XAT 2022 Important Books: Section-wise Important Books

There are some relevant materials for XAT preparation which is considered as best books and are recommended by XAT toppers. These books help the candidates to sum up the whole XAT syllabus section-wise. Given below are some section-wise important books for the XAT exam:

Best books for XAT 2022 Preparation

Each section of the XAT exam has different topics and a unique way of preparation. XAT toppers and experts have suggested the best books for Quantitative Ability (QA) and Data Interpretation (DI), Verbal and Logical Ability, and Decision Making. Aspirants can use both online and offline XAT ebooks, video tutorials and timed online mock tests to aid section-wise preparation.

For GK section, interested candidates are advised to prepare by reading newspapers and magazines like The Hindu, The Indian Express, Economic Times, The Week, Frontline, Outlook etc. In addition to it, candidates can make notes of daily GK updates.

Books for XAT Quantitative Ability section

Quantitative and Data Interpretation sections are considered as most important sections for any Management aptitude exams. Candidates first clear their basics and make their fundamentals strong. Candidate first clear their concepts in this section at the initial stage of preparation. Candidates must solve as maximum questions from these sections for scoring well. Given below are some important books that will help test takers to boost their preparation in these sections:

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

• Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Common Admission Tests For Admission into IIMs by Sarvesh K Verma

• Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha

• Data Interpretation for the CAT by Arun Sharma

• Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha

Books for XAT Verbal Ability

Candidates who want to prepare for English section, have to brush up on grammar to score good in this section. Reading the editorial sections from the newspapers will help candidates to strong vocabulary and writing skills but also helps in staying up to date with current affairs.

XAT exam has very high weightage for the vocabulary areas as Reading Comprehension questions are mostly based on this. Best books for covering vocabulary sectiont are:

• Word Power by Norman Lewis

• Barron’s Dictionary

• For RCs, reading different types of pieces, fiction or non-fiction, news or article followed by analytical introspection.

• High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren, Martin

• The Students' Companion Book by Wilfred D.Best

• 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary by Wilfred Funk and Norman Lewis.

Apart from studying from the above-given books for studying for XAT, Previous year toppers have suggested reading from such as The Hindu, The Statesman, Times of India.

Books for XAT Logical Reasoning

• Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha

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

• Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For The CAT by Nishit K. Sinha

• Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R. S. Aggarwal

• Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For The CAT And Other MBA Examinations by T.I.M.E.