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Free companion study app with thousands of solved problems, MCQs, tests, and subject-wise video classes

Free companion study app with thousands of solved problems, MCQs, tests, and subject-wise video classes

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Program license Free

Developer Chhaya Prakashani Limited

Version 1.1.5

Works under Android

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(3 votes)

Developer

Chhaya Prakashani Limited

Works under

Android

Program license

Free

Version

1.1.5

Pros

  • Official companion to Chhaya textbooks for classes V to XII
  • More than 3000 solved problems and over 7000 MCQs with hints
  • Chapter-wise online tests and solutions for “Test Yourself” and mock test sections
  • Solved Madhyamik, XI, and HS question papers included
  • Online video classes across different subjects
  • Free to use for students

Cons

  • Interface feels outdated and not very user-friendly
  • No English language option for exercises and online tests
  • Competitive exam solution section feels thin or hard to benefit from
  • Chapter-wise exercise solutions, especially for higher classes, can be difficult to find or appear missing
  • Graphics and overall visual design need improvement

Chhaya for Android is the official learning app connected to Chhaya’s study materials. It brings together textbook solutions, multiple-choice practice, online tests, solved exam papers, and subject-wise video classes in one place so students can review concepts and check their work on a mobile device.

It is best suited for school students from class V to XII who already study with Chhaya books, as well as learners preparing for exams such as WBJEE, NEET, and JEE MAIN using Chhaya MCQ and career titles.

Companion app for Chhaya textbooks

The strongest part of Chhaya is the breadth of book-based support it tries to cover. The app positions itself as a digital companion to Chhaya’s print series, with more than 3000 solved problems and over 7000 multiple-choice questions with hints available inside the different sections.

For younger classes (V to X), the Chhaya Prashno_Sathi area arranges solutions by class and by the first, second, and third summative evaluations, so school questions are grouped in a familiar structure.

Students in classes IX and X get access to Chhaya Shikshak, which focuses on chapter-based online tests and full solutions to the “Test Yourself” parts of their books. This is meant to help them check their understanding after finishing a chapter.

At the higher-secondary level, the app separates content by stream:

- Chhaya Science Books (XI-XII) offer exercise solutions, chapter-wise online tests, and concept-focused notes for science titles.

- Chhaya Arts Books (XI-XII) supply exercise solutions and chapter-wise tests for arts subjects.

When the promised material is available and easy to locate, this structure can turn Chhaya’s printed guides into a more interactive study toolkit.

Practice questions, tests, and solved papers

Beyond direct textbook support, Chhaya also targets exam practice.

The Chhaya MCQ Books section groups material by subject, with assessments, complete solutions to the “Mock Test” portions of those books, and solutions for recent WBJEE, NEET, and JEE MAIN exam papers. The Chhaya Career Books area adds full solutions for the mock tests attached to those titles, supporting more career-focused preparation.

For board-focused study, the app includes solved question papers for Madhyamik, class XI, and HS exams, giving learners access to worked answers from recent papers. There are also online video classes in different subjects, which can help reinforce reading-based study with teacher-led explanations.

All of this content is provided free of charge for students, which makes Chhaya attractive as an additional resource if you already rely on these books.

Daily use, design, and navigation

While the content offering looks strong on paper, the experience of using the app is noticeably weaker.

The interface does not feel very user-friendly. Navigating to the right solution or test can be confusing, and key resources are not always where you expect them to be. This awkward navigation contributes to a feeling that the app is harder to use than it should be, particularly for students who want quick help with a single exercise.

Visual presentation is another weak spot. Graphics look dated and unrefined, which makes the app feel less polished than the textbooks it supports. For an app that expects frequent daily use from students, this dated look can become distracting.

Language support is also limited. Exercises and online tests currently lack an English language option, which significantly reduces usefulness for learners who prefer or require English for their studies.

Content gaps and language limitations

A recurring frustration is the gap between what the app promises and what you actually find while browsing.

Although the description highlights exercise solutions for Chhaya science and arts books of classes XI and XII, chapter-wise solutions are sometimes difficult to locate. Students expecting step-by-step help with specific mathematical exercises, for example, may struggle to find those solutions in the current layout, or feel that they are missing from the class and chapter they need.

The area labelled for competitive exam solutions also feels underpowered compared to expectations. Menu entries suggest rich support for WBJEE, NEET, JEE MAIN and mock tests, yet the corresponding sections can feel sparse or disconnected from what students anticipate, which undermines confidence in the app as a one-stop solution for serious exam practice.

Combined with the lack of English in exercises and tests and the dated interface, these issues create a noticeable gap between the quality of Chhaya’s printed books and the digital experience provided here.

Verdict

Chhaya for Android has a compelling concept: a free official companion to Chhaya’s textbooks and exam guides, bringing thousands of worked problems, MCQs with hints, chapter-wise tests, solved board papers, and subject videos into a single app.

In its current form, however, the app feels rough. Navigation problems, weak visuals, the absence of English in exercises and online tests, and difficulty finding chapter-wise solutions (especially in higher classes) make the experience far less effective than the underlying content suggests.

If you already own Chhaya books and are willing to spend time hunting for the relevant sections, the app can still add value, particularly through its solved exam papers and MCQ practice. For students seeking a polished, intuitive study app with readily accessible solutions in English, Chhaya has substantial room for improvement.

Pros

  • Official companion to Chhaya textbooks for classes V to XII
  • More than 3000 solved problems and over 7000 MCQs with hints
  • Chapter-wise online tests and solutions for “Test Yourself” and mock test sections
  • Solved Madhyamik, XI, and HS question papers included
  • Online video classes across different subjects
  • Free to use for students

Cons

  • Interface feels outdated and not very user-friendly
  • No English language option for exercises and online tests
  • Competitive exam solution section feels thin or hard to benefit from
  • Chapter-wise exercise solutions, especially for higher classes, can be difficult to find or appear missing
  • Graphics and overall visual design need improvement

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