The CAT Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning is a trickier section than the other two sections of the paper. The DILR sets, tests not only our quantitative skills but also our analytical side. DILR is one such topic whose level of difficulty has increased gradually over the past 5-6 years. But if you practice a variety of sets you can easily get through 1-2 sets which can fetch you 85-95%tile +. Try inculcating a habit of solving at least 3-4 sets daily to train your mind for solving such kinds of puzzles. In this third article of CAT 2024 DILR analysis, we have covered DILR topics that have appeared in the last 7 years, score vs percentile for 2023-2021, and number of correct attempts for your target percentile.
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Topics of Previous Year Question
Percentage of Topics from 2022-2017
| TOPICS | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Arrangements | 18% | 10% | 14% | 13% | 19% | 25% |
| Grouping & Conditionality | 20% | 10% | 25% | 6% | 6% | 0% |
| Games & Tournaments | 17% | 17% | 8% | 13% | 0% | 0% |
| Puzzles | 5% | 10% | 14% | 19% | 19% | 25% |
| Scheduling | 0% | 7% | 0% | 6% | 0% | 0% |
| Miscellaneous | 10% | 7% | 0% | 6% | 6% | 0% |
| DI - Reasoning Based | 10% | 10% | 17% | 19% | 19% | 31% |
| DI - Calculation Based | 10% | 10% | 14% | 13% | 31% | 19% |
| DI - Observ. Based | 10% | 19% | 8% | 6% | 0% | 0% |
*note- This table is taken from a previously published article on insideIIM . The data is a mix of analysis done by different coaching institutes and personal judgment. The data can vary slightly due to overlapping of topics. It does not represent the syllabus entirely.
- Purely DI-based sets have reduced over the years.
- Caselets, which include two or more topics and quant-based LR puzzles have seen a rise.
- In games and Tournaments, Grouping Questions have seen a rise while purely arrangement-based questions have seen a reduction.
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Score vs. Percentile 2023 vs 2022 vs 2021
| Percentile | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| 99 %tile | 27 | 30 | 34 |
| 95 %tile | 19 | 21 | 24 |
| 90 %tile | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| 85 %tile | 14 | 14 | 17 |
| 80 %tile | 12 | 13 | 15 |
Number of Correct Attempts
| Percentile | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| 99 %tile | 9-10 | 10 | 11-12 |
| 95 %tile | 6–7 | 7-8 | 8-9 |
| 90 %tile | 5-6 | 6-7 | 6-7 |
| 85 %tile | 4-5 | 4-5 | 6 |
| 80 %tile | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Note- Values in both tables are rounded off.
For CAT 2024DILR, your focus should be picking up the right set and solving it correctly. Solving a single set with 100% accuracy can fetch you around 85%tile. Aim to solve 2 sets entirely for the top percentiles. The key is finding the doable questions. Do not get stuck on a set for more than 5-7 minutes if you can not find the way ahead.
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