CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Science: Check Subject-wise Science Books for CUET Preparation

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Want to prepare for CUET UG 2026 exams, but don't know what books to study from? Read this article to get information on the best books to prepare for the science stream subjects. Candidates can also find the CUET UG Syllabus for each science-related domain subject here.

Want to prepare for CUET UG 2026 exams, but don't know what books to study from? Read this article to get information on the best books to prepare for the science stream subjects. Candidates can also find the CUET UG Syllabus for each science-related domain subject here.

CUET UG Science Books

CUET UG Best Preparation Books for Science: Candidates planning to seek admission in undergraduate courses that require CUET science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Biology must select the right study material. The best books not only cover the complete CUET UG syllabus, but also provide many sample papers and previous years' question papers to prepare for the CUET exam.

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is an entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which offers a platform to students aspiring to get admission to undergraduate programmes in central, state, and other participating universities across India. NTA is expected to conduct CUET 2026 in May/June 2026 in CBT mode. The notification regarding the CUET UG exam for the academic session 2026-2027 will be provided at cuet.nta.nic.in.

Read this article for subject-wise science book recommendations to help candidates prepare effectively and secure admission to their dream universities.

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  • CUET UG 2026 Science Books
  • CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Physics
  • CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Biology
  • CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Chemistry
  • CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Mathematics
  • CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Computer Science
  • CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Physical Education
  • CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Environment Science
  • CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern
  • Download CUET Subject-Wise Syllabus and Question Paper PDF
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CUET UG 2026 Science Books

Candidates planning to take the CUET UG 2026 exam to secure admission to their preferred CUET Participating University/College must fill the CUET UG Application Form, providing details related to their preferred test subjects. Before filling in the online form, candidates are advised to check out their target university's CUET Subject Mapping and CUET Eligibility Criteria to know which subjects to choose. According to the CUET exam pattern, candidates can select up to five subjects. 

For CUET 2026, the National Testing Agency is expected to begin the registration process in May 2026, and candidates who will successfully submit their CUET online form will be eligible to appear in the exam.

Science students planning to pursue UG Courses like B.Sc., B.E./B.Tech., MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS, BCA, B.Pharma, Agricultural Science, etc., can choose from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering Graphics, and Physical Education. Check the space below for a list of recommended books for each of the above-mentioned science domain subjects.

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CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Physics

Below are some highly recommended CUET UG 2026 Physics exam books to help you master the subject:

  • Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma
  • NCERT Physics (Class 11 & 12)

  • Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker

  • Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov

Check: CUET Physics Syllabus 2026: Important Topics, Exam Pattern and Books to Prepare

CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Biology

Here is a list of some of the best books for preparing for the CUET UG 2026 Biology exam:

  • NCERT Biology (Class 11 & 12)
  • Trueman’s Elementary Biology 
  • MTG Objective NCERT at Your Fingertips
  • Dinesh Objective Biology
  • Pradeep’s Biology

Additionally, students should practice the CUET previous year's question papers and take CUET UG mock tests regularly to align their preparation with the CUET exam pattern.

Check: CUET Biology Syllabus 2026: Important Topics, Exam Pattern and Books to Prepare

CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Chemistry

Here are some of the best books for CUET UG 2026 Chemistry preparation:

  • NCERT Chemistry (Class 11 & 12)
  • Modern’s ABC of Chemistry 
  • Organic Chemistry by OP Tandon 
  • Concise Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee 
  • Physical Chemistry by RC Mukherjee 
  • CUET-specific Practice Books

Check: CUET Chemistry Syllabus 2026: Important Topics, Exam Pattern and Books to Prepare

CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Mathematics

For students preparing for the CUET UG 2026 Mathematics exam, here are some recommended books:

  • NCERT Mathematics (Class 11 & 12)
  • Problems in Calculus of One Variable by I.A. Maron
  • Higher Algebra by Hall & Knight
  • Mathematics for Class 12 by R.D. Sharma
  • Objective Mathematics by R.S. Aggarwal

Check: CUET 2026 Mathematics Syllabus: Important Topics, Exam Pattern and Books to Prepare

CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Computer Science

Preparing for the CUET UG 2026 Computer Science exam requires the right study materials and books. Here are some of the best books recommended for candidates:

  • Computer Science with Python by Sumita Arora
  • Data Structures and Algorithms by Narasimha Karumanchi
  • CBSE Computer Science Textbooks (Class 11 & 12)
  • Objective Computer Awareness by R. Pillai
  • NCERT Books

Check: CUET Computer Science Syllabus 2026: Important Topics, Pattern and Books to Prepare

CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Physical Education

Students preparing for CUET UG 2026 should consider these books to enhance their understanding of physical education and perform well in their exams:

  • Physical Education: A Systematic Approach by Dr. M. L. Khanna 
  • Health and Physical Education by S. K. Sharma
  • Kinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement by William B. K. Dempsey
  • Sports Psychology by R. J. Schmid
  • Essentials of Physical Education by J. R. O. Sturges

Check: CUET 2026 Physical Education Syllabus: Important Topics, Pattern and Books to Prepare

CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Environment Science

Here are some of the best books to help you prepare for the CUET UG 2026 Environmental Science exam:

  • Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure by Rajagopalan
  • A Textbook of Environmental Science by G.R. Chatwal 
  • CUET Environmental Science Sample Papers and Previous Year Papers
  • NCERT Environmental Science Books (Class 11 & 12)

Check: CUET Environmental Studies Syllabus 2026: Important Topics, Pattern and Books to Prepare

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CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

 According to the CUET UG Exam Pattern, there are three Sections in the CUET exam: Section I (including 13 languages), Section II (including 23 CUET domain subjects), and Section III (including a general test subject). Refer to the table below to understand the exam pattern.

Section

Number of Questions

Question Types

Section I (Language)

50 questions (all compulsory)

Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary)

Section II (Domain Subject)

50 questions (all compulsory)
  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • MCQs based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus only

Section III (General Test)

50 questions (all compulsory)
  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning

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Download CUET Subject-Wise Syllabus and Question Paper PDF

Candidates preparing for the Common University Entrance Test can download the CUET 2026 Syllabus and CUET UG Question Paper PDF for the subjects mentioned in the table below:

Subjects

CUET Syllabus PDFs

CUET Question Paper PDFs

Section - I (Language)
English CUET English Syllabus CUET English Question Paper
Section - II (Domain Subjects)
Biology CUET Biology Syllabus CUET Biology Question Paper
Accountancy/ Book Keeping CUET Accountancy Syllabus CUET Accountancy Question Paper
Business Studies CUET Business Studies Syllabus CUET Business Studies Question Paper
Chemistry CUET Chemistry Syllabus CUET Chemistry Question Paper
Computer Science/ Informatics Practices CUET Computer Science Syllabus CUET Computer Science Question Paper
Economics/ Business Economics CUET Economics Syllabus CUET Economics Question Paper
Geography/Geology CUET Geography Syllabus CUET Geography Question Paper 
Home Science CUET Home Science Syllabus CUET Home Science Question Paper 
Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Syllabus CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Question Paper
Environmental Science CUET Environmental Science Syllabus CUET Environmental Science Question Paper
Mathematics CUET Mathematics Syllabus  CUET Mathematics Question Paper
Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga CUET Physical Education Syllabus CUET Physical Education Paper
Physics CUET Physics Syllabus  CUET Physics Question Paper
Political Science CUET Political Science Syllabus CUET Political Science Question Paper
Psychology CUET Psychology Syllabus CUET Psychology Question Paper 
Sociology CUET Sociology Syllabus  CUET Sociology Question Paper 
Agriculture CUET Agriculture Syllabus  CUET Agriculture Question Paper 
Mass Media/ Mass Communication CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus  CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Question Paper
Anthropology CUET Anthropology Syllabus  CUET Anthropology Question Paper
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts CUET Fine Arts Syllabus CUET Fine Arts Question Paper 
Performing Arts CUET Performing Arts Syllabus  CUET Performing Arts Question Paper 
Sanskrit CUET Sanskrit Syllabus CUET Sanskrit Question Paper 
History CUET History Syllabus  CUET History Question Paper
Section - III (General Test)
General Test CUET General Test Syllabus  CUET General Test Question Paper

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