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1st July 2013 12:36 AM
amit89itbhu
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

Hi

there are many books available for CAT preparation.
following are the few books which are good to start with

Arihant publication
Arun sharma
R S agarwal

following is the syllabus for CAT entrance exam

Quantitative Ability (QA) / Mathematics:

Arithmetic : Ratios and Proportion, Ratios, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Averages, Percentages, Partnership, Time-Speed-Distance, Work and time, Number system, HCF, LCM, Geometric Progression, Arithmetic progression, Arithmetic mean, Geometric mean , Harmonic mean, Median, Mode, Number Base System, BODMAS,Alligation & Mixtures, Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Installment Payments, Clocks, Calendar,

Algebra : In-equations , Quadratic and linear equations, functions, Logarithm Geometry, Mensuration and solid Geometry
Geometry (Lines, angles, Triangles, Spheres, Rectangles, Cube, Cone etc),Mensuration, Co-ordinate geometry.

Other Mathematical Topics: Set Theory, Venn Diagram, Probability, Permutations & Combinations, Binomial Expansion, Maxima & Minima Progression, Surds & Indices and Complex numbers, etc.

Data Interpretation: Data Interpretation based on text, Data Interpretation based on graphs and tables. Graphs can be Column graphs, Bar Graphs, Line charts, Pie Chart, Graphs representing Area, Venn Diagram, Data Sufficiency etc.

Reasoning: Critical reasoning, Visual reasoning, Assumption-Premise-Conclusion, Assertion and reasons, Statements and assumptions, identifying valid inferences , identifying Strong arguments and Weak arguments, Statements and conclusions, Cause and Effect, Identifying Probably true, Probably false, definitely true, definitely false kind of statement, Linear arrangements, Matrix arrangements, Puzzles, Family tree problem , Symbol Based problems, Coding and decoding , Sequencing , identifying next number in series etc.

Verbal Ability (VA) / English:

Comprehension of passage, Verbal Reasoning, Syllogisms , Contextual usage, Analogies, Antonyms, Fill In the Blanks, Jumbled paragraphs with 4 or 5 sentences, Foreign language words used in English, Sentence completion, Sentence correction, odd man out, idioms, one word substitution, Different usage of same word, Errors in word choice, mania & phobia, Incorrect words, Mood, Conditionals & Multiple Usage , Punctuation, Proverb, Phrasal verb etc

either you can cover these topic on your own, or you can join any good coaching
try solving as many mock papers as possible.

All the best
1st July 2013 12:08 AM
amit89itbhu
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

hi

it depend on how you are preparing
if you are preparing on your own, you may follow the following books

Arihant publication
Arun sharma
R S agarwal

you can also join any good coaching institute to help you prepare for CAT coaching

following is the syllabus for CAT exam

CAT Verbal/English Ability Syllabus: Reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, syllogisms, analogies, antonyms and synonyms, fill in the blanks, sentence correction, idioms, etc.

CAT Quant/Maths Ability Syllabus: Nu,ber systems, geometry, trogonometry, probability, permutation combination, algebra, mensuration, time and work, averages, percentages, profit and loss, quadratic and linear equations, etc.

CAT Data Interpretation Syllabus: Interpretation and analysis of data based on text, tables, graphs (line, area), charts (column, bar, pie), venn diagram, etc.

CAT Logical Reasoning Syllabus: Clocks, calendars, binary logic, seating arrangement, blood relations, logical sequence, assumption, premise, conclusion, linear and matrix arrangement, etc

All the best
18th June 2013 12:22 AM
abhija satpathy
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

[QUOTE=Unregistered;1011187]I am going to do bba .after bba i want to sit in CAT Exam. for CAT i want to do preparation from today. guide me how to do preparation .what should be my basics steps? which book should i prefer? i am totally confused.send your reply on my email id.
my email [email protected]
18th June 2013 12:22 AM
abhija satpathy
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

[QUOTE=Unregistered;1011187]I am going to dobba .after btech i want to sit in CAT Exam. for CAT i want to do preparation from today. guide me how to do preparation .what should be my basics steps? which book should i prefer? i am totally confused.send your reply on my email id.
my email [email protected]
16th June 2013 07:45 PM
Unregistered
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

dear sir/madam,
are RS.AGARWAL books not good to prefer for CAT preparation?
please give me the reply.
9th November 2012 11:02 AM
mxsiva4u
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

CAT Preparation Tips





Discipline is very important. Plan your preparation, maintain a fixed schedule and stick to it. There are three basic areas which arc tested in the MBA entrance exams.

They are verbal abil*ity, quantitative ability and data interpretation and logi*cal reasoning For verbal ability, read a lot. Since reading comprehension is an important part of this section, try speed reading (you have to train how to read and comprehend fast)

For quantitative ability it is most important to get your basic concepts right. Solve questions on arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration etc from the Class X books of CBSE and ICSE boards. For the data interpretation and logical reasoning sec*tions, refer to well known CAT preparation books from TATA McGraw Hill. R S Agarwal, S Chand. Pearson Education, etc.


You should also solve crossword and sudoku puzzles every day as this will improve your accuracy and aptitude. After you gain some confidence with your preparation, you can join lest series so that you get an idea about your current level of preparation.


As far as QA is concerned, algebra and geometry should be given the maximum priority. They should cover more than 50 percent of the paper. Give algebra 15 days and geometry six to seven days. Do them at a stretch. You have to spare some time doing three to four DI sets even,’ day. That would definitely push the comfort level in this area to a far more satisfying level.


List Of Books for CAT EXAM:-


Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
by B S Sijwali
Publisher: Arihant Books


Analytical & Logical Reasoning For CAT
by B.S. Sijwali
Publisher: Arihant Publications


Reading Comprehension For CAT
by MBAGuru
Publisher: Cengage Learning



How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT Common Admission Test
by Arun Sharma, Meenakshi Upadhyay
Publisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited


Verbal Ability For CAT
by MBAGuru
Publisher: Cengage Learning


Data Sufficiency for the CAT and Other MBA Examinations
by T. I. M. E.
Publisher: Pearson


Reading Comprehension for the CAT: A Winning Approach by an IIM Alumnus
by Sidharth Balakrishna
Publisher: Pearson

8th November 2012 08:21 PM
Shaenma
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

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I am going to do btech .after btech i want to sit in CAT Exam. for CAT i want to do preparation from today. guide me how to do preparation .what should be my basics steps? which book should i prefer? i am totally confused.send your reply on my email id.
my email id [email protected]
List Of CAT Books:-



Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
by B S Sijwali
Publisher: Arihant Books




Analytical & Logical Reasoning For CAT
by B.S. Sijwali
Publisher: Arihant Publications




Reading Comprehension For CAT
by MBAGuru
Publisher: Cengage Learning




How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT Common Admission Test
by Arun Sharma, Meenakshi Upadhyay
Publisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited




Verbal Ability For CAT
by MBAGuru
Publisher: Cengage Learning




Data Sufficiency for the CAT and Other MBA Examinations
by T. I. M. E.
Publisher: Pearson




Reading Comprehension for the CAT: A Winning Approach by an IIM Alumnus
by Sidharth Balakrishna
Publisher: Pearson

Hope this helps :-> :->
4th September 2012 08:14 PM
Unregistered
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

Hello sir, i m in bba Ist year plz tell me how can i prepare myself for cat exam to get adission in iims
22nd February 2012 02:05 PM
Unregistered
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

I want to do preparation of cat exam. Plz tell me how should be preparation of cat entrance test and which books prefers.
17th December 2011 03:28 PM
pradosh998
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

CAT exam preparation requires good planning.It includes
1. Quantitative Ability

2. Data Interpretation.

3. English (Verbal/Reading Comprehension)

For that you should possess good analytical skills, should know basics of maths of class x-xii
Your preparation for CAT will help you in solving problems of MAT.So it is enough that if you prepare well in CAT you will succeed in MAT also.

CAT is a test of your managerial aptitude and managerial skill sets like:

~ Time management
~ How you handle pressure and uncertainty
~ Decision making

Remember, CAT is not about solving 150 questions in 120 minutes.

It is about solving 90 to 95 questions with 85 to 90 percent accuracy.

Tips for the preparation:
Tip 1: Handle pressure and uncertainty well. And reap the rewards!
Tip 2: Sequence and prioritise-- your mantras for success
Try to solve the previous years question papers.
14th December 2011 03:43 PM
susmitarani sethi
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

The first step required is to understand the areas that you need to be prepared in. You must make a list of the same. There are various authors specialising in each area like Wren and Martin for the verbal section, O.P Sinhal for quantitative ability, DI by Arun Sharma etc. Make sure you solve sufficient number of problems to understand the concepts well. If required you must join any training institute for guidance for these exams. You must certainly appear for the Mock exams conducted by institutes like TIME, IMS etc.
10th December 2011 06:40 PM
Unregistered
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

I m bba first year student. I have good marks in cat or xat or mat exam to gate admission in indias top 5 management colleges. Which books i reffer to get good marks in this exam? Plzzz rply fast.
7th December 2011 02:36 PM
Unregistered
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

am going to do btech .after btech i want to sit in CAT Exam. for CAT i want to do preparation from today. guide me how to do preparation .what should be my basics steps? which book should i prefer? i am totally confused.send your reply on my email id.
my email id [email protected]
31st August 2011 08:28 PM
vipin bihari chaturvedi
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

DEAR BE CONFIDENT ABOUT YOUR DREAM
HAVE A PROPER COACHING
There are various authors specialising in each area like Wren and Martin for the verbal section, O.P Sinhal for quantitative ability, DI by Arun Sharma etc. Make sure you solve sufficient number of problems to understand the concepts well. If required you must join any training institute for guidance for these exams. You must certainly appear for the Mock exams conducted by institutes like TIME, IMS etc.
7th August 2011 09:26 AM
imira
Re: How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

The first step required is to understand the areas that you need to be prepared in. You must make a list of the same. There are various authors specialising in each area like Wren and Martin for the verbal section, O.P Sinhal for quantitative ability, DI by Arun Sharma etc. Make sure you solve sufficient number of problems to understand the concepts well. If required you must join any training institute for guidance for these exams. You must certainly appear for the Mock exams conducted by institutes like TIME, IMS etc.
6th August 2011 10:03 PM
Unregistered
How to prepare for CAT entrance exam? Which book to be preferred?

I am going to do btech .after btech i want to sit in CAT Exam. for CAT i want to do preparation from today. guide me how to do preparation .what should be my basics steps? which book should i prefer? i am totally confused.send your reply on my email id.
my email id [email protected]

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