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12th July 2013 08:16 PM
onlyforyou
Re: Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?

Dear Sairam,


The acronym for CAT is Common Aptitude Test.


The best books to be referred for the CAT examination are prescribed as below:-

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9th July 2013 03:54 PM
Shaenma
Re: Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?

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Originally Posted by sairamteja239 View Post
Please provide the best books.
Which are the best study materials for cat?
CAT Exam Details:-

## Full form of CAT is Common Admission Test and this exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management. With CAT Scores you can not only pursue MBA in the IIM's but also in the other top B-Schools which accepts CAT Scores.

## The weightage that is given to CAT varies from one institution to the other. Some colleges even gives preference to the marks you have secured at graduation level, your academic background and the work experience (if any).

## You need to get a bachelor's degree in any discipline of your choice from a recognized university. At graduation level you need to have 50% of marks in aggregate.

## There is some relaxation available for the reserved category candidates. In case you are a SC/ST/DA/PWD candidate then you need to get 45% of marks in aggregate.

## Final year candidates who are about to appear for the final exam or waiting for the results to come out can also give this exam. They will be given provisional admission in that case.

Exam Pattern:-

-Quantitative Ability
-Data Interpretation
-Verbal Ability
-Logical Reasoning

CAT Exam Books To Follow:-

=> How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT Common Admission Test 5th Edition (Paperback) by Arun Sharma

=> Quantum CAT: Quantitative Aptitude Common Admission Test for Admission Into IIMs (Paperback) by Sarvesh K Verma

=> CAT Topic-Wise Solved Papers (With CD) (Paperback) by Deepak Agarwal, Shipra Agarwal

=> How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT Common Admission Test 4th Edition (Paperback)

=> Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT Common Admission Test (Paperback) by Rajesh Balasubramanian

=> Face 2 Face CAT Common Admission Test: An Authentic Compilation of Questions Asked in Previous20 Years', 1993-2012 (With CD) (Paperback) by Indu Sijwali, B S Sijwali

For the papers please download the attachments below.

Hope this helps :-> :->
3rd June 2013 03:32 PM
venkataprakash.v
Re: Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?

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Originally Posted by sairamteja239 View Post
Please provide the best books.
Which are the best study materials for cat?
CAT i.e Common Admission Test and this examination is conducted by IIM Once in a year .

Eligibility Criteria ::

~~ One should have passed their bachelor's degree from any background with 50% marks from a recognized Institution .

~~ 50% marks for General and OBC candidates and 45% marks for reserved categories ( SC/ST/person with disabilities ) .

~~ Appearing in the final year of degree course may also eligible to apply for this examination but pre-final year candidates are not eligible to apply .

Exam Pattern of CAT ::

~~ Data Sufficiency & Data Interpretation

~~ Reading Comprehension

~~ Verbal ability & Logical Reasoning

~~ Quantitative Aptitude Test

Books for CAT Examination ::



CAT Common Admission Test Solved Papers Entrance Examination
Author: G. K. P
Publisher: G.K.Publication (P) Ltd
Rs. 220




CAT Topic-Wise Solved Papers
Author: Deepak Agarwal, Shipra Agarwal
Publisher: Disha Publication
Rs. 450




Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT Common Admission Test
Author: Rajesh Balasubramanian
Publisher: Access Publishing
Rs. 550



How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT Common Admission Test 4th Edition
Authored By: Arun Sharma, Meenakshi Upadhyay
Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill Education
Rs. 575
2nd June 2013 11:04 PM
infoysis
Re: Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?

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Please provide the best books.
Which are the best study materials for cat?
:::: CAT ie:- Common Admission Test ::::

~~~~ Eligibility Criteria for CAT Examination ~~~~

# The Student should be Complete for Bachelor degree any discipline from Recognized University .

# Any stream students are eligible to apply for CAT Examination

# The Student Need to score Minimum 50% percentage of marks and relaxation of 45% percentage of marks will applicable for sc/st candidates .

# Final Year student of Bachelor degree may also eligible to apply for this Entrance Examination .

~~~ CAT Examination Pattern ~~~

# Data sufficiency
# Reading comprehension
# Verbal ability
# Quantitative aptitude test
# Data interpretation.


Reference Books for CAT Examination :-

# CAT Examination ( Study package ) by Arun Sharma/ Meenakshi Upadhyay
# CAT Examination ( Verbal Ability ) by Sujit Kumar
# CAT Examination by R P Datason/ B L Sadana/ S L
# CAT Examination ( Verbal Ability Guide ) by Disha Experts
# CAT Examination ( The Pearson Complete Guide ) by Nishit / K. Sinha
1st December 2012 07:02 AM
[email protected]
Re: Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?

hi dear..

Cat is a tough and competitive exam.there are two section
1.Quantitative aptitude and data interpretation(20 question+10)
for aptitude u can solve arun sharma (TMH publication) and for data intepretation TMH publication....it's really beneficial for u

2.Verbal ability and logical reasoning
for verbal ability 10 question is from reading comprehension..so u should read high quality novel regularly...and for grammer wren and martin are very useful
for vocabulary u should work with word power made easy(norman lewis)
and for reasoning TMH or arihant reasonong book
NOTE--u should solve previous year paper..(arihant publication) wiil be very useful for u
30th November 2012 10:00 PM
sandeepsaini.saini522
Re: Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?

hi,
BEST BOOKS FOR CAT EXAM:-
Quantitative aptitude For CAT
Author : Arun Sharma
Edition : Fourth Edition
List Price : 495 INR
Author : Abhijit Guha
List Price : 475 INR
Author : Time
Edition : 2010
List Price : 499 INR
2) For data interpretation and logical reasoning
Author : Arun Sharma
Edition : Sixth Edition
List Price : 495 INR
3) For verbal ability and reading comprehension-
Author : Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay
Edition : Fourth Edition
List Price : 550 INR
Good luck.......................
30th November 2012 06:56 PM
DASHARD
Re: Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?

The Pattern of the CAT exam is given below-




BOOKS for CAT exam that you can refer are-



Verbal Ability For The CAT by-Sujit Kumar
Publisher: Pearson





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





How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT Common Admission Test by - Arun Sharma
Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill





Study Package For The CAT Online
Author: Meenakshi Upadhyay, Arun Sharma





CAT Common Admission Test: Mastering the Verbal Ability by - Ajay Singh
Publisher: Arihant Publications


good luck
16th July 2012 12:10 AM
jacobs
Re: Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?

Dear friend,
If you are interested in CAT exam
Then you can go through these books
I think these are really helpful for practice
Please go through these books

LIST OF BOOKS :









15th July 2012 07:21 PM
BISWAROOP YOGI
Re: Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?

>> Reference books for CAT Preparation :
>>
> Quantitative Aptitude for CAT & Other entrance exams
.
>>
> Quantum CAT
.
>>
> Crack the CAT
.
>>
> Verbal Ability for CAT and Other MBA entrance exams
.
>>
> Mastering CAT Common Admission Test
.
>>
> How to prepare for CAT
.
>>
> CAT Online Test Series
21st December 2011 01:42 AM
sumansin
Re: Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?

Common Aptitude Test


Accourding new pattern, CAT exam divided in two section-
1. quantitative ability and data interpretation
2. verbel ability and logical reasoning

I am giving some books name which help you for prepration of CAT.

Data interpretation for CAT by TATA- McGraw Hill publications.
Data interpretation for CAT by Arihant prakashan.
Mental ability and Quantitave Aptitude by Edgar Thorpe
21st December 2011 01:15 AM
Mrs_Praveen_Gola
Re: Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?

You can refer the following books to prepare for CAT exam as under-

1. How To Prepare For Quantiative Aptitude For The CAT
Author: Arun Sharma

2. Study Package For The CAT Online (With CD)
Author: Meenakshi Upadhyay, Arun Sharma

3. The Pearson Complete Guide For The CAT
Author: Nishit K Sinha

4. Analytical & Logical Reasoning For CAT
Author: B S Sijwali, Ajay Singh

5. How To Prepare For Verbal Ability And Reading Comprehension For The CAT
Author: Arun Sharma, Meenakshi Upadhyay

6. RS Aggarwal Verbal & Non Verbal

7. Maths 30 Days Wonder

You can download the study material for CAT from the website as under-

http://www.catsyllabus.com/
20th December 2011 08:23 PM
Sayyed Shahrukh
Re: Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?

Hello Friend,

For preparing the CAT the Books are mentioned Below :
1. Study package for CAT by Arun Sharma
2. How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
3. The complete guide for CAT by Nishit K Sinha

So purchase these books and do study well.

For More information visit http://www.catiim.in

If you Have any query then mail me at [email protected]
Best Of Luck.
Sayyed Shahrukh
20th December 2011 07:47 PM
ravik1214
Re: Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?

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Please provide the best books.
Which are the best study materials for cat?
Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?


Well ,CAT is the best entrance exam for getting entry into MBA courses .You will get the Top Management Institutes in india .You can also get admission in any of the colleges which offers MBA courses on the basis of CAT Exam Scores.

I am recommending you some books for better preparation of CAT exams so please have a look on them .
  • Book 1

    How To Prepare For Quantiative Aptitude For The CAT
    Author: Arun Sharma
    ISBN: 0071332146

  • Book 2

    Study Package For The CAT Online (With CD)
    Author: Meenakshi Upadhyay, Arun Sharma
    ISBN: 0071329412

  • Book 3

    The Pearson Complete Guide For The CAT
    Author: Nishit K Sinha
    ISBN: 8131722090

  • Book 4

    Analytical & Logical Reasoning For CAT
    Author: B S Sijwali, Ajay Singh
    ISBN: 8183482708

  • Book 5

    How To Prepare For Verbal Ability And Reading Comprehension For The CAT
    Author: Arun Sharma, Meenakshi Upadhyay
    ISBN: 0071332138


  • Book 6
    RS Aggarwal Verbal & Non Verbal
  • Book 7

    Maths 30 Days Wonder


For better preparation follow the below given instruction :
  • Take part in online preparation test conducted by different websites.
  • Don't attempt those questions in which you are not confident enough.
  • Try to gain concepts upto the 10th level.
  • It need a good english so you must work on your english .I will suggest you to read " Word Power Made Easy " .
  • Practice Previous year papers and new sample year papers.

For more information and latest updates ,please visit the official website -http://www.catiim.in
With Regards
ravik1214
20th December 2011 12:06 PM
sairamteja239
Study Materials and Best Books to prepare for CAT Exam?

Please provide the best books.
Which are the best study materials for cat?

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