CAT is undoubtedly one of those exams that examine a candidates’ knowledge of concepts in depth. Questions came in the CAT papers are not out of the syllabus or course, but they simply need you to have a deeper understanding of the concepts and subjects taught to you in earlier classes. Good study material and books plays an important role; list of top books for CAT is as follows:
- Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT Common Admission Test by Arun Sharma for simple and easily understanding purpose
- A Modern approach to verbal and non-verbal reasoning by R. S. Aggarwal
- Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT Common Admission Test and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha for advanced purpose.
- Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Common Admission Test for Admission into IIMs by Sarvesh K. Verma
- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT Common Admission Test by Meenakshi Upadhyay, Arun Sharma
Additional reading material for CAT
In addition with above-mentioned books, I would recommend you to read below mentioned additional study material for better knowledge.
Reference business magazines for CAT Candidates
- Business Today by India Today Group
- Competition Success Review
- Business Line by “The Hindu Group”
- Management Compass Career Launcher
- BusinessWorld
- Business & Management Chronicle by Chronicle Publications
Recommended Newspapers for CAT students
- The Hindu
- Economics Times
- The Statesman