Best Books for ANM GNM 2026
Subject-wise recommended books for WB ANM GNM 2026 entrance exam. Includes both English and Bengali medium options. Curated by NexZen faculty based on actual exam patterns.
Life Science / Biology
40 marks in the exam
Most important — 60–70% of Biology questions come from NCERT
Bengali-medium notes focusing on Human Body Systems (highest-weightage topic)
Topic-wise MCQ practice — cell biology, genetics, human physiology, nutrition
Detailed coverage of digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, reproductive systems
Physical Science (Physics + Chemistry)
20 marks in the exam
Chapters: Motion, Force, Work-Energy, Light, Sound, Electricity
Chapters: Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, Acids/Bases, Carbon Compounds
Bengali-medium shortcut notes for Physics and Chemistry combined
Mathematics
10 marks in the exam
Arithmetic: Percentage, Profit-Loss, Simple Interest, Ratio. Basic Algebra and Geometry.
Bengali-medium shortcut formula notes for fast calculation
English
15 marks in the exam
Standard grammar reference for Parts of Speech, Tenses, Active/Passive, Direct/Indirect
Practice MCQs for vocabulary, comprehension, fill-in-the-blanks, error spotting
General Knowledge
10 marks in the exam
West Bengal history, geography, Indian constitution, health organisations (WHO, UNICEF)
National & international events of the past 6 months
Logical Reasoning
5 marks in the exam
Analogy, Series Completion, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Pattern Recognition
How to Use These Books Effectively
Prioritise NCERT Biology Class 11 & 12 above all else — 40 marks from Biology alone.
Read each NCERT chapter at least 3 times. Underline key facts and dates.
After finishing each subject, practice 100+ MCQs from that subject using our mock test.
Spend 60% of your preparation time on Life Science, 20% on Physical Science, 20% on rest.
Study in Bengali medium if you are more comfortable — most concepts translate directly.
Take at least 2 full-length mock tests per week to build exam stamina and time management.
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Practice Is More Important Than Books
After reading, practice matters most. Take our free 100-question mock test to identify weak areas and build exam confidence.