CAT 2015 Preparation: Sources to Rely on

Sep 17
07:52

2015

Isha Sharma

Isha Sharma

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CAT 2015 is scheduled for November 29, 2015. With less than 80 days left for the exam aspirants must know the sources to rely on for an intact preparation strategy. Here are some of the best of sources one can depend on to prepare for the most sought after MBA exam.

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Nowadays,CAT 2015 Preparation: Sources to Rely on Articles preparing for CAT 2015 is one of the most discussed topics amid MBA aspirants in the country. A right study plan and an intact preparation strategy is crucial to do well in the most competitive exam.

Industry experts and academicians recommend selected range of study material – magazines, newspapers and books that aspirants can rely on. Some the national and international newspapers aspirants must read while preparing are:

National Newspapers:

  • The Hindu

The newspaper gives a holistic insight about economy and business. Reading it regularly can increase factual awareness.

 

  • Times of India & Hindustan Times

These two newspapers can help to improve vocabulary. However, relying completely on the articles is not recommended. The articles are not up to CAT’s standard.

 

  • Economic Times

It is good to refer to the newspaper for articles on business and economics. One needn’t read it regularly throughout a week, reading it twice can be suffice.

 

 

International Newspapers:

 

  • The New York Times

A definite read for all CAT 2015 aspirants! However, the issue here is that the newspaper has a paid subscription and all the articles are not available for free. One can focus on blogs like ‘The Stone’ to derive maximum benefit.

 

  • The Guardian

Reading blogs of The Guardian can be a great help. It comprises of great reading material which can help one to ace Verbal and Comprehension sections of the exam. Apart from newspapers, there are several magazines that aspirants must refer to:

 

  • Business Line by the Hindu Group
  • Business Today by India Today Group
  • Business World
  • Management Compass Career Launcher
  • Competition Success Review

 

Lastly, the books to refer to are:

  • Arun Sharma's Quantitative Aptitude for CAT
  • The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit Sinha