Best Books for DAVV CET exam

DAVV CET exam is conducted for admission to various UG and PG courses offered at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya and its affiliated colleges. Check out the best books for the DAVV CET exam in the article below.

DAVV Common Entrance Test is conducted for admissions to postgraduate and undergraduate courses in Madhya Pradesh. Administered by Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, the examination is conducted in computer-based test mode across 30 Indian cities. However due to the prevailing situation of COVID 19, the previous year, DAVV CET was not conducted. This year DAVV CET 2022 will be conducted tentatively in last week of August.

With around expected little time left for the exam, candidates should start DAVV CET 2022 preparation without further delay. And before proceeding with the prep plan, candidates must know the complete DAVV CET exam pattern 2022 and equally important to choose the most resourceful study material available in the market. It is advised that aspirants opt for a book that covers all the topics for DAVV CET and explains its answers in the simplest possible way. We have compiled a list of the best books for DAVV CET exam preparation. We will first look into DAVV CET Exam Pattern and DAVV CET Syllabus before going ahead with the recommended books.

DAVV CET Pattern

DAVV CET exam pattern differs from one group to another. There are four groups one for UG courses and the rest three for PG courses. However, in all the exams, three sections-verbal ability, Logical Reasoning & Data interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude-are common while the fourth section is subject-specific.

DAVV CET question paper across all courses comprises 100 MCQs carrying four marks each. For every wrong answer, one mark is deducted. The exam is held in online mode. Check out the table below to understand the key features of the DAVV CET exam pattern:

Mode of Exam	Computer-Based
Test duration	90 minutes
Total questions	75
Range of section-wise questions	15 in each section. 20 questions each in Physics, Mathematics/Biology and Chemistry (Class 12th level) in Group C
Marks for the correct answer	3
Marks for wrong answer	-1

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Group-Wise Pattern For DAVV CET 2022

Group A: Programmes after Graduation (PG)

Sections	Number of Questions
Quantitative Ability	15
Data Interpretation	15
Logical Reasoning and General Intelligence	15
English Language Comprehension	15
General Awareness and Awareness of Socio-Economic Environment	15

Group B: Programmes after 10+2 (UG)

Sections	Questions
English Language Comprehension	15
Quantitative Aptitude	15
Data Interpretation	15
Logical Reasoning and General Intelligence	15
General Awareness and Awareness of Socio-economic environment	15

Group C: B.Pharm, MBA (HA), MCA, M.Tech, B.Sc (Hons.) Physics/Applied Statistics and Analytics, B.Sc. (Electronics, Computer Science, Mathematics), B.Sc. (Electronics, Physics, Mathematics) 

Programme	Duration of the programme	Sections
B.Pharm	4 Years	English Language Comprehension, Physics, Mathematics/Biology and Chemistry
MBA (HA)	5 Years	English Language Comprehension, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
MCA	5 Years	English Language Comprehension, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
M.Tech	5 Years	English Language Comprehension, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
B.Sc (Hons.) Physics/Applied Statistics and Analytics	3 Years	English Language Comprehension, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
B.Sc. (Electronics, Computer Science, Mathematics)	3 Years	English Language Comprehension, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.
B.Sc. (Electronics, Physics, Mathematics)	3 Years	English Language Comprehension, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.

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DAVV CET Syllabus

There are four groups one for UG courses and rest three for PG courses. However, in all the exams, three sections-verbal ability, Logical Reasoning & Data interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude-are common while the fourth section is subject-specific. Aspirants seeking admission through this exam should go through the group-wise DAVV CET syllabus and devise their prep plan accordingly.

Sections	Topics
Verbal Ability	Jumbled Paragraphs, Error Correction of Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb and other parts of speech in the Sentences, Correcting the sequence of sentences in the paragraph, for example, correct use of the conditional sentence, time clauses, reported speech, passive writing, Vocabulary usage, Fill in the Blanks, Analogies, Critical Reasoning, Sentence Completion, Facts, Inference and Judgement
Quantitative Aptitude	Partnerships, Averages, LCM and HCF, Percentages, Speed, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Compound Interest, Simple Interest, Progressions and Series, Trigonometry, Permutation and Combination, Algebra, Number Systems, Probability, Mixtures and Alligations, Ratio, Proportion and Variation, Profit, Loss and Discount, Geometry, Set Theory & Function, Logarithm & Surds and Indices, Complex Numbers, Coordinate Geometry, Mensuration and Quadratic and Linear Equation
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning	Data Tables, Data charts, Bar diagrams & Charts including Simple, Stacked, Composite Bar charts, Pie charts, Graphs, Data analysis and Data comparison among others and Caselet based Data, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Input-Output, Series, Syllogism, Puzzles, Critical Reasoning

Best Books for DAVV CET preparation

Given below are the lists of books recommended for DAVV CET preparation.

Best Books for DAVV CET: Verbal Ability

The verbal ability section assesses the aspirant’s understanding of the English language. The topics in this section include the use of conditional sentences, time clauses, reported speech, vocabulary usage, fill in the blanks, analogies among others.

Books	Author/Publication
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT	Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
High School English Grammar	Wren & Martin
General English	Arihant Publications

Best Books for DAVV CET: Quantitative Aptitude

The Quantitative Aptitude measures the arithmetic ability as well as problem-solving skills of an aspirant. The aspirant must brush up on Algebra, Number Systems, Probability, Mixtures and Alligations, Ratio, Proportion and Variation, Profit, Loss, and Discount.

Books	Author/Publication
Mathematics Books for Standard 8, 9 and 10	NCERT
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	Abhijit Guha-McGraw-Hill Education
The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations	Dinesh Khattar
Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations	RS Aggarwal/S Chand publication

Best Books for DAVV CET: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

There will be two more sections in DAVV CET exam- Data interpretation and Logical Reasoning. While Data interpretation evaluates an aspirant’s ability to analyse data to infer useful information, logical reasoning checks a candidate’s critical thinking skills as well as analytical ability.  The topics in this section include coding-decoding, series, syllogism, ratio and proportion, permutation and combination, Venn diagrams, blood relations, etc.

Candidates can refer to the following books to score well in the upcoming exam:

Books	Author/Publication
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT	Nishit K Sinha/Pearson
How to prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT	Arun Sharma /McGraw-Hill Education
A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical	Arihant publications
Short-cuts in reasoning	Disha Publications

Study Material for DAVV CET: Refer to previous year question papers

Apart from the aforementioned books, DAVV CET aspirants should also solve previous year question papers and take regular mocks to shoot up their exam prospects. It will help you devise a section-wise strategy for the upcoming exam. Following are the benefits of practising mocks and DAVV CET question papers:

• Practising mocks helps a candidate evaluate his preparation for the exam. It can easily help a candidate identify his strengths and weaknesses.
• Practising mocks also boosts the confidence level of the candidate. With every subsequent test, a candidate will get more familiar with the exam pattern, structure, topic-wise distribution of questions and difficulty level of questions.
• Candidates, who have attempted a good number of mocks, will be in a better position to handle the element of surprise in the question paper. 
• Practising mocks will also help candidates devise their exam strategy based on the difficulty level of the sections. 

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DAVV CET Best Books FAQs

Q: What advantage does DAVV CET book have over online resources?

A: DAVV CET reference books contain in-depth information on each topic of DAVV CET syllabus. In addition, candidates will also get DAVV CET sample papers which will put candidates in a better place in terms of exam preparation.

Q: What is the ideal time to prepare for DAVV CET?

A: Candidates must devote at least four months to DAVV CET preparation. However, it mostly depends on the individuals' efforts and their strengths and weaknesses.

Q: What are the key components of the Verbal Ability section of DAVV CET?

A: The Verbal Ability section of DAVV CET includes Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Verbal Reasoning, Para jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Antonyms & Synonyms, Sentence Completion, etc.

Q: Which books should I refer to for DAVV CET exam's Quantitative Section?

A: To prepare for the Quant section candidates can refer to the following books:

• Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
• NCERT mathematics books from class IX and XIIth
• How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma

Q: For how many hours should I study for DAVV CET 2022?

A: Candidates should devote at least 4-6 hours daily for DAVV CET preparation, however, it is for the candidate to decide their study hour based on their familiarity with the syllabus.

Q: Which books can I refer to for preparation of DAVV CET Logical Reasoning section?

A: Candidates can refer to the following books for preparation of Logical Reasoning Section

• Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning by Pearson Publication
• Logical and Analytical Ability by Ashok Gupta
• A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijwali & S Sijwali

Q: Who can apply for DAVV CET exam?

A: Candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks can apply for the DAVV CET 2022 exam under the PG course and those who have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50% can apply for the DAVV CET examination.

Q: Do DAVV CET reference books contain answers?

A: Yes, the DAVV CET reference books contain question bank and their right answers for students to check their performance.

Q: What is the overall difficulty level of DAVV CET exam?

A: The difficulty level of DAVV CET exams are usually easy to moderate.

Q: What is the duration of DAVV CET exam?

A: DAVV CET exam is conducted for two hours.

Q: Which section has the highest weightage in DAVV CET for MBA?

A: For MBA programme which comes under Group B1, all the sections have an equal distribution of marks.