Arun Sharma CAT Books: Check Latest 2024 Editions of All 5 Books, with Prices, Review by Toppers

IIM Bangalore Alumnus and founder of Mindworkzz, Arun Sharma is a household name in the area of CAT exam preparation and personality development. More than two million copies of Arun Sharma CAT books have been sold so far. Arun Sharma Quantitative Aptitude Book, Arun Sharma Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Books and the CAT preparation book on Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Arun Sharma, are the best selling CAT preparation books for all sections, published by McGrawHill. Arun Sharma has also founded Mindworkzz, a leading CAT coaching institution, to help CAT aspirants in their preparation. 

Table of Contents

1. Arun Sharma Best CAT Preparation Books
2. How to Download Arun Sharma CAT eBook?
3. Arun Sharma CAT Books Review
4. Quantitative Aptitude for CAT Arun Sharma Book Review
5. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT Arun Sharma Book Review
6. Logical Reasoning for CAT Arun Sharma Book Review
7. Data Interpretation for CAT Arun Sharma Book Review
8. Chapter-Wise Solved Previous Years Papers for CAT: Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay CAT Book Review
9. Arun Sharma Books Vs TIME, CL, IMS Coaching Institute Material for CAT Preparation. Which is better?
10. Are Arun Sharma CAT Books enough for CAT Preparation?
11. FAQs on Latest CAT Preparation Books by Arun Sharma

An alumnus of IIM Bangalore 1995 batch, Arun Sharma has authored best selling books for CAT preparation  'How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT', 'How to prepare for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning for the CAT’ and is the co-author of ‘How To Prepare For Verbal Ability And Reading Ability’. A serial-CAT-taker, who has cracked the CAT exam for several years with 100% or 99.99%. Arun Sharma is the Founder of Mindworkzz, a leading CAT coaching institution.  
An alumnus of IIM Bangalore, and a best-selling author with McGraw Hill for books on Verbal Ability for Aptitude Exams like CAT, CSAT, UGC NET, Meenakshi Upadhyay has been actively involved for past 20 years, in teaching online and offline. Meenakshi Upadhyay has co-authored CAT book with Arun Sharma ‘How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Preparation for CAT’. Her CAT Book is the national bestseller in its domain.

1. Arun Sharma Best CAT Preparation Books

The best CAT Books by Arun Sharma 2024 are:

Author	Book Title	Edition	Price
Arun Sharma	How to Prepare for QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE for CAT	11th Edition Paperback (19 June 2024)	M.R.P.: 1,050.00
Arun Sharma, Meenakshi Upadhyay	How to Prepare for VERBAL ABILITY & READING COMPREHENSION for CAT	11th Edition | VARC Paperback (21 May 2024)	M.R.P.: 1,020.00
Arun Sharma	How to Prepare For DATA INTERPRETATION For CAT	8th Edition Paperback (17 May 2023)	M.R.P.: 885.00
Arun Sharma	How to Prepare For LOGICAL REASONING For CAT	7th Edition Paperback (21 June 2023)	M.R.P.: 845.00
Arun Sharma, Meenakshi Upadhyay	Chapter Wise Solved Previous Years’ Papers for CAT	2nd Edition Paperback (9 September 2022)	M.R.P.: 559.00

2. How to Download Arun Sharma CAT eBook?

Arun Sharma Books for CAT Pdf Download 2024 are available at McGrawHill, Amazon.in, in kindle file format. Please note important details about the Arun Sharma books for CAT Pdf download

• You can download Arun Sharma CAT eBook from Amazon, which has created this file format.
• The CAT eBook is cheaper as it is directly sent to your Kindle device/Kindle app on Phone or on PC.

After making the choice for Arun Sharma books for CAT Pdf download, you can download all: Arun Sharma Verbal Ability Pdf, Arun Sharma DILR CAT Books 2024 Pdf, Arun Sharma CAT QA Book Pdf.

2.1 How to Buy Paper Back Editions of CAT Books by Arun Sharma at Best Prices?
If you do not wish to buy Arun Sharma CAT eBook, you can buy Arun Sharma books online at best prices from Amazon and Flipkart. The prices of Arun Sharma CAT books in open market may be higher however, the most affordable prices at which latest paper back editions of CAT books by Arun Sharma for CAT 2024 are available online at Amazon.

3. Arun Sharma CAT Books Review | MBAUniverse.com Interview 

In exclusive interviews to MBAUniverse.com, many CAT toppers have recommended Arun Sharma CAT books. Here are Arun Sharma CAT Books Reviews.

CAT / XAT Topper	Arun Sharma CAT Books Reviews
Shrey Gupta CAT 2022 -- 99.20 Percentile , IIM Kashipur MBA Student (2023-25)	I purchased the Arun Sharma book series to understand concepts and practice accordingly. The books helped me in identifying problems and clearing doubts regarding any topic. Read more.
Akshat Agarwal CAT 2022 -- 99.44 Percentile, IIT Delhi MBA Student (2023-25)	I purchased the online material and mocks. I referred Arun Sharma for DILR and Quant. Read more.
Tanish Jain XAT 2023 -- 99.99 Percentile, XLRI Jamshedpur MBA Student (2023-25)	I practiced for quants and DI from Arun Sharma books and CAT mocks for the CAT exam. Read More
Prateek Rai secured CAT 2022 -- 99.80 Percentile, SPJIMR Mumbai MBA Student (2023-25)	I bought Arun Sharma’s books on CAT and used them to solve some questions. Read More
Nandagopal V XAT 2023 -- 99.99 Percentile, XLRI Jamshedpur MBA Student (2023-25)	I followed Arun Sharma’s book on CAT Preparation for QA. It gives access to a lot of questions per chapter, which you can practice to excel in the topics. Read More
Srishti Yadav CAT 2022 -- 99.69 Percentile, IIM Kozhikode MBA Student (2023-25)	I referred Arun Sharma’s books completely. I solved the material provided by TIME as well, but just selected questions which I did not find in Arun Sharma. Read More
Amit Chakraborty XAT 2023 -- 99.55 Percentile, XLRI Jamshedpur MBA Student (2023-25)	I mainly solved problems through sectional tests and full length mocks. For QA, I referred to Arun Sharma Sir’s book. Read More

4. “How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT, (11th Edition, 2024)” by Arun Sharma 
This is the most popular book on preparing for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT. The book is prepared as per the latest trend and pattern of the CAT examination. Divided in 7 blocks, the book covers almost all topics required for Quantitative section. Check list of Chapters below. 

Block I: Numbers
Chapter 1 Number Systems
Chapter 2 Progressions and Series
Taste of the Exams – Block I

Block II: Averages and Mixtures
Chapter 3 Averages
Chapter 4 Ratio, Proportion and Variation
Chapter 5 Percentages
Chapter 6 Alligations and Mixtures
Chapter 7 Profit, Loss and Discount
Chapter 8 Simple and Compound Interest
Chapter 9 Time and Work
Chapter 10 Time, Speed and Distance
Chapter 11 Applications of Time, Speed and Distance
Taste of the Exams – Block II

Block III: Geometry
Chapter 12 Geometry and Mensuration
Chapter 13 Coordinate Geometry
Taste of the Exams – Block III

Block IV: Algebra
Chapter 14 Functions
Chapter 15 Inequalities
Chapter 16 Quadratic and other Equations
Chapter 17 Logarithms
Taste of the Exams – Block IV

Block V: Counting
Chapter 18 Permutations and Combinations
Chapter 19 Probability
Chapter 20 Set Theory
Taste of the Exams – Block V

Block VI: The CAT Experience
Mock Test Paper 1
Mock Test Paper 2
Mock Test Paper 3
Mock Test Paper 4
Mock Test Paper 5
Mock Test Paper 6
Mock Test Paper 7
Mock Test Paper 8
Mock Test Paper 9
Mock Test Paper 10
Mock Test Paper 11

Block VII: CAT 2022 and 2023 Examination Papers
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT, 11th edition, includes a new section titled ‘The CAT Experience’ that includes mock tests with detailed explanations, and also solved CAT 2022 and 2023 papers for QA section. This book also contains Type in The Answer (TITA) questions that have been asked CAT 2015 onwards. It is important to note that all chapters have been updated with new questions across Levels of Difficulty 1-3. 

5. “How To Prepare For Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension For CAT (11th Edition, 2024) by Arun Sharma, Meenakshi Upadhyay
Among the Arun Sharma CAT Books Review is the CAT Toppers’ honest Arun Sharma CAT Books Reviews. The 11th edition of CAT VARC Book is authored by the acknowledged CAT trainers Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay. The main emphasis of the book is on how to tackle the verbal ability and reading comprehension section of CAT and other MBA entrance examinations with ease. With many helpful and time-saving tips and tricks, it gives clear guidance to the aspirants on how to attempt various types of questions. Divided in 5 parts, the book covers almost all topics required for Quantitative section. Check list of Chapters below.
Part 1: Building Skills for Reading Comprehension

1 Introduction Read More and More
2 The Seven Dimension Approach to Better Reading Skills
3 Theory of Reading Comprehension
4 Illustrative CAT Passages (Solved)
5 Level of Difficulty- I
6 Level of Difficulty-II
7 Previous Years’ Questions from CAT 

Part 2: Verbal Ability
1 Word List I—High Frequency Words 
2 Word List II—Medium Frequency Words 
3 Word List III—Low Frequency Words 
4 Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes and Foreign Words
5 Words and Phrases often Confused 
6 Synonyms 
7 Antonyms 
8 Odd Man Out 
9 Analogies
10 Fill in the Blanks
Block 1: Theory
Block 2: LODs and CAT Questions
11 Level of Difficulty—I 
12 Level of Difficulty—II
13 Previous Years’ Questions from CAT 
Block 1: Theory  
14 Paragraph Jumbles
Block 1: LODs and CAT Questions
15 Level of Difficulty—I 
16 Level of Difficulty—II 
17 New TITA Type Questions
18 TYPE I AND II Exercises on Paragraph Jumbles
19 Previous Years’ Questions from CAT
20 Sentence Correction
21A Phrasal Verbs
21B Phrasal Verbs
22 Paragraph Completion/ Last Sentence of the Paragraph 
23 Missing Sentence of the Paragraph (new)
24 Irrelevant Statement Questions 
25 Summary of the Passage Questions

Part 3: Verbal Reasoning
1 Critical Reasoning/Paragraph Comprehension
2 Previous Years’ Questions from CAT

Part 4: The CAT Experience (new)

Part 5: CAT Papers with Solutions
1 CAT Paper 2022 (Shift 1) VARC Section Questions and Solutions
2 CAT Paper 2022 (Shift 2) VARC Section Questions and Solutions 
3 CAT Paper 2022 (Shift 3) VARC Section Questions and Solutions
4 CAT Paper 2023 (Shift 1) VARC Section Questions and Solutions
5 CAT Paper 2023 (Shift 2) VARC Section Questions and Solutions
6 CAT Paper 2023 (Shift 3) VARC Section Questions and Solutions

6. “How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT” (7th Edition, 2023) by Arun Sharma
The latest 7th edition of Logical Reasoning for CAT Book by Arun Sharma is a one-stop solution for CAT and other MBA examinations aspirants. Check table of contents and list of chapters. 
Table of Contents:
Part 1: Reasoning for CAT

Section 1: Logical Reasoning

Important Concepts in Logical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning based on Arrangements
Logical Reasoning based on Rankings
Team Formations
Quantitative Reasoning
Generic Puzzles
Routes and Network Diagrams
Set Theory and Venn Diagrams
Cubes and Dices
Games and Tournaments

Section 2: Logical Reasoning Questions based on the Latest CAT Pattern

LOD – I
Mock Test Paper 1- 12

LOD – 2 
Mock Test Paper 1- 10

LOD – 3 
Mock Test Paper 1- 8

Part 2: Reasoning Question Types from Other MBA Exams

Sequences and Series
Blood Relations
Direction Test
Statement and Conclusions
Statement and Assumptions
Assertion and Reason
Statement—Courses of Action
Mathematical Operations
Coding Decoding
Input Output
Syllogisms
Logical Deduction
Binary Logic

Part 3: Reasoning Archives

Previous Years’ Solved Question Papers from CAT

CAT 2022 Slot 1- 3
Answer Key 
Solutions 

CAT 2021 Slot 1- 3 
Answer Key 
Solutions 

CAT 2020 Slot 1- 3
Answer Key 
Solutions 

CAT 2019 Slot 1- 2 
Answer Key 
Solutions 

CAT 2018 Slot 1- 2
Answer Key 
Solutions 

CAT 2017 Slot 1- 2
Answer Key 
Solutions 

7. Data Interpretation for CAT Arun Sharma Book Review
The latest 8th edition of Data Interpretation for CAT Book by Arun Sharma has CAT Practice tests on Pull Marks. With these CAT Practice Tests, you can practice and track your proficiency level, and improvise to master the concepts. Book includes comprehensive coverage of Data Interpretation in three Sections – Traditional Data Interpretation, Logical Data Interpretation and Solved CAT Papers (2021 and 2022). 
Traditional Data Interpretation provides exhaustive view and study resources including
  i.   Basic Modes of Data Interpretation 
  ii.  How to think in Data Interpretation
  iii. 26 Mock Test Papers

Logical Data Interpretation comprehensively follows latest CAT pattern including 
  i.   How to think in Logical Data Interpretation
  ii.  30 Twelve-Minute Test Papers
  iii. 28 Mock Test Papers

Table of Contents:
Developing your Calculations
Chapter 1: Additions and Subtractions (As an Extension of Additions)
Chapter 2: Divisions, Percentage Calculations and Ratio Comparisons

Section I Traditional Data Interpretation

Part 1: Basic Modes of Data Representation

Chapter 1 Data Interpretation—An Overview 
What is Data? 
Data Represents Variables 
The Need for Capturing Data 
Definition of Data Interpretation 
Organisation and Presentation of Data 

Chapter 2 Tables 
Introduction 
Exercise 
Answer Key 
Solutions 

Chapter 3 Bar Graphs 
Simple Bar Chart 
Stacked Bar Chart 
Composite Bar Chart 
The Use of Bar Charts to Show Deviations 
Representation of Percentage on a Stacked Bar Chart 
Exercise 
Answer Key 
Solutions 

Chapter 4 Line Graphs and X-Y Charts 
The Typical Data Shown on an X-Y Chart Involves a Time Series 
Exercise 
Answer Key 
Solutions 

Chapter 5 Pie Charts 
Exercise 
Answer Key 
Solutions 

Chapter 6 Data Caselets 
Introduction 
Exercise 
Answer Key 
Solutions 

Chapter 7 Multiple and Miscellaneous Charts 
DI on Multiple Charts/Graphs and Tables 
Miscellaneous Graphs 
Spider Graph and How to Read It 
Answer Key 
Solutions 

Part 2: How to think in Traditional Data Interpretation

Chapter 1 Introduction to Traditional Data Interpretation & Mathematical
Constructs in Traditional Data Interpretation 
What is Traditional Data Interpretation? 

Chapter 2 How to Think in Traditional Data Interpretation 

Part 3: Mock Test Papers (Based on the Latest Cat Pattern)

LOD 1
Mock Test Paper 1- 7

LOD 2
Mock Test Paper 8- 26

Answer Key 
Solutions 

Section II Logical Data Interpretation
Part 1: How to Think in Logical Data Interpretation
Chapter 1 Introduction to Logical Data Interpretation 
Introduction to Logical Data Interpretation 

Chapter 2 How to Think in Logical Data Interpretation 

Part 2: Twelve-Minute Tests
Test 1- 30

Answer Key 
Solutions 

Part 3: Mock Tests on Logical Data Interpretation

LOD 2
Mock Test Paper 1- 8

LOD 3
Mock Test Paper 9- 28

Answer 
Solutions 

Section III Data Interpretation from Archives

Part 1: CAT Examination Paper

CAT 2022 Slot 1 
Answer Key 
Solutions 

CAT 2022 Slot 2 
Answer Key 
Solutions 

CAT 2022 Slot 3 
Answer Key 
Solutions 

CAT 2021 Slot 1 
Answer Key 
Solutions 

8. “Chapter-Wise Solved Previous Years Papers for CAT” by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay 
This book serves as a guide for CAT Examination and is a compilation of original question papers from 2001-2022. It is helpful in giving insights to the changing patterns of this examination. The structure of the book is carved in sections 4 Section namely:
•    Section-A: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
•    Section B: Data Interpretation,
•    Section C: Logical Reasoning
•    Section D: Quantitative Aptitude.
The solutions are also supplemented with short tips and tricks wherever necessary, to help students save time during the examination. Check Table of Contents and List of Chapters below. 
Table of Contents:
Section A: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

Part 1: Word Level Questions
Chapter 1: Vocabulary Based Questions 

Part 2: Sentence Level Questions
Chapter 1: Fill in the blanks 
Chapter 2: Sentence Correction and Grammar Based Questions 

Part 3: Paragraph Level Question
Chapter 1: Para Jumbles 
Chapter 2: Irrelevant Statements Odd Man Out 
Chapter 3: Summary of the Paragraph 
Chapter 4: Critical Reasoning and Paragraph Completion
Chapter 5: Missing Sentence of the Paragraph (new)

Part 4: Passage Level Question Types
Chapter 1: Reading Comprehension 

Section B: Data Interpretation

Chapter 1: Data Interpretation Based on Averages and Alligations 
Chapter 2: Data Interpretation Based on Percentages 
Chapter 3: DI Mixed Concepts Averages, Percentage and Ratio 
Chapter 4: Logical Data Interpretation 

Section C: Logical Reasoning

Chapter 1: Set Theory 
Chapter 2: Quantitative Reasoning 
Chapter 3: Puzzles 
Chapter 4: Analytical Reasoning 
Chapter 5: Network Diagrams 
Chapter 6: Games and Tournaments 
Chapter 7: Data Sufficiency 

Section D: Quantitative Aptitude

Chapter 1: Number System 
Chapter 2: Progression and Series 
Chapter 3: Averages and Alligations 
Chapter 4: Percentages, Profit & Loss and Interests 
Chapter 5: Ratio, Proportion and Variation 
Chapter 6: Time and Work 
Chapter 7: Time, Speed and Distance 
Chapter 8: Geometry and Coordinate Geometry
Chapter 9: Mensuration 
Chapter 10: Functions and Equations 
Chapter 11: Inequalities and Logs 
Chapter 12: Permutations, Combinations and Probability 
Chapter 13: Set Theory 

9. Arun Sharma Books Vs TIME, CL, IMS Coaching Institute Material for CAT Preparation. Which is better?

Arun Sharma Books Vs Time; Arun Sharma Books Vs CL or Arun Sharma Books Vs IMS Coaching Institute have many similarities and differences also. For example, during last few years CAT exam has gone through many changes like reduced number of questions, reduced time limit, more number of sections and so on. Keeping the pace with revamped CAT pattern, Arun Sharma books are updated with each CAT exam along with Mock tests and solved previous CAT papers. Besides, the students in Arun Sharma Mindworkzz coaching are directly addressed by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay who are the proven CAT trainers. Arun Sharma Mindwokzz with its limited number of centres focuses more on students and all the 4 Arun Sharma CAT books help in improving the skills of the CAT aspirants.

10. Are Arun Sharma CAT Books enough for CAT Preparation?

Yes, Arun Sharma CAT preparation books are sufficient for CAT Preparation. You can take Mock CATs along with the books for better preparation.

11. FAQs on Latest CAT Preparation Books by Arun Sharma

Q: How To Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT with Arun Sharma Book?
A: The solution to the query lies in the book how to prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma PDF Download. The latest CAT preparation book by Arun Sharma on Data Interpretation has all the updated CAT Mock tests, previous CAT papers with solution and key tips to prepare.

Q: Which are the best Books by Arun Sharma for CAT Preparation?
A: Arun Sharma CAT Books new edition are the best books as they include latest CAT Papers, exercises and practice tests as per the latest CAT pattern among other details. It is recommended that you should buy current and latest edition of Arun Sharma CAT books.

Q: How can I get Arun Sharma Books Online?
A: Arun Sharma CAT Books online are available from Amazon and Flipkart.

Q: What is the Arun Sharma CAT Books Price?
A: The latest paper back and kindle editions are available at a discounted price. These Arun Sharma CAT Books Price discount can be availed online also at Amazon, Flipkart among other online buying platforms.

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