Popular BBM colleges cashing in on CAT coaching frenzy

It is estimated that 75% of the people who study BBM apply for the CAT in order to secure a good MBA college. Based on these results a lot of BBM colleges have started providing BBM integrated with CAT coaching classes cashing in on the huge coaching market. Below is a list of Top BBM Colleges in india.

Today let’s look at the popular colleges who have rolled out BBM integrated with CAT programs:

• Mount Carmel College: Mount Carmel College, Bangalore is a women's college in Vasanth Nagar of Bangalore, Karnataka, India that was established on 7 July 1948. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Christ College, Bangalore: Christ University is a private university in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Founded in 1969 as a college, on 22 July 2008 it was declared as an institution deemed to be university under section 3 of UGC.
• St. Joseph's College of Commerce: St. Joseph's College of Commerce, SJCC, is a Bangalore University-affiliated college operated by the Jesuits. It is autonomous and has an independent examination and recognition system. It is situated in central Bangalore at Brigade Road.
• Jain University: Jain University is a Deemed university under the UGC Act,1956 established in Bangalore, India and promoted by The JGI Group in India and the state of Karnataka.
• NarseeMonjee College of Commerce and Economics: NarseeMonjee College of Commerce and Economics is a tertiary education college for commercial studies and economics affiliated to the University of Mumbai.
• Mumbai University: The University of Mumbai, also known as MU, is one of the first state universities of India and the oldest in Maharashtra.
• Mithibai College: Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science &AmruthbenJivanlal College of Commerce and Economics, also known as Mithibai College, is a college in Vile Parle, Mumbai, India. Mithibai College is affiliated with the University of Mumbai.
• H.R. College of Commerce and Economics: HassaramRijhumal College of Commerce and Economics, commonly known as H.R. College, is a college located in Churchgate, South Mumbai. It is run by the Hyderabad Sind National Collegiate Board and comes under the University of Mumbai.

The CAT Exam coaching is a Rs1000 crore industry and it makes perfect sense for top colleges to inculcate it along with their UG programs and make it easier for the students and cater to their needs under a single roof.

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Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha

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Author:  Nishit K. Sinha

Publisher:  Pearson Education

Language: English

A good book for CAT aspirants based on the latest pattern by Nisihit K. Sinha, a well-known writer, and teacher. You can use this book for your regular practice of Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation.

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Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha

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Author:  Ananta Ashisha         

Publisher:  Arihant

Language: English

In today scenario data interpretation and data sufficiency plays an important role in every competition exams like CAT, SSC and Bank. 
If you are one of those who face difficulty in DI questions while solving in exam then this book is very helpful for you to practice DI.  

How to Buy?
You can easily purchase this book online and offline from well-known eCommerce sites and leading book stores. 

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A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal

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Author:  R.S Aggarwal

Publisher:  S. Chand

Language: English

RS Aggarwal is one of the known author in the world of book publishing for competition exam. You can go for this book specially if you are preparing for CAT and Bank exam. However, you can use this for any competition exam in which questions are asked from Reasoning section.

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Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha

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Author:  Nishit K. Sinha

Publisher:  Pearson Education

Language: English

Quantitative aptitude by Nishit K. Sinha is a fantastic book for CAT, SSC and Bank exam aspirants. 

Pros:
1. Concepts are well explained with the help of numerous examples.
2. Short and logical methods are provided to solve problems.
3. Revised time to time.
4. Concepts are explained in easy language.

Cons:
In this book you found some errors or misprint. 

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Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examination by Abhijit Guha

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Author:  Abhijit Guha

Publisher:  McGraw Hill Education

Language: English

This book is recommended for all competitive exam like CAT, SSC, Bank Po/ Clerk etc, in which quantitative aptitude plays an important role.

Pros:
1. This book cover almost all topics of Quantitative Aptitude.
2. An ample number of examples are provided.
3. Questions provided from previous exams.
4. Trigonometry explained in more lucid way.

Cons:  
This book is mainly aimed at aptitude part, so the statistics part is missing.

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How to Read Better and Faster by Norman Lewis

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Author:  Norman Lewis

Publisher:  Goyal

Language: English

This book is written by Normen Lewis, a well known writer. You must go for this book if you want to improve your reading skills. Once you start this book after two or three days after you will find a positive change in your reading habits. 

Pros:
1. This book helps in improving reading skills by help of exercises.
2. Improve concentration while you read.
3. Well known writer.

Cons:
None :)
Truly this book is perfect.

How to Buy?
You can buy this book both online and offline easily.

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30 Days to More Powerful Vocabulary Paperback Norman Lewis

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Author:  Norman Lewis

Publisher:  Goyal

Language: English

This book is a recommended to improve your vocabulary in a practical manner. You can use this after reading and working with "Word Power Made Easy", this book also written by same writer. 

Recommended: This book is helpful for all students, if you are preparing for competitions exam then once must go for this.

How to Buy?
You can buy this book both online and offline. 

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Word Power Made Easy by Normen Lewis

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Author:  Norman Lewis

Publisher:  Goyal

Language: English

If you are not good to learn new vocabulary words then must go for this book. You will see magical changes in your vocabulary skills once you complete this book.
You can also choose "30 Days to More Powerful Vocabulary" for more good results. 

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PSC for VA for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha

The Pearson Guide To Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For The CAT by Nishit K. Sinha

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Author:  Nishit K Sinha

Publisher:  Pearson Education India

Language: English

Nishit Sinha is a famous writer among CAT aspirants for his set of books for CAT exam.

"Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning" is a good book to start preparation of verbal section for CAT, this book is written in lucid way and explained easy to understand techniques.

Pros:
1. Written in easy to understand language.
2. Good for reading comprehension
3. Level of questions are very good.

Cons: 
1. Grammar rules are not explained in details.
2. In this book you got less material then book by Arun sharma.

How to Buy?
This book is available both online and offline.

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Best Books for MBA Entrance Exams (CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ SNAP)

In this post, we are going to discuss all MBA entrance exam preparation books. I have suggested must have books with alternative books for each section.

Safest Books: 
Arun Sharma is a well-known author among CAT exam aspirants, his books are so easy to understand and have enough potential to crack CAT exam.

Quantitative Aptitude

• How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma 

Logical Reasoning

• How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by ArunSharma

Data Interpretation

• How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT by Arun Sharma

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

• How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Arun Sharma

For many candidates, English is a nightmare so for them it's hard to score in English. So keeping in mind candidates who are from Hindi medium background or not good in the English language, I have suggested some extra books for English.

Vocabulary:

• Word Power Made easy by Norman Lewis ( Very effective for vocabulary building )
• 30 Days to More Powerful Vocabulary Book by Norman Lewis

Reading Comprehension:

• How to read better and faster (Must Try)

Must Read Books for MBA/ CAT Exam:

• HBR's 10 Must Reads: On Leadership (As you are going to be a future leader in a company or organization, it is beneficial to learn this book on leadership.)

• HBR's 10 Must Reads: On Communication (Second book by HBR, which is based on communication.)

• Corporate Chanakya on Management

• Chanakya's 7 Secrets of Leadership

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Quantitative Aptitude Quantum for CAT by Sarvesh K. Verma

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Author:  Sarvesh K. Verma

Publisher:  Arihant Publication

Language: English

Oyo247 Rating: 4.6 star

This Quantum book is written by Sarvesh K. Verma for CAT exam candidates. This book contains ample of solved problems with theory.

Buy Quantitative Aptitude Quantum for CAT by Sarvesh K. Verma-

 

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How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma

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Author:  Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay

Publisher:  McGraw Hill Education

Language: English

Use:  CAT Exam Preparation

Oyo247 Rating: 4.8 star

This book is very useful for both below average students and intermediate students. 

Buy How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma-

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How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma

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Author:  Arun Sharma

Publisher:  McGraw Hill Education

Language: English

Use:  CAT Exam Preparation

Oyo247 Rating: 4.8 star

This Data Interpretation book is by Arun sharma, a well known writer, specially for CAT exam preparation but this book is equally useful for CSAT and Bank exam aspirants.

You can read, learn and practice from this book, this is ideal for data interpretation part. 

Buy How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma-

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How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma

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Author:  Arun Sharma

Publisher:  McGraw Hill Education

Language: English

Use:  CAT Exam Preparation

Oyo247 Rating: 4 star

Good book for CAT exam aspirants, The beginners should go for this book without any doubt. Every concept are explained point to point.

And if you want to practice for extremely high-level CAT exam, there is no other book.

Buy How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma- 

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