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Check here subject-wise best study material and books for NEET 2026 preparation. Choosing the right NEET study material is essential if you want a decent score in the exam. Know the details here in this article of Shiksha.com. NEET 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026.

Choosing the best study material for NEET 2026 preparation is essential if you want a decent score in the examination. Read this article to know what to pick for NEET preparation.

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NEET 2026 study material proves crucial for students who will be appearing in exam in next 3 to 4 months. Choosing right study material for NEET 2026 is one of the important task for students. They should choose study material keeping in mind a fact material must not be cumbersome and confusing. At the same time, study material for NEET 2026 preparation must have relevant information, easy language to grasp, correct facts etc.

As NEET is one of the toughest exam for undergraduate students in medical stream, choosing right study material for NEET makes your preparation little easy. NEET study material includes right books, study material from coaching institutes, and additional class notes etc. This article 'NEET 2026 Study Material: Check Subject-wise Study Material for NEET UG Preparation' guides students what to choose and reason behind it. NEET 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026.

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  • Best study materials for NEET 2026 preparation: The Evergreens
  • Best study materials for NEET 2026 preparation: Subject-wise Recommendations
  • NEET 2026 Study Material: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Best study materials for NEET 2026 preparation: The Evergreens

The first category of study material for NEET preparation is for beginners. However, these three will remain constant during the entire preparation.

NCERT Books

First set of study material every NEET 2026 aspirant must pick is NCERT books. They not only build the foundation for NEET 2026 preparation but they proves handy during revisions. NCERT Exemplars are also a must-do for NEET 2026.

Q:   What are the languages in which NEET will be conducted?
A:

NEET will be conducted in 13 languages. Till 2020, NEET was held in 11 languages. NTA increased the number of languages or medium to 13 from 2021 onwards. Malayalam and Punjabi are the latest additions. The list of languages are as follows:

  1. English
  2. Hindi
  3. Bengali
  4. Urdu
  5. Assamese
  6. Gujarati
  7. Marathi
  8. Odia
  9. Kannada
  10. Tamil
  11. Malayalam
  12. Punjabi
  13. Telugu.
Q:   Will candidates be provided with face masks at the NEET exam centres?
A:

Till last year, candidates were provided N95 masks at the NEET exam centre which was mandatory to be used by candidates. They had to dispose of their own masks before entering the exam centre at the designated bin. However, since the intensity of Covid has reduced as compared to the last two years, this year candidates may not be provided masks at the centre. The information will be confirmed after the release of the NEET admit card. However, it is recommended that they wear face masks for the entire duration. This should be done to ensure their and other test-takers' safety.

Q:   When will the NEET 2026 notification be released?
A:

The NTA is likely to release the NEET UG 2026 notification in February 2026. The notification will be released with the information bulletin containing the exam dates and details. Students need to go through the notification before filling out the NEET UG form 2026.  

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Revision Notes

Next are the notes that a student prepares during the lectures or self-study. Revision notes are an essential part of NEET 2026 preparation and are the best study material. Revision notes are custom made, therefore, they are in the language that a candidate understands best.  

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Previous years’ question papers (Solved)

Many do not consider NEET question papers in the category of study materials. But knowledge provided by previous year question paper and solutions proves very crucial. question paper not only help understand the NEET exam pattern better but will also provide exposure to a variety of questions that are asked in the examination. Also, many questions in the Biology section of NEET are repeated year after year.

Best study materials for NEET 2026 preparation: Subject-wise Recommendations

After completing the above study material for NEET preparation, a student should refer to other books. Most students join a coaching centre for NEET preparation. Every coaching institute provides its own NEET study material. Apart from referring to the coaching institute’s study material, students must also refer to the books that are suggested by experts and have been tried by toppers. These NEET books will be helpful to only those who have a stronghold on the NEET 2026 syllabus.

Best study material for NEET Biology

The following list of books is the most preferred for NEET Biology preparation.

Q:   Will there be NEET exam in 2026?
A:

There will be NEET exam in 2026. The NEET UG exam is usually conducted on the first subday of May. It is likely that the NEET 2026 exam will be held on May 3. However, the NTA has not announced the dates and schedule as of now. 

Q:   Will NEET 2026 important dates be scheduled as per last year?
A:

The NTA has not announced the NEET 2026 dates as of now. It is likely that the NTA NEET UG exam will be held as per the previous years' trends. The exam might be held on May 3, 2025, that is, the first sunday of the month. The NEET 2025 session exam was held on May 4, in a similar trend to the last couple of years.

Q:   Has NTA removed any city from the NEET 2026 exam city list?
A:

The NTA has not released the NEET 2026 exam city list yet. The number of exam cities will be known after the release of NEET notification 2026. However, the NTA removed five cities from the list in 2025. The five cities which were removed from the NEET exam city list were Surampelam (Andhra Pradesh), Deoghar (Madhya Pradesh), Basar (Arunachal Pradesh), Mamit (Mizoram) and Kiphrie (Nagaland).

  1. G R Bathla’s Objective Biology (Volume 1 & 2)
  2. Pradeep’s-A Textbook for Biology (Class 11 and 12)
  3. Dinesh Objective Biology (Volume 1, 2, and 3), K N Bhatia
  4. Trueman’s Objective Biology (Volumes 1 and 2)

Also Read: Best books for NEET Biology

Best study material for NEET Physics

Know the list of top books for NEET Physics preparation.

  1. Concepts of Physics, H C Verma
  2. Fundamentals of Physics, Halliday, Resnick and Walker
  3. Physics MCQ, Deb Mukherji
  4. Objective Physics for NEET (Volume 1 and 2), D C Pandey

Also Read: Best books for NEET Physics

Best study material for NEET Chemistry

The top books for NEET Chemistry preparation are as follows:

  1. Physical Chemistry, O P Tandon
  2. Concise Inorganic Chemistry, J D Lee
  3. Modern ABC of Chemistry of Classes 11 and 12 (Volume 1 and 2), S P Jauhar
  4. Objective NCERT at your fingertips, MTG
  5. Oxford’s Organic Chemistry

Also Read: Best books for NEET Chemistry

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There is no dearth of NEET preparation books but it is important to select the right ones. You must select the books based on factors like contents, whether it is up to date or not, edition, language, practice materials, and price, among others. 

NEET 2026 Study Material: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Can I prepare for NEET 2026 with only NCERT books?

A. Yes, you can clear NEET 2026 if you are thorough with NCERT books. However, you must also solve the previous years' question papers to improve your chances. 

Q. Can I download the study material for NEET 2026 online?

A. Yes, the study material is available for NEET 2026 is available online and most of it is free. 

Q. Where can I appear for NEET 2026 mock tests for free?

A. Candidates can take mock tests for NEET 2026 on the official website of NTA or, they can take the tests here.

Q. Is it mandatory to refer to coaching class NEET study material to clear the exam?

A. No, candidates can clear NEET 2026 if they are thorough with the NCERT books. It is not mandatory to refer to the study material of coaching classes to clear NEET 2025.

Q: When is NEET UG 2026 exam scheduled to be conducted?

A: NEET UG 2026 exam will be conducted on May 3 in pen and paper mode.

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