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ExamBook vs Physics Wallah (PW): Which Is Better for Government Exam Preparation?

A side-by-side comparison of ExamBook and Physics Wallah (PW) for aspirants preparing for Indian government exams — what each is built around, where ExamBook goes further, and what PW does well.

Short answer

Choose ExamBook if you already know the syllabus and want story-style revision, 3D mind maps, handwritten notes and mock tests for 150+ exams, for one fixed, published price, in Hindi or English. Choose PW if you want a structured, teacher-led batch with a timetable, or coaching that also exists offline.

ExamBook — Recorded, on-demand short-form learning: movie-style cinematic story lessons in a reels format, with detailed concept videos, audio notes, 3D mind maps, 3D handwritten notes and exam-pattern mock tests. Physics Wallah (PW) — Teacher-led courses: live and recorded batches, test series and books across school, JEE/NEET and government-exam preparation.

Where ExamBook goes further than PW

ExamBook and Physics Wallah (PW) side by side, as of 5 October 2026.

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 ExamBookPW
Story-style cinematic lessons Yes Not available
3D mind maps Yes Not available
3D handwritten notes Yes Not available
Dedicated state-wise GK & GS series Yes — Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh Not available

ExamBook vs PW at a glance

As of 5 October 2026.

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 ExamBookPW
Built aroundRecorded, on-demand short-form learning: movie-style cinematic story lessons in a reels format, with detailed concept videos, audio notes, 3D mind maps, 3D handwritten notes and exam-pattern mock tests.Teacher-led courses: live and recorded batches, test series and books across school, JEE/NEET and government-exam preparation.
Exams coveredUPSC, SSC (CGL, CHSL, CPO, GD), Railways (NTPC, Group D), Banking, Defence, India Post, and all the major central and state exams — with dedicated GK and GS series for Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.NEET, JEE and school boards first; also UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Teaching, Defence, Judiciary and State PSC exams (UPPSC, BPSC, MPPSC, WBPSC, OPSC, MPSC).
Story-style lessonsYes — cinematic story lessonsNot available
Mind mapsYes — 3D mind mapsNot available
Handwritten notesYes — 3D handwritten notesNot available
State-wise GK & GS seriesYes — Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and ChhattisgarhNot available
Study materialCinematic story videos, detailed concept videos, audio notes, 3D handwritten notes and mind maps, theory with memory tricks, lesson-wise games, a daily current-affairs quiz, SmartPrep AI practice, a 24×7 AI doubt assistant.Video lectures, notes, test series, books and an AI doubt-solving tool; its UPSC page also lists current-affairs material and answer-writing guides.
Mock tests & PYQsFull-length and subject-wise mock tests for 158 exams on the web portal (4,700+ papers; the first 3 full mocks of every exam are free) and 15,000+ previous-year questions, per its Play listing.Mock tests, topic-wise tests, test series and previous-year questions.
LanguagesHindi and English, for every video, audio note, mind map and mock test; switchable at any time.Not stated
Price₹279 a month, ₹699 for six months or ₹999 a year (about ₹2.7 a day), inclusive of 18% GST; a ₹2 one-day trial inside the app.Not one fixed price — sold by batch, exam or plan. Check inside the app.

Which one should you choose?

Choose ExamBook if…

You already know the syllabus and want story-style revision, 3D mind maps, handwritten notes and mock tests for 150+ exams, for one fixed, published price, in Hindi or English.

Why aspirants choose it

  • Every topic as a short cinematic story lesson, so a topic can be revised in minutes instead of hours.
  • 3D mind maps and 3D handwritten notes for the topics — no other app compared here offers either.
  • One app for UPSC, SSC, Railways, Banking, Defence and the major state exams, instead of a different app for each.
  • Dedicated GK and GS series for Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh — what state-PSC papers are really decided on.
  • Mock tests for 150+ exams in the same app, with section-wise analysis after each test; the first three full mocks of every exam are free.

Choose PW if…

You want a structured, teacher-led batch with a timetable, or coaching that also exists offline.

What PW does well

  • Structured, teacher-led batches with a timetable to follow.
  • UPSC is offered online, offline and hybrid, so coaching can continue in a classroom.
  • One account covers school, engineering/medical and government-exam preparation.

Frequently asked questions

ExamBook or Physics Wallah (PW): which should I choose for government exam preparation?

Choose ExamBook if you already know the syllabus and want story-style revision, 3D mind maps, handwritten notes and mock tests for 150+ exams, for one fixed, published price, in Hindi or English. Choose PW if you want a structured, teacher-led batch with a timetable, or coaching that also exists offline. ExamBook is our product, so compare the table on this page and decide for yourself.

What does ExamBook offer that Physics Wallah (PW) does not?

ExamBook offers story-style cinematic lessons, 3D mind maps, 3D handwritten notes, dedicated state-wise GK & GS series. ExamBook is a recorded, on-demand app with mock tests for 150+ exams, in Hindi and English.

Which is cheaper, Physics Wallah (PW) or ExamBook?

ExamBook’s price is fixed and published: ₹279 a month, ₹699 for six months or ₹999 a year (about ₹2.7 a day), inclusive of 18% GST; a ₹2 one-day trial inside the app. Physics Wallah (PW) does not publish one fixed price — it is sold by batch, exam or plan and changes often — so we do not quote it. Check the price inside the app before you pay, and read the refund and cancellation policy of whichever you choose.

Can I use Physics Wallah (PW) and ExamBook together?

Yes. Use PW for aspirants who want a teacher, a fixed timetable and a structured batch, and ExamBook for short story-style revision, 3D mind maps, handwritten notes and mock tests for 150+ exams in Hindi or English. Each is a separate subscription.

How this comparison was made

  • We make ExamBook. This page is published by SOLESEED LLP, the company behind ExamBook, so we have a commercial interest and our recommendation of ExamBook is our own. We keep the facts about other apps current and dated.
  • Facts about other apps were checked on 5 October 2026. "Not available" means the app does not offer that feature as of that date.
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See ExamBook for yourself

Try story-style lessons and mind maps on the website without an account, take the first three full mock tests of any exam on the web portal, or install the app — about ₹2.7 a day on the yearly plan.

Last updated 5 October 2026. This comparison is provided for information. ExamBook is a private educational app operated by SOLESEED LLP, Jaipur, and is not a government body; official exam information is at exambookapp.live/sources.