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The Last-Minute Revision Handbook · CAT & MBA Entrance

CAT revision for the final weeks, in 100 pages.

Quant, DILR and VARC, one page per chapter: key facts, a shortcut, a PYQ-based solved example and the trap to avoid. Then three full CAT-pattern mock papers, 68 questions each, with answer tables and quick solutions.

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Cover of CAT Exam Last-Minute Revision in 100 Pages with 3 mock papers, by Professor Anant
100pages
45chapters (QA, DILR, VARC)
3full mock papers
204mock questions

Written for CAT, useful for every MBA entrance

The core syllabus of Quant, data interpretation and logical reasoning, and verbal ability is shared across India’s MBA entrance tests. The book follows the CAT 2026 pattern, so it also works for the other exams on this list.

CAT 2026XATSNAPNMATIIFTCMAT MATMAH-CETOther MBA entrance examsBank PO quant (as extra practice)

CAT 2026 is on Sunday, 29 November 2026 (three slots), as notified at the time of writing. Always follow the official notification at iimcat.ac.in. The book is independent study material and is not affiliated with any IIM or exam body.

Final-weeks revision, made simpler

Typical final-weeks prep

  • Notes for three sections are spread across many books
  • Formulas slip away when you are busy taking mocks
  • The same mistakes repeat from mock to mock
  • It is hard to decide what to revise and what to skip

With this handbook

  • Every QA formula and shortcut, one page per chapter
  • DILR set types with a method for each
  • VARC question types with the traps to avoid
  • Three full mocks with answer tables to test yourself

What’s inside

Every chapter follows the same quick layout, so you revise faster as you go.

Key facts box

The concepts and formulas you must know for each topic, with no padding.

Shortcut / method

A faster way to recall or solve, the one that saves the most time in the exam.

PYQ-based solved example

A CAT-style question modelled on past-paper types, with the full method.

Quick tip / exam trap

The mistake most students make on this topic, and how to avoid it.

Formula sheets & traps

Two pages of QA formulas and a page of common mistakes for the last day.

3 full mock papers

68 questions each (VARC 24, DILR 22, QA 22), with answer tables and quick solutions.

Quantitative Aptitude · 27 chapters

1Number System I: Factors, HCF & LCM
2Number System II: Remainders
3Percentages
4Profit, Loss & Discount
5Simple & Compound Interest
6Ratio, Proportion & Variation
7Mixtures & Alligation
8Averages
9Time & Work, Pipes
10Time, Speed & Distance I
11TSD II: Races & Circular Tracks
12Linear Equations
13Quadratic Equations
14Inequalities & Modulus
15Functions & Graphs
16Logarithms, Indices & Surds
17Progressions
18Maxima-Minima & AM-GM
19Geometry I: Triangles
20Geometry II: Circles
21Geometry III: Polygons
22Coordinate Geometry
23Mensuration: 2D & 3D
24Trigonometry & Heights
25Permutations & Combinations
26Probability
27Set Theory & Venn Diagrams

DILR · 10 chapters

D1DI Toolkit: Calculation Shortcuts
D2Charts & Tables
D3Arrangements
D4Distribution & Matching
D5Scheduling & Selection
D6Games & Tournaments
D7Venn-Diagram Caselets
D8Routes, Networks & Flows
D9Max-Min & Ranking Caselets
D10Truth-Tellers & Puzzles

VARC · 8 chapters

V1RC I: Reading Strategy
V2RC II: Question Types & Traps
V3RC Practice Passages
V4Para Jumbles
V5Para Summary
V6Odd Sentence Out
V7Sentence Placement
V8Word Power for RC

See exactly what you get

Every chapter is one page in the same layout. Here is part of QA Chapter 4 as it appears in the book, followed by mistakes from the traps page.

QA Chapter 4 · Profit, Loss & Discount

Key facts
■ Profit % and loss % are always on Cost Price; discount % is always on Marked Price.
■ MP is m% above CP and discount is d% → profit % = m − d − md/100.
■ Successive discounts d₁, d₂ → single discount = d₁ + d₂ − d₁d₂/100.
Shortcut
“Profit on Cost, Discount on Mark.” Assume CP = 100 and work in multipliers: 1.4 × 0.8 = 1.12 → 12% profit.

Then a PYQ-based example and the trap

Q. A trader sells an item at a 10% profit. Had he bought it for 10% less and sold it for Rs 4 less, he would have made a 20% profit. What is the cost price (in Rs)? (TITA)

Answer: 200 CP = x, SP = 1.1x; new SP = 1.2 × 0.9x = 1.08x; 1.1x − 1.08x = 4 → x = 200.
Exam trap
Same SP with x% profit and x% loss is always a loss of x²/100 %. Same CP cancels out. Read which one is “same”.

From the common mistakes page

Speeds. Average of two speeds over equal distances is 2xy/(x + y), not (x + y)/2.
Percent. “Increase by 150%” means 2.5 times, not 1.5 times.
TITA. There is no negative marking on TITA questions, so never leave them blank.
RC. The right option must be supported by the passage, not just true in real life.

Your final-weeks plan: 3 passes

Pass 1 · 2 days

Read every key facts box

Read every key facts box, formula and table. Mark any chapter that feels weak.

Pass 2 · 3 days

Cover and solve

Hide the answers and solve every solved example and practice page. Re-read only what you got wrong.

Pass 3 · 3 days

One mock a day

Take one mock paper a day in strict 40 + 40 + 40 minutes, then analyse it with the answer tables.

Is this right for you?

A good fit if you

  • have studied the CAT syllabus once and want one compact book for the final weeks
  • want three extra full-length mocks with answers
  • are also writing XAT, SNAP, NMAT, IIFT or CMAT
  • want the traps for every topic in one place

Not the right book if you

  • are starting CAT preparation from scratch and need full lessons
  • want a printed book or a full video course
  • expect a guarantee of a percentile or a call
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Questions, answered

Is this for beginners?

It is a revision handbook, not a full course. It assumes you have studied the CAT syllabus once and want one compact book for the last weeks.

Will it help for XAT, SNAP, NMAT or IIFT?

Yes. The core syllabus of Quant, DILR and verbal ability is common across MBA entrance exams. Each exam has its own pattern and extra sections, so check your exam’s latest official notification.

Are the mock papers real CAT papers?

No. The three mock papers are original, CAT-pattern practice papers. Your mock score is a practice indicator only and does not predict your actual percentile.

Are the examples from past papers?

Examples marked “PYQ-based” are modelled on question types asked in previous CAT papers. Numbers and wording have been changed, so they are practice questions, not reproductions of official papers.

Is it in Hindi?

No. CAT is held in English only, so this book is in English.

How do I get the book?

It is a PDF. You get the download link right after payment on Instamojo and can read it on any device.

Can I share it with friends?

Please don’t. The book is copyrighted. Ask your friends to buy their own copy for ₹99.

Can it guarantee a percentile?

No book can. This one helps you revise smarter in the final weeks. Your results still depend on your practice and preparation.

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