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When it comes to must read books for CAT preparation, there are some highly recommended authored material for beginner and advanced level preparations'. Let us have a look at the some of the books cum study material available for different sections of CAT. These will support you to have CAT section wise preparation in the best possible way.



Top Books for CAT Quantitative Ability (QA):



This section tests the problem-solving approach of the aspirants. With high difficulty level, QA covers topics like Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number System, Modern Mathematics and other questions related to Higher Maths. The top books to prepare for this section of CAT are:

Arun Sharmas How to prepare for Quantitative Ability for CAT, published by Tata McGraw Hill- This book is most recommended for CAT aspirants to prepare for QA section. The book follows the latest pattern of CAT with a focus on one of the most important components of the CAT exam is Quantitative Aptitude.Each chapter has questions at the end that have been split up into three sections, based on the level of difficulty. Mock papers are also available in this book.

Arun Sharmas The Complete CAT Digest, by Tata McGraw-Hill, is a must-have for any CAT aspirant. It covers the basics of CAT entrance examination with the QA examination as its main focus.

How to Prepare for the CAT Common Admissions Testby Muhamed Muneer, published by Om Books, is another book that is simple and easy to understand, and has mock tests and solved CAT papers from previous years.

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinationsby Abhijit Guha (Tata McGraw-Hill) has a comprehensive step-by-step problem-solving guide.

Quantitative Aptitude for CAT and Other MBA Entrance Examsby Trishna Knowledge Systems (Pearson) has many practice exercises in increasing difficulty for a gradual transition.

Top Books for CAT Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VRC):



This section basically tests the English language skills of the test takers. The question types are divided into two parts, Reading Comprehension and English Usage. The English Usage questions can be further classified into Vocabulary, Grammar and Verbal Reasoning. Top books to prepare for this section are:

How to Prepare for the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CATby Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay (Tata McGraw-Hill) is a workbook with practice questions and tips based on previous CAT papers.

Nishit SinhasThe Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (Pearson)covers a wide range of topics explained in an easy-to-understand manner.

Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis.

Barrons Pocket Guide to Vocabulary.

Top Books for CAT Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DI & LR):



The questions from this area are mainly in the form of caselets. The test takers have to analyse the data given in various ways and answer the questions. The topics covered in this area are Data Arrangement, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Bar Graph, Data Sufficiency etc. The books to refer include:

How to Prepare for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning for CAT(Tata McGraw-Hill) by Arun Sharma covers all the fundamental concepts of Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.

Trishna's Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For The CAT And Other MBA Examinations by TIME Publisher: Pearson

I hope it works for you.
I wish you all the best.
Cheers !!

For preparation you can refer the following reference books as per your choice.
1) How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT. How to prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT. How to prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT. How to prepare for Vetbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by ARUN SHARMA
2) Pearson Guide to Quantitative for CAT by Nishit Sinha. Pearson Guide to Quantitative and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha. Pearson Giude to Logical Reasoning for Cat by Nishit Sinha. Pearson Guide to Vetbal Ability and Readinv Comprehension by Nishit Sinha.
There are many other books like Word Power made easy by Norman Lewis, High School English Grammer and Composition by Wren and Martin etc. to help you for preparation. All the very best!

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