JEE Advanced 2026 Books: Best Books to Prepare for Maths, Physics, Chemistry

Exam On - 17 May '26

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 20:12 IST

JEE Advanced 2026 Books: Candidates preparing to appear in JEE Advanced 2026 exam and want best books for JEE Advanced preparation can check the list of JEE Advanced best books here on this page. We have compiled a list of the important books for JEE Advanced Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, which are easily available online and offline. These books cover theory, practical approach, concept clarification, and practice papers with solutions. Our list includes essential books for cracking JEE Mains and Advanced, as well as options for theory, problem-solving, and MCQs.

If you are an aspirant and are looking for answers to questions like What are the best books for JEE preparation? Which books are required to crack JEE Mains and Advanced? Which book is good for JEE theory? Which is good for practising problems, MCQs? Then check this page for the list of JEE Advanced 2026 books recommended by the experts and toppers.

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Best Books for JEE Advanced 2026 Exam
Best Books for JEE Advanced 2026 Physics Section
Best Books for JEE Advanced 2026 Maths Section
Best Books for JEE Advanced 2026 Chemistry Section
How to Select the Best Books for JEE Advanced 2026?
JEE Advanced 2026 Books FAQs

Best Books for JEE Advanced 2026 Exam

Some of the most recommended books for JEE Advanced are:

Sr . no.	Book Name	Author
1	Wiley's Halliday / Resnick / Walker Physics for JEE (Main & Advanced)	Halliday, Resnick and Walker
2	Problems in General Physics	I. E. Irodov
3	Cengage Maths Set Of 5 Books	G TIWANI
4	Errorless JEE Previous Years Chapterwise & Topicwise Solved Papers	Disha Experts
5	JEE Chapterwise Topicwise SOLVED PAPERS	Arihant
6	Concepts of Physics by HC Verma Part I & II	H. C. Verma
7	Problems in Physical Chemistry for JEE (Main & Advanced)	Narendra Awasthi
8	Organic Chemistry	Morrison and Boyd
9	Concise Inorganic Chemistry	J. D. Lee
10	Understanding Physics (Set of 5 Books)	DC Pandey
11	New Pattern JEE Problems Physics for JEE Main & Advanced	DC Pandey
12	Advanced Problems in Mathematics for JEE (Main & Advanced)	Vikas Gupta & Pankaj Joshi
13	Problems Plus in IIT Mathematics	A Das Gupta
14	Master Resource Book in Mathematics for JEE Main	Arihant
15	Chemistry NCERT Textbook Class 11 & 12	NCERT

Preparing for JEE Advanced 2026? Here are the preparation resources you need:

JEE Advanced previous year question papers with answers	JEE Advanced syllabus
JEE Advanced mock test	JEE Advanced exam pattern
Important books to refer	Preparation tips for JEE Advanced 2026

Commonly asked questions

Q: Where to find the JEE Advanced previous year question papers?

The previous year JEE Advanced question papers can be downloaded from the official website - jeeadv.ac.in. The official website has the previous year IIT JEE question papers from 2007 to 2025.

Q: Where can I find the solved question papers for JEE Advanced exam?

Candidates can find the solved question papers of JEE Advanced exam on the websites of various coaching centres. Also shiksha.com have comoile the solved past 10 year JEE Advanced question papers here: Last 10 Year JEE Advanced Question Papers with Solutions: Download Here.

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Best Books for JEE Advanced 2026 Physics Section

Understanding Physics by DC Pandey
Practice Book Physics for JEE Main and Advanced by DC Pandey
NCERT Physics Class 11 and 12
Problems in General Physics by I. E. Irodov
Concepts of Physics by H. C. Verma
Wiley's Halliday / Resnick / Walker Physics for JEE (Main & Advanced) by Halliday, Resnick and Walker

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Where to practice the JEE Advanced mock tests?

Aspirants can practice the JEE Advanced mock tests on the official website jeeadv.ac.in. Every year the conducting IIT releases the official JEE Advanced paper 1 and paper 2 mock tests. Candidates can practice these mock tests without any need of registration or payment of fee.

Apart from that, candidates can also practice the JEE Advanced mock exams provided by the coaching centres and experts on their respective websites.

Q: What is the JEE Advanced exam pattern?

The JEE Advanced exam pattern is dynamic. It changes every year. The only known aspect of the JEE Advanced exam pattern are:

The number of papers: There are two papers - paper 1 and paper 2.
The exam mode: The JEE Advanced exam is held in computer based test mode.
Duration: The exam is held for 6 hours. Each paper is of 3 hours.
Subjects: Each question papers has questions from three sections - Maths, Physics and Chemistry

JEE Advanced pattern will change every year in terms of making scheme and the kinds of questions asked (MCQs, match the following, paragraph type, numerical answer type.)

Best Books for JEE Advanced 2026 Maths Section

Arihant Problem Book in Mathematics for IIT JEE by SK Goyal
NCERT Maths Class 11 and 12
Cengage Maths by G TIWANI
Comprehensive Mathematics for JEE Advanced by Tata McGraw Hill publications
Problems Plus in IIT Mathematics by A Das Gupta

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What subjects are asked in JEE Advanced exam?

In JEE Advanced exam, questions are asked from:

Maths
Physics
Chemistry

There are two papers in the exam and each paper has questions from these three subjects.

Q: What are the important topics in JEE Advanced maths?

In JEE Advanced maths, the topics that carry high weightage are:

Matrix & Determinants
Probability
Complex Numbers
Vector
Definite Integration

Best Books for JEE Advanced 2026 Chemistry Section

Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd for Organic Chemistry
Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J. D. Lee for Inorganic Chemistry
Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by RC Mukherjee
NCERT Chemistry Class 11 and 12
Problems in Physical Chemistry for JEE (Main & Advanced) by Narendra Awasthi

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the important topics in JEE Advanced physics?

The important topics in JEE Advanced physics are:

Waves & Sound
Ray & Wave Optics
Fluids
EM Waves
Thermodynamics
Modern Physics
Kinematics
Gravitation
Electrostatics

Q: What are some important topics in JEE Advanced chemistry?

In JEE Advanced chemistry the high weightage chapters include:

p-block
Chemical bonding
Coordination compounds
Electrochemistry
Ionic & Chemical Equilibrium
Electrochemistry & Surface Chemistry
Aldehyde & Ketones
Polymers
Biomolecules

How to Select the Best Books for JEE Advanced 2026?

Candidates must keep select books to prepare for JEE Advanced by keeping these factors in mind:

Check if the books have all the topics from the JEE Advanced syllabus
Select the book that has daily practice test papers.
Choose the books that are recommended by toppers and experts.
Get books that have a good explanations of all the topics important for the exam.

Check below - JEE Advanced Topper 2023: Rishi Kalra's Tips and Study Plan

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Is both papers of JEE Advanced exam compulsory?

YES. Both the papers of JEE Advanced exam is compulsory for the candidates.

Q: What can be the difficulty level of JEE Advanced 2026 given that IIT Roorkee is conducting it?

Aspirants must keep in mind that exam difficulty level cannot be determined by organising body. JEE Advanced paper is not made by one single IIT; but it is prepared by experts from multiple institutes. Difficulty level of exam is independent of the IIT conducting exam.

JEE Advanced 2026 Books FAQs

Check below some of the most frequently asked questions on JEE Advanced 2026 books:

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the benefit of solving previous year JEE Advanced question papers?

Improving the accuracy and speed.
Understanding the previous year trends.
Knowing the exam pattern.
Identifying the important topics with high weightage.
Knowing the types of questions that come.

Q: In what mode is the JEE Advanced exam held?

The JEE Advanced exam is held in computer based test mode. The exam is not held in offline mode. Candidates have to visit the allotted exam centre to take the exam. The allotted exam centre will be mentioned on the admit card of JEE Advanced issued to the caandidates a week before the exam.

Q: I have appeared for JEE Advanced in 2025, can I appear in JEE Advanced 2026?

Yes. Candidates who have appeared for JEE Advanced in 2025 and it was there firts attempt, can also attempt JEE Advanced in 2026. However, if JEE Advanced 2025 was your second attempt, then you cannot attempt JEE Advanced in 2026.

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Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Overview DIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES DIMENSIONAL FORMULAE Significant Figures DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS Overview Change of State Ideal Gas Equation and Absolute Temperature Thermal Expansion Heat Transfer Specific Heat Calorimetry Temperature and Heat Measurement of Temperature Thermodynamic Process Carnot Engine Reversible and Irreversible Process Thermal Equilibrium Thermodynamic State Variables Equation of State Overview First Law of Thermodynamics Second Law of Thermodynamics Behaviour of Gases Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gas Overview Periodic and Oscillatory Motion Simple Pendulum Simple Harmonic Motion Overview Speed of a Travelling Wave Displacement Relation in a Progressive Wave Superposition Principle Beats Reflection of Waves Kinematic Equation Uniformly of Accelerated Motion Instantaneous Velocity and Speed Overview Acceleration Resolution of Vectors Vector Addition by Analytical Method Scalars and Vectors Multiplication of Vectors by Real Numbers Addition and Subtraction of Vectors Overview Projectile Motion Motion in a Plane Conservation of Momentum Equilibrium of a Particle Circular Motion Common Forces in Mechanics Solving Problems in Mechanics Conservation of Mechanical Energy Potential Energy of Spring Power Kinetic Energy Collision Work Concept of Potential Energy Moment of Inertia Overview Centre of Mass Vector Product of Two Vectors Torque and Angular Momentum Motion of Centre of Mass Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Overview Angular Velocity and Relation with Linear Velocity Dynamics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Kinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Angular Momentum of Rotation About a Fixed Axis Keplers Law Overview Escape Speed Earth Satellites Energy of an Orbiting Satellite Stress Strain Curve Elastic Moduli Applications of Elastic Behaviour of Materials Surface Tension Bernoulli Principle Pressure in Fluids Viscosity Streamline Flow Forces between Multiple Charges Conductors and Insulators Basic Properties of Electric Charge Electric Charge Electric Charge and Field Electric Flux Electric Charge and Field Electric Field Lines Continuous Charge Distribution Interference Light Waves Youngs Experiment Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Einstein Photoelectric Theory Photoelectric Effect Wave Theory Light Photoelectric Effect Electron Emission Overview Bohr Model of Hydrogen Atom Radioactivity Physics Nuclei Overview Size of Nucleus Binding Energy Nuclear Energy Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Diode Diode as Rectifier Intrinsic Semiconductor Extrinsic Semiconductor Overview Potential Due to Point Charge Combination of Capacitors Electrostatic Potential Energy Stored in a Capacitor Capacitors and Capacitance Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance Electrostatics of Conductors Potential Energy of a System of Charges Potential due to a System of Charges Electric Current Overview Electrical Energy and Power Temperature Dependence of Resistivity Wheatstone Bridge Overview Ohms Law Kirchhoffs Law Drift of Electrons and the Origin of Resistivity Torque on Current Loop Magnetic Dipole Motion in Magnetic Field Solenoid Magnetic Field due to a Current Element Magnetic Field on Axis of Circular Current Loop Ampere Circuital Law Magnetic Force Overview Moving Coil Galvanometer Magnetism and Matter Magnetic Properties of Materials Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity Bar Magnet Electromagnetism Motional Electromotive Force Experiments of Faraday and Henry Alternating Current Overview Transformer AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor AC Voltage applied to a Capacitor AC Voltage applied to a Series LCR circuit Representation of AC Current and Voltage by Vector Electromagnetic Spectrum Electromagnetic Waves Displacement Current Total Internal Reflection Refraction through a Prism Optical Instruments Derivation of Lens Formula Reflection of Light by Spherical Mirrors Refraction at Spherical Surface and by Lenses Derive Equation of Motion by Calculus method Alternating Current Overview Mole Concept and Molar Mass STOICHIOMETRY AND STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONS Percentage Composition Laws of Chemical Combination Atomic and Molecular Masses Properties of Matter and their Measurement Importance of Chemistry Overview Overview Atomic Models Discovery of Sub Atomic Particles Towards Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Electronic Configuration Types of Elements Periodic Table Electronic Configuration of Element Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements Genesis of Periodic Classification Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Numbers Present Form of Periodic Table Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hybridization Valence Bond Theory Molecular Orbital Theory Hydrogen Bonding Ionic or Electrovalent Bond Kossel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding Bond Parameters Bonding in Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules VSEPR Theory Applications of Chemical Bonding Equilibrium Processes Homogeneous Equilibria Factors Affecting Equilibria Applications of Equilibrium Constant Ionization of Acids and Bases Ionic Equilibrium in Solution Equilibrium in Chemical Processes Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts Heter Heterogeneous Equilibria Oxidation Number Classification of Organic Compounds Isomerism Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds Overview Structural Representations of Organic Compounds Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism Tetravalence of Carbon Shapes of Organic Compounds Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds Classification Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes Aromatic Hydrocarbon Carcinogenicity and Toxicity Abnormal Molar Mass Colligative Properties and Molar Mass Solubility Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Enzymes Hormones Nucleic Acids Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis Corrosion Galvanic Cell Fuel Cells Nernst Equation Electrochemical Cells Batteries Rate of Reaction Integrated Rate Equations Collision Theory of Chemical Reactions Temperature Dependence of the Rate of a Reaction Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction Bonding in Metal Carbonyls Difference between Glucose and Fructose

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Where can I download the question paper of JEE Advanced 2026?

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JEE Advanced question paper will be available online on the website jeeadv.ac.in. IIT Roorkee will release both paper 1 and 2 on the same day or the next day of exam.

Satyendra Singh

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When will JEE Advanced 2026 question paper release?

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JEE Advanced question paper 2026 will be released by IIT Roorke after the exam. The question paper is usually released on the same day or the next day of the exam. Candidates will be provided the download link ofthe paper on this page once released.

Satyendra Singh

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How many JEE Advanced previous year question paper should I practice per week?

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Candidates should ideally try to solve at least 3 previous year JEE question papers per week. However, candidates can also increase the frequency of this to 5 to 6 papers per week, one month before the exam.

Manori Karan

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How long it takes to start a career as a Rocket Scientist?

Answered 2 months ago

Well, becoming a rocket scientist is a long-term commitment, and it depends on your education path and goals It takes almost 5 to 6 years with a bachelor's and 8 to 12 years if you want to study higher. Here below is how long it usually takes:

Bachelor's degree: You have to study aeronautical enginee

Mamta Bankoti

Beginner-Level 5

Who are called the rocket scientists?

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Who work on the rocket-propelled vehicles, they apply the principles of Mathematics, Physics, and Material Science to solve challenges related to these vehicles. Rocket Scientists are involved in the process of design and development of the vehicles such as small drones, satellites, and commercial a

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Is study for rocket scientist is considered hard?

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Yes, this field is considered hard. It is complex and demands high precision. There can be extreme consequences for minor errors. The overall field is extremely challenging as it requires to apply the basic scientific principles to design and develop rockets. It requires sophisticated engineering wi

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Beginner-Level 2

What one can do after class 12 to become a rocket scientist?

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The following are the qualification which can help you to become a rocket scientist:

· Bachelor's Degree such as B.Tech/B.E can take up to four years to complete.

· You can do a two years Master's Degree M.Tech/M.E./M.S. after graduation.

· For advanced level study in this field, you

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What is the salary of rocket scientists in India and US?

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There can't be a straightforward answer to this question. The salary package differs as per the experience, location and employer. In India, one can expect somewhere between Rs 10 Lacs to Rs 43.5 Lacs annual salary. In US, it can range between $65,000 to $118,000.

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