Which books should I refer to get top 100 rank in JEE Advanced?

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Aditya Dwivedi · Answer

For Physics Concepts of Physics Vol I and II by H.C. Verma. These all-inclusive books are tailored for the students of 10+2 level. Apart from covering all the topics related to the JEE Advanced syllabus, the two parts have a number of solved and unsolved problems for students. The best-covered topics in these books are Mechanics, Electrostatics, Modern Physics, Thermodynamics, and Optics. Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & WalkerChapters like Electro Magnetism, Rotation, and Wave Optics have been covered very well in this book. It contains descriptions of physical principles, which are well supported by mathematical derivations of the equation, description of laboratory experiments, historical backgrounds, etc. followed by reliable, solved examples. Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov. This book is divided into six parts. It has a preface at the beginning and chapter-wise answers and solutions at the end. The best-covered topics are Basis of Vector, Trigonometry, and Calculus. But it requires a clear understanding of physics concepts and can be very time-consuming. So, though it is one of the best reference books, it is advised to read only in your free time as an extra resource. For maths, according to me, Maths XI & XII by R.D. Sharma is more than enough. It is one of the best books in Mathematics for beginners, the two volumes include exercises that cover the entire syllabus of mathematics pertaining to IIT JEE Advanced and other state level engineering examination preparation. These one-stop books have solved illustrative examples, which help in explaining the concepts better. For Chemistry Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon. Organic Chemistry by Paula Bruice YurkanisA perfect blend of concept clarity and its application. Organic Chemistry by O.P.Tandon. These are some of the books which I recommend you for preparation purpose but your first priority should be completing NCERT textbooks and once your preparation is done you can also try the practice problem sets by Arihant Publishers for individual subjects and mock paper.

Harsh Ranjan · Answer

This is really a challenging task as just getting a good book is not enough, you need best mentors and preparation for JEE from Class 8th then only one can get perfection in their subjects to score best marks in the exam. For the concepts, if you like to be absolutely clear then apart from your notes, you can consider the following textbooks: a) Physics: HC Verma, DC Pandey, Resnick and Halliday Walker and NCERT. b) Maths: I A Maron for Calculus, S L Loney, Amit Agrawal, IIT-Mathematics by ML Khana and NCERT. c) Chemistry: NCERT, OP Tandon, JD Lee, LG Wade, Morrison Boyd and NCERT. For practice questions, you can look into these: a) Physics: Irodov, D Mukherjee and DC Pandey. b) Maths: Loney, TMH, Cengage and coaching package. c) Chemistry: OP Tandon, OP Agarwal, RC Mukherjee and P Bahudar. d) Online: Eagerbug NCERT Exemplar Problems books are also needed. The previous year question papers need to be solved and one can also have to go with the package of resonance or Allen and their test series for scoring such rank in JEE Advanced exam. All the best.

Deepanchal Bansal · Answer

Hello dear, The preparations for the top examination in engineering needs the best books of reputed authors with lucid concepts. The major subjects are Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. So, here I would be letting you know the books used by most students for JEE Advance preparation. Firstly, you should do a thorough study of NCERT books of these subjects and then go for other reference books. Following are the books (subject wise): Chemistry The best book for both Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry is by O.P. Tandon. You should go for this author. Maths Book by R.D. Sharma of class 11th and 12th. Algebra by Hall and Knight. Problems of Calculus of One Variable by I.A. Maron. Books by Cengage publications are also good. Physics I.E. Irodov for Problems in General physics. Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker. Concepts of Physics Vol. I and Vol.II by H.C. Verma. For all the subjects, first, finish NCERT then R.D.Sharma for mathematics and HC Verma (physics) and make sure you understand the concepts and language of the question and the way you are solving the problems then move to other books. Even the books you use are very helpful but they can't decide your rank, for a good rank under 100 the clarity of concepts, presence of mind and your ability to apply them will have the main impact during the examination and on your result. So, utilize the knowledge and concepts provided by these authors in these books efficiently and try to understand how to solve the problem in a sequential step-wise manner. Major part for you is to practice, a lot of practice, as well as time management, is required. Once you complete your syllabus, go for mock tests/speed tests and thoroughly analyze each test to check your level, your strengths and legunas. Along with books and self-study, you should enroll yourself in a good coaching institute for coherent advice and to clear your doubts. Good luck.

Akhil Chandra · Answer

Mostly, the books are preferred for 2 years of preparation. This time is supposed to be utilised solving some particularly marked questions which employ some different method to solve. If you want books for revision, I would suggest: Physics: Solve the typical numerical problems from H C Verma, I E Irodov, Resnick and Halliday and last 10 years JEE Advanced papers. Solve the practise problems and practice the different variety of problems. For theory, NCERT & HC Verma will do. First, solve HC Verma & NCERT, two basic books to understand physics. Chemistry: NCERT is a must. Solve questions from last year's papers and read Solomon's and Fryhle organic chemistry book regularly (particularly chapters involving Reaction Mechanisms) for JEE Mains NCERT is enough. I've seen many students (unfortunately including me) who ignore NCERT chemistry textbooks and go for other books, and later they realize how nice and compactly NCERT gives all the details of concepts. Mathematics: Again last few years papers. For Mathematics, JEE Advanced papers are enough. They contain a lot of varieties of problems.Go for RD Sharma, Arihant textbook series, problems by das Gupta, etc. Last year's papers with solutions are available in the market and on the internet. Even Shiksha gives a good guidance during JEE Advanced preparation. Go for them. All the best.

Aditya Doiphode · Answer

Hi, The books you use can't decide your rank but the clarity of concepts and your ability to apply them will surely have a great impact. But still here are the books used by most students for JEE Advance preparation. The books I would recommend are: Physics: Concepts of Physics Vol I and II by H.C. Verma Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker First finish HC Verma and make sure you understand how you are solving the problems then move to other two books. Maths: Maths XI & XII by R.D. Sharma Higher Algebra by Hall and Knight Problems in Calculus of One Variable by I.A. Maron Books by Cengage publications are also good. Chemistry: Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon Chemistry XI & XII by NCERT Organic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon So use these books efficiently and try to understand how you are solving the problem and why you are doing a particular step in an answer. It is all about understanding concepts and applying them effectively which will come through lots of dedicated practice. Once you are done with the portions, make sure you give a lot of mock tests. After each mock carefully analyze each test and see where you are making mistakes and try to learn from it. Make sure you join some reputed coaching's test series for Advance. Don't ignore time management as well.

Kundan Singh · Answer

Getting a rank under 100 is not that easy. You have to put a lot of hard work and dedication for that. A good coaching institute is compulsory (perhaps I may not be totally correct). You will need a proper guidance to secure a rank under 100 in JEE Advanced. Your first preference is coaching sheets and DPPs. Books you may prefer for a better understanding of concepts and problem practice: 1. Physics: HC Verma volume 1 and 2, IE Irodove, Resinic and Halliday, Cengage Physics. 2. Chemistry: NCERT (must), RC Mukherjee for physical chemistry, Morrison and Boyd for organic chemistry, and JD Lee by A.Guha for inorganic chemistry. You may prefer to books of MS Chauhan, Narendra Awasthi and VK Jaiswal for the practice of problems. For mathematics, you may prefer Cengage books and SK Goyal for coordinate geometry. For trigonometry, SL Loney will be good. Hall and Knight for higher algebra and GN Burman for basic calculus. Apart from these books, you should prefer previous 35 years papers of IIT JEE. You need to practice a lot of questions. Never ever lose hope and never skip any topic. Hope it helped. Thanks.

Manish Motwani · Answer

The question again is a home to many other questions in it. The ranking and results in JEE Advanced will depend on your mental ability to grasp theoretical aspect and hard work, but for securing a rank under 100 in Advanced, one should have a very sharp and logical brain. Your thinking, memorising and logical skills should be at par. As when the study is concerned, all the skills should be learned through hardcore academic practice and hard work. The books are also an important part of the practise session as a correct book can make you achieve your goals while a number of wrong preferred books can misguide you. The books are as follows: Thirty-five years previous years questions is a must and a priority for the students. Try to skip the Arihant publication in that because it skips many questions in the book. For Chemistry, Himanshu Pandey, RC Mukherjee, NCERT and Disha publication books for inorganic are very good. For maths, Tata McGraw Hills for JEE Advanced is an excellent book for practice. If you are going to some coaching institute, first finish all the material given by them and then prefer these books. At last in physics, the journey should begin with HC Verma followed by the Rasnick Halliday and I E Erodov. Try to practice and focus more on the quality questions and their concepts rather than the number of questions. Thank you. Best of luck.

Ankit Bansal · Answer

The recommended books for JEE Advanced 2017: Physics: 1) Problems in General Physics, I.E. Irodov 2) Fundamentals of Physics, Halliday, Resnick & Walker 3) Aptitude Test Problems in Physics, S S Krotov 4) Advance Physics, Nelkon and Parker 5) Dynamics of a Particle & of Rigid Bodies, S.L. Loney 6) Problem in Physics, V. Zubov & V. Shalnov 7) Physics Vol. I & II, Tipler Maths: 1) Maths XI & XII, R.D. Sharma 2) Higher Algebra, Hall Knight 3) Problems in Calculus of One Variable, I.A. Maron 4) Differential Calculus, Arihant Prakashan 5) Integral Calculus, Arihant Prakashan 6) Algebra, Arihant Prakashan 7) Plane Trigonometry Part 1, S.L. Loney 8) Plane Co-ordinate Geometry, S. L. Loney Chemistry: 1) Physical Chemistry, O.P. Tandon 2) Numerical Chemistry, P. Bahadur 3) University Chemistry, Bruce H. Mahan 4) Physical Chemistry, P. Bahadur (for theory) 5) Numerical Chemistry, R.C. Mukharjee 6) Physical Chemistry, P.W. Atkins 7) IITJEE Chemistry, O.P Agarwal Organic Chemistry: O.P. Tandon, Paula Bruice Yurkanis, Morrison & Boyd and Arihant Prakashan Inorganic: Arihant Prakashan and O.P. Tandon

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