Best Books for SRCC GBO 2026, Preparation Tips and Tricks

SRCC Global Business Operations 2026 ( SRCC GBO )

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SRCC GBO 2026 will be conducted in the third week of February 2026, tentatively, in the computer-based test mode. A good preparation plan goes a long way in grabbing a good score in any entrance exam. Check out the best plan for SRCC GBO preparation 2026 like the best books, preparation strategy, syllabus, pattern, question papers, mock tests, etc.

Check out the best plan for SRCC GBO preparation 2026 like the best books, preparation strategy, syllabus, pattern, question papers, mock tests, etc.

SRCC GBO preparation 2026: SRCC GBO is one of the first entrance exams of the management entrance exams cycle. The exam is conducted by the prestigious Shri Ram College of Commerce. SRCC GBO is a gateway for admission to SRCC’s PGDM Global Business Operations programme. SRCC GBO 2026 exam preparation requires knowing the syllabus and paper pattern. The SRCC GBO is also a management exam, and exam pattern and syllabus is similar to the other MBA entrance exams, students who are preparing for the GBO exam should have a focused approach by covering important topics of the SRCC GBO 2026 syllabus and solving the previous year’s question papers.

The SRCC GBO 2026 exam will be conducted on February 28, 2026. In this article, you will find all about SRCC GBO 2026 preparation including exam syllabus, pattern, books, preparation strategy, etc. 

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Table of contents
  • How to Prepare for SRCC GBO 2026: Know the Syllabus
  • How to Prepare for SRCC GBO 2026: Understand Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
  • How to Prepare for SRCC GBO 2026: Choose the Best Books for SRCC GBO
  • SRCC GBO 2026 Preparation Tips

How to Prepare for SRCC GBO 2026: Know the Syllabus

The SRCC GBO question paper is based on four sections, i.e. English Comprehension and Language Ability, Quantitative Ability, Logical Ability and Data Interpretation. Check out the table below to know the important topics of the SRCC GBO syllabus:

SRCC GBO Sections

Important Topics

English Comprehension and Language Ability

Vocabulary, Grammar, Idioms and Phrases, Reading Comprehension Passages, Speech, Antonyms, Synonyms, Fill in the blanks, Para Jumble, Sentence Making and Completion, etc. 

Quantitative Ability

Time and Work, Percentage, Pie Chart, Profit and Loss, Number System, Time, Speed and Distance, Algebra, Simple and Compound Interest, Series, Arithmetic, etc.

Logical Ability

Family Tree, Puzzles, Statement-Conclusion, Assumptions, Syllogisms, Strong and Weak Arguments, Data Arrangement, Number Grid, etc.

Data Interpretation

Graphs, Pie Chart, Bar Graphs, Venn Diagrams, Clocks and Calendars, Data Sufficiency, Caselets, Data Structures, etc.

Q:   Is it difficult for a 12th student with arts background to crack SRCC GBO?
A:

SRCC GBO exam tests the student's quantitative ability, logical reasoning, English comprehension skills and general awareness. Hence, cracking the exam can be a bit challenging for the Class 12 arts students. 

They may do well in the English and General Knowledge sections, but the other two sections may be difficult for them as these involve higher-level mathematics. However, if the student practices consistently, focuses on concept clarity and preparation and refers to the right resources, these obstacles can be overcome. Arts students may require giving extra effort to problem solving techniques in order to improve their performance and increase chances of success in the SRCC GBO exam. 

Q:   What are the changes in the SRCC GBO exam pattern?
A:

The exam conducting authority, SRCC, made changes to the SRCC GBO exam pattern this year. The number of questions has been reduced from 160 to 100. Now, each section of the SRCC GBO question paper 2025 will have 25 questions, and each question will have four options each. The duration of the SRCC GBO exam is 120 minutes. 

Q:   What are the top colleges which accept SRCC GBO score?
A:

SRCC GBO is accepted only by Sri Ram College of Commerce. SRCC GBO is a management entrance exam conductewd and accepted by SRCC for admission to the PGDM Global Business Operations programme offered by the institute. If one wishes to get admission to an MBA college in India, he/she needs to appear for other MBA entrance exams, such as CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, SNAP, NMAT, etc.

How to Prepare for SRCC GBO 2026: Understand Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

SRCC GBO is conducted in Computer-Based Test mode. The SRCC GBO question paper contains 160 MCQs; each having four options to choose the right answer from. Given below is the SRCC GBO exam pattern 2026:

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SRCC GBO Exam Pattern

Details

Number of Sections

4 (English Comprehension and Language Ability, Logical Ability, Data Interpretation and Quantitative Ability)

Mode of examination

Computer-based test mode

Duration of exam

2 hours

Number of quesions 

100

Total marks

400 marks

Language of the paper

English

Each section of the SRCC GBO question paper will carry 40 questions. For each correct answer, candidates will be awarded four marks and for each wrong answer, one mark will be deducted. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. 

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How to Prepare for SRCC GBO 2026: Choose the Best Books for SRCC GBO

Choosing the right set of books is an imperative part of the SRCC GBO preparation. Check the table below to know the best books for SRCC GBO.

Best Books for SRCC GBO 2026

SRCC GBO preparation books are available online as well as offline. Take a look at the table below:

Name of the Book

Author/Publisher

SRCC GBO Preparation Guide - SRIRAM College of Commerce PGD Global Business Operations Entrance Exam

Disha Experts

How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT

Arun Sharma

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

Abhijit Guha

NCERT Mathematics Books for Standard 8, 9 and 10

NCERT

How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT

Arun Sharma

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT

Nishit K Sinha

The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT

Nishit K Sinha

A New Approach to Reasoning

BS Sijwali

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

K Gupta

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

Thirty Days to Better English

Norman Lewis

SRCC GBO 2026 Preparation Tips

The overall difficulty level of the SRCC GBO question paper is quite easy. The competition makes the SRCC GBO a little tougher. If the student knows the exam pattern, completes the syllabus, chooses the best books and practices sample papers and mock test together, he/she can ace the exam. Mentioned below are some preparation tips that will help the students prepare for SRCC GBO 2026:

  • Candidates should go through the SRCC GBO exam pattern in order to understand the marking scheme, overall and section-wise duration of the exam, distribution of questions and sections.
  • Read the SRCC GBO syllabus thoroughly to know the topics that need to be covered for the exam.
  • Identify your strong and weak areas in all the sections. This can be achieved by practising ample mock test and previous years’ question papers.
  • Buy the best study material and preparation books for SRCC GBO 2022 preparation.
  • Improve your weak areas and monitor their improvement regularly. Try to attempt at least 1-2 mock test every day. Take mock test regularly and analyse your performance after every mock test.
  • Solve SRCC GBO question papers or sample papers to improve your question-solving ability. Attempting mock tests will also increase speed and accuracy.
  • Learn the shortcut tricks for solving questions.
  • Note down the new words that you read in the newspaper as it will help in English Comprehension and Language Ability.

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