Best Study Apps for CBSE, ICSE, JEE and NEET — Picked by What You Need
The best study apps for CBSE, ICSE, JEE and NEET students, picked by need — board revision, mock tests, doubt solving, flashcards — with free vs paid.
The best study app depends on the job: DIKSHA for official textbook content, NTA Abhyas for JEE and NEET practice tests, Khan Academy for concepts, Anki or Quizlet for flashcards, and one all-round app for daily revision and doubts. This guide picks apps by what you need rather than ranking them, and says plainly what is free and what is paid. If you only want free apps, see our best free study apps list.
How we picked
- Indian syllabus fit — CBSE, ICSE, state boards, JEE, NEET.
- What is genuinely free versus what sits behind a paywall.
- Practice over passive content — apps that make you answer questions rank higher.
Super Tutor is our app. We include it where it fits and say what its free plan does and doesn't cover.
For board exam revision (CBSE, ICSE, state boards)
| App | Best for | Free or paid |
|---|---|---|
| DIKSHA | Official textbook content via QR codes; CBSE and many state boards | Free (government) |
| Super Tutor | Chapter summaries, revision notes, flashcards, quizzes and an AI doubt solver for your board and class | Free trial, then a free plan with daily limits; paid plans add mock exams and more |
| Khan Academy | Concept videos and practice (not board-specific) | Free (non-profit) |
| ePathshala | NCERT textbooks to read offline | Free (NCERT) |
Revise your board syllabus with Super Tutor
Chapter summaries, flashcards, quizzes and an AI doubt solver matched to your board and class. Free trial, no card needed.
Start freeFor JEE and NEET
| App | Best for | Free or paid |
|---|---|---|
| NTA Abhyas | Practice tests from the National Testing Agency | Free |
| Super Tutor | Chapter-wise practice, revision notes, doubt solving; full mock exams and live All India mocks on paid plans | Free to start; paid entrance plans from ₹349/month with UPI AutoPay (₹499 pay once) |
| Embibe | Practice with performance analysis | Free to start, paid tiers |
| PhET Simulations | Physics and Chemistry concepts you can see | Free (University of Colorado) |
For doubt solving
- Super Tutor AI doubt solver — type a doubt and get a step-by-step answer; photo and voice doubts are on paid plans.
- Photomath — scan a maths problem for the steps. Core features free.
- Google Lens — point your camera at a question to search it. Free.
- Brainly — answers from other students. Free with a paid tier; check answers, because quality varies.
For memorising, focus and planning
- Anki — spaced repetition flashcards. Free on Android and computers.
- Quizlet — ready-made and shareable flashcard sets. Free with a paid tier.
- Forest — keeps you off your phone. Free on Android, paid on iPhone.
- Notion — study planners and notes on a free personal plan.
- Wolfram Alpha — answers to maths and science queries; step-by-step solutions need the paid plan.
Quick decision guide
| Your need | Use |
|---|---|
| Board exam revision | DIKSHA + one practice app such as Super Tutor |
| JEE Main practice | NTA Abhyas + chapter-wise practice + a test series later |
| NEET practice | NCERT (ePathshala) + NTA Abhyas + chapter-wise MCQs |
| Concepts from scratch | Khan Academy |
| Memorisation | Anki or Quizlet |
| Focus | Forest or a Pomodoro timer |
What Super Tutor costs
Signing up is free, with no card. You get a free trial, then a free plan with daily limits. If you want more, the paid plans are:
| Track | Monthly plans | Pay-once pass |
|---|---|---|
| School (board) | Plus ₹249/month, or ₹199/month with UPI AutoPay. Pro ₹499/month, or ₹399 with AutoPay. | Academic Year pass, valid until 31 March 2027 — priced by the months left in the session |
| Entrance (JEE, NEET and others) | Rank ₹499/month, or ₹349/month with UPI AutoPay. Topper ₹999/month, or ₹649 with AutoPay. | 2027 Test Series for your exam, ₹1,199 one-time (Test Series Unlimited: ₹2,499), valid till the exam |
See current prices on the Super Tutor pricing page. Purchases are non-refundable; you can cancel any time and keep access until the end of the period.
Tips for using study apps well
- Keep it to two or three apps. One for practice, one for doubts, one for focus.
- Practise, don't just watch. Twenty questions teach more than five videos.
- Fix a time for app study so it doesn't drift into scrolling.
- Use the data. Weak chapters and accuracy trends tell you what to revise next.
- Keep your textbook central. Apps support NCERT and your board books; they don't replace them.
App features and free plans change; check the app store listing before you download. Super Tutor is our product.
Put these techniques into practice
Super Tutor turns them into a daily routine — flashcards for active recall, practice quizzes and a study planner matched to your syllabus.
Practise with Super Tutor — start freeFrequently Asked Questions
Which is the best study app for Class 10 board exams?
Use two: DIKSHA for free, official textbook content (CBSE and most state boards), and one practice app for daily revision and doubts. Super Tutor covers Class 10 for CBSE, ICSE and state boards with chapter summaries, revision notes, flashcards, quizzes and an AI doubt solver, and is free to start. Khan Academy is the best free option for concept videos.
Which app has the best mock tests for JEE and NEET?
Start with NTA Abhyas — it is free and comes from the National Testing Agency, which sets JEE Main and NEET. Add a full test series with analysis in the last few months. Super Tutor has full mock exams on its paid entrance plans, plus live All India mock tests for exams that have a scheduled event.
Do study apps actually improve marks?
They help when they make you practise — answering questions, recalling from memory, spacing out revision. They do little when they turn into passive video watching. Short daily use beats long weekend sessions.
Which app is best for NCERT solutions and textbooks?
The textbooks themselves are free on ePathshala and DIKSHA. For worked answers and chapter revision, use a study app for your board, and check its solutions against the textbook.
Are paid study apps worth the money?
Only once you have used the free tier long enough to know you will keep using it. Check exactly what the paid plan adds — mock exams, doubt limits, test series — and whether you can cancel. Super Tutor's school plans start from ₹199/month with UPI AutoPay (₹249 if you pay once).