In CAT, DILR stands for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning section. This section has 20 questions and the total section is for 60 marks, and the time duration for the section is 40 minutes. The DILR section in the CAT exam is often the most tricky and challenging because the questions asked in this section require logic and cannot be answered with assumptions. In this section, one key aspect to perform well is to not answer based on assumptions and if you are unable to answer any question, it is best to leave it.
In this article, we will aim to discuss the detailed exam pattern for the CAT DILR section, the topics covered and DILR Syllabus, DILR Marking Scheme, and a few key tips to prepare for this section.
DILR Exam Pattern
The DILR Exam pattern is pretty simple and easy to understand. Tabulated below is a detailed analysis of the DILR section in the CAT exam. Based on the CAT test pattern for DILR, here are the changes as per CAT 2024.
- This section consists of 2 sets of data interpretation and 2 sets of logical reasoning, or it can even be a combination of both.
- The section will have 4 sets comprising 5 questions each, with each set lending a maximum of 15 marks.
- The most common areas questioned include bar graphs, arrangements, missing data, and puzzles (games).
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Aspect | Details |
Exam Section Duration | 40 minutes |
Number of Questions | 20 |
Question Types | MCQs, TITA |
Marking Scheme | +3 for every correct answer, -1 for each wrong response (for MCQs) |
CAT DILR Marking Scheme
In the CAT exam, the marking scheme is the same for all the three sections - VARC, DILR, and QA. Candidates can check the DILR marking scheme below.
- +3 for each correct answer
- -1 for each wrong answer
- 0 for unattempted questions
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CAT DILR Syllabus and Topics
CAT DILR Topics Covered | Syllabus | ||
Blood relations | Clocks and Calendars | Syllogism |
Series | Statements | Venn Diagram |
Proposition | Data Arrangement | Data Structures |
Data Sufficiency | Direction Sense | Family Tree |
Tables | Coding-Decoding | Binary Logic |
Pie Charts | Assumptions | Seating Arrangement |
Puzzles | Sets & Case lets | Bars & Line Graphs |
check in Detail: CAT Exam Syllabus
Expected difficulty of the DILR section
| Set Number | Difficulty Level |
Data Interpretation (Set 1) | Easy to Moderate |
Data Interpretation (Set 2) | Easy to Moderate |
Logical Reasoning (Set 1) | Moderate to Difficult |
Logical Reasoning (Set 2) | Easy to Moderate |