The CUET UG has a broad scope, so finding the right books for CUET Preparation is difficult. No matter what type of exam one is preparing for, be it Class 12th board exams or aptitude tests, or any other type of test, CUET exam books are an essential part of the preparation process. 

Books for CUET Section I (Language) 

To excel in the CUET exam, it’s essential to use resources that cover the entire syllabus. Section I of the CUET exam focuses on language subjects, offering candidates a choice of 33 different languages.These languages are:Arabic, Gujarati, Manipuri, Sindhi, Assamese, Hindi, Marathi, Spanish, Bengali, Italian, Nepali, Tamil, Bodo, Japanese, Odia, Telugu, Chinese, Kannada, Persian , Tibetan, Dogri, Kashmiri,  Punjabi, Urdu, English, Konkani, Russian, French, Maithili, Sanskrit, German, Malayalam, Santhali.  For those aiming to score higher in English, the CUET UG English book is highly recommended. Here are some of the best preparation books for Section I: 

• NCERT Books for each subject.
• CUET UG English Book: by Drishti 
• Language-Specific Guides: Books tailored to each of the 33 languages available in the exam. 
• Practice PYQ Papers and Mock Tests: Essential for familiarising oneself with the exam format and types of questions. Practice CUET PYQs from drishti CUET website.

Books for CUET Section 2 (Domain Subjects)

Section 2 of the CUET exam focuses on domain-specific subjects tailored to the requirements of various courses offered by different universities. There are 29 domain subjects available. These subjects are: Accountancy , Agriculture,  Anthropology,  Art Education Painting and Sculpture, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics,Entrepreneurship, Sanskrit Domain, Sociology, Tourism Physics, Teaching Aptitude, Engineering Graphics, Environmental Studies, Geography/Geology, History, Home Science, Fashion Studies, Knowledge Traditions, Legal Studies,  Mass Media,  Mathematics,  Performing Arts, Psychology,  Physical Education and  Political Science.

Here are some top recommended books for Section II: 

• NCERT Books: Essential for each domain subject.
• NCERT Exemplar: For each domain subject (if available) 
• CUET UG book for Political Science, History, English, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics by Drishti. 
• Practice Sets by Drishti: Based on class exams. 
• R.S. Aggarwal Books: Ideal for mathematics subject. 
• T.S. Grewal Books: Great for commerce subjects. 
• Concepts of Physics by HC Verma and Fundamental Physics by Pradeep 
• Modern’s ABC for Chemistry  
• Tamil Nadu board books (for Arts Subjects)

Books for CUET Section III (General Test) 

For the CUET UG General Test (Section 3), which includes topics like quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and general knowledge, it's essential to use comprehensive and well-regarded books. Here are some of the best books recommended for preparation: 

• Quantitative Aptitude: 
  • "Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations" by R.S. Aggarwal: This book is excellent for understanding numerical ability and quantitative reasoning. 
  • NCERT Mathematics textbook (10th standard) 
• Logical Reasoning: 
  • “A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal: This book covers both verbal and non-verbal reasoning comprehensively. 
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs: 
  • "General Knowledge 2025" by Drishti Cuet : This book is updated annually and covers various aspects of general knowledge. 
  • "Drishti Yearbook 2025": A comprehensive source for current affairs and general knowledge. 
• Comprehensive Guides: 
  • "CUET General Aptitude 2024 Complete Preparation Material by Drishti": This book offers extensive coverage of all topics in the general test section.