JEE Main ranks are not accepted for core engineering seat allotments at this campus. Admission to all BTech tracks is handled exclusively through the university's own entrance test ranks. VIT Bhopal University requires all engineering aspirants to register for and clear the VITEEE exam to secure
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
Sorry, but even under the SC category, securing a seat in an NIT with a JEE Main CRL rank of 632000 is not possible.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered Yesterday
The rank needed for admission to the BTech course would depend on the course, round and branch you are applying for. For the General HS category, the Round 2 cutoff was 770798 for the BTech CSE course. So, this category students need a rank of at least 770798 to be considered eligible for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, several colleges convert a good JEE Main percentile directly into a fee waiver. Graphic Era's GECET-linked scholarships and UPES's merit scholarships can cut your fees by up to 50%. This makes originally expensive private colleges much more affordable for high scorers, so it's worth applying ev
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
No, JEE Main is not required to get admission in BTech at Rajalakshmi Engineering College. Admissions under the government quota rely primarily on Class 12 marks through TNEA counseling. However, JEE Main scores may be considered for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, most Coimbatore colleges, including PSG Tech, Karunya, and Kumaraguru, primarily admit students through TNEA counselling, which is based on Class 12 merit rather than JEE Main. JEE Main is mainly relevant if you're targeting government institutes like NITs. So a strong Class 12 score alone can
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
No, I don't think you can get into B.Tech EEE at Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad with JEE Main rank of 5,30,000 as General, non-UP domicile candidate. Typically, closing rank for EEE close much earlier around 3,00,00.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
Absolutely. Unlike government colleges with very tight cutoffs, most private engineering colleges in UP admit students across a wide score range, and several also accept students without a JEE Main score at all. Your branch choice and college reputation still matter, but private colleges generally o
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
No, JEE Main is not mandatory for BTech admission to SVSU Meerut. While JEE Main scores are accepted for BTech application, students can qualify directly through the university's SNET examination or Class 12 merit.
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Contributor-Level 9
Can I get admission to VNIT Nagpur with 95.55 percentile in JEE Main under the EWS category (Maharashtra home state)?