Watch this video on "Which Blogs/Articles/Websites should I read for CAT VARC?" to get a list of website/blogs to supplement your CAT preparation for VARC. kzread.info/dash/bejne/loBq08OydLPTfdY.html

@workhard2574

5 жыл бұрын

facebook page link plz

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

facebook.com/2iimcat/

@ITCS7782

5 жыл бұрын

The book you Recommend here ,is beneficial for sbi po preparation.

Wow! Great to hear and see the existence of such a brilliant chunk of books to read, I'll definitely try this one's.

Your passion for reading books clearly shows!

Sir you are invariably trying to enlighten CAT aspirants..very thankful for your generosity

Overview in an amazing manner! Rajesh Sir keeps u engrossed all throughout...keep up the great work!💫

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ishan

Amazing!! Thanks❤️

Beautiful video. Thank You❤️

Amazing recommendations! Also, George Orwell's 1984 and Animal Farm, classic and gripping!

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

@Vichu0409

7 күн бұрын

So how about you....will you not reply to me like vindhya did it to you?😂​@@A_cat_aspirant

@A_cat_aspirant

7 күн бұрын

@@Vichu0409 sorry i am very busy with my studies in IIMA 😪

@Vichu0409

7 күн бұрын

@@A_cat_aspirant lol you got into iimA?

@A_cat_aspirant

7 күн бұрын

@@Vichu0409 so do u find this a joke? lol

M done with my cat prep, but i still love to watch ur videos sir

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your Kind words. Best Wishes.

Rajesh, you are amazing. Thank you for helping people clear CAT.

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.. Best Wishes

Sidney Sheldon is my favourite. I started reading his book since 10 years back.

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

Thank you so much for recommending these amazing books. I started with if tomorrow comes which is exactly page-turner and intriguing as you said. White tiger is also fabulous one.

Thank u sir for suggesting this many good books. My reading habit started with AMISH's Shiva Trilogy after which I was compelled to read more of him.

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

Great.. keep going Best Wishes Team 2IIM

Respected sir your videos helps a lots Thanks from heart

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Much appreciated.

Superb Rajesh !.. I have met you in Bombay and I can’t tell you how inspired I was in your 20 minute talk about preparation for any examination in general and some stories from your time in IIT M and IIM B ..this video was excellent in the way you spoke about the authors, genres and books .. can’t disagree even 1% with what you said.. plus may be the audience doesn’t know that Rajesh’s own blogs are hilarious and so well written since he is so well read.. it would be great if you could give a link to some blogs of yours ..looking forward to the next video on books if you make one

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

many thanks for the comment. - Rajesh Balasubramanian

@ashishkiift

5 жыл бұрын

2IIM CAT Preparation .. you are so welcome Rajesh 🙂

@ashishkiift

5 жыл бұрын

2IIM CAT Preparation .. don’t know if the topic excites you .. but if you get a chance please read .. the making of the atomic bomb by Richard Rhodes .. a magnum opus on the Manhattan project .. one of the best researched page turner I have ever read with so much insights about the scientists, science and the politics of that time ..Best !

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

Checkout Rajesh's profile on Quora. Rajesh writes a lot (he disagrees with the LOT part though) on Quora. www.quora.com/profile/Rajesh-Balasubramanian-8

You must read Shantaram and Kashmir blues which are amaaazing .

Sir ur like God for me for verbal...lots of respect and strength to u sir...love u from mumbai

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

Sir i am reading the novel for developing reading habit but i am not getting every sentence. What to do??

Extremely well put sir, especially for someone starting with a clean slate. Reading books is definitely the best way to improve one's vocabulary. Your work keeps proving that 2IIM is the best when it comes to suggestions that go beyond just clearing CAT or any other competitive exam. Such a pleasure to have been your student! :)

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your kind words!

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

I used to get bored of wodehouse too, couldn't grasp the humour before. After watching your video thought of giving it a shot again... It is funny as hell. Thanks for inspiring

I feel 14 year old kids rather than starting with Chetan Bhagat books should start with RK Narayan novels and short stories. Sweet, simple and really goes deep with human emotions.

@kaushalwattamwar1758

3 жыл бұрын

14 yr olds preparing for CAT these days ?

@udontknowme154

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaushalwattamwar1758 should they?

@gurucharanmaurya8649

2 жыл бұрын

Its very good . children at this age should make the habit of reading books instead of wasting so much time on social media

Explained in the best possible manner, Thankyou sir 😇

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

many thanks. Best wishes.

Sir is Shiva Trilogy by Amish is good?

Harry Potter Da Vinci Code Digital Fortress Windmill Of The Gods If Tomorrow Comes Kane And Abel Shall We Tell The President The Guns Of Navarone Where Eagles Dare The Reckoning A Time to Kill Godfather Sicilian Midnight Children Haroun And The Sea Of Stories White Tiger Last Man In Tower The Way Things Were The Palace Of Illusions The Forest Of Enchantments Lanka's Princess Joy In The Morning Right Ho,Jeeves India After Gandhi Gandhi Before India The Grapes Of Wrath

Hi sir. Im delighted when i found lot of my favorite novels in the list of yours. Also you have given me a list of to-read list.. But now i have a question for you sir, pls be honest.. When you spoke about Indian Authors, you committed a crime by missing RK Narayan 😂. Did you really miss it in video? Or You have read him but didnt get that impressed or you haven't read him at alllll which can be the highest crime 😂... ???

Books are very interesting will shall read it bye ....bye....

Sir while reading novels I find many unfamiliar words for which I have to refer to dictionary again. Can you suggest some methods which can help me to retain those words in mind which can in turn build vocabulary for RC.

@Jaffrx

26 күн бұрын

Start writing meaning in corners review m

I think sir should do an updated recommendation as well! Wonderful video👍

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

i wanna ask as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up??

One of the most amazing video.... Thanks Rajesh sir..... 👍

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Keep following Best Wishes

Sapiens Homo Deus 21 lessons for 21st century By youval Noah harari. These are nonfiction books but worth a read.

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely Piyush. agree Best Wishes, Team 2IIM.

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

I loved Sapiens. Started with Deus. Sapiens was super informative, engaging and a fabulous read. :) - Bharathwaj

U r amazing sir

sir i am the student of eng hons of 1st year .so how can prepare for cat exam and from when?

So, Self Help books are not good for the preperation?

What if there are difficult words in between should we find meaning in dictionary while we are reading then resume reading or we should look for their meaning after we have read the book

@bharadwajparameswaran6237

5 жыл бұрын

What i usually do when i face words that seem new to me is that I highlight the word and proceed towards completing the immediate paragraph. If i still cant make sense of the word, I use a dictionary. This usually works for me. You're welcome to adopt this method but see what works best for you. Good luck!

@prajwalsharma213

5 жыл бұрын

@@bharadwajparameswaran6237 thanks mate

I am a 11th Std. student, Is there Ba Social Science or English Seat at Cusat colleges - How can I prepair for social science CAT Entrence.

Thank you sir !!!

Sir it's prepare elitmus exam also

Your take on Sudha Murty's books?

Sir, Can we access ur daily english article except facebook

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

If you subscribe to our KZread channel, you get to see our community posts on your KZread feed on the KZread mobile app.

The great gatsby and reading fast and slow should be in list

That was a brilliant video

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

Sir I want to talk English as like you. Sir could you please tell us best spoken English coaching app or centre.....

Sir how to improve maths in cat. Please help

What about 'The Canterbury tales by geofrey chauser

From where i can get these books

Sir is there any website from where we can get this books at free of cost?

can you update this as it is of 2019?

Sir what about The fountainhead by Ayn Rand and 1984 by George Orwell. Also would you suggest books like Rich dad poor dad and Think and rich grow?

@ronakchavda2207

5 жыл бұрын

????

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

catscores.2iim.com/definitive-reading-list-cat-preparation-books/

I can't understand that why did u score 100 percentile 4 times even after one time 100 percentile why

@randomshorts7887

4 жыл бұрын

To attract more aspirants to his institution

What about To kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee??

Along with reading on a daily basis, will Critical reasoning help improve RC?

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

I have been following 2iim from the last year and help in a lot in improving and garnering knowledge. Sir, currently I'm 27yrs of age and working in SBI as a junior associate and have been preparing for CAT from last year. Will it good to try for the MBA this again or stick to SBI?

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

I think it depends. If you get into the best b schools, it would be better. If you are looking at a b school at rank 18, then perhaps not so great. However, I also think, in the long run both have their own sets of pros and cons. Think well and decide. :)

@shyamalmedhi5648

5 жыл бұрын

@@2iimcat thank you sir!

@nitindubey5472

4 жыл бұрын

Now a days PO is very tough job frequent transfers cross selling long working hours on top of that guys have to work till late night most of times in a branch sitting late till 9-9:30 my relative and their colleagues left SBI PO or other bank PO job went for SSC or other state jobs .PO jobs are also risky in nature or even clerk anything goes wrong one has to pay frim his pocket i have heard guys paying 40-50k from their own pocket in SBI. Ravish kumar has to be given credit for showing reality of public sector bankers and their pain most of them written letter to him male female it is their on youtube bankers series primetime NDTV.

@sujaysingh686

4 жыл бұрын

@@nitindubey5472 welcome to capatilist world

Been trying to get around reading catch 22 but couldn't. Finally got it and it's difficult to read at time. But this book is humorous.

I got 60% in 10th , 47 % in 12 th I doing graduation (b.com) from DU sol and 3 year work experience I am planning to give CAT exam . I am blong OBC category . What are my chances?

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up??

Sir, shall we read these book in paper format or on screen via pdf?

Hi sir, while reading I mostly prefer non fiction to fiction so how will this affect my cat preparation should I start indulging in fiction as well

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

Both are good. But I would say, have a go at fiction as well. It is interesting. :)

Happy that you mentioned chetan bhagat, My verbal teacher went almost crazy when someone mentioned CB in the class during a book discussion, "I don't want my students to read chetan bhagat ha, please don't read chetan bhagat ever"! 😂

@2iimcat

Жыл бұрын

😁 I know what you mean, Keval. CB is okay as a warm up if one hasn't been reading for a long time. But it's best to amp up the level ASAP for CAT VARC. - Jatin (Lead VARC faculty at 2IIM)

@kevaljetani

Жыл бұрын

@@2iimcat No yeah, I do read high quality literature and non-fiction books for my VARC prep, in fact I haven't read any CB books yet, but I just found the idea of telling someone not to ever read something, ridiculous. I mean it's just about getting a head start, and developing the habit of reading right? For some, it's CB and for others it might be something else, it's just that many people create a big fuss about it, and it lowers the self-confidence of the students. Thank you so much ☺️

@RajeshTwoIIM

Жыл бұрын

@@kevaljetani - Sometimes the author criticism is too harsh. Frequently, we judge people adversely for the books they read. I have been guilty of this as well in the past. Will try to plug it.

Link of Facebook channel sir !?

Sir as you mentioned you are providing article every day can you provide the link so that I can also read those articles

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

Follow our KZread community, we post our daily article in the feed.

@rajatsrivastav5871

5 жыл бұрын

@@2iimcat Thank you so much

Sir ur views on Amish Tripathi....

Khaled Hossesni is good

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

Sir I'm a degree 1st year student and I'll be preparing for my CAT exam from next year . I'm good at quantitative aptitude but not that good English and I feel my self an average student when It comes to the part which does not consist problems. That doesn't meant Im poor at English , I do read books .As I will be preparing for 2 years ,will I be able to reach CATS's English standard ? I'm losing my confidence only just because of the problem which I've mentioned above

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

Read, read and read a lot more. Everybody goes through what you just went through. Don't lose hope, if you have a regular reading habit, you'll eventually get there. We at 2IIM, post one article everyday targeted to help students improve their VARC skills, Subscribe to us to get access to our youtube community feed! Best of luck! -2IIM Team

@bindusupriyasrirama3694

5 жыл бұрын

Tanq sir

I don't agree that The Da Vinchi Code is for beginners... it doesn't have a reader friendly vocabulary and the names are confusing...and also it's the second book in the three book series..one needs to read Angels and Demons first and then continue with it...To begin with one can start with easy books like Trevor Noah, Kushwant Singh and others...and also...the famous reads of this decade like Haruki Murakami's work are missing from this list

How about the books from Amish??

Sir pls help sir. I am a ssc cgl aspirant but now a days maths is becoming harder and harder. Pls suggest a book that is less than cat but more than bank level with advance maths portions in it. Pls sir help. 🙏

@jayanthdhavala131

4 жыл бұрын

Go with R.S.Agrewal quants book. It would be good enough.

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

Is it fine to read self help books?? Like I am not inclined towards fictional books.

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

The idea is to read. The category is irrelevant at this point in your preparation.

@saurrabhsinghkushwaha4684

5 жыл бұрын

@@2iimcat thank u for replying.

@chinmaysomani5387

5 жыл бұрын

No. Read different genre of books. Self help books have same type of langauge and easy to read. In exam paragraph are tough to read. Start reading with fiction. Can start with 'immortals of meluha' it is easy to read and amazing story.

also, hunger games.

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

Can you make a video on stock market and shares for beginners

@mrsingh1228

5 жыл бұрын

Riches by Parag Parikh, Financial management by IM panday, An intelligent investor by Benjamin gharaham, And get some sebi certification exams and practice trading on moneybhai.com

amazing video

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

Rajesh sir, how is Sophie's world?

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

This is Bharath. I have heard fabulous opinions from very close friends. If you can get your hands on one, you should give it a go.

One can also read murakami

@anubhutijain5487

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely slipping into a state of melancholia after this one.

sir i am a beginner, how much time i should devote to reading. plz reply sir..... in what time I could be a good reader

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

it depends. Start off with 2 hours a day. See if it is enough for you or not, after, lets say 2 months or so.

@kunjannirvikar1453

5 жыл бұрын

@@2iimcat thanks a lot for your kind reply sir

Just finished shall we tell the president after your recommendation, very smooth and faaaast. now going to start Prisoner of births. How is it?

@anshika2806

3 жыл бұрын

from where you read it?

I am with a Earnest Hemingway’s Book. Is this author recommended?

@anubhutijain5487

5 жыл бұрын

Ernest Hemingway is absolutely recommended!

Amazing..u r just awesome Thank u for helping me to find out good books☺ But i skip chetan bhagt books👯

Can these book help the person Having 33%tile in english

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

This list is meant to help students in developing a regular reading habit. Read, read, read a lot more. Best wishes! -Team 2IIM

@chiragsardana1881

5 жыл бұрын

@@2iimcat Hi , will reading these books help in enhancing the ability to understand passages in cat ?

Ok so I'm starting prep for 22 cat rn and like I have my own library.. do i have to follow this list or can i read like my books? Sorry im just trying to figure out which way i should be going with this..😅

@realityhits3022

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@wiziarmy4879

2 жыл бұрын

@@realityhits3022 what's funny in this?

@realityhits3022

2 жыл бұрын

@@wiziarmy4879 I find it funny that you and i have the same confusion. While watching this clip, the same thought you shared in the comments came to me too. Hence, i laughed. Did i offend you?

@wiziarmy4879

2 жыл бұрын

@@realityhits3022 ohh okk No no I was just asking like you found it funny

@realityhits3022

2 жыл бұрын

@@wiziarmy4879 okay. Well, i think books in your library will suffice for VARC. Dont you think so?

What are admission criterian after CAT

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

Can we get PDF of all books so we get used to reading on digital screen ?

@abhishekachar6398

5 жыл бұрын

Search in pdfdrive

@AnuragKumar-nn5rh

5 жыл бұрын

you can get almost all the books which is mentioned here in an android app "Anybooks".

@Singhaditi1105

5 жыл бұрын

Download BookHub

Where is that daily article on community feed

@2iimcat

Жыл бұрын

Here is the link to our daily article: online.2iim.com/cat-exam/blogs/bharaths-curated-reading-list-for-cat-exam-2/ You can checkout this link or checkout our YT community for posts. Best Wishes!

How much for online classes

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

Harry Potter series ?? Sir .... And Sherlock Holmes

@pankajsheoran9429

5 жыл бұрын

A Song of Ice and Fire

@pankajsheoran9429

5 жыл бұрын

Almost everything from Stephen King

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

Can we read salman Rushdie as our first novel

@anubhutijain5487

5 жыл бұрын

He's great! But his books can be a bit abrupt and hard to follow through for new readers. 'Midnight's children' and 'The Enchantress of Florence' are great. Maybe after one has read five to six books,he can read Rushdie's.

@arpit39agarwal

5 жыл бұрын

@@anubhutijain5487 so where should i begin with . I have read 1 books of murakami and 2 books of khaled hosseini . on my second on with murakami ..

@anubhutijain5487

5 жыл бұрын

Since you have already read a book by each of these authors,I'd suggest looking out for new authors to explore more writing styles. I have been reading dystopian of late and would highly recommend '1984' by George Orwell and 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley. My most favourite author is Oscar Wilde. I am in love with his works. Absolutely in love. It's not even possible to be in love with someone without meeting them but 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' was a riveting piece of work. It took me a bit to read. It's for someone who is in love with the language. But I'd recommend a 100%. 'Kane and Abel' was fun to read. Much like an iconic olden day Hindi opera. 'Midnight Children' is quite lengthy and I am currently reading 'The Enchantress of Florence' so I am probably biased.

@arpit39agarwal

5 жыл бұрын

@@anubhutijain5487 thank you so much i will get back when i have read these books

Can these be read by beginners?

@2iimcat

3 жыл бұрын

Yes of course

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

Sir where can i find the youtube community feed

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

once you subscribed to our channel, the articles we post in our YT community page (kzread.infocommunity ) will pop in your KZread feed. Best Wishes, Team 2IIM

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

I have only 2 months in my hands. Do I need to read all books you mentioned or there is any other option?? PLEASE GUIDE

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

I am preparing for CAT 2021 10TH-10CGPA 12TH-93.25% 1ST YEAR-8.45 CGPA How many percentile should i get in cat to convert into IIM ABC or FMS

@cinder668

Жыл бұрын

did u convert ??

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

Chetan bhagat?

Those books are so expensive

Chetan Bhagat is wonderful writer to you. R u kidding me?

@syedmohideen4951

5 жыл бұрын

I have read all the books by chetan. His books are mostly copies of pulp fictions recreated for indian readers. They do not have any literary value.

@2iimcat

5 жыл бұрын

Janaab, some people love to watch Pyaasa, some like to watch Gol Maal. Let us have room for both. A great many people watch Gol Maal 1, 2 and 3, and then grow out of this and watch Pyaasa. Ergo Chetan Bhagat. Currently, there is no one better than him that can get 14-year old Indian kids to read. Let them read first. They can read better later. - Rajesh Balasubramanian.

So u r not BOOK WORM u r book dragon.

Did you just miss Dan brown's 1. deception point 2. Angels and demons

Me bhi cat ka exam Dena chahti hu pls help me

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

i wanna ask as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply

Many of the recommendations are by "Wokes"

What is CAT?

@japaneselanguage2557

4 жыл бұрын

It's an entrance exam for IIM's (colleges for MBA) which are best colleges for MBA in India.

@A_cat_aspirant

Жыл бұрын

Hi, although it has been years but still i wanna ask u as i am a new CAT aspirants who will be giving this year that, how much did u got in CAT and which college did u end up?? Plz reply