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what is the best book for CAT preparation?///could uplease tell em which one is the best book

Hello,
MBA has been gaining a lot of importance due to growth opportunities and the promising career that it offers. CAT is an entrance exam to do the MBA from top most institutions present in India. It has become synonymous to IIM's known for its wide repertoire in the field of MBA.

There are many books available in the market for the preparation of CAT like

1) 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

All these books are best for CAT preparation, however its Arun Sharma books which are considered best among all. So you can prepare from it. However if your math part is not strong so first consult GRE Barron. It will provide you the basic then it is recommended to go for Arun sharma.

After getting an adequate knowledge through these books you can use some online website for CAT preparation that will help you in time management and some mock paper practice will boost up your confidence and an idea of CAT pattern.

Originally Posted by volatilevish

what is the best book for CAT preparation?///could uplease tell em which one is the best book

Those candidate have above 50% in graduation are eligible for CAT exam.But degree must be recognized,

For SC/ST candidate this marks is decreased to 45% in graduation.

This year exam date is already announced.So please wait for next Notification..

You can apply here maximum times because there is no limitation to attempts for CAT exam.

I have listed some valuable books name which are help you for the case of CAT exam.

BEST BOOKS FOR CAT EXAM


CAT Topic-wise 17 Year Solved Papers
by
Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publication (2012)


Verbal Ability For CAT
by
MBAGuru
Publisher: cengage Learning (2011)


How To Prepare For The CAT
By
Author: Muneer

Verbal Ability For The CAT
by
Sujit Kumar
Publisher: Pearson (2011)


The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examination
by
Dinesh Khattar
Publisher: Pearson (2008)


How To Prepare For Data Interpretation And Logical Reasoning For The CAT
By
Author: Arun Sharma

hii,,
wanna know ,how to prepare for the cat ,n da oll best books for preperation , m an average student,n wrking, rt know..so give me tha best tips for teh preparation/

Find some of the best books for CAT preparation here : http://www.discountpandit.com/products/search/CAT%20entrance

>> Introduction :
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> Name : CAT - Common Admission Test
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> Conducted by : IIMs - Indian Institutes of Management
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> Purpose : For admission to various IIMs for Management courses.
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> Website : http://www.catiim.in
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> CAT Eligibility Criteria :
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> You must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of candidates belonging to SCs, STs and Differently Abled (DA) categories].
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> Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting for the results can also apply.
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> There is no restrictions on number of attempts.
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> There is no any age limitation.
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>> Reference books for CAT examination :
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> Quantitative Aptitude for CAT & Other entrance exams
> Price : Rs. 258
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> Quantum CAT
> Price : Rs. 413
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> Crack the CAT
> Price : Rs. 300
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> Verbal Ability Guide for CAT and othe MBA entrance exams
> Price : Rs. 132
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> Mastering CAT Common Admission Test
> Price : Rs. 277
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> How to prepare for CAT
> Price : Rs. 595
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> CAT Online Test Series
> Price : Rs. 746
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>> Reading Comprehension for the CAT
> Price : Rs. 224
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>> The Pearson Complete Guide for the CAT
> Price : Rs. 508
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>> Verbal Ability for CAT
> Price : Rs. 221
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>> Reading Comprehension for CAT
> Price : Rs. 200
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>> CAT Common Admission Test
> Price : Rs. 446
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>> Conquering CAT
> Price : Rs. 100
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>> Analytical & Logical Reasoning for CAT
> Price : Rs. 143
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>> Hope these books will help you in preparing for CAT examination. For more books for CAT preparation, CLICK HERE.....
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> Best Wishes......

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hey i hav gap of 2 yrs after BE (EEE) i wann start cat can u help in this regard

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which book is best for cat prepration

HI... I am having 6 years of experience in Marketing , is it good to go for CAT or Executive MBA ,, CAN YOU PL. HELP

sir,i want to asked that can any one pass the cat exam in the one year preparation?

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which book is best for cat prepration

CAT stands for Common Admission Test. It is conducted by the IIMs for the purpose of admission into the IIMs for various post graduate management courses.

CAT Eligibility Criteria :

• You must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, 45% in case of candidates belonging to SCs, STs
  
• Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting for the results can also apply.
  
• There is no restrictions on number of attempts or age limitation.

The best books for the CAT exam preparation are:

Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma(Rs.358)


Verbal Reasioning by R.S Aggrawal


Quantitative Aptitude by Disha Publications


Reading Comprehension


CAT Solved and mock papers by Disha Publications


Good luck

How I prepare cat examination....

anyway to give the CAT from tokyo?

Originally Posted by volatilevish

what is the best book for CAT preparation?///could uplease tell em which one is the best book

List Of Books For CAT Exam:-



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



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



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



CAT: Common Admission Test (Paperback)
by R. P. Verma
Publisher: Asian Books



CAT Common Admission Test
by G. K Publishers
Publisher: G. K. Publications Pvt. Ltd



Cat Common Admission Test Previous Paper ( Solved)
by Editorialrph Board
Publisher: Ramesh Publishing House



CAT Common Admission Test (Topicwise Analysis & Solution)
by G.K.P.
Publisher: G. K. Publications Pvt. Ltd

Hope this helps :-> :->

DEAR FRIEND,

There are many books available in the market for the preparation of CAT like

1) 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

All these books are best for CAT preparation, however its Arun Sharma books which are considered best among all. So you can prepare from it. However if your math part is not strong so first consult GRE Barron. It will provide you the basic then it is recommended to go for Arun sharma.

After getting an adequate knowledge through these books you can use some online website for CAT preparation that will help you in time management and some mock paper practice will boost up your confidence and an idea of CAT pattern.

ALL THE BEST.

These are the Best for CAT exam




by Sharma


by Arun sharma


by prasad



by Sharma


Quantitative ability- Books of NCERT of 9th to 12th standard.

Quantitative ability by O.P Sinhal.

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma

Verbal Ability by Wren and Marten book.

hi...!!!

-->To get an admission in MBA you can give the following exams :-

* CAT

* MAT

* GMAT etc.

TOP MBA COLLEGES:-

MDI – Management Development Institute
SIBM – Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
TAPMI – T.A. Pai Management Institute
JBIMS – Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies
MICA – Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad
IIPM – Indian Institute of Planning and Management
SIMSR – KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research
IIFT – Indian Institute of Foreign Trad
Loyola Institute of Business Administration(LIBA) Chennai
ITM Chennai

-->The recommended books are:-

* Arjun Sharma

* Abhijit Guha

* Nishit Sinha




-->Books for Di :-Nishit Sinha 's Di LR book By Pearson

-->Quantitaive Aptitude for MBA Entrance Exams By Guha Abhijit

-->For VERBAL REASONING :-R S Aggarwal

BOOKS FOR VERBAL ABILITY

Student's companion By Wilfred D.Best

English Plus I.C.S.E For Class 10 By Xavier Pinto

Wren and Martin English Grammar

Word power made easy by NORMAN LEWIS

30 Days to a more powerful vocabulary by welfred Funk and Norman Lewis

Business english and communication by clark

A communicative grammar of english by geoffray leach

English Proficiency IMS india

Verbal Ability by Arjun Sharma

All the best ...go ahead and work hard...

Regards
Guri Kaur

hi...!!!

-->To get an admission in MBA you can give the following exams :-

* CAT

* MAT

* GMAT etc.

TOP MBA COLLEGES:-

MDI – Management Development Institute
SIBM – Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
TAPMI – T.A. Pai Management Institute
JBIMS – Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies
MICA – Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad
IIPM – Indian Institute of Planning and Management
SIMSR – KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research
IIFT – Indian Institute of Foreign Trad
Loyola Institute of Business Administration(LIBA) Chennai
ITM Chennai

-->The recommended books are:-

* Arjun Sharma

* Abhijit Guha

* Nishit Sinha




-->Books for Di :-Nishit Sinha 's Di LR book By Pearson

-->Quantitaive Aptitude for MBA Entrance Exams By Guha Abhijit

-->For VERBAL REASONING :-R S Aggarwal

BOOKS FOR VERBAL ABILITY

Student's companion By Wilfred D.Best

English Plus I.C.S.E For Class 10 By Xavier Pinto

Wren and Martin English Grammar

Word power made easy by NORMAN LEWIS

30 Days to a more powerful vocabulary by welfred Funk and Norman Lewis

Business english and communication by clark

A communicative grammar of english by geoffray leach

English Proficiency IMS india

Verbal Ability by Arjun Sharma

All the best ...go ahead and work hard...

Regards
Guri Kaur

hey nw i m stdying in b.e. 2nd year nd i want to crack cat so how should i start my preparation plz help me out???????

i am persuing my b.tech with trade EC.(final yr)
IS MBA helpful for my carrier............. and what trade i select in MBA...

Hi dear................

List of best books for CAT exam...........













Good luck...........

The CAT exam is conducted by Indian Institute of management for admission into MBA course in various colleges throughout India.

Candidates who have completed graduation and secured minimum 50% marks in graduation can appear for this exam.

the pattern of this exam is-




and you can refer the following books for the exam-




Verbal Ability Guide For CAT And Other MBA Entrance Exams-by Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publication





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





Mastering CAT Common Admission Test (M.B.A. Entrance Exam) by-R P Datason, B L Sadana, S L Gulati
Publisher: New Light Publishers





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


good luck

Originally Posted by volatilevish

what is the best book for CAT preparation?///could uplease tell em which one is the best book

list of top book for CAT exam




How To Prepare For The CAT
By
Author: Muneer

CAT Topic-wise 17 Year Solved Papers
by
Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publication (2012)

Verbal Ability For CAT
by
MBAGuru
Publisher: cengage Learning (2011)

Verbal Ability For The CAT
by
Sujit Kumar
Publisher: Pearson (2011)

HELLO SIR.......

BEST BOOKS
Quantitative ability- Books of NCERT of 9th to 12th standard.

Quantitative ability by O.P Sinhal.

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma

Verbal Ability by Wren and Marten book.

BEST OF LUCK !!!!!!!!!!

hi,,,

the best books for preparation for CAT entrance exam

1.For verbal ability and reading comprehension-
Author : Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay


2.For data interpretation and logical reasoning
Author : Arun Sharma

3.Quantitative aptitude For CAT
Author : Arun Sharma


4.Verbal Ability For CAT by MBAGuru

5.Verbal Ability For The CAT by Verbal Sujit Kumar



6.Verbal Ability Guide for CAT and othe MBA entrance exams


7.Reading Comprehension for CAT



all the beat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Friend

First of a let me give a brief description about CAT examinations.

CAT stands for the Common Aptitude test.This is the entrance examination which gives you chance to pursue your master 's degree in business administration from the best and famous colleges like IIMs.

The minimum requirement is that you should have passed your bachelor's degree from a recognised university.

For general % in bachelor's degree should be at least 50 and for the obc is 45 % .

Now coming to your query for best books for the preparation of CAT exam:

Hope the books will definitely help in your preparation.

All the best

aashisranjan784

HELLO,

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is an all-India test conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) as an entrance exam for the admission to the Post-graduate and Fellow Programs in management courses of several management institutes all over India including the IIMs.

Eligibility

• The candidate must be a graduate with 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST/DA/PWD) or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the ministry of HRD, Government of India.

• Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degrees can also apply.

Test Duration & Pattern (CAT 2013)

1.Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
2. Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning

No. of Questions : 60 ( 30 ques. from each section)

Duration : 2 hrs. 35 mins( 1 hr. 10 mins (70 mins) for each section)

Exam Format

CAT is a computer based test, conducted in multiple cities during a window of 3-4 weeks. A candidate can select his/her test date and slot as per choice and availability.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE : http://www.catiim.in/

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER :


CAT usually takes place in the month :

Sale of CAT Vouchers : July - September

Registration for CAT : July - September

CAT Test Dates : October -November

CAT Result : January

Books for preparation for CAT entrance exam :













THANK YOU

The best books for CAT preparation in mentioned below:

-Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Exams by Guha Abhijit

-Quant Aptitude by Tata Magraw Hill by Arun Sharma

-Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations Tips by Guha Abhijit

-Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Exams by Guha Abhijit

-R.S. Agarawal books on verbal reasoning

-English Proficiency IMS India

-A Communicative Grammar of English By: Geoffrey Leech

-Business English and Communication By: Clark

-30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary by Wilfred Funk and Norman Lewis.

The books which were written by Arun sharma are good.
Some best books are
Date interpretation and logical reasoning &
Quantitative Aptitude cat

Dear Friend,

CAT Stands for Common Admission Test. It is referred to as the toughest examination which is conducted every year for candidates seeking to get admission in the top IIMs of India.

The Best Books for CAT Preparation are :











This is the information i have to the best of my knowledge regarding your query. Hope the information will help you to the extent you want.

hi,,,,,,

the best books for preparation for CAT entrance exam



1.CAT Common Admission Test by Arun Sharma

2.CAT Common Admission Test by G. K Publishers

3.CAT Common Admission Test (Topicwise Analysis & Solution) by gkp

4.CAT: Common Admission Test (Paperback) by R. P. Verma




all the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best book for CAT exam:

Questions will be asked from the Below Sections in CAT Exams:
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation;
Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning


Books for Preparations:

The Pearson Guide To Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For The CATby Nishit K. Sinha
The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude And Data Interpretation For The CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT Common Admission Test by Arun Sharma


Eligibilty to apply for the CAT exams is:
Graduation pass in any stream with minimum 50% marks for General and OBC candidates and minimum 45% marks for the SC/ST candidates.
Final year Graduation students can also apply

HI,

These are the best books for preparation for CAT entrance exam,

Student's companion By Wilfred D.Best
English Plus I.C.S.E For Class 10 By Xavier Pinto
Wren and Martin English Grammar
Word power made easy by NORMAN LEWIS
30 Days to a more powerful vocabulary by welfred Funk and Norman Lewis
Business english and communication by clark
A communicative grammar of english by geoffray leach
English Proficiency IMS india.

Thank you...................

Originally Posted by volatilevish

what is the best book for CAT preparation?///could uplease tell em which one is the best book

FORMAT OF CAT

Q.1) I hear that CAT will be held online. Is that correct?

Ans. CAT is a computer-based test (CBT) and not an Internet-based test (IBT) i.e. a candidate does not take the test on an Internet site. Instead of reading the questions in a paper booklet and darkening the ovals on the answer-sheet, a candidate will read the questions on a computer terminal and choose an answer by clicking on the correct option.

Q.2) How is the computer-based format different from the paper-based format?

Ans. The format of the test is more or less the same except that a candidate reads a question on a computer terminal and clicks on the correct answer, instead of reading on a paper booklet and using a pencil to darken the ovals on an answer sheet.

Q.3) Can I take the test from any computer?

Ans. No. A candidate will have to test on a pre-assigned workstation and will not have a choice to choose his or her workstation, in the testing venue chosen by him/her during the time of registration.

Q.4) What does a CBT test looks like?

Ans. A CAT practice test is available on the website www.catiim.in for candidates to get familiarised with the functionality and navigation of the actual test.

BEST BOOKS FOR CAT EXAM


CAT Topic-wise 17 Year Solved Papers
by
Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publication (2012)


Verbal Ability For CAT
by
MBAGuru
Publisher: cengage Learning (2011)


How To Prepare For The CAT
By
Author: Muneer

Verbal Ability For The CAT
by
Sujit Kumar
Publisher: Pearson (2011)


The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examination
by
Dinesh Khattar
Publisher: Pearson (2008)


How To Prepare For Data Interpretation And Logical Reasoning For The CAT
By
Author: Arun Sharma

Originally Posted by volatilevish

what is the best book for CAT preparation?///could uplease tell em which one is the best book

CAT - Common Admission Test.

Reservations

As per the Government of India requirements, 15% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7½% for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. 27% of seats are reserved for Other Backward Classes candidates belonging to the “non-creamy” layer (NC-OBC).
For an updated central list of state-wise OBCs eligible for availing the benefit of reservation and information in respect of the creamy layer visit the website http://www.ncbc.nic.in. In case of NC-OBC category, the castes included in Central List (available at http://www.ncbc.nic.in/Centrallistifobc.html) of NC-OBC by the National Commission of Backward Classes, Government of India as on September 19, 2012 (Last day of registration) will be used. Any subsequent changes will not be effective for CAT2012.
As per the provision under section 39 of the PWD Act, 1995, 3% seats are reserved for Differently Abled (DA) candidates. The three categories of disability are: a) low-vision/blindness, b) hearing impairment, and c) locomotor disability/cerebral palsy. This provision is applicable if the candidate suffers from any of the listed disabilities to the extent of not less than 40%, as certified by a medical authority as prescribed and explained in the said Act.
The candidates belonging to categories for which seats are reserved need to note and read the eligibility requirements carefully before applying. It should be noted that while it is the endeavour of IIMs that the candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/Non-Creamy OBC categories join the Programme in proportions mandated by the law, they have to meet the minimum eligibility criteria and a certain minimum level of performance in the admission process. The candidates should read carefully the description of admission process followed by each IIM on their respective websites. No change in the category will be entertained after the closure of registration window; hence, the applicants are advised to give attention while registering.

Note for SC/ST, NC-OBC, and DA Candidates

If you belong to SC or ST categories, your caste/tribe must be listed in the Government of India schedule. The caste certificate that you send to IIM should be in the Government approved format and should clearly state: (a) Name of your caste/tribe; (b) Whether you belong to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe; (c) District and the State or Union Territory of your ordinary residence; and (d) the appropriate Government of India schedule under which your caste/tribe is approved by it as Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe. A copy of the certificate must be sent to CAT Centre, C/O Admissions Office, Indian Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, IIM Kozhikode Campus P.O., Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode- 673 570, Kerala, INDIA. Mention the Voucher Serial Number on the certificate. Failure to produce a copy of the caste certificate will result in the rejection of your CAT registration.

The caste certificate must be shown and a photocopy enclosed at the time of interviews. Moreover, the caste certificate must be submitted at the time of joining programmes of any of the IIMs.

If you belong to the Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC), you must produce the NC-OBC certificate duly signed by competent authority and enclose its photocopy at the time of interviews. Moreover, the certificate must be submitted at the time of joining programmes of any of the IIMs. Failure to do so during the post CAT selection process will result in you not being considered under the reserved category.

The DA certificate must be shown and a photocopy enclosed at the time of interviews. Moreover, the DA certificate must be submitted at the time of joining programmes of any of the IIMs.

For more details: http://www.catiim.in/

Originally Posted by volatilevish

what is the best book for CAT preparation?///could uplease tell em which one is the best book

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The best books for preparation for CAT entrance exam are; CAT Common Admission Test by Arun Sharma, CAT Common Admission Test by G. K Publishers, CAT Common Admission Test (Topicwise Analysis & Solution) by gkp and CAT: Common Admission Test (Paperback) by R. P. Verma.