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10 books · 3 subjects

NCERT is king for NEET — approximately 85% of NEET questions are directly or indirectly from NCERT Class 11 & 12. Read NCERT Biology, Physics, and Chemistry line by line, word by word, and diagram by diagram before picking up any other resource.

Level:FoundationCoreAdvancedType:TheoryProblemsTheory + Problems

Biology (Botany + Zoology)

NCERT Biology Class 11 & 12

by NCERT

Foundation

Non-negotiable. Read every line including examples, bold text, and footnotes. 70-80 out of 90 biology questions come directly from NCERT.

Theory

Trueman's Objective Biology (Vol 1 & 2)

by M.P. Tyagi

Core

The most popular NEET biology supplement after NCERT. Excellent for MCQ practice with detailed explanations.

Theory + Problems

Objective NCERT at Your Fingertips — Biology

by MTG Editorial Board

Foundation

NCERT-based MCQ practice book. Every question is traceable to an NCERT line. Essential for revision.

Problems

A Class Book for Botany / Zoology

by A.C. Dutta

Core

For students who want deeper conceptual clarity beyond NCERT, particularly for Plant Kingdom and Animal Kingdom.

Theory

Physics

NCERT Physics Class 11 & 12

by NCERT

Foundation

All NEET Physics questions are NCERT-based. Master NCERT examples and exercises first.

Theory

Concepts of Physics

by H.C. Verma

Core

For conceptual clarity on Mechanics, Optics, and Electrostatics. Don't do Irodov-level problems — focus on H.C. Verma exercises.

Theory + Problems

DC Pandey — Objective Physics

by D.C. Pandey

Core

NEET-pattern MCQs with topic-wise distribution. Good for practice once NCERT is done.

Problems

Chemistry

NCERT Chemistry Class 11 & 12

by NCERT

Foundation

Inorganic Chemistry questions in NEET come word-for-word from NCERT. Memorise properties, reactions, and uses tables.

Theory

Organic Chemistry

by O.P. Tandon

Core

Best for reaction mechanisms and named reactions. NEET tests organic reactions heavily.

Theory

Physical Chemistry

by N. Avasthi

Core

Excellent for Physical Chemistry numericals — mole concept, electrochemistry, thermodynamics problems.

Problems

Online Resources

NTA NEET Official Mock Tests

Free

Official NEET practice interface exactly matching exam pattern.

Unacademy / BYJU's NEET

Paid

Video lectures by NEET toppers. Useful for Biology diagram explanations.

PYQ Analysis (Previous Year Questions)

Free

10 years of NEET PYQs with topic mapping — most important revision resource.

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