Books are 40% of the journey; the other 60% is previous year papers (PYQs). Once you finish a chapter in these books, go solve the actual CAT questions from 2020-2025 for that topic. It’ll show you exactly how 'Arun Sharma concepts' are twisted in the real exam."

Word Power Made Easy' on here. Pro tip: Don't just read it; use the etymology (root words) to guess meanings of RC words you've never seen before. It’s a literal cheat code for the VARC section when you're stuck between two close options."

If you're looking at this list and feeling overwhelmed, start with the NCERTs and 'Word Power Made Easy'. Jumping straight into Level 3 (LOD 3) of Arun Sharma is a one-way ticket to burnout. Master the basics first CAT is more about logic than complex formulas anyway.

DILR, I’ve found Nishit Sinha’s sets to be slightly closer to the 'brain-teaser' style CAT has moved toward recently, while Arun Sharma is the undisputed king for building Quant speed. Which one are you guys findind easier to stay consistent with?