CAT DI-LR Most Important Topics - Analyzing Past 5 Years’ CAT Papers

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*The following data has been compiled from the analysis of various coaching institutes as well and the recent data has been compiled using best judgment due to overlapping between two or more topics. This is just a broad overview of the topics that have typically appeared in the CAT exam over the last 6 years and should not be considered an official syllabus.

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 - Observation Based	10%	19%	8%	6%	0%	0%

The best way to prepare for this section would be to first solve the past year's CAT papers to get a flavor of the types and difficulty level of the questions asked. This should be followed by regular practice of questions along with giving mock tests. Making sure that you analyse your mocks and work on your weak areas is of paramount importance to ace this section.

Along with this, question selection also plays a very important role in the DILR section. Since this section has usually been of a high difficulty level, selecting doable sets while maintaining calm and composure under pressure would make a big difference! All the best!

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q. What is the CAT DILR section, and why is it considered notorious among CAT aspirants?

- The CAT DILR section stands for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. It is considered notorious due to the unpredictability of its difficulty level and the uncertainty surrounding the types of questions asked.

Q. How has the CAT DILR section evolved in terms of question patterns and difficulty levels in recent years?

- The number of questions in the DILR section has varied over the years. In CAT 2019, there were 32 questions, which was reduced to 24 in CAT 2020 and further to 20 in CAT 2021. In CAT 2022, there were 4 sets of 5 questions each, with a mix of MCQ and TITA questions.

Q. What are some of the key topics that appear in the CAT DILR section, and how have their weightages changed over the years?

- The article provides an overview of the topics that have typically appeared in the CAT exam over the last 6 years. These topics include Arrangements, Grouping and conditionality, Games and tournaments, Puzzles, Scheduling, Miscellaneous, DI - Reasoning Based, DI - Calculation Based, and DI - Observation Based.

Q. How should CAT aspirants prepare for the DILR section to increase their chances of success?

-Aspirants should start by solving past years' CAT papers to understand the types and difficulty levels of questions. Regular practice, giving mock tests, and analyzing performance to work on weak areas are also recommended strategies.

Q.Is there any specific advice for question selection in the DILR section?

- Yes, question selection is crucial in the DILR section. As the section is usually of high difficulty, candidates are advised to select doable sets while maintaining calm and composure under pressure. This strategic approach can make a significant difference in performance.