Competitive exam books

 

Koncepts of Numbers in Quantitative Aptitude for CAT, GMAT, XAT, CMAT, IIFT, Bank PO Buy Now

The importance of Working with Numbers has increased tremendously in all Aptitude based tests in the last few years. In CAT exam the number of questions asked have outgrown to 25%. Further Number System is the stepping stone for whole of the Quant, Data Sufficiency and Data Interpretation. The book "Koncepts of Numbers" captures Number System like never before. The book is an 100% original work by the author and contain some new copyrighted formula (not in public domain at present). With more than 1300 solved questions divided into 10 different chapters, it strengthens the basics and then further moves on to 5 difficulty levels of problems - Concept Applicator (CA), Concept Builder (CB), Concept Cracker (CC), Concept Deviator (CD), Data Sufficiency (DS). The book has a 360 degree approach towards solving problems and having 20% of the total questions on Data Sufficiency. Students appearing for competitive exams like CAT, GMAT, XAT, IIFT, MAT etc. would find it extremely Student Friendly. It clears the ambigousness and provides a vivid knowledge about the Number System. A must-have book for all aptitude-based exam takers. The book encapsulates Vedic Maths, Number Introduction, Factor Theory, HCF and LCM, Base System, Cyclicity, Remainders, Surds and Factorials. The books also covers past questions of various exams like, CAT, XAT, IIFT, SNAP, etc. Solutions, unlike other books where only hints are provided, are explained explicitly and elaboratively. About the Author: Mr. Gajendra Kumar has carved a niche for himself, being one of the best CAT/GMAT trainers of Eastern India and popularly known as 'CAT Guru Gajen.' He is the Founder-Director of one of Kolkata's premier training institute. He has also to his credit 2 books written for CAT.

Table of Contents:

1. Vedic Maths

2. Numbers Introduction

• Concept Applicator (CA)
• Concept Builder (CB)
• Concept Cracker (CC)
• Concept Deviator (CD)
• Data Sufficiency (DS)

3. factory theory

• Concept Applicator (CA)
• Concept Builder (CB)
• Concept Cracker (CC)
• Concept Deviator (CD)
• Data Sufficiency (DS)

4. hcf and lcm

• Concept Applicator (CA)
• Concept Builder (CB)
• Concept Cracker (CC)
• Concept Deviator (CD)
• Data Sufficiency (DS)

5. base system

• Concept Applicator (CA)
• Concept Builder (CB)
• Concept Cracker (CC)
• Concept Deviator (CD)

6. cyclicity

• Concept Applicator (CA)
• Concept Builder (CB)
• Concept Cracker (CC)
• Concept Deviator (CD)
• Data Sufficiency (DS)

7. remainders

• Concept Applicator (CA)
• Concept Builder (CB)
• Concept Cracker (CC)
• Concept Deviator (CD)
• Data Sufficiency (DS)

8. factorials

• Concept Applicator (CA)
• Concept Builder (CB)
• Concept Cracker (CC)
• Concept Deviator (CD)
• Data Sufficiency (DS)

9. Surds and logarithms

• Concept Applicator (CA)
• Concept Builder (CB)
• Concept Cracker (CC)
• Concept Deviator (CD)

10. miscellaneous

• Past CAT Questions
• Past XAT Questions
• Past IIFT Questions
• Past SNAP Questions

Face to Face CAT Common Admission Test Buy now

The very popular CAT (Common Admission test) conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) is not an easy game. CAT is considered as one of the toughest examination for students aspiring to pursue post-graduate courses in management offered by the IIMs and various other prestigious B-schools in India. As we know perfection cannot be achieved without practice, this practice resource from Arihant contains questions asked in last 21 years' (1993-2013) CAT exam.

This book has been specially designed for the students preparing for the CAT which is conducted once a year. The book contains an authentic compilation of the questions asked in last 21 years (1993-2013) in the CAT. The book has been divided into three sections - Quantitative Analysis, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. Ample number of previous years' questions have been categorized section-wise and topic-wise to help aspirants practice the questions in the same format as they are asked in the examination. Solutions to the previous years' questions have been presented in detail and have been checked for accuracy. To help students get an insight into the recent examination pattern of CAT, last five years' (2009-2013) Complete Solved Papers of CAT have also been provided in the book. Also a book comes along with a free CD containing 3 Mock Tests based on the CBT Prometric CAT format. The Mock Tests provided in the CD will help candidates practice for the online test format in which the actual CAT exam is conducted.

As the book contains ample number of previous years' questions along with their detailed solutions it for sure will help the aspirants get an insight into the kind of questions asked in CAT and will help them understand the pattern of the upcoming examination.

How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT - Buy here

The second, revised edition of How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT attempts to place in proper perspective the tole and importance of this topic in CAT and other similar competitive examination. In spite of several changes to the exam pattern the importance of Data Interpretation (DI) has only increased. In this context, this revised edition is a reliable resource for the aspirant to understand, learn and practice for this crucial section. This book provides a complete overall perspective for this topic not just for CAT but for other entrance examinations that have DI as a component.

Table of Contents:

• Part 1 Basic Modes of Data Interpretation
• Part 2 Developing Your Calculations
• Part 3 DI Exercises
• Part 4 Ten Minute Test Papers
• Part 5 Model Test Papers
• Part 6 Model Test Papers
• Part 7 DI Questions from Other MBA Exams
• Part 8 Challenges in Data Interpretation
• Part 9 Data Sufficiency
• Part 10 Previous Years’ Question Papers
• Part 11 Sample Papers Based on 2009/2010 Pattern
• Model Test Paper

How to prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT-Buy Now

"The Second revised edition of Logical Reasoning for CAT by well known author Arun Sharma reierates the importance of reasoning as a subject in CAT and other MBA entrance examinations. It provides clear guidelines on how to successfully tackle the questions asked in this section. A good score in this section considerably eases the pressure on doing well in the Verbal Ability section."

The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude:

by Dinesh Khattar Buy Here

The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations provides a one point resource that contains comprehensive set of questions that can help you master the quantitative aptitude section for entrance exams. It is a significant part of just about any entrance examination, whether it is MBA entrance, bank tests, or defence. The author Dinesh Khattar has taken time to refer previous and most current exam patterns and the book has been revised to include these competitive examination patterns. The book contains both questions as well as detailed descriptions of the answers, so you know what is right and why it is right. The book presents various concepts in an easy-to-grasp and to-the-point manner. Apart from the standard formulae and definitions, the new edition contains tips and tricks that aid a quick revision.

Apart from a detailed explanation of basic concepts and theories, the book provides valuable insight in the form of short-cut methods, which can help you deduce the answers to complicated questions in the shortest time span. The author shows that the right approach can yield good results in competitive examinations. The book contains over 4000 multiple choice questions for practice that are designed in various difficulty levels to keep you on the edge. Whether it is about finding the LCM or HCF of numbers, square roots, Linear Equations, Permutations and Combinations, Simple interest and Compound interest, this guide can assist you. The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations was published by Pearson Education as second edition in the year 2013, and the book is available in paperback.

Key Features:

• This guide provides you with the right approach rather than a jumbled pile of questions and answers.
• The detailed descriptions are logical and give you the result in a systematic manner.

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How to prepare for competition Exam

Are you preparing for any competitive Exam or do you have any plan to fight a competitive Exam in near future?

If your answer is yes, then this article will help you out to make a good strategic preparation for your exam.

Generally every exam touches some basic elements like General knowledge, reasoning, general awareness and mathematical questions.

I am going to discuss some points which are needful for you to get success in your exam.

1. Planning

Prior to exam preparation you should firstly study and analysis about the examination essential required aspects like

a) Qualification that is needed

b) Percentage of marks

c) Maximum and minimum age limit.

See that you are meeting every required parameter.

2. Clear Your Fundamentals

If you are done with first point then in your next step you should clear your basic fundamentals that you have studied in 8^th, 9^th, 10^th standards. Matriculation maths formulas should be on your finger tips; brush up your English grammar.

3. Work on your General Knowledge and keep it updated, time by time through news media and magazine on current affairs and events.

4. Joint coaching Institutes

It is not necessary that you should joint any institute for competitive examination preparation if you do not feel that you should join it. But it can help you out in

a) Providing you a proper counselling.

b) Clear your doubts

c) Will provide you study materials.

5. Set Your Goal

You should set your realistic goal considering your ability, time duration, the resources you have. A good strategy should be made to achieve these goals.

6. Create environment by making group circle of friends who are interested and doing the same examination preparation. It will play vital role in busting your moral up in route of preparation.

7. Time Management

You should distribute equal time to each section and more time should be given to the section or part in which you feel you are weak.

8. Be Positive

You should be positive and should have faith in yourself because it may be not possible that you will clear any exam in first time or in first attempt, it will check your patience.

9. Take your mock test

It is not difficult to solve all questions of any exam. But it is difficult to solve all of them in a given time duration. For that you should take sample papers and try to solve them in a given time period. These practices will enhance your performance in the examination real scenario.

10. Subscribe for the magazines which are of monthly based editions and comes with sample question papers.