Courseware on Logical Reasoning for CAT 2025-26 by Arun Sharma | 8th edition | LR | CAT/ MBA Entrance Exam Preparation | Solved Previous Years' Papers (2017-24) | 100+ Problem Solving Videos | 2500+ Practice Questions | 32 Mock Tests |

🚀 Master Logical Reasoning for CAT 2025-26

Prepare to conquer CAT 2025 with McGraw Hill’s Logical Reasoning Courseware, designed to maximize your potential and adapt to the latest exam trends. The 2025 edition includes 2 essential new chapters—Scheduling and Crypt Arithmetic—created specifically for CAT aspirants.

To broaden your preparation for other management exams, 8 new Abstract Reasoning chapters have been included, covering the full range of logical concepts.

🎥 Engaging Visual Learning

Learn smarter with 100+ assisted problem-solving videos that break down complex ideas into captivating and easy-to-understand visual content.

📝 Extensive Practice

Strengthen your preparation with 2500+ solved questions distributed across Levels of Difficulty (LOD 1–3) to help you master concepts progressively.

📊 Real Exam Insights

Access solved CAT LR section papers from 2017 to 2024, complete with detailed solutions and performance analytics to identify weak areas and refine your strategy.

🧪 Realistic Mock Tests

Practice under exam-like conditions with 32 full-length solved mock test papers to build confidence and test-readiness.

🎯 Targeted Sectional Tests

Sharpen your skills with 3 expertly curated CAT-style sectional tests and detailed explanations for every solution.

🗣️ Live Author Sessions

Join live interactive sessions with the author to receive expert guidance, preparation hacks, and personalized strategies for cracking CAT 2025.

📚 What is McGraw Hill Edge Courseware?

McGraw Hill Edge Courseware is a holistic, exam-ready learning ecosystem that merges trusted book content with cutting-edge digital learning tools. This adaptive courseware prepares you for modern exam demands and offers an enriched learning experience through:

• 🎥 Conceptual Videos
• 🧠 Study Aids – Flashcards, infographics, summaries
• 📘 Knowledge Enrichment Content
• 📂 Previous Year Questions with detailed solutions
• 🧪 Mock Tests to simulate exam conditions
• 📊 Performance Analytics for personalized improvement
• 🧑🏫 Live Interactive Sessions with experts
• 📖 Full-color eBook – Learn anytime, anywhere

Accessible via the McGraw Hill Edge App, this courseware allows flexible, mobile-first learning and ensures you're aligned with the most recent CAT trends.

🔍 Salient Features

• ✔️ Solved CAT 2017–2024 LR Papers with solutions and analytics
• ✔️ New Chapters: ‘Scheduling’ and ‘Crypt Arithmetic’ for CAT + 8 Abstract Reasoning chapters for other MBA exams
• ✔️ 100+ Problem-Solving Videos for better conceptual clarity
• ✔️ 2500+ Practice Questions across 3 Levels of Difficulty
• ✔️ 32 Fully Solved Mock Test Papers
• ✔️ Live Author Sessions for real-time guidance

📖 Table of Contents

Preface to the Eighth Edition

🧩 Part I: Reasoning for CAT

Section 1: Logical Reasoning

1. Important Concepts in Logical Reasoning
2. Logical Reasoning based on Arrangements
3. Logical Reasoning based on Rankings
4. Team Formations
5. Quantitative Reasoning
6. Generic Puzzles
7. Routes and Network Diagrams
8. Set Theory and Venn Diagrams
9. Cubes and Dices
10. Games and Tournaments
11. Puzzles based on Scheduling (NEW)
12. Crypt Arithmetic (NEW)

Section 2: CAT-style Logical Reasoning Practice

LOD 1 – Mock Tests 1 to 12

LOD 2 – Mock Tests 1 to 10

LOD 3 – Mock Tests 1 to 8

🧠 Part II: Reasoning Types from Other MBA Exams

Section 1: General Reasoning & Intelligence

1. Sequences and Series
2. Blood Relations
3. Direction Test
4. Statement and Conclusions
5. Statement and Assumptions
6. Assertion and Reason
7. Statement—Courses of Action
8. Mathematical Operations
9. Coding-Decoding
10. Input-Output
11. Syllogisms
12. Logical Deduction
13. Binary Logic

Section 2: Abstract/Visual Reasoning

1. Analogy
2. Odd Man Out
3. Embedded Figures
4. Counting of Figures
5. Completion of Figures
6. Series
7. Mirror and Water Images
8. Paper Folding and Cutting

📂 Part III: Reasoning Archives – CAT Previous Year Papers

CAT 2020–2024 Solved Papers: Each slot includes Answer Key + Detailed Solutions

• CAT 2024: Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3
• CAT 2023: Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3
• CAT 2022: Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3
• CAT 2021: Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3
• CAT 2020: Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3