CAT Exam Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Books Name | Author/ Publications | Importance of Books |
|---|---|---|
| How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT | Arun Sharma | This book covers all the topics, including Numbers, Average & Mixtures, Arithmetic & Word-based Problems, Geometry, Algebra, and others The book is divided into 19 chapters and 5 test papers and each chapter is further divided into three categories i.e. basic, fundamental, and difficult levels. It also has Non-MCQ type of questions |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | Abhijit Guha | This book is not only for CAT but also for other competitive exams The chapters and sub-topics are explained in easy language Questions with solutions are provided for each topic. |
| NCERT Mathematics Books (Class 6 to 10) | NCERT | NCERT Mathematics covers all the syllabus starting from class 6 to class 10. Topics in maths are categorized from fundamentals to difficult. After each topic-related question is asked for practice. |
| Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT | Sarvesh Verma | This book consists of 300 concepts on Quant More than 4000 solved questions It includes tips and tricks to solve the questions easily |
| Quantitative Aptitude for CAT | Nishit Sinha | Tips and strategies for solving the questions in less time It provides a CD that carries 5 online tests |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Books Name | Author/ Publications | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT | Nishit K. Sinha | - |
| Data Interpretation for CAT | Arun Sharma | Provides clarity in all the topics Contains 45 test papers Solved Mock test as per latest exam pattern Problem-solving book, having each type of question asked in the exam Have different difficulty-level questions |
| How to Prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT | Arun Sharma | It provides a simple approach to logical reasoning topics Consists of all types of questions and exercises of all topics Practice questions include the level of questions from basic to difficult. |
| CAT Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | Gautam Puri | This book contains solved problems on Bar Charts, Caselet, Pie Chart, Tables, Graphs, Combination It provides 5 Mock Tests topic wise Solved previous year's papers |
| Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | Ananta Ashish | This book covers the entire syllabus of Data Sufficiency & Data Interpretation After each topic, a set of questions will be given to check how much a candidate has understood that topic |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Books Name | Author/ Publications | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| PSC for VA for CAT | Nishit Sinha | There are six parts in this book for Verbal ability More than 2000 solved questions A CD that contains 5 online test Past 7 years questions paper |
| How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT | Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay/Arihant | This book is divided into four parts i.e. Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Verbal Reasoning, and CAT Papers All the parts carry sub-topics and are explained in details After completion of each sub-topic, questions will be asked to check the knowledge The book consists of the previous year's paper for CAT and model test papers. |
| High School English Grammar & Composition | Wren & Martin | Simple steps to improve the vocabulary Brush up the grammar skills Consists of all grammar topics from basic level to difficult level Teaches how each word is pronounced |
| 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary | Dr. Wilfred Funk & Norman Lewis | Best book for vocabulary As the name is 30 days to powerful vocabulary, this book has hundreds of contextual usage of vocabulary. |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.How many sections are there in the CAT Exam 2024?
There are three sections in the CAT exam 2024 namely Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.
Q2.Which is the best book for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning?
The best book for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit Sinha.
Q3.Which book can I refer to for VARC?
Candidates can refer to the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay.
Q4.What are the best books for the Quantitative Aptitude section for the CAT Exam?
Some of them are Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha and NCERT Mathematics.
Q5.Are books the best source to prepare for the CAT exam?
Yes, books are best to prepare for the exam as they cover the entire syllabus. Apart from books candidates should also take mock tests.
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