Best Books for CAT Preparation 2026
Discover the Best Books for CAT preparation to boost your CAT score. Our CAT Books includes comprehensive guides, practice materials, and expert strategies tailored for all sections of the CAT exam.
Set of 12 CAT Books updated as per CAT 2025 Standards
CAT 2025 consisted of 68 questions and lasted 120 minutes. CAT 2026 is expected to follow the same exam pattern. iQuanta offers 12 sets of CAT material updated according to CAT 2025 standards. These 12 sets cover all sections of the CAT exam - VARC, DILR, and QA. Candidates can expect a similar standard in CAT 2026 as in CAT 2025. According to the analysis of CAT 2025, the exam's difficulty level was moderate to difficult.
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5 QA CAT BOOKS :2350 Questions
iQuanta is offering the best QA books for CAT aspirants. The 5 QA CAT books include a total of 2,350 questions. These CAT preparation books cover all key Quantitative Aptitude topics such as Number System, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Modern Math.
The Number System book contains 250 questions, along with 100 specially curated 'Author's Desk' questions. Similarly, the Arithmetic section has 550 questions plus 150 Author's Desk questions; Algebra has 350 + 150, Geometry has 350 + 100, and Modern Math includes 250 + 150 questions respectively.
Each topic is further divided into several subtopics, with 50 questions per subtopic — 30 of easy to moderate level and 20 of moderate to difficult level. In addition, candidates will receive 100 Author's Desk questions for each major topic, specially curated by Indrajeet Sir.
Each Topic has bifurcated sub topics having 50 Questions each 30 Easy-Moderate and 20 Moderate to Tough
100 Author’s Desk Questions specially curated by Indra for each Topic
Best CAT Books - Detailed Overview
Choosing the best CAT books is one of the most important parts of the CAT preparation journey. While there are plenty of options available in the market, finding books that are both updated as per the latest CAT pattern and provide ample content for thorough preparation is a rare find
To cater to your needs and boost your preparation, iQuanta has released the first edition of its CAT books, specifically designed to match the requirements of the latest CAT pattern. These books are expertly curated to provide aspirants with all the material and insights needed to succeed in the CAT exam. These top-tier CAT books are your ultimate resource to help you ace the exam with flying colors.
What sets iQuanta’s CAT books apart is their accuracy and alignment with the most recent exam trends and patterns. They offer comprehensive coverage of all key concepts and topics tested in the CAT exam, ensuring that candidates are well-prepared to tackle any question that comes their way.
Why Are iQuanta's Books the Best for CAT?
Expertly Curated Content: Our CAT books are carefully curated by subject experts to ensure that you have access to the most relevant and up-to-date content.
No More Material Hunt: We offer a complete set of 12 books tailored specifically for the CAT exam. Unlike other publications that provide generic books for Quant, LR, or VA covering all topics in a single volume, our books are segregated into major topics that are most important for the CAT exam. For Quant, for example, we offer dedicated books for Number Systems, Algebra, Arithmetic, Modern Math, and Geometry.
Comprehensive Coverage: Our CAT books provide extensive coverage of all major areas tested in the CAT exam, including Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability, and Logical Reasoning.
Practice Makes Perfect: The more you practice, the better you become. That's why our books include a wide range of practice questions, mock tests, and assignments designed to help you improve your skills and boost your confidence.
Strategic Approach: Our study tools are designed to help you build effective strategies for handling various types of questions and managing your time efficiently during the exam.
Proven Results: iQuanta is known for its content relevance, which is reflected in our consistently outstanding results. Our study tools are crafted to help you master CAT-specific strategies and excel in the exam.
Author's Desk Questions (ADQs): ADQs are a unique initiative by iQuanta where students receive CAT-level questions covering all key topics. These questions are specially formulated and handpicked by our mastermind, Mr. Indrajeet Singh (popularly known as the "Wizard of Quant"), and our expert faculty, based on the latest CAT exam pattern. The difficulty level of the CAT 2024 exam was taken into account while designing these ADQs.
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Topic-specific books simplify your material hunt, eliminating the need to search through outdated, generic books that haven’t been revised in years. The following are the best CAT books tailored for CAT exam preparation:
Quantitative Aptitude-As you may know, Quantitative Aptitude forms the foundation for many questions in the CAT exam — and a strong foundation is essential for building something solid and enduring. iQuanta’s Quant books are divided into five volumes: Number System, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Modern Math, making your material search more efficient. Each book begins with detailed concept explanations and ample examples, followed by a set of questions categorized into three levels of difficulty (LODs), and concludes with Author’s Desk Questions (ADQs).
Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (LRDI)- We offer four specialized CAT books for the LRDI section — two volumes each for LR and DI.
LR Book 1 includes topics such as Cubes, Linear Arrangement, and Venn Diagrams.
LR Book 2 covers Games & Tournaments, Puzzles, Binary Logic, and more.
DI Books 1 & 2 include a wide range of data interpretation sets.
In total, the LRDI books offer around 440 sets and 1,760 questions, providing ample practice to help you maximize your score in this section.
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)- Success in VARC requires regular practice, enhanced reading speed, improved comprehension, and strong grammar and vocabulary — all of which are addressed in our VARC books.
2 Reading Comprehension books cover 8 different genresensuring exposure to various RC styles and difficulty levels.
1 Verbal Ability book includes grammar-based and logic-based topics such as Para Jumbles, Para Summary, Para Completion, and more.
iQuanta’s Best CAT Books serve as a one-stop solution for aspirants by offering high-quality study resources and ample practice material designed to enhance understanding and performance. Whether you are a first-time test taker or a repeat aspirant, these books provide the essential strategies and insights needed to confidently crack the CAT exam.
FAQs: CAT Books
Which CAT books are the best for CAT preparation?
The best books for CAT preparation are provided by iQuanta. These books will be based on all the three sections such as VARC, QA and DILR. The difficulty level of the questions given in these books will be based on actual CAT paper.
Which newspapers should the candidates read for CAT exam?
The CAT aspirants can refer to the newspapers such as The Indian Express, The Hindu, The Hindustan Times, The Times of India, etc. Newspapers will help the candidates to ace VARC section of the books.
What is the CAT books paper pattern?
The books for CAT will consist of three main sections such as VARC, DILR & QA. These books will provide questions based on actual CAT exam pattern and difficulty level.
How much time is required for CAT book preparation?
The time required for CAT book preparation depends on an individual’s capability. However, the candidates should start their preparation atleast two to three months before the actual CAT exam.
Which topics are important for the CAT exam?
The important topics for the CAT exam are arithmetic, algebra, number system in QA, reading comprehension from the VARC section and graphs, series and tables from the DILR section.
Which section comes first in the CAT exam?
The actual CAT exam consists of three main sections such as VARC, QA and DILR. It has been seen in the past few years that the VARC was the section followed by DILR and then QA. The candidates are required to follow this pattern as switching between sections is not possible.