CUET PG Best Books 2027: Check Subject Wise Books for Preparation

Topic

Book Name

Best For

Data Interpretation

An Advanced Approach to Data Interpretation for Competitive Examinations By Dr R.S. Aggarwal

Learning tables, bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts and data-based problem-solving techniques.

Data Interpretation By Arun Sharma

Practising advanced DI questions, especially for CAT, MBA entrance examinations and other aptitude tests.

General Awareness

General Knowledge – Arihant Experts

Covering static GK, including history, geography, polity, science and general knowledge.

Disha's Rapid General Knowledge – Disha Experts

Quick revision of important facts and practising general knowledge questions.

Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations By Dr R.S. Aggarwal

Building numerical aptitude and practising arithmetic, algebra, number systems, percentages, profit and loss, time and work, and other quantitative topics.

Logical Reasoning & Analytical Skills

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning By Dr R.S. Aggarwal

Developing logical and analytical reasoning skills through topic-wise explanations and practice questions.

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – Dr. R.S. Aggarwal

Practising verbal and non-verbal reasoning, including series, coding-decoding, analogy, classification and figure-based questions.

Language Comprehension / Verbal Ability

High School English Grammar and Composition – P.C. Wren and H. Martin

Improving grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary and composition skills.

English Language Textbooks – NCERT

Developing reading comprehension, vocabulary, language skills and overall English proficiency.

Computer Knowledge

Objective Computer Awareness – Arihant Experts

Learning basic computer fundamentals, hardware, software, operating systems, MS Office, internet and computer-related terminology.

Book Title

Author

Best For

Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations: An Introduction to the Mole Concept

R.C. Mukerjee

Physical Chemistry calculations, mole concept and numerical problem-solving.

A Textbook of Organic Chemistry for Competitions

O.P. Tandon

Organic Chemistry concepts, reaction mechanisms and practice questions.

Concise Inorganic Chemistry

J.D. Lee

Inorganic Chemistry concepts, chemical bonding and properties of elements.

Book Title

Author

Best For

Concise Inorganic Chemistry

J.D. Lee

Chemical bonding, atomic structure, hybridisation, molecular orbital theory and VSEPR theory.

Senior Practical Physical Chemistry

B.D. Khosla, V.C. Garg and A. Gulati

Physical Chemistry laboratory experiments, practical calculations and experimental techniques.

Practical Organic Chemistry

F.G. Mann and B.C. Saunders

Organic compound preparation, qualitative analysis and laboratory techniques.

Introduction to Organic Laboratory Techniques: A Microscale Approach

Donald L. Pavia, Gary M. Lampman, George S. Kriz and Randall G. Engel

Organic compound identification, laboratory techniques, chromatography and spectroscopy.

Atkins' Physical Chemistry

Peter Atkins and Julio de Paula

Thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, quantum chemistry and statistical mechanics.

Organic Chemistry, Volume 2: Stereochemistry and the Chemistry of Natural Products

I.L. Finar

Stereochemistry, isomerism and the chemistry of natural products.

Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity

J.E. Huheey, E.A. Keiter and R.L. Keiter

Advanced inorganic chemistry, chemical bonding, coordination chemistry and periodic properties.

Book Title

Author

Best For

Higher Engineering Mathematics

B.S. Grewal

Calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, vector calculus and numerical methods.

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

Erwin Kreyszig

Advanced calculus, differential equations, complex analysis, Fourier analysis, linear algebra and numerical methods.

Problems in Calculus of One Variable (With Elements of Theory)

I.A. Maron

Calculus practice, limits, continuity, differentiation, integration and problem-solving.

Introduction to Real Analysis

Robert G. Bartle and Donald R. Sherbert

Real analysis, sequences and series, limits, continuity, differentiation and integration.

Linear Algebra

Stephen H. Friedberg, Arnold J. Insel and Lawrence E. Spence

Vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

Differential Equations

Shepley L. Ross

Ordinary differential equations, first-order and higher-order differential equations, and their applications.

Contemporary Abstract Algebra

Joseph A. Gallian

Group theory, rings, fields, subgroups, homomorphisms and abstract algebra problem-solving.

Book Title

Author(s)

Best For

Concepts of Physics, Volume 1 & 2

H.C. Verma

Mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, optics, electricity and magnetism, and numerical problem-solving.

Fundamentals of Physics

David Halliday, Robert Resnick and Jearl Walker

Mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, thermodynamics and introductory modern physics.

Classical Mechanics

J.C. Upadhyaya (if referring to the commonly used Indian textbook)

Newtonian mechanics, Lagrangian mechanics, Hamiltonian mechanics and rigid body dynamics.

Introduction to Classical Mechanics

R.G. Takwale and P.S. Puranik

Newtonian mechanics, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations, and advanced classical mechanics.

Introduction to Electrodynamics

David J. Griffiths

Electrostatics, magnetostatics, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves and electromagnetic theory.

Statistical Mechanics

R.K. Pathria and Paul D. Beale

Classical and quantum statistics, ensembles, partition functions and thermodynamic applications.

Topic/Subject

Book Title

Author(s)

Best For

Computer Science and Information Technology

Computer Science: An Overview

J. Glenn Brookshear and Dennis Brylow

Computer fundamentals, programming concepts, databases, networks and information systems.

Programming in ANSI C

E. Balagurusamy

C programming fundamentals, control structures, functions and pointers.

Data Structures Using C

Reema Thareja

Arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees and sorting algorithms.

Agricultural Science

Principles of Agronomy

S.R. Reddy

Crop production, soil management, irrigation and agricultural practices.

Agronomy of Field Crops

S.S. Singh

Field crop production, cropping systems and crop management.

Objective Agriculture

S.R. Kantwa and other relevant competitive-exam authors (check edition)

Objective questions and agricultural competitive examination practice.

Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology

Ancient India

R.C. Majumdar

Ancient Indian history, dynasties, political developments and cultural heritage.

A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India

Upinder Singh

Archaeology, ancient Indian society, religion, culture and political history.

The Wonder That Was India

A.L. Basham

Ancient Indian civilisation, art, literature, religion and cultural traditions.

Animal Science (Poultry)

Poultry Husbandry

M.A. Jull

Poultry breeds, breeding, housing, nutrition and management.

Poultry Production

R.A. Ernst (verify edition before publication)

Poultry farming, production systems and flock management.

Anthropology

Anthropology

Carol R. Ember, Melvin R. Ember and Peter N. Peregrine

General anthropology, human evolution, culture and society.

Physical Anthropology

P. Nath

Human evolution, biological anthropology, genetics and human variation.

Applied Arts

Design Basics

Stephen Pentak and David A. Lauer

Principles of design, composition, visual elements and creative techniques.

Interaction of Color

Josef Albers

Colour theory, colour relationships and practical colour applications.

A Designer's Art

Paul Rand

Graphic design principles, visual communication and design thinking.

Applied Microbiology / Microbiology

Microbiology: An Introduction

Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke and Christine L. Case

Microbial structure, genetics, physiology, classification and immunology.

Fundamentals of Microbiology

B.D. Singh

Basic microbiological concepts and microbial processes.

Industrial Microbiology: An Introduction

Michael J. Waites, Neil L. Morgan, John S. Rockey and Gary Higton

Industrial fermentation, microbial products and applied microbiology.

Architecture

Architecture: Form, Space, and Order

Francis D.K. Ching

Architectural design, spatial organisation and fundamental design principles.

Architectural Graphics

Francis D.K. Ching

Architectural drawing, drafting, visualisation and presentation techniques.

Building Construction

S.C. Rangwala

Construction materials, building components and construction methods.

B.Ed. Humanities and Social Sciences

Education in Emerging Indian Society

S.K. Mangal

Indian education system, educational objectives and social foundations of education.

Teaching of Social Studies

J.C. Aggarwal

Social science teaching methods, lesson planning and classroom techniques.

Biochemistry

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry

David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox

Biomolecules, enzymes, metabolism, molecular biology and biochemical processes.

Biochemistry

Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr. and Lubert Stryer

Protein structure, enzymology, metabolism and molecular mechanisms.

Biochemistry: A Short Course

John L. Tymoczko, Jeremy M. Berg and Lubert Stryer

Fundamental biochemical concepts, metabolic pathways and molecular biology.

Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security and Computer Science

Data Science for Business

Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett

Data analysis, predictive modelling, business analytics and data-driven decision-making.

Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach

Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig

AI fundamentals, machine learning, search algorithms and intelligent systems.

Computer Security: Principles and Practice

William Stallings and Lawrie Brown

Cybersecurity fundamentals, cryptography, network security and system protection.

Economics

Economics

Paul A. Samuelson and William D. Nordhaus

Microeconomics, macroeconomics, markets and economic principles.

Macroeconomic Theory

M.L. Jhingan

National income, employment, inflation, monetary policy and macroeconomic concepts.

Indian Economy

Ramesh Singh

Indian economic development, planning, banking, agriculture and economic policies.

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Science

S.C. Santra

Environmental pollution, ecology, biodiversity and environmental management.

Ecology and Environment

P.D. Sharma

Ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation and environmental issues.

Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure

R. Rajagopalan

Environmental problems, natural resources, sustainable development and conservation.

English

English Grammar in Use

Raymond Murphy

English grammar, sentence construction and language practice.

Objective General English

S.P. Bakshi

Competitive examination English, grammar, vocabulary and comprehension.

High School English Grammar and Composition

P.C. Wren and H. Martin

Grammar rules, sentence formation, composition and usage.

Hindi

Hindi Shabdanushasan

Kishoridas Vajpeyi

Hindi grammar, language structure and grammatical rules.

Outline of Hindi Grammar

R.S. McGregor

Hindi grammar, sentence structure and linguistic fundamentals.

Hindi Sahitya ka Itihas

Ramchandra Shukla

History of Hindi literature, literary movements and prominent writers.

History

India's Struggle for Independence

Bipan Chandra and others

Indian freedom movement, nationalism and the struggle against British rule.

Modern India 1885–1947

Sumit Sarkar

Colonial India, nationalist movements and socio-economic developments.

A Brief History of Modern India

Rajiv Ahir

Modern Indian history, freedom struggle and important historical events.

Political Science

Indian Polity

M. Laxmikanth

Indian Constitution, political institutions, governance and constitutional provisions.

Indian Government and Politics

B.L. Fadia

Indian political system, government structure and political institutions.

An Introduction to Political Theory

O.P. Gauba

Political concepts, ideologies, theories and principles of political science.

Statistics

Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics

S.C. Gupta and V.K. Kapoor

Probability, distributions, sampling, estimation and statistical inference.

Statistics for Business and Economics

Paul Newbold, William L. Carlson and Betty Thorne

Descriptive statistics, probability, regression, hypothesis testing and data analysis.

Schaum's Outline of Probability and Statistics

Murray R. Spiegel and John J. Schiller

Solved problems and practice in probability and statistical methods.