Rather than debating which books are superior, focus on selecting resources that best align with your needs to develop the skills essential for excelling in the IBA Admission Test.
First and foremost, you must familiarize yourself with all possible question patterns that IBA may present and develop refined strategies for each, ensuring that you do not feel surprised during the exam. Reviewing past questions from both the MBA and BBA exams will provide invaluable insights into the types of challenges you may encounter.
In terms of English preparation, you need to equip yourself with advanced vocabulary and a thorough grasp of grammar appropriate for standard written English. For vocabulary, consider word lists such as Word Smart, Barron’s 800, or Magoosh 1000 and study them rigorously, including contextual usage, derived forms, and commonly confused words.
For grammar, Cliffs TOEFL will strengthen your fundamentals, while the GMAT Club Grammar Book and Manhattan Sentence Correction will refine your accuracy. Additionally, make a habit of reading high-quality English content daily and practicing extensively.
For math preparation, solidify your fundamentals first, then solve past papers, as they provide valuable insight into the types of questions asked.
Mentor’s Q Bank can be helpful here. Then, move on to GMAT Official Guides, the Manhattan Series, Nova’s Math Bible, and GMAT Club resources, solving as many problems as possible.
Keep in mind that recent math questions are significantly more challenging than those in past papers, so prepare accordingly. Regular and rigorous practice is key.
For analytical reasoning, the GRE Big Book Puzzles
and practicing Critical Reasoning (CR) and Data Sufficiency (DS) questions from the GMAT Official Guide should be sufficient. Logical precision and structured thinking are crucial in this section.
For writing, practice solving past papers within the designated time limit to improve both speed and accuracy.
Additionally, focus on enhancing the overall quality of your writing to meet high academic and professional standards. Ensure that your responses are well-structured, articulate, and concise.
For viva, regularly listen to or watch English materials, such as news, debates, or academic discussions.
Additionally, speak to yourself or with friends in English to enhance fluency and confidence. Active engagement with the language will significantly improve your verbal skills.
Above all, build the mindset that you can do it!
Stay disciplined, focused, and committed, and success will follow.
