DAVV CET MTech Books 2022: Check best books for exam preparation

Updated on Feb 9, 2022 10:43 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

DAVV CET is a computer-based examination conducted for admission to various postgraduate and undergraduate programmes offered by Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore and its affiliated colleges in Madhya Pradesh. The entrance exam is expected to be held in the second week of July in 31 cities across India. Choosing the right set of books is a crucial part of the exam preparation process. There are a lot of study materials available in the market which makes it difficult for an aspirant to decide which one to follow. To make it easier for you, Shiksha has listed down the best books for DAVV CET preparation.

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Best Books for DAVV CET Preparation
FAQs Regarding DAVV CET Books

Best Books for DAVV CET Preparation

The varsity conducts the DAVV CET exam for more than a dozen programmes which have been divided into four groups. In group A1 and B1, all the four sections are the same; it comprises of Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude whereas, in Group A2 and B2, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning are clubbed together as one section and the remaining two sections include Verbal Ability and course-specific subject. Here is the section-wise list of best books for entrance test for BCom (Hons), BA (Journalism), Integrated MBA, BA LLB, MBA, MA (Journalism and Mass Communication), MCom

Best Books for DAVV CET: Verbal Ability

This section of the DAVV CET question paper comprises Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Completion, among others. Refer to the best books for verbal ability preparation in the table below:

Books	Author/Publication
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT	Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
High School English Grammar	Wren & Martin
General English	Arihant Publications

Best Books for DAVV CET: Quantitative Aptitude

For Quant preparation, an aspirant must brush-up on topics like Algebra, Number Systems, Probability, Mixtures and Alligations, Ratio, Proportion and Variation, Profit, Loss and Discount among others. Refer to the best books for Quant preparation in the table below:

Books	Author/Publication
Mathematics Books for Standard 8, 9 and 10	NCERT
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	Abhijit Guha-McGraw-Hill Education
The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations	Dinesh Khattar
Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations	RS Aggarwal/S Chand publication

Best Books for DAVV CET: Logical Reasoning

The topics in this section include coding-decoding, series, syllogism, blood relation, seat arrangement and more. Refer to the best books for Logical Reasoning preparation in the table below:

Books	Author/Publication
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT	Nishit K. Sinha/Pearson
How to prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT	Arun Sharma /McGraw-Hill Education
A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical	Arihant publications
Short-cuts in reasoning	Disha Publications

Best Books for DAVV CET: Data Interpretation

The topics in this section include Bar Graph, Line Chart, Tabular Form., Caselet Form, and Missing Data among others. Refer to the best books for Data Interpretation preparation in the table below:

Books	Author/Publication
Data Interpretation for CAT	Arun Sharma
Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	Ananta Ashisha
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning	Gautam Puri
Data Interpretation Simplified	Jagan Saneja

Best Books for Subject Specific Preparation

Here is the list of best books for admission to MTech, MCA, BPharma, MSc, LLM programmes

Subjects	Books	Author/ Publication
Biology	Biology (Vol 1 and Vol 2)	Trueman
Mathematics	Post Graduate Entrance Exam For Mathematics	Arihant
Physics	Post Graduate Entrance Exam For Physics	Arihant
Chemistry	Post Graduate Entrance Exam For Chemistry	Arihant
Computer Science	Master of Computer Application entrance exam	R.Gupta
Botany	Botany M.Sc Entrance Exam	Nidhi Puri
Zoology	M.Sc. Zoology Entrance Examination	A. Sehgal
Civil Laws	The Code of Civil Procedure	Dinshah Fardunji Mulla
Criminal Laws	The Indian Penal Code	Ratanlal/Dhirajlal

FAQs Regarding DAVV CET Books

Q: Can I prepare for the DAVV CET exam without coaching?

A: Yes, candidates can prepare for the DAVV CET exam without the help of coaching classes. For this, they should first get the right set of study material followed by a systematic study plan.

Q: Can I prepare for the DAVV CET exam without coaching?

A: Yes, candidates can prepare for the DAVV CET exam without the help of coaching classes. For this, they should first get the right set of study material followed by a systematic study plan.

Q: Which are the best books for Verbal Ability Preparation?

A: For verbal ability preparation, candidates can refer to books like How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Arun Sharma, High School Grammar by Wren & Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis.

Q: Should I refer to multiple books for DAVV CET preparation?

A: Yes, candidates can refer to more than one book for exam preparation. It will help them understand the approach and perspective of different authors.

Q: What should be the strategy to obtain a high score in the Logical Reasoning section?

A: To score well in Logical Reasoning, candidates need to be relentless in developing their critical thinking skills as well as analytical ability. They should regularly practice all the important topics in the Logical Reasoning section.

Q: Is there a section-wise time limit in the DAVV CET exam?

A: No, there is no provision for a section-wise time limit in the DAVV CET exam.

Q: What are the key topics in the DAVV CET syllabus for the Quant section?

A: The Key topics in the DAVV CET exam include Algebra, Number Systems, Probability, Mixtures and Alligations, Ratio, Proportion and Variation.

Q: What is the requisite amount of time that I need to put in for DAVV CET preparation?

A: If you plan to study at least three months in advance, you should study for a minimum of four to five hours daily to stand a good chance in the exam.

Q: Is practising mocks important for DAVV CET preparation?

A: Practicing mock tests would help aspirants assess their level of preparation for the upcoming exam. One should solve at least 15 to 20 mocks before taking the exam.

Q: Should I take the help of online resources even if I have books for exam preparation?

A: There is no harm in studying from online preparation material as long as it comes from credible sources. However, books from renowned authors and publishers will add greater value to the preparation.

Q: Do DAVV CET guidebooks carry answers to previous year question?

A: Yes, the guidebooks do carry answers to previous year questions.

Q: Is DAVV CET at par with CAT or XAT exam?

A: No, the DAVV CET exam is not at par with CAT or XAT exam. The difficulty levels of the questions are usually easy to moderate as compared to CAT or XAT.

Q: What are the key topics in the DAVV CET syllabus for Logical Reasoning?

A: The important topics for Logical Reasoning include Comparison, Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Syllogism, Seating Arrangement etc.