Top 10 Books Recommended by IIT Toppers for Chemistry

By Saurav Pandey l July 31, 2025

Physical Chemistry – NCERT (Class 11 & 12)

The foundation for all concepts. Must-read for theory and numerical basics.  

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Physical Chemistry – O.P. Tandon

Covers theory, solved examples, and practice problems in a structured manner.  

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Organic Chemistry – M.S. Chouhan (Advanced Problems)

Best for advanced-level organic reaction mechanisms and problem-solving.

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Organic Chemistry – Paula Bruice (For Conceptual Clarity)

Great for understanding mechanisms in a student-friendly way (recommended for beginners).

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Inorganic Chemistry – NCERT (Class 11 & 12)

Essential for theory, especially for JEE Main.

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Inorganic Chemistry – J.D. Lee (Concise Inorganic Chemistry)

The go-to book for advanced inorganic concepts, especially for JEE Advanced.

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Physical Chemistry – Atkins (For Deep Understanding)

Recommended for students who want an in-depth understanding beyond JEE level. 

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Organic Chemistry – Morrison & Boyd

A classic textbook for strong fundamentals in organic chemistry.  

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Problem Books – N. Awasthi (Physical Chemistry)

Excellent for numerical practice in thermodynamics, kinetics, and electrochemistry.

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Previous Years’ JEE Advanced & Main Papers\

Solving past papers helps understand the exam pattern and difficulty level. 

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