Preparation Books for JEE and IIT JEE Study Material

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Serial

Number Name Author Type of Book Description

2 NCERT Physics Text-book

for Basics

Class XI and Class XII books for CBSE

3 Problems in

General Physics

I.E. Irodov Problems

and

solutions

Consists of high level problems. Best for Mechanics,

Electricity and Mechanism, modern Physics

4 Fundamentals of

Physics

Resnick,

Halliday,

Walker

Reference

Book

Good for Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism,

Heat.

5 Arihant Physics D. C. Pandey Reference

Book

Consists of many solved problems. However must be

used for reference only after understanding the basics

properly

6 University

Physics

Sears and

Zemansky

Reference

Book

Good numerical problems

7 Elements of

Dynamics

S.L.Loney Reference

Book

8 Advanced level

Physics

Nelson and

Parker

Reference

Book

IIT JEE Chemistry Preparation Books

SerialNumber Name Author Type Description

1 NCERT Chemistry Text Book

for Basics

Class XI and class XII books for CBSE

2 Organic Chemistry Morrison &

Boyd

Reference

book

Best for strengthening conceptual knowledge

3 Reaction mechanism

in Organic Chemistry

Parmar and

Chawla

Reference

Book

4 Arihant Chemistry Reference

Book

Good for preparation when there is a lot of

time in hand. Not recommended if there is

time constraint.

5 Organic Chemistry Francis Carey

(TMH)

Reference

Book

6 Concise Inorganic

Chemistry

J.D. Lee Reference

Book

7 IIT Chemistry O.P. Agarwal Reference

Book

Highly recommended

8 Numerical Chemistry R. C.

Mukerjee

Reference

Book

9 Physical Chemistry P.W.Atkins Reference

Book

10 Numerical Chemistry P.Bahadur Reference

Book

Solved numerical problems are good.

Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium have beenexplained well.

11 General Chemistry Ebbing Reference

Book

IIT JEE Maths Preparation Books

SerialNumber Name Author Type Description


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Serial

Number Name Author Type Description

1 Mathematics R.S. Agarwal Text Book

for Basics

X and XII

2 NCERT Maths Text Book

for Basics

CBSE prescribed books for XI and XII

3 High school

mathematics

Hall and Knight Reference

Book

4 New Pattern

Mathematics fot IIT

JEE

M.L. Khanna Reference

Book

5 Algebra made easy K.P.Basu Reference

Book

6 A problem book in

Mathematical

analysis

G.N. Berman Reference

Book

7 Calculus and

analytic geometry

Thomas and

Finney

Reference

Book

8 Coordinategeometry

S. L. Loney ReferenceBook

Highly recommended book by coachingcentres

9 Problems in

calculus of one

variable

I.A. Maron Reference

Book

Considered very good for Differential

Calculus

10 TMH Course in

Mathematics for IIT

JEE

Tata McGraw

Hill Publications

Reference

Book

11 Plane Trigonometry S.L. Loney Reference

Book

The book contains detailed conceptual

knowledge of the subject. Great for

strengthening the basics of Trigonometry.

Great for understanding Vectors

12 Higher Algebra Bernard and

Child

Reference

Book

A high level book. Must be referred after an

advanced understanding of the subject.

13 Arihant

Mathematics

Reference

Books

Points to remember while selecting IIT JEE study

material
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Aim at getting a deep understanding of concepts: A deep conceptual knowledge is required for

solving high standard problems of JEE. Therefore the IIT JEE study material and preparation books that

you choose must match your understanding of the topics. A book that works well for your friend might not

be good for you. For instance, Irodov is a great book for students at an advanced level of understanding, and

would not work well for a beginner.

Consult your teachers and seniors: Carefully select the list ofIIT books and books for AIEEE that you

must own by consulting with your lecturers, previous years rank holders in IIT JEE or other engineering

and medical entrance exams.

Set your priorities straight: There are many preparation books available in the market which leaves the

students perplexed as to which are the ones really worth investing in. It is advisable to set your priorities

straight:

First strengthen your conceptual basics, for which one might give a thorough reading to beginner level

books like NCERTbooks (i.e. the books followed by CBSE board for class XIand class XII).

Once you are thorough with the concepts, only then the mock tests and high level books for IIT JEE and

AIEEE books would prove to be of any help.

Dont overdo it, referring to too many books can leave you confused: The trick is to own the

basic conceptual text book (NCERT or CBSEtext

books) in addition to one or two reference preparation books for each subject. Anything more than this

would leave you out of cash and confused as to which books to refer. Wisely choose the IIT books and books

for AIEEEthat must be purchased. Any additional book for reference can be borrowed from the library as

and when required. Try to get your hands on good mock tests and question papers to test your

level of preparation.
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Literally Never judge a bookby its cover: Different authors might take different approaches to the

same problem, so take some effort to get your hands on the best preparation books (according to your

understanding) in addition to NCERT books. Dont be misguided byjazzy titles, authors with impressive

names, higher prices or big publishing houses. Sometimes the best preparation books are the most

inexpensive ones.

This is how you should proceed:

Study by dividing time between the three subjects.

Understand the concepts of a particular chapter from your basic books (like NCERT books).

Now consult your reference or guide books for IIT JEE to see if you missed out on anything.

Test your understanding of the topic. For this, attempt the solved questions for that chapter from some

suitable preparation book. For instance,while studying Physics, attempt problems from

H.C.Verma during the beginning phase of your preparation, then only try to move on to

more complex books for IIT JEE andAIEEE books, for example Problems in General

Physics by Irodov (preferably) or Resnick and Halliday. This would ensure a systematic progress

towards your goal of cracking the most prestigious examination of the country.

Take regular mock tests. You can use mock tests given by coaching institutes or devise your own. While

taking a self-devised test, simulate a perfect class-room environment (with time limit and no distractions).

Analyse the problems, dont cram methods mindlessly

IIT JEE examination is not a race against time, but still it is

imperative for the aspirants to solve the problems during the exam at a decent enough pace. To train oneself to

solve the problems with the speed anywhere close to desired, the student must have a clear understanding of

the topic in consideration in addition to the knowledge of speed enhancing tips and tricks. A student must

learn to comprehensively analyze the problems rather them learning the procedures

mechanically.
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Practice intelligently to retain concepts and problem-solving methods: Cracking an entrance

requires not just practising the problem, but retention of the method as well. For this, practice as much as you

can, and recognize the crucial steps or tricks involved. Revise such concepts periodically to have them etched in

your memory.

Last-minute tips for IIT JEE and AIEEEpreparationBY C R A C K I I T J E E ON SEPTEMBER 5 , 2011 LEAVE A CO MMEN T

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Vaulting over the final Hurdle

Make a revision time-table for the last three weeks before IIT JEE or AIEEE in a planned manner beforehand.

This is to ensure that you give enough revision time to your strengths and give a final brush up to your weak

subjects. Use yourNCERTpreparation books for revision of theory as you used them to study for class

XIand class XII, so it would refresh your memory fast.

At the last moment never ask your peers how prepared they are, of which students have a great tendency.

How would knowing the preparation level of your friends going to help you in any way, other than creating

stress of course.

Dont try to overload yourself with revision of subjects on the eve of exam. Relax and keep those AIEEE and

IIT books aside the last day. This would boost your confidence.

A good night sleep is very important to have an uncluttered mind on the day of the exam, so dont be up too

late the night before trying to do some last minute cramming of formulae.

Prioritize once more during the last moment revision, i.e. a week before the exam. First brush up properly the

concepts that you are most comfortable with using those books for IIT JEE and books for AIEEE that you used

for preparation, and then take up the problem areas.

Never try to learn too many new concepts at the last moment. It would just act as a confidence-annihilator

and leave you perplexed.
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A specific tip forAIEEE: Chemistry is the most scoring of the three subjects and thus must be concentrated

upon during the last 2 weeks properly.

On the last days before the exams dont try to tackle the topics that you chose to leave during the full course of

your preparation just for the sake of covering the whole syllabus. All you would achieve is wastage of many

precious hours. The last resort methods of trying to learn new concepts at the eleventh hour generally prove

useless as the students are too bewildered to be able to grasp anything new. Instead, concentrate on

strengthening the topics that you already know. Dont pick up those brand newpreparation books now.

During the last few days it is even more difficult to avoid distractions because of the nervous tension. Try to

take control of that.

Last minute revision should concentrate more on your ability to comprehend and analyze things rather than

mugging up those books for IIT JEEand AIEEE.

Also trying to learn new things at the last moment would aggravate your anxiousness by making you feel that

you arent fully prepared.

Stress Management

Avoid doing combined studies during the final weeks, especially with those peers who have a tendency to get

increasingly nervous before the examination. Stress is as infectious as plague.

Dont let others level of preparation unnerve you in any way. Dont break the routine that works the best for

you to compete with a peer who stays up late, or doesnt sleep at all.

Keeping a positive attitude is very crucial.

The best stress management is long term. If you have been in control of your time and your actions all

through the course of action, chances are you would be very confident already. If you havent than at least do

this for the final lap of the race.

Inside the examination Hall

Once you have the IIT JEE or AIEEE examination paper in your hands, avoid the practice of blindly

attempting the question paper from the first question onwards. Take some time to understand the paper

structure and try to attempt those questions first with which you are more comfortable or that carry more

marks and are easier. Only then proceed to the difficult section.

Divide the time between the three subjects wisely depending upon your strengths and weaknesses. Students

might be tempted to spend more time in the section of their liking. However one must understand that the cut-

off to all the subjects must be cleared. So make a conscious effort to refrain from unfairly giving more time to

your favourite subject over the ones you are weak at.


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Use your analysis of the morning exam performance to find the subject you performed poorly in, and try to

devote some additional time to it in the second examination to ensure that you compensate for the mornings

performance in IIT JEE.

With these final tips you are all ready to take the leap

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Time-management for JEE preparation: Dont spend your time, invest it

The greatest advantage of good time management practice for almost every conceivable thing is the freedom to

avoid last-minute nervous-breakdowns, time-crunches etc. It gives confidence to the students preparing for

JEE and other entrance exams as it ultimately gives them enough time for a detailed revision as well. And we

know that with confidence comes optimism and thus enhanced performance in entrance exams.A well-

planned approach towards time management right from the beginning would ensure that the

preparation is complete and no last minute short cut techniques like selective studies are used

to cover the IIT syllabus.In short, control what you do with your time. Dont let the time control your

moves.

Steps for time management

First and foremost maintain a proper planner. This should include the dates of all the tests that you

are aiming at in addition to your board exams schedule (when declared). Come 2013, there might be

justone common entrance test for engineering colleges. Still this step is important as you would need to
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plan for boards, internal tests and other exams that you wish to appear for in addition to JEE. In addition

the planner must have the details of all the different mock tests that you have to appear for etc. and also the

time-table of your preparation. Additionally list the complete IIT syllabus for assistance in goal-setting.

(Long term plans)

Plan out your daily activities based on their importance level.Set your priorities straight: Finish

the most important tasks first. (Short-term plans). This would ensure that you are right in the direction

towards entrance exam preparation. For instance, look at a sample planner in the image here.Here one

would need to finish the most urgent and important tasks first like preparing for a test scheduled on the

next day. Then move on to the important, but not urgent tasks like practising Maths for JEE. Remember

that the not important tasks can wait, you can take care of them while you are taking a break.

Identify your times of highs and lows. Some people are energetic in the morning hours whereas some

people work the best at night.

Normally difficult activities must be handled first. Addressing most dreaded problems at that time

of the day when one is energetic and fresh would increase the chance of success in entrance exams.

Consequently one would feel motivated to work towards simpler goals after handling more complicated

ones. Example: If Chemistry is your strength and the mention of Mathematics scares you, then you might

want to practice Maths problems right in the morning and Chemistry at the end of the day, if you are a


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morning person.

Keep your workplace organized.Students preparing for entrance exams often live and sleep on their

books and notes. In experts opinions an uncluttered place of study generally ensures a clearer mind.

Document your notes in a proper order. It would save your time by making it easy for you to find the notes

as and when you require it.

Try to phase out as many unproductive tasks from your daily schedule as possible over time .

Avoid procrastination: Most of the students continue postponing their plans of studying seriously for

Tomorrow, whereas the fact of the matter is that without a strong resolve and determination this plan

would never really materialize.


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Give up the habit of saying later for everything:

1. One very practical reason for such an attitude of students is unrealistic goal setting. They end up resolving

that theyll finish the whole IIT syllabus in a very limited time along with a host of other activities and when

they fail to do so, become disheartened and thus discouraged and cant even finish half the IIT study

material

2. Set short-term, more realistic goals for yourself during entrance exam preparation. Seeing

yourself achieve them would act as an encouragement, and make you more positive.

3. Always remember to divide the task into smaller parts to keep it from becoming overwhelming. Dont

aim at finishing all your IIT study material in one go, rather be realistic and take baby steps by dividing the

IIT syllabus into smaller sections.

4.

As the proverb states: The first step is always the hardest.Find the courage and motivation to take the firstleap, the rest would automatically follow.

5. Whenever you get stuck with a problem, make note of it then and there, and refer to your IIT study

material, online video lectures or take your lecturers help as soon as possible, so that you can take care of

the confusion well in time and proceed further.Dont wait until the last moment to clarify your

doubts.


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Divide your time properly between then three

subjects; Physics, Maths and Chemistry. Concentrating on your weak points might be a very good idea. A

subject-wise and topic-wise time schedule might work wonders. In short, draft a time-table for

yourself, but more importantly stick with it. Example of such a time schedule would be: 6:00-

7:00am Physics (Vectors-Theory), 7:00-8:00am Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons (Chemical Equations)

While studying for IIT-JEE the better option is to study all the three subjects simultaneouslyinstead

of wrestling with a subject for a few days, abandoning it to study the other two, and resuming it again after a

few days. The reason being: Simultaneously studying the three subjects ensures that the IIT syllabi for all

the three proceeds at a reasonable pace, and time that would have otherwise been lost in revising a subject

each time one picks it up after a break can be saved.

Note down the points to remember, concepts and short-cuts for each

topic in a summarized form. This would help during last minute recapitulation just before the entrance

exams.

Avoid overreactions and anxiety: No matter how well you plan out your each move, there will always

be contingencies that might alter your planned course of action. Make sure not to let these hurdles impact

you in anyway. The secret is to avoid overreacting and to keep your cool.

Get updated syllabus: Before starting your preparation for engineering entrance tests make sure to get

the updated IIT syllabus from either IITs website or some other reliable source.


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Reward yourself for each achieved goal and each

met deadline. This would act as an excellent motivator and would give you something to look forward to.

Each time you meet your goal, go catch your favorite movie.

Take breaks:Very importantly, dont forget to include in your schedule the time to socialize, engaging in

your hobbies etc. to keep your mind refreshed. Take short breaks between your periods of study to

rejuvenate yourself.

Time management during the Exam is also very important

In order to prepare yourself completely for entrance exams, dont use calculators while practicing

numerical problems. Some Senior Secondary Boards like ISC allow the use of calculators board exams,

so students are in a habit of using the same, however to crack IIT or some other engineering entrances one

must be quick with mental calculations. This can be achieved only by continuous practice.

While practicing from IIT-JEE study material or practice papers for

any of the engineering entrances, make sure to develop the habit of dividing time properly between different

sections, i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Aptitude, depending upon your hold on the subjects. This

would ensure that during the actual entrance exam you manage to do justice to all the subjects.

While writing the engineering entrance test dont lose your composure.Move on to the next problem if

you are unable to understand a question or are nowhere close to the end after your self-


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allotted time for the particular problem is over.There is always the option of coming back to the

problem later instead of losing time on it initially.

Attempt easier problems carrying more marks first as the rule of thumb. This would give you a

good kick-start and boost your confidence.

Sometimes the answer can be arrived at just by eliminating the improbable options. Using

this method at appropriate places can pace you up.

Time if managed properly for entrance exam preparation can thus act as the competitive advantage against

ones fellow IIT aspirants.

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Preparation Books for JEE and IIT JEE Study Material