How to study Quantitative aptitude for CAT and other MBA entrance examinations

We recommend you to understand and revise concepts and theories learnt in school up to 10+2 Level. A good understanding of concepts and theories will increase your accuracy and confidence. One should follow following books for Understanding concepts & theories:-

Books	Author	Remarks
NCERT	NCERT	Basic Concepts
Algebra	K.C. Sinha	Basic Concepts
Trigonometry	K.C. Sinha	Basic Concepts
Calculus	K.C  Sinha	Basic Concepts
Co-ordinate Geometry	Loni	Basic Concepts
Quantitative Aptitude	Arun Sharma	Ready Reckon-er
Data Interpretation	Arun Sharma	Ready Reckon-er
Higher Algebra	Hall & Knight	Basic Concepts

Engineering students are familiar with concepts & theories, so they can directly go for mock tests but working professionals should revise basic concepts and theories before taking any mock test series. Other Stream Students should start with basic concepts & theories from zero level. Quantitative aptitude can divided into three fundamental blocks as mentioned in below table.

Modules	Subjects	Remarks
Quantitative Aptitude: I	§  Geometry   §  Co-ordinate Geometry   §  Mensuration	§  25-30 % Weight-age in CAT Paper   §  3-5 Questions from Geometry   §  2-3 Questions from Co-ordinate Geometry   §  2-3 Questions from Mensuration
Quantitative Aptitude: II	§  Algebra   §  Number Theory   §  Time & Work   §  Arithmetic	§  50 % Weight-age in CAT Paper    §  3-4 Questions from Number System   §  2-3 Question from Progression   §  2-3 Questions from Permutation & Combination   §  2-3 Questions from Probability   §  2-3 Questions from Time & Work   §  3-4 Questions from Arithmetic
Quantitative Aptitude: III	§  Trigonometry   §  Calculus   §  Miscellaneous	§  15-20 % Weight age in CAT Papers   §  2-3 questions from Trigonometry   §  2-3 questions from Calculus and miscellaneous

When one will have complete control over basic concepts and theories then he or she should go for module based online mock tests and full length online mock Tests. Practice only can increase accuracy and speed and maximize your odds in one of the toughest examinations in India.

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Team CATAspirants.