1. Quantitative Aptitude

Math—love it or dread it; you can't escape it! You need more than basic math skills for CAT prep—you need a strategy. Enter "Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal”. This book dives deep into problem-solving techniques and data-sufficiency questions, bridging the gap between conceptual clarity and exam readiness.

Anastasis Academy’s Exhaustive Question Bank, which has over 10,000+ QA questions, can be a game-changer. Stuck on a tough QA question? Just send a picture of the problem on their Telegram group and receive a detailed video solution. It’s like having a personal coach on standby!

Pro Tip: Don’t rush through the chapters. Master the easy-level questions first, then gradually level up.

2. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

Raise your hand if RCs have ever made you doubt your love for reading. Same here! Our saviour is "Word Power Made Easy" by Norman Lewis. While it’s not CAT-specific, it’s a goldmine for building a stellar vocabulary. Classics like "Barron’s GRE Verbal Workbook" can also help students build vocabulary and reading strategies, which are essential for RCs and verbal reasoning.

For further practice questions, you can opt for Anastasis Academy’s question bank, which has over 600+ RC sets and over 1000+ VA questions, a treasure trove for CAT aspirants. This practice is sure to take you from “Wait, what?!” to “Bring it on!”

Pro Tip: Start reading daily newspapers like The Hindu or The Indian Express. They sharpen your comprehension abilities and keep you updated on current affairs for future interviews.

3. Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation

Now, let’s decode LRDI—the dark horse of CAT sections. What you need here is a combo of reasoning ability and speed. Guides like “Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation” by Nishit Sinha are stellar for honing logical reasoning and analytical skills.

From puzzles to blood relations, this book has got it all covered. The best part? The variety of questions that keeps you on your toes. With its hands-on approach, you’ll learn to interpret tables, charts, and graphs like a pro.

Pro Tip: LRDI is more about mindset than method—train your brain to spot patterns and think 

critically.

4. Mocks and Sectional Tests

Books are great, but real progress comes when you test your knowledge. Grab an online test series (Anastasis Academy, TIME, IMS, or Career Launcher) and make mocks with your best friend. Treat every mistake as a lesson and track your progress religiously.

Remember, the magic lies in showing up every single day. Even if you solve just 10 questions or read for 15 minutes, those tiny efforts snowball into big results over time.

I know this feels overwhelming (been there, done that), but trust me when I say—every page you solve and every word you read is taking you closer to your dream B-school. Give yourself credit for taking on this challenge. And hey, don’t forget to take a breather now and then—Netflix marathons and ice cream therapy are perfectly acceptable study breaks.