How to start preparing for CAT from graduation first year without any knowledge of basic concepts of exam? Which books should I refer?

I do not have any knowledge of basics of mathematics, reasoning, etc.

113 Views|1 Followers|Posted 2016-05-05 10:56:55
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2016-07-09 23:53:31
I would recommend that you try out the study material from IMS / TIME / Career Launcher as your first resource. Some of the Books recommended for CAT are- 1.How to prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT   TMH / Arun Sharma 2.Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Intrepretation for CAT

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raj kamal
2016-05-05 11:56:01
Join Career Launcher or Times.

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raj kamal
2016-05-06 21:23:19
if u want to go for cat not books are more important.important is that how u try to improve ur self gradually .first focus on ur vocabs .read book like love in cholera war and peace etc .also read different news papers .cat is a no bar hold exam .ready with these for quants develop ur ownformulas et

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