Best Books for MAT Exam Preparation 2024

Management Aptitude Test 2024 ( MAT )

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Best books for MAT preparation 2024 includes MAT Entrance Exam Guide by RPH Editorial. Check all that you need to know about MAT books and study material.

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MAT Books - If you are planning to appear for the MAT exam in 2024, you must refer to the best books for preparation only. Choose only those MAT books which are recommended by experts and toppers because they know which books fulfil the exam requirements. Some of the highly recommended MAT books are by Sarvesh K Verma, Nishit Sinha, Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay. 

Apart from styuding from the best books for MAT, you must refer to other important study material for MAT exam preparation such as sample papers, mock tests, test preparation guides and previous years' question papers which are available online as well as offline. Candidates can get all the study material and guide books for MAT from their coaching institute but those who are preparing for MAT 2024 exam by themselves can refer the recommended books mentioned in this article and get other study material online. 

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Check below some of the best books for MAT 2024 for exam preparation. Candidates can also refer recommended books for other MBA entrance exams that will be equally helpful in MAT 2024 exam preparation.

Q:   What are the best books and study materials for MAT 2024 preparation?

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Preparing for an entrance exam like MAT 2024 can be daunting, but there are many excellent resources available to help you succeed. Some of the best books for MAT 2024 preparation include the Mission MBA Guide by B. S. Sijwali & Tarun Goal, The Pearson MAT Super Course by Pearson, and Study Package for MAT by Arun Sharma. In addition to these books, candidates can also benefit from practicing with previous years' question papers and mock tests, which provide insight into the exam pattern and syllabus.

Online study materials and video lectures are also available to supplement your preparation. Be sure to check the official website and other reliable sources for the most updated information on the best books and study materials for MAT 2024 preparation. With the right resources and dedication, you can ace the exam and take the first step towards your dream management career. All the best!

Q:   Which are the best books for MAT preparation?

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MAT preparation can be done by the books that are recommended for CAT. There are a few books available in the market which are exclusively for MAT preparation. We have listed down some highly recommended books for MAT preparation. How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for MAT by Arun Sharma Data Interpretation: Practice Book for the CAT and Other MBA Entrance Examinations by Nishit K Sinha The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation by Nishit K Sinha Verbal Ability and Comprehension for MBA Exams by Odisha Publications Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Nishit K Sinha Verbal Ability and Comprehension for CAT/XAT/GMAT/IIFT/CMAT/MAT/Bank PO/SSC by Bharat Patodi and Aditya Choudhary Proficiency in Reading Comprehension Simplifying the Passage for You by Ajay Singh Mathematics for MBA by RS Aggarwal Arithmetic and Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by R Goal Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by RS Aggarwal How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha General Intelligence and Critical Reasoning for MAT by Odisha Experts Analytical and Logical Reasoning for CAT and Other Management Entrance Tests by Peeyush Bhardwaj.

Q:   Which are good books for MAT preparation?

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List of 10 best books for MAT are given below : 1. Mission MBA MAT Guide by B S Sijwali and Tarun Goyal (Arihant Books) 2. MAT (Management Aptitude Test) Entrance Exams with Practice CDby GKP (G K Publications Pvt. Ltd.) covers, 3. The Pearson MAT Super Course with CD (Pearson) 4. Study Package For Management Aptitude Test by Arun Sharma (Tata McGraw-Hill) 5. 10 Challengers MAT: 10 Mock Tests for Management Aptitude Testby Dharmendra Mittal (Arihant Publications) 6. MAT Score Accelerator (Disha Publication) 7. MAT Solved Papers by Disha Experts (Disha Publication) 8. 10 Mock Test Papers MAT by Career Launchers (Oswaal Books) 9. R S Aggarwal for Class XI and XII – Maths 10. Barron’s Guide to GMAT by Eugene D. Jaffe and Stephen Hillbert (Galgotias Publication Pvt. Ltd.)

Best Books for MAT Preparation 2024

To crack the MAT exam, candidates should study books based on subjects and question paper pattern of the exam specifically. Check below, popular books for MAT preparation:

  • MAT Entrance Exam Guide by RPH Editorial
  • MAT 20 Years Topic-wise Solved Papers by Disha Experts
  • Mission MBA: MAT Mock Tests & Solved Papers by BS Sijwali and Tarun Goyal

Candidates must dedicate equal amount of time and effort on every section of MAT for a good overall percentile. It means they must refer to the right books and study material for each section. Check below the best books for MAT exam section wise:

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MAT Preparation Books for Language Comprehension

For preparing the MAT Language Comprehension section, one needs to study Vocabulary, Grammar, Idioms, Phrases and Verbal Ability. Candidates should refer to the MAT books listed below:

  • Oxford’s Practical English Usage by Michael Shawn
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin

Best books for MAT exam preparation for English Language and Comprehension are:

MAT Books

Authors

Verbal Ability & Comprehension for CAT/XAT/GMAT/IIFT/CMAT/MAT/Bank PO/SSC

Bharat Patodi and Aditya Choudhary

How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT

Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay 

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

Gautam Puri

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MAT Preparation Books for Data Analysis and Sufficiency

MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency section requires quick understanding of data represented in tables, charts and graphs. It also requires sharp mathematical skills to solve questions based on tables, charts an graphs. Hence, aspirants should prepare for Data Analysis and Sufficiency with the help of MAT books listed below:

Q:   Which are the best books for MAT Intelligence and Critical Reasoning?

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MAT Intelligence and Critical section is a moderately difficult section. Candidates need to prepare for this section in 2-3 months by preparing from the following books. These books are recommended by MBA experts: A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning by Gajendra Kumar Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma Critical Reasoning Guide by Crackverbal General Intelligence and Critical Reasoning for MAT by Odisha Experts Koncept of Logical Reasoning by Gajendra Kumar Analytical & Logical Reasoning for CAT & Other Management Entrance Tests by Peeyush Bhardwaj.

Q:   What are the best books for MAT Language Comprehension?

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MAT Language Comprehension section has equal weightage of verbal ability and reading comprehension. Candidates need to work on their English grammar and comprehension to crack this section Given below is the list of books for MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency: Verbal Ability and Comprehension for MBA Exams by Odisha Publications Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Nishit K Sinha Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis Verbal Ability and Comprehension by Odisha Publication Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Gautam Puri How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay Verbal Ability & Comprehension for CAT/XAT/GMAT/IIFT/CMAT/MAT/Bank PO/SSC by Bharat Patodi and Aditya Choudhary English Comprehension for MAT by Odisha Experts English Reading Comprehension by RPH Editorial Board Proficiency in Reading Comprehension Simplifying the Passage for You by Ajay Singh Reading Comprehension Ordering of Words Ordering of Sentences by Dilip Kushwaha.

Q:   What are the best books for MAT Mathematical Skills?

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The Mathematical Skills section of MAT carries 40 questions and which belong to Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration Algebra and Number System. To crack this section of MAT one needs study all the topics included five Mathematical sub sections. To prepare for these topics, CAT Quantitative Aptitude books are useful. Candidates can also refer to MAT specific books. Mathematics for MBA by RS Aggarwal Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M Tyra Arithmetic and Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by R Goal Speed Mathematics: Do it quick, Do it right by Rajesh Kumar Thakur Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by RS Aggarwal Vedic Mathematics: Secrets Skills for Quick, Accurate Mental Calculations by Sumita Bose The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude by Dinesh Khattar How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma.

Q:   What are the best books for MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency?

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MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency section is of moderate difficulty level. Candidates can prepare for this section in about 2-3 months. Given below is the list of books for MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency: Data Analysis and Sufficiency by Arun Sharma How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for MAT by Arun Sharma Data Interpretation: Practice Book for the CAT and Other MBA Entrance Examinations by Nishit K Sinha The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation by Nishit K Sinha Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency for CAT/XAT/IIFT/CMAT/MAT/Bank PO/SSC by Odisha Experts Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha Data Analysis and Interpretation Data Sufficiency by Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Arihant Experts.

MAT Books

Author/ Publisher

Data Analysis and Sufficiency

Arun Sharma

Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

Ananta Ashisha

Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency

Ananta Ashisha

Data Analysis & Interpretation Data Sufficiency

Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan

How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for MAT

Arun Sharma

The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude And Data Interpretation 

Nishit Sinha

MAT Preparation Books for Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

This section of MAT exam is all about testing the logical and analytical skills of candidates. To prepare for MAT Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, candidates should refer to the MAT books listed below:

MAT Books

Authors

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT

Nishit Sinha

How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT

Arun Sharma

Analytical & Logical Reasoning For CAT & Other Management Entrance Tests

Peeyush Bhardwaj

MAT Preparation Books for Indian and Global Environment

The General Awareness topics for the Indian and Global Environment section can be prepared with the MAT books mentioned in the table below:  

MAT Books

Publisher

Objective General Knowledge

Lucents Publications

General Knowledge 2023

Arihant Publications

The Mega Yearbook: Current Affairs & General Knowledge For Competitive Exams

Disha Experts

MAT Preparation Books for Mathematical Skills

To cover Mathematics section the following MAT books can help candidates in developing basic understanding of various topics and concepts:

MAT Books

Authors

Magical Book on Quicker Maths

M Tyra

Speed Mathematics: Do it Quick, Do it Right

Rajesh Kumar Thakur C

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams

RS Aggarwal

These are some of the best books for MAT preparation. Also practice previous years' MAT question papers and take help from MAT preparations tips and guides to ace the test.

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