What are the best books for CUET preparation?

Prerana Bag    June 09 2025 03:03:22 PM

The best books for CUET UG 2026 preparation depend on which sections you are targeting — Language, Domain-Specific Subjects, and the General Test. Since CUET is NCERT-based and conducted by NTA, your main focus should be on concept clarity, practice, and speed.

For the Language Section, especially English, go for "General English" by SP Bakshi (Arihant Publications). It covers grammar rules, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and practice sets which are essential for CUET English. For Hindi or other languages, use NCERT Class 12 textbooks and refer to language-specific grammar books based on your chosen language.

For Domain-Specific Subjects, the NCERT Class 11 and 12 textbooks are your ultimate source. Whether you're taking Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, or Political Science — CUET questions are mostly direct from NCERT. Along with that, you can refer to MTG CUET Guide for Domain Subjects and Oswal Question Bank for CUET which include chapter-wise MCQs and previous year questions.

For the General Test, use "Arihant CUET General Test Book" which includes Logical Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Knowledge, and Current Affairs all in one place. You can also follow "Lucent’s General Knowledge" for static GK and Manorama Yearbook for current affairs. For Quantitative Aptitude, RS Aggarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude is a good supplementary book if you want to improve speed and accuracy in math-based questions.

Additionally, solving NTA CUET previous year papers, Oswal 15+ Sample Papers, and taking online mock tests on NTA’s official platform will give you a clear understanding of the exam pattern and difficulty level. Students often search “CUET best books for science students” or “CUET preparation books for commerce/arts,” and the answer always starts with NCERT and ends with targeted MCQ practice books based on your stream.

To score well in CUET UG 2026, stick to high-quality sources, revise consistently, and take mock tests regularly. That’s the most effective strategy recommended by toppers and educators alike.