Here are legitimate alternatives:
Library Access – Many engineering college libraries have physical copies or digital licenses.
Previous Editions – Used physical copies are often very affordable.
Institutional Access – Your university may have a subscription to e-resources like VTU e-Learning, NPTEL, or local digital libraries.
While reading Chapter 4 (Transistor Biasing), install a free simulator like LTspice or CircuitJS (browser-based). Recreate Bakshi’s examples virtually. This bridges theory to real-world design.
In Xodo or PDF Expert, you can add voice notes. For example, while analyzing a voltage divider bias circuit, record yourself explaining “Vth = Vcc * (R2/(R1+R2))”. Play it back before your exam.