NO. Cengage is overkill. Stick to Arihant (SK Goyal) or your coaching material.

Here is an honest breakdown of why this series has become the gold standard for many, and where it might fall short. 1. The "Lecture in a Book" Approach

If you're struggling with Maths like I was, give Cengage Maths a try. Trust me, it will be your savior!

YES. Cengage is the gold standard. It is better than any single book for building the "problem-solving muscle" required for Advanced. Use it as your primary text.