For Quants and Data Interpretation you should refer to Nishit Sinha book.You can akso take Up TIME coaching material. For Verbal ability and Logical Reasoning, Book by Arun sharma Mcgraw hill Publication is considered best. Word oower made easy is wonderful book by Normal lewis for Verbal ability and is recommended. For paper pattern check below. https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-exam-pattern%3famp For Preparation tips from toppers check below. https://bschool.careers360.com/tags/preparation-tips All the best Ahead.

To prepare for an exam, books are the best source as they enhance knowledge and provide insights about a topic. There is no dearth of books and resources, but to choose the right one, and preparing strategically along with adequate practice is the key to success.

In CAT, there are different sections like Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DI & LR) and Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VRC).

Top Books for Quantitative Ability (QA):

1- Arun Sharma's -How to prepare for Quantitative Ability for CAT, published by Tata McGraw Hill
2- Arun Sharma's -The Complete CAT Digest, by Tata McGraw-Hill
3- How to Prepare for the CAT Common Admissions Test by Muhamed Muneer, published by Om Books
4- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha Tata McGraw-Hill
5- Quantitative Aptitude for CAT and Other MBA Entrance Exams by Trishna Knowledge Systems Pearson

Top Books for Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VRC):

1- How to Prepare for the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay (Tata McGraw-Hill)
2- Nishit Sinhas The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (Pearson)
3- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis.
4- Barrons Pocket Guide to Vocabulary.

Top Books for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR):

1- How to Prepare for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning for CAT (Tata McGraw-Hill) by Arun Sharma
2- Trishna's Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For The CAT And Other MBA Examinations by TIME Publisher: Pearson

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