5 Best Quant Books for Bank & SSC Exams [Expert Review 2025]

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  • Choosing the right Quantitative Aptitude book is essential for excelling in competitive exams like SSC, Banking, Railway, and more. In this blog post, we’ll highlight the best books that provide comprehensive coverage, effective strategies, and plenty of practice questions. These books are designed to help you master the subject and boost your exam preparation.

  • 1. RS Aggarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude – S. Chand

    “Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations” by R.S. Aggarwal, a trusted guide since 1989, offers over 5500 questions with solutions covering topics like Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, and more. Updated with memory-based questions till 2016, it features easy-to-follow theory, formulas, and practice exercises, making it ideal for exams like SSC, Banking, CAT, and UPSC.

    RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude - S.Chand

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    Book Details:-

    • Book Edition: 2025
    • Book Publication: S. Chand Publishing
    • No of Pages: 824 pages
    • Available Languages: English, Hindi
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    Key Features:-

    • Includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data interpretation, and statistical analysis
    • Over 2000 solved examples and 10,000+ practice questions

    SECTION-I : ARITHMETICAL ABILITY
    1. Number System
    2. H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers
    3. Decimal Fractions
    4. Simplification
    5. Square Roots and Cube Roots
    6. Average
    7. Problems on Numbers
    8. Problems on Ages
    9. Surds and Indices
    10. Logarithms
    11. Percentage
    12. Profit and Loss
    13. Ratio and Proportion
    14. Partnership
    15. Chain Rule
    16. Pipes and Cisterns
    17. Time and Work
    18. Time and Distance
    19. Boats and Streams
    20. Problems on Trains
    21. Alligation or Mixture
    22. Simple Interest
    23. Compound Interest
    24. Area
    25. Volume and Surface Area
    26. Races and Games of Skill
    27. Calendar
    28. Clocks
    29. Stocks and Shares
    30. Permutations and Combinations
    31. Probability
    32. True Discount
    33. Banker’s Discount
    34. Heights and Distances
    35. Odd Man Out and Series
    SECTION-II : DATA INTERPRETATION
    36. Tabulation
    37. Bar Graphs
    38. Pie Chart
    39. Line Graphs

  • 2. Oswaal Objective Quantitative Aptitude For All Competitive Examinations

    The “Oswaal Objective Quantitative Aptitude” book offers comprehensive coverage of essential topics like Simplification, Data Interpretation, and Profit & Loss, catering to beginners and advanced learners. With 2000+ PYQs, expert tips, crisp theory, and shortcut techniques, it equips aspirants to excel in competitive exams like Banking, SSC, Railways, and UPSC.

    Oswaal Objective Quantitative Aptitude

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    Book Details:-

    • Book Edition: 2024
    • Book Publication: Oswaal Editorial Board
    • No of Pages: 300 pages
    • Available Languages: English
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    Key Features:-

    • 1500+ Questions, Solved Examples & Fully Solved Past Year Questions
    • Concept Theories & Reviews, Mindmaps & questions of 3 Difficulty Levels

    Section 1: Arithmetic

    1. Percentage
    2. Profit, Loss & Discount
    3. Simple Interest
    4. Compound Interest
    5. Ratio and Proportion
    6. Partnership
    7. Average
    8. Mixture & Allegation
    9. Speed, Time & Distance
    10. Time and Work
    11. Pipes and Cisterns

    Section 2: Advanced Mathematics

    1. Geometry
    2. Mensuration
    3. Algebra
    4. Trigonometry
    5. Height & Distance
    6. Coordinate Geometry

    Section 3: Number System

    1. Number System
    2. Power Indices & Surds
    3. Simplification

    Section 4: Data Interpretation

    1. Bar & Line Graph
    2. Pie Chart
    3. Data Tabulation
    4. Caselets

    Section 5: Modern Mathematics

    1. Permutation & Combination
    2. Probability
    3. Set Theory

  • 3. PW KYC Quantitative aptitude

    The “PW KYC Quantitative Aptitude Book” for Banking Exams 2024-2025 offers 3200+ MCQs, PYQs, and trend analysis tailored to major exams like SBI, IBPS, and RBI. With crisp theory, solved examples, and solutions, it covers basics to advanced levels, helping you master quantitative aptitude for all banking exams.

    PW KYC Quantitative Aptitude

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    Book Details:-

    • Book Edition: 2024
    • Book Publication: PW
    • No of Pages: 624 pages
    • Available Languages: English
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    Key Features:-

    • 3200+ MCQs for practice with Solved Examples & Solutions
    • Trend Analysis and Crisp Theory

  • 4. Ace Quantitative Aptitude Book

    The Ace Quantitative Aptitude Book for Banking and Insurance (Third Edition) offers comprehensive coverage of quantitative topics, featuring updated concepts, practice questions, and solutions tailored for banking and insurance exam success

    Ace Quantitative Aptitude - Adda247

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    Book Details:-

    • Book Edition: 3rd (2021)
    • Book Publication: Adda247 Publications
    • No of Pages: 453 pages
    • Available Languages: English, Hindi
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    Key Features:-

    • 2700+ Questions with detailed solutions
    • Detailed Concepts and Exercises for each topic

    Part I

    1. Number System, Simplification, and Approximation
    2. Ratio & Proportion and Partnership
    3. Percentage
    4. Profit and Loss
    5. Simple Interest and Compound Interest
    6. Average and Ages
    7. Time and Work & Pipes and Cisterns
    8. Speed, Time, and Distance
    9. Boats and Streams
    10. Mixture & Alligation

    Part II

    1. Mensuration
    2. Permutation, Combination, and Probability
    3. Number Series
    4. Inequality
    5. Data Interpretation
    6. Data Sufficiency

  • 5. General Quantitative Aptitude-Disha

    The 3rd Edition of “General Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams” is designed for SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, Insurance, and other exams.The book includes questions from past exams up to 2022, focusing on high-level arithmetic, advanced math, data analysis, and interpretation, tailored to the latest exam patterns.

    General Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams [3rd Edition] - Disha

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    Book Details:-

    • Book Edition: 3rd (2022)
    • Book Publication: Disha Publications
    • No of Pages: 412 pages
    • Available Languages: English
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    Key Features:-

    • 3000+ MCQs for practice
    • Questions from previous year examinations

     

    Table of Contents

    1. Number System
    2. HCF, LCM, and Simplification
    3. Percentage
    4. Average and Ages
    5. Profit, Loss, and Discount
    6. Ratio, Proportion, and Partnership
    7. Simple and Compound Interest
    8. Mixture and Alligation
    9. Time, Speed, and Distance (Train, Boat, & Stream)
    10. Time & Work and Pipes & Cisterns
    11. Mensuration
    12. Number Series
    13. Quadratic Equation and Quadratic Inequalities
    14. Algebraic Expression, Polynomial, & Rational Expression
    15. Permutations and Combinations
    16. Probability
    17. Sequence and Series (AP & GP)
    18. Statistics, Set Theory, and Logarithm
    19. Trigonometry
    20. Coordinate Geometry
    21. Geometry
    22. Caselets & Data Analysis
    23. Data Sufficiency
    24. Data Interpretation

     

Quantitative Aptitude books are essential resources for various competitive exam aspirants in India, including banking candidates (IBPS PO/Clerk, SBI PO/Clerk, RBI Grade B), government job seekers (SSC CGL, UPSC Prelims), MBA aspirants (CAT, XAT, SNAP), and engineering students (GATE, ESE). These books help master crucial topics like arithmetic, algebra, data interpretation, and geometry. Whether you’re a recent graduate, working professional, or final-year student preparing for railways, defense services, or teaching exams, these comprehensive guides strengthen your mathematical problem-solving skills needed to crack competitive exams.

We researched and put our Time and Efforts to give you the Best List of Books so that you can pick the Right one for you easily to achieve Success for your Upcoming Exams. I assure you, we will continue updating the list so you can pick the latest one.

Quantitative Aptitude Section – No. of Questions & Marks Distribution

Exam NameNo. of Quant QuestionsMarks for QuantTotal Questions in ExamTotal Marks in Exam
SSC CGL (Tier 1)2550100200
SSC CGL (Tier 2 – Paper 1)3090150450
SSC CHSL (Tier 1)2550100200
SSC MTS (Tier 1)252590270
SSC CPO (Tier 1)5050200200
SSC GD Constable202080160
SSC Stenographer5050200200
Bank Clerk (IBPS/SBI Prelims)3535100100
Bank PO (IBPS/SBI Prelims)3535100100
Bank PO (IBPS/SBI Mains)3560155200
RRB NTPC (CBT 1)3030100100
RRB NTPC (CBT 2 – Graduate Level)3535120120
RRB Group D2525100100
RRB ALP (CBT 1)20207575
UPSC (CSAT Paper 2)30-3575-87.580200

Key Notes:

  • Negative Marking: Most exams have 0.25 marks deduction per wrong answer, while UPSC CSAT has a 1/3rd negative marking system.
  • UPSC CSAT Paper 2: Includes Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Data Interpretation with a 33% qualifying mark requirement.
  • Bank PO Mains Quant Section: Includes Data Interpretation & Analysis as a combined section.
  • SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1: Quantitative Aptitude section is now part of a broader 450-mark exam.

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