For GATE 2026 preparation in Biomedical Engineering (BM), it's essential to refer to comprehensive and authoritative resources. Here are some highly recommended books categorized by subject areas:

Core Biomedical Engineering

• "Introduction to Biomedical Engineering" by John Enderle & Joseph Bronzino
  A foundational text covering a broad spectrum of biomedical engineering topics, including biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, and medical imaging

• "Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements" by Leslie Cromwell
  Focuses on the design and application of biomedical instruments, crucial for understanding physiological measurements

  Recommended

• "Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design" by John G. Webster
  Provides in-depth knowledge about medical devices and their design principles

• "Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation" by R.S. Khandpur
  A comprehensive guide detailing various biomedical instruments and their functionalities

Human Physiology

• "Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology"
  Offers detailed explanations of human physiology, aiding in understanding the biological systems relevant to biomedical engineering.

• "Essentials of Medical Physiology" by K. Sembulingam
  A concise resource for grasping fundamental physiological concept.

Electronics and Instrumentation (Basics)

• "Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory" by Robert L. Boylestad :Covers the principles of electronic devices and circuits, essential for biomedical instrumentation.

• "Principles of Electronics" by V.K. Mehta :  Provides a clear understanding of electronic principles applicable in biomedical contexts.
  
  

• "Linear Integrated Circuits" by Roy Choudhury : Focuses on integrated circuits, which are pivotal in designing biomedical devices.

Signals and Systems / Control Systems

• "Signals and Systems" by Alan V. Oppenheim : Introduces the concepts of signal processing, vital for interpreting biomedical signals.

• "Control Systems Engineering" by Norman S. Nise : Explores control system principles, applicable in various biomedical engineering applications.

Engineering Mathematics

• "Higher Engineering Mathematics" by B.S. Grewal : A comprehensive resource covering mathematical concepts essential for engineering.

• "Advanced Engineering Mathematics" by Erwin Kreyszig : Provides advanced mathematical tools and techniques used in engineering analyses.

GATE-Specific Preparation Books

• GATE Biomedical Engineering Guide by G.K. Publications or Made Easy
  Tailored specifically for GATE BM, these guides offer topic-wise explanations and practice questions.

• Previous Years’ Solved Papers by Arihant or G.K. Publications
  Practicing past papers helps in understanding the exam pattern and question types.

Additionally, for General Aptitude, which constitutes 15% of the GATE exam, consider:

• "A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning" by R.S. Aggarwal
  Enhances reasoning skills necessary for the aptitude section.

• "Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations" by R.S. Aggarwal
  Strengthens quantitative problem-solving abilities.