Frequently Asked Questions

Everything students ask before ordering their books, sorted so you can find your answer fast.

General Store Questions

Books N Beyonds carries a wide range of titles, from Medical books like MBBS, FCPS, Nursing and DPT, to School and College books covering Matric, O Level and A Level. Stationery items sit alongside all of that, so students can grab pens, notebooks and lab essentials in the same order as their textbooks.

Not at all. While the medical section is one of the biggest parts of the store, Books N Beyonds also serves school students, college students and anyone preparing for O Level or A Level exams. One store, several stages of education.

The store ships across Pakistan, reaching both major cities and smaller towns. International orders currently aren’t part of the setup, so the focus stays on serving students within the country reliably.

Books N Beyonds deals in genuine, original editions. For a field like medicine, where a single misprinted diagram or missing page can cost a student valuable study time, that distinction actually matters more than it seems at first glance.

Browsing the site works just like any online store: pick the book, add it to the cart, and head to checkout. From there, Cash on Delivery or Bank Transfer covers the payment side, and the order gets processed shortly after.

Medical Books: MBBS

For 1st year MBBS, most students end up relying on a mix of core Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry texts, alongside a solid guide for practicals. Books N Beyonds stocks the commonly recommended titles for these subjects, so a student can build their first-year shelf in one visit rather than hunting across multiple sellers.
It varies by university and how a student prefers to study, but most first-year students end up with somewhere between 6 and 10 core books once Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and their respective practical guides are all counted. Some students add extra reference books later once they figure out their own learning style.
First year tends to get labeled as the easier year by many students, mostly because it’s still building foundational knowledge before clinical subjects kick in. That said, easy is relative, first year still involves memorizing a lot of anatomy and physiology, so it’s more about the type of difficulty than the absence of it.
Pathology and Pharmacology often come up as the subjects students struggle with most, mainly because both demand memorizing huge amounts of detail while also connecting it to clinical reasoning. Anatomy gets an honorable mention too, purely because of its sheer volume.
Final year usually takes that title for most students, since it combines the pressure of upcoming exams with actual clinical rotations, patient interaction and the weight of everything learned over the previous years finally being tested in real scenarios.
Most students in Pakistan start MBBS around 17 to 19, right after completing their FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent. Starting slightly later isn’t unusual either, and plenty of successful doctors began their degree in their early twenties.
Reach out through WhatsApp with the required book list or subject names, and the team can point toward the right editions in stock. Since syllabus requirements shift slightly between universities, a quick message saves a lot of guesswork.

Medical Books: FCPS

FCPS Part 1 preparation usually leans on a combination of subject-wise MCQ banks and core reference texts, depending on the specialty. Books N Beyonds keeps a rotating stock of the commonly used FCPS Part 1 guides, so it’s worth checking current availability directly.
They’re difficult in different ways. MBBS covers a broad foundation over five years, while FCPS demands deep specialization in one field, on top of clinical responsibilities. Most doctors describe FCPS as more intense in a narrower sense rather than simply harder.
Yes, the store tries to keep pace with the latest editions since exam boards do update their recommended material from time to time. If a particular edition isn’t currently listed, a WhatsApp message usually clears up whether it’s incoming or already available.

Medical Books: Nursing

First-year Nursing students generally need Fundamentals of Nursing, Anatomy and Physiology basics, and a Medical-Surgical Nursing text to start with. Books N Beyonds carries these core titles along with NCLEX-style review books for students preparing further ahead.
Yes, comprehensive review guides for NCLEX-RN preparation are part of the regular medical book selection, useful for both local nursing students and those planning to sit the exam internationally later on.
Diploma programs usually stick to more condensed, practical-focused textbooks, while degree programs like BSN tend to require deeper theoretical texts alongside clinical guides. It’s worth checking the specific reading list from the institution before ordering, since the wrong edition can waste both time and money.

Medical Books: DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)

DPT students typically start with Anatomy, Kinesiology and an introduction to Physiology text, alongside a basic Biomechanics guide. These form the backbone before more specialized physiotherapy subjects appear in later years.
Yes, alongside the foundational DPT texts, the store also stocks specialized books covering rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic exercise and clinical physiotherapy practice for students further along in the program.

Medical Books: Anatomy

This depends heavily on learning style. Some students prefer a heavily illustrated atlas-style Anatomy book for visual learning, while others lean toward a detailed text-based approach for exam preparation. Books N Beyonds stocks both formats, so students aren’t locked into just one style.
Most students end up owning both eventually. The main textbook covers the depth needed for exams, while an atlas helps visualize structures quickly, especially useful during practical exams and dissection sessions.

School and College Books

Yes, Matric-level books across common subjects are part of the school section, alongside guides and key books that many students use for exam preparation.

The store covers the commonly studied O Level and A Level subjects, including Sciences, Mathematics and Business-related subjects. If a specific subject or edition isn’t listed, checking through WhatsApp helps confirm availability or expected restock.

Absolutely, there’s nothing tying an order to a specific person. A parent can browse, order and even coordinate delivery details without the student needing to be involved in the process at all.

Yes, alongside the main textbooks, guidebooks and past paper compilations are stocked for students who want extra practice material closer to exam season.

Stationery

The stationery range covers everyday essentials like notebooks, pens, highlighters and other study supplies that pair naturally with the book categories already on offer.
Yes, there’s no need to place separate orders. Stationery items can be added to the same cart as textbooks, and everything ships together in one delivery.

Delivery and Shipping

Orders get processed within 24 to 48 hours. From there, standard delivery to most cities takes 2 to 5 working days, while remote areas may take up to 7 working days.
Deliveries go through trusted courier partners, namely TCS, Leopards Courier and Call Courier, chosen specifically for their reliability across both major cities and smaller towns in Pakistan.
Yes, a tracking number gets sent out the moment the order leaves the warehouse, so the delivery status stays visible right up until it arrives.
Yes, remote areas are covered too, though delivery there typically takes a bit longer, usually up to 7 working days compared to the standard 2 to 5 for major cities.

Payment Options

Two options are currently available: Cash on Delivery and Bank Transfer. Both are straightforward, and customers can pick whichever suits them at checkout.
Cash on Delivery is available across most of the delivery network, though it’s always worth confirming during checkout, since availability can vary slightly by location.
Once payment is made, sending over the payment receipt speeds up order processing significantly. Without it, confirmation can take a little longer since it needs to be manually verified.
Yes, though it’s worth double-checking that the phone number and address are entered correctly before submitting the order, since a small typo there is one of the most common reasons deliveries get delayed.

Contact and Support

The quickest way is through WhatsApp, where the team responds directly to questions about orders, shipping or payment. Social media channels work as an alternative too.

Checking the tracking number is the first step. If it shows no movement or the expected delivery window has clearly passed, reaching out on WhatsApp with the order details gets the fastest resolution.