MBA/PGDM

Best Books for Quantitative Aptitude
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT by Sarvesh K Verma
Quantitative Aptitude by R. S. Aggarwal
Best Books for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension by Ajay Singh
Word Power Made Easy by Norman LewisBest Books for Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma
How to prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun SharmaLogical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
All the above books are reviewed in detail below. Book author, publisher, the latest edition and book MRP is mentioned. Generally, they are available at 15-20 % discount on Amazon and Flipkart. Below are shared the CAT Prep best books section-wise:
Best Books for CAT on Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
The importance of Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) in CAT can be understood by the fact that it constitutes 34 questions out of total 100 questions in the exam. RC in CAT comprises 24 questions while 10 questions are based on Verbal Ability. One of the best books for CAT 2018 on VARC recommended by toppers to steer your through the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section in CAT exam is the Arun Sharma Verbal Ability book which is both a text book as well as a practice book.

Undoubtedly, CAT is a tough nut to crack. How much time is required for the preparation to crack CAT depends upon the dedication and smart preparation by the student. CAT has three sections. Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal, Data Interpretation and logical Reasoning. Number of questions in each section:
Quantitative Ability: 34
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension: 34
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning: 32
Total: 100
Now, actually, most of the syllabus of CAT comprises of what we already studied in class 9th and 10th. And to pass through CAT with flying colors, one requires a good understanding of Syllabus, Time management technique and Smart answering technique. If one prepares for it with dedication then 6-8 months would enough for cracking CAT and getting a call from top most institutes for an average student. I hope that I answered your query well. Good luck.