Books Used for Setting IIT JEE Papers

Books Used for Setting IIT JEE Papers: IIT JEE has always been a topic of discussion for every aspiring engineer. To crack the exam is the dream of every JEE aspirant. However, only a few can make it. Make the exam your dream, your ambition, and prepare yourself with full determination.

There are no certain books from which the JEE exam body sets the paper. The questions asked are unique. The professors of IIT create them. If there were to exist some books from where they are setting the paper, then everybody would go and study it rather than working so hard for two years. So the best thing for you to do is to prepare according to the pattern of IIT JEE papers because cracking JEE is not only about studying; there is a certain strategy required to crack this exam given by over a million students everyday year. Hundreds of thousands of students take a drop of one year to take another try at it. But even then, only a few can hit it in their repeat year. So this must have given you a fair idea about the difficulty level of this exam.

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This article will provide you with complete information about the books that are the most relevant for JEE preparation and help you reach your destination.

• The Syllabus of IIT JEE is very vast. Many chapters get skipped every year because it is impossible to touch every chapter even though it is conducted across two papers.
• NCERT books form the base for the JEE entrance exams, especially for the JEE Main. A common mistake made by many students is to start with reference books directly while their concepts and theoretical knowledge are not very strong.
• NCERT books will build your concepts from the ground and, thus, are the best books to start your preparation. It is also worth noting that 60-70% of the JEE Main paper is based on NCERT books. However, they are not enough for your preparations for the IIT-JEE Exams.
• Once you are thorough with your NCERT books, move on to reference books. These books will help you cover topics from the basic to advanced level application-based questions. Reference books will help you greatly in building knowledge about concepts through practice. These are designed explicitly for JEE preparation by the top experts.

Some recommended reference books for JEE preparation:

Physics

NCERT Solution for Physics Class 12 – Many mistakes in ignoring NCERT books during their JEE preparation, but you will realize the quality of this book if you give it a try. The numerals are perfect and will test your concepts and help you build them immensely.

• Concepts of Physics (Vol 1 and 2) – H.C. Verma (Highly Recommended)

Almost Every JEE aspirant has solved H.C Verma at least once during their entire preparations. The first book you should solve numerically after learning a new concept is H.C Verma. The majority of the teachers recommend it.

• Understanding Physics Series (Arihant Publications) – D.C. Pandey

This is the best series you will find in the market. It has books on all topics that are covered in JEE. The best part about the books is that they have given different sections for all the patterns asked in JEE till this time, like matrix, multiple correct, and comprehension type, and every section has more than enough questions for your practice.

• Problems in General Physics – I.E., Irodov

This book is for someone who wants to challenge themselves in Physics. This is only recommended if you have mastered a certain topic in Physics because the questions are certainly of a higher level. Still, if you can solve questions from this book, you do not need to touch any other book.

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Chemistry

• NCERT Chemistry Class 12 – You cannot afford to ignore this book. Especially the inorganic chemistry part.JEE has asked questions directly from NCERT chemistry every year, so study Ncert chemistry very seriously.
• R.C. Mukharjee (Numerical Chemistry) – Physical chemistry is more about practice. This book has many problems that will be more than enough to set you up for JEE.
• Wiley’s Solomons, Fryhle & Snyder Organic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry has a huge syllabus in itself, and it consists of more than 33.33 percent of the paper every year, so you need to have a good grasp of this to do well in chemistry. This is the best book you will find in the market as it covers everything and explains every topic thoroughly.
• Organic Chemistry – MS Chauhan – You will need a lot of practice in organic chemistry. This book has some really good advanced-level problems to brush up your learning of organic concepts and test your understanding.

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Mathematics

• Course in Mathematics – Tata McGraw Hill
• Coordinate Geometry – S.K. Goyal
• Algebra for IIT-JEE – S.K. Goyal
• Differential Calculus for IIT-JEE – Amit Agarwal

The whole Arihant series is quite famous for JEE preparation. It contains all kinds of patterns asked in JEE in recent years. The solved examples given in the books are pretty good and challenging at times but will make you prepare better for JEE because the only thing you can expect from JEE is the unexpected.

Last but not least, solve the previous years’ papers as this is the best source for you to get acquainted with IIT JEE. It will give you a better idea about your preparations as well.

Arihant publishes a Previous Year Paper question bank for all three subjects Physics, Chemistry and Maths.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What books should I use to prepare for IIT JEE?

A1. When it comes to preparing for the IIT JEE, the best books to use are the ones recommended by the IITs themselves. This includes books from leading publishers like NCERT, Cengage Learning, Arihant, and Disha. These books provide comprehensive coverage of all the topics and have been designed keeping in mind the difficulty level of the exam. Additionally, you can also refer to online study material and practice tests to get a better understanding of the concepts.

Q2. Are there any specific IIT JEE books that are must-haves?

A2. Yes, there are certain books that are must-haves for preparing for the IIT JEE. These include NCERT Physics, Chemistry, and Maths textbooks, Cengage Learning’s Complete Reference Series, Objective Physics by D.C. Pandey, Objective Chemistry by Dinesh Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma and Arihant’s IIT JEE Master’s Series.

Q3. Are there any sample papers that I can use for practice?

A3. Yes, there are various sample papers available online that you can use for practice. Additionally, you can also refer to the previous year’s question papers of the IIT JEE as well as the practice papers provided by various IIT JEE coaching institutes in Patna. These will help you understand the exam pattern and the type of questions asked in the exam.

Q4. Are there any books that I can use for clearing my concepts?

A4. Yes, there are several books that you can use for clearing your concepts. These include NCERT textbooks, Cengage Learning’s Complete Reference Series, Objective Physics by D.C. Pandey, Objective Chemistry by Dinesh Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma and Arihant’s IIT JEE Master’s Series. Additionally, you can also refer to online study material and practice tests to get a better understanding of the concepts.

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