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Yes, CAT books are highly useful for TG ICET preparation since the core syllabus overlaps significantly. However, since CAT is highly competitive, ensure you adapt your focus to the relatively easier, speed-oriented difficulty of the TG ICET.
What are some good books to study for MBA entrance exams such as CAT, TG ICET, MAT, XAT?
Standard books useful across these exams include Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma or R.S. Aggarwal, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha, and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis for building a strong vocabulary.
The TG ICET syllabus is largely similar to CAT, sharing core sections like quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and verbal ability. However, TG ICET features a state-level difficulty standard, which is significantly easier than CAT.
Yes, CAT books are highly useful for TANCET preparation since the core topics in Quantitative Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Data Interpretation overlap. However, you must also prepare specifically for the TANCET Business Situations section.

The CAT and TANCET syllabi share similar topics in quantitative ability, reading comprehension, and data interpretation. However, TANCET has a unique section on Business Situation Analysis, requiring candidates to study specific concepts not covered in CAT.
Yes, candidates can efficiently prepare using the books recommended for CAT exam preparation or any other MBA entrance exam. The syllabus for these entrance exams is mostly similar, covering Language Skills, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Skills.
How much CAT score is required to get admission in IIM Lucknow?
IIM Lucknow MBA cutoff for the general category generally goes upto 90 percentile. Students must aim to score 90 & above to get admission in the institute. For other categories, the cutoff is generally lower and ranges from 60 percentile to 85 percentile. However, this changes every year. Students c
Can I get admission in IIM Lucknow without CAT score?
Students can get admission in IIM Lucknow without CAT score. But only for courses, such as EFPM, FPM, EPGP programmes. Those seeking flagship PGP/ MBA course admission must have valid CAT score. The IIM Lucknow courses for which CAT is not needed are as below:
- IPMX
- PGPX
- FPM
How can I take admission in MBA at Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research if I have not given MAT, CAT or ICET?
Candidates who have not appeared in any entrance test should have a Bachelor's Degree with at least 55% marks. They will have to give a written test: same as I-CET. Students have to qualify in Written Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview for taking admission in MBA at Vignan's F
Is CAT score accepted for MET Institute of Management MMS admissions?
No, there is no mention of CAT scores being accepted to decide MET Institute of Management MMS admissions. The institute only mentions accepting the scores of the MAH-CET to admit candidates for the MMS course.
Thus, candidates with a valid CAT score must appear for MAH-CET to be eligible to apply.