Biology — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Biology and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1
The Living World
Chapter 2
Biological Classification
Chapter 3
Plant Kingdom
Chapter 4
Animal Kingdom
Chapter 5
Morphology of Flowering Plants
Chapter 6
Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Chapter 7
Structural Organisation in Animals
Chapter 8
Cell: The Unit of Life
Chapter 9
Biomolecules
Chapter 10
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Chapter 11
Transport, Mineral Nutrition and Photosynthesis in Plants
Chapter 12
Respiration in Plants and Plant Growth
Chapter 13
Digestion, Circulation, Excretion and Locomotion
Chapter 14
Neural and Chemical Coordination
Chapter 15
Reproduction in Organisms and Flowering Plants
Chapter 16
Human Reproduction and Reproductive Health
Chapter 17
Principles of Inheritance and Variation
Chapter 18
Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Chapter 19
Evolution
Chapter 20
Human Health and Disease
Chapter 21
Microbes in Human Welfare
Chapter 22
Biotechnology: Principles and Applications
Chapter 23
Organisms, Populations and Ecosystems
Chapter 24
Biodiversity and Conservation

Frequently asked questions

Is the Biology textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

No single book covers CET. Use the official syllabus as your checklist, pick a standard reference per topic, and spend most of your time on past papers and timed practice — the exam rewards problem-solving speed far more than re-reading.

How should I study the Biology textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

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