CAT DILR Exam Analysis 2024 slot 1, slot 2 is updated here. The CAT DILR section had 22 questions in 2024. The questions were in 2 Sets * 5 Questions and 3 Sets * 4 Questions. The total number of questions was 22 and difficulty level was moderate. The DILR required problem solving skill along with calculation which some students found very time consuming. Candidates can get the section-wise difficulty level analysis, number of questions, topics, and expected good attempts in this article. Check CAT 2024 Cut off
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The DILR section experienced a slight change with two additional questions this year, bringing the total to 22. One of the sets was reported to be relatively straightforward, offering some relief in an otherwise challenging section. Candidates with strong problem-solving and analytical skills likely found this section manageable.
The CAT 2024 Slot 1 DILR section included 5 sets of easy to moderate difficulty. 3 sets were based on DI topics and each of these sets had 4 questions. However, 2 sets were from LR and each included 5 questions. Candidates were required to manage their time to solve the maximum number of questions in the LRDI section. Overall, the Level of difficulty of the section was Medium and it was relatively easier in comparison with the DILR Section of Slot 2 of CAT 2023. Some students mentioned that one question had two options that were the same.
| Set No. | Area | Set Description | No. of Questions | Question Type | LOD |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | 22 | MCQ and TITA | Easy to Medium | ||
| 1 | Logical Reasoning | Rating - 8 Gymnasts | 5 | 2 MCQ 3 TITA | Easy - Medium |
| 2 | Data Interpretation | 6 firms, PAT, Es, PRD - 2 graphs | 4 | 4 MCQ 0 TITA | Easy |
| 3 | Logical Reasoning | Schematic diagram of walkways - Lake | 4 | 2 MCQ, 2 TITA | Medium |
| 4 | Logical Reasoning | 1 to 10 numbers to be arranged in 10 slots with conditions | 5 | 2 MCQ, 3 TITA | Medium to Difficult |
| 5 | Data Interpretation | E-commerce rating distribution - cumulative | 4 | 2 MCQ, 2 TITA | Easy |
CAT DILR Analysis 2024
CAT DILR Exam Analysis 2024 for slot 1, slot 2, and slot 3 is summarized below. The DILR exam analysis of CAT 2024 provides the details of the overall difficulty level, topics of the DILR sets, number of MCQ and TITA questions, good attempts, and expected cutoff.
Details for DILR Section:
Set 1: Product ratings across different days.
- 3 TITA questions – Tough.
- MCQs – Doable.
Set 2: Distance-based gated area problem (Points A to P). – Doable.
- Routes and network puzzle – Doable.
Set 3: Grid-based set with numbers 1 to 10 to be arranged
| CAT 2024 Slot | CAT 2024 DILR Analysis |
|---|---|
| DILR Slot 1 (Out) | Check Here |
| DILR Slot 2 (Out) | Check Here |
| DILR Slot 3 | TBA |
CAT 2024 Slot 1 DILR Analysis
The DILR section comprised a mix of logical reasoning and data interpretation sets:
| DILR Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning (LR) – 2 Sets | 5 questions each |
| Data Interpretation (DI) – 3 Sets | 4 questions each |
CAT 2024 Slot 2 DILR Analysis
- Key Features:
- 3 DI sets and 2 LR sets.
- Bubble charts replaced candlestick charts from Slot 1.
- Manageable section; 2-3 sets were solvable.
| DILR Topics | Number of Sets | Questions per Set |
|---|---|---|
| Data Interpretation (DI) | 3 | 4 |
| Logical Reasoning (LR) | 2 | 5 |
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CAT 2023 Slot 1 DILR Analysis
Most students reported the questions and data sets in CAT 2024 DILR to be a mixed set of doable and difficult questions.
| DILR Set | Topic | Questions | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| LR- Visa Applications | Time & Sequence | 5 | Moderate (3 doable, 2 difficult) |
| LR- College Elections | - | 5 | Easy to Moderate (3 doable, 2 difficult) |
| 12 Houses in a Rectangular Diagram | LR-based DI (3x2 table) | 5 | Moderate to Difficult (2 doable, 3 difficult) |
| Restaurant Rating | Mean-Median-Mode | 5 | Moderate (3 doable, 2 difficult) |
CAT 2024 Slot 2 DILR Analysis
Maximum students found the questions and data sets in CAT 2024 DILR slot 2 to be difficult to attempt in 40 minutes. Only 2 out of the 4 sets were comparatively easy to understand and analyze.
| DILR Set | Topic | Questions | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staring and Closing Years of Comapnies | Missing Values Based Table | 5 | Easy to Moderate (4 doable, 1 difficult) |
| Rides and Timings | LR | 5 | Moderate to Difficult (3 doable, 2 difficult) |
| 2 tables (3x3) | Mean-Median-Mode | 5 | Difficult (all 5 difficult) |
| 2 days average scores | Games & Tournament | 5 | Moderate to Difficult (3 difficult) |
CAT DILR Exam Analysis 2022
n 2022, DILR slot 3 was reported to be slightly tougher than slots 1 and 2. The questions in Slot 3 were based on bar graph, games and tournaments, and puzzles. No DI sets were based on pie charts or bar diagrams in slot 1. Slot 1 paper had 1 DI set based on line graph while LR questions on games and tournament were asked. Candidates must go through the detailed CAT Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Exam Analysis provided in the article to get an idea of CAT DILR Exam.
| CAT Exam Slot | CAT Slot Time | CAT 2022 DILR Exam Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| DILR Slot 1 | 8:30 to 10:30 AM | Check Here |
| DILR Slot 2 | 12:30 to 2:30 PM | Check Here |
| DILR Slot 3 | 4:30 to 6:30 PM | Check Here |
CAT 2022 DILR Slot 1 Analysis
CAT 2022 Slot 1 was conducted from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Based on the initial reaction of candidates, the following CAT DILR exam analysis can be provided:
- The overall difficulty level of slot 1 DILR was moderate to tough.
- 14 MCQ and 6 TITA questions were asked in CAT 2022 slot 1 DILR paper.
- Most students reported the questions and data sets in CAT 2022 DILR to be confusing.
| Topic of DILR Set | Questions | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| University Teams | 5 | Moderate |
| Token Value | 5 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Metro Lines | 5 | Moderate to Difficult |
| 15 girls get together | 5 | Moderate |
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CAT 2022 DILR Slot 2 Analysis
CAT 2022 Slot 2 concluded at 2:30 PM. Based on the initial reaction of candidates, the following analysis can be provided:
- The overall difficulty level of slot 2 DILR was medium to high.
- 14 MCQ and 6 TITA questions were asked in CAT 2022 slot 2 DILR paper.
- Most students reported CAT 2022 DILR slot 2 to be lengthy.
| Topic of DILR Set | Questions | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue and Cost to Company | 5 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Salesmen and Four Colonies | 5 | Moderate |
| Sale of Cosmetics | 5 | Moderate |
| 4 Destinations in a Diagram | 5 | Moderate to Difficult |
CAT 2022 DILR Slot 3 Analysis
CAT 2022 Slot 3 concluded at 6:30 PM. Based on the initial reaction of test-takers, the following analysis can be provided:
- The overall difficulty level of slot 3 DILR was higher than the previous 2 slots.
- Similar to the 2 slots, 14 MCQ and 6 TITA questions were asked in CAT 2022 slot 3 DILR paper.
- Most students reported the questions in CAT 2022 dilr to be challenging to attempt in the given time.
| Topic of DILR Set | Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Covid Cases | 5 | Moderate |
| Graph-based on Males/ Females- Blue/ Pink | 5 | Moderate |
| 4 person games | 5 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Computer Science- Ratios | 5 | Moderate to Difficult |
CAT 2021 Exam Analysis for DILR
CAT 2021 was conducted in three slots – 1, 2, and 3. The DILR exam analysis for each slot of CAT 2021 is provided here.
CAT 2021 Slot 1 Exam Analysis for DILR
CAT 2021 Slot 1 concluded at 10:30 AM. Based on the initial reaction of candidates:
- The overall difficulty level of slot 1 was moderate to high.
- 15 MCQ and 5 TITA questions were asked in CAT 2021 slot 1 paper.
- As per experts the good attempts for this section and slot could be 13 to 15 questions.
| Set | Topic of DILR Set | Questions | Difficulty | Ideal Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | Bar Graph | 4 | Moderate | 2-3 |
| Set 2 | Smoothies (DI) | 4 | Moderate | 2-3 |
| Set 3 | Researchers and Publishing | 6 | Moderate to difficult | 3-4 |
| Set 4 | Friends, Strangers, and Acquaintances | 6 | Easy to Moderate | 4-5 |
CAT 2021 Slot 2 Exam Analysis for DILR
CAT 2021 slot 2 exam analysis has been updated below:
- 15 MCQ and 5 TITA questions were asked in CAT 2021 slot 2 paper.
- 2 DI sets with 6 questions each and 2 LR with 4 questions each were asked in slot 2.
- The overall difficulty of CAT 2021 slot 2 DILR paper had been rated moderate by test takers.
| Sets | Topics of DILR Set | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | Horizontally stacked column graph (product, shipment days) | 4 |
| Set 2 | Games and tournament-based | 6 |
| Set 3 | Online food delivery rating parameters | 6 |
| Set 4 | Graph-based – easy to solve | 4 |
CAT 2021 Slot 3 Exam Analysis for DILR
CAT 2021 slot 3 exam analysis has been updated below:
- As per test takers, CAT Slot 3 was a little difficult.
- A total of 15 MCQ and 5 TITA questions were asked in the paper.
- Like slot 1 and 2, 2 DI sets with 6 questions each and 2 LR with 4 questions each were asked in slot 3 also.
| Set | Topics of DILR Set | Questions | Difficulty | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | Bar Graph | 4 | Moderate | 2-3 |
| Set 2 | Pure and Impure Solutions | 4 | Moderate | 3-4 |
| Set 3 | Javelin Tournament | 6 | Moderate to difficult | 2-3 |
| Set 4 | Review of Academic Questions | 6 | Moderate | 3-4 |
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CAT Exam Analysis 2020 for DILR
- Total questions from DILR: 24
- Difficulty: Easy
- Good Attempt: 19-20 questions
CAT 2020 Slot 1 DILR Analysis
| Set | Topic | Description of Set | Number of Questions | Question Type | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data Interpretation | 6 students appearing for an exam in 5 subjects | 6 | 4 MCQs & 2 TITA | Medium |
| 2 | Logical Reasoning | 4 companies competing for contracts | 6 | 6 MCQs | Difficult |
| 3 | Data Interpretation | 1,000 patients getting treated with 4 different drugs | 4 | 4 TITA | Easy to medium |
| 4 | Data Interpretation | 10 musicians | 4 | 4 MCQs | Medium to difficult |
| 5 | Logical Reasoning | Payment to taxi drivers | 4 | 4 MCQs | Medium to difficult |
CAT 2020 Slot 2 DILR Analysis
| Set | Topic | Description of Set | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level | Question Type |
| 1 | Data Interpretation | Elections | 6 | Medium | 4 MCQ & 2 TITA |
| 2 | Logical Reasoning | Set on the scheduling of seminars | 6 | Difficult | 6 MCQ |
| 3 | Data Interpretation | Apparel and home decor of 4 cities over two years | 4 | Medium | 4 MCQ |
| 4 | Logical Reasoning | Parking lot | 4 | Easy to Medium | 4 MCQ |
| 5 | Logical Reasoning | Matrix arrangement set on beads of different colours | 4 | Medium to difficult | 4 TITA |
CAT Paper Analysis 2019 for DILR
Some Data Interpretation sets were not difficult to analyze. the trick was to identify the easier sets and solve them with speed. There was an increase in Logical Reasoning sets compared to last year. Tournament and crime-based sets were in particular difficult to attempt. There was an absence of venn diagram set in slot 1.
- In CAT 2019 slot 1 DILR was a notch difficult with no changes in pattern.
- Slot 2 observed no changes in the pattern but the level of difficulty was much higher than morning session.
CAT 2019 Slot 1 DILR Analysis
| Topics | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Boxes with Items | 4 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Addition of Numbers | 4 | Moderate |
| Shelves | 4 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Spider Web | 4 | Easy to Moderate |
| Tournament | 4 | Very Difficult |
| Crime Rate | 4 | Difficult |
| Intersection and Network | 4 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Composers | 4 | Easy to Moderate |
CAT 2019 Slot 2 Paper Analysis for DILR
| Topics | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Grid | 4 | Moderate |
| Doctors and Rooms | 4 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Venn Diagram | 4 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Rainfall | 4 | Moderate |
| Languages | 4 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Tournament | 4 | Very Difficult |
| Radar | 4 | Moderate |
| Exams | 4 | Very Difficult |
CAT Paper Analysis 2018 for DILR
- CAT 2018 was held on November 25, 2018, in two slots.
- There was a total of 32 questions in DILR section of CAT.
- Among 32 questions, there were 8 non-MCQs without negative marking.
- The overall difficulty level of the section was difficult.
CAT 2018 Slot 1 DI/LR Paper Analysis
| Section | Topic | Number of Questions | Level | Good Attempt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Interpretation | Annual/Half Yearly/Quarter Sales Pie Chart | 4 | Moderate | 4 |
| ATM Denominations | 4 | Moderate | 1-2 | |
| Set Theory – Rockets Launched | 4 | Moderate | 1-2 | |
| Logical Reasoning | Matrix – Adjacent Cells | 4 | Easy | 2-3 |
| 10 Friends Scores | 4 | Difficult | 1-2 | |
| 4 Females, 4 Males - Major and Minor | 4 | Moderate | 2-3 | |
| 3 Committees – Research/Teaching/Economist | 4 | Difficult | 2-3 | |
| 1-20 Petrol Pumps | 4 | Moderate | 2-3 |
CAT 2018 Slot 2 DI/LR Paper Analysis
| Section | Topic | Number of Questions | Level | Good Attempt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | Currency Exchange and Rate Changes | 4 | Moderate | 2-3 |
| Smartphones and Market Share | 4 | Easy | 4 | |
| Box Diagrams of 3 Companies/Products | 4 | Difficult | 1-2 | |
| Interview Arrival | 4 | Easy | 3-4 | |
| Coding | 4 | Moderate | 2-3 | |
| Set Theory | 4 | Difficult | 2 | |
| Institute Accreditation | 4 | Moderate | 2-3 | |
| Ticket to a Show | 4 | Moderate | 2-3 |
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CAT Paper Analysis 2017 for DILR
- CAT 2017 was held on November 26 in two slots- morning and afternoon.
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning sections had 32 questions in total.
- There were 8 sets with 4 questions in each set.
- The section had a time limit of 60 minutes.
- Questions Distribution: 16 Questions on DI; 16 on LR and 8 non-MCQs.
- The difficulty level of this section was high as the questions were lengthy and calculative.
CAT 2017 Slot 1 DI/LR Paper Analysis
| Section | Topic | Number of Questions | Level | Good Attempt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Interpretation | Happiness index | 4 | Difficult | 2 |
| Matrix | 4 | Moderate | 3 | |
| Routes | 4 | Moderate | 2 | |
| Flight operation | 4 | Moderate | 2 | |
| Logical Reasoning | Projects | 4 | Difficult | 1-2 |
| Burgers/Fries | 4 | Easy | 4 | |
| Children survey | 4 | Easy | 4 | |
| PCM | 4 | Difficult | 1 |
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CAT 2017 Slot 2 DI/LR Paper Analysis
| Section | Topic | Number of Questions | Level | Good Attempt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | Chess | 4 | Easy-Moderate | 3-4 |
| Pizza | 4 | Easy | 4 | |
| Dorms | 4 | Medium | 2-3 | |
| Asset Management | 4 | Medium | 2-3 | |
| Airplane | 4 | Medium | 1-2 | |
| Biometric | 4 | Difficult | 1 | |
| Tea | 4 | Easy-Moderate | 2 | |
| Elective | 4 | Difficult | Too difficult to attempt |
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CAT DILR Exam Analysis FAQs
Ques. What would be a good attempt for CAT 2024 DILR?
Ans, Number of good attempts depend on the overall difficulty level of the paper. Based on CAT paper analysis of previous years, anywhere between 12-15 questions attempted with good accuracy is considered a good attempt for CAT 2024 DILR.
Ques: How many questions should I attempt to get a 95+ percentile in DILR?
Ans. Based on CAT score vs percentile analysis of past years, to get 95+ percentile in DILR, you must attempt 15+ questions with 90-95% accuracy.
Ques: What is the most important topic in DILR?
Ans. All the topics in DILR are equally important because they carry equal weightage. The topics are - Tables and Charts, Graph, Bar diagram, Pie chart, Arrangements/Rankings/Team Formation, Quantitative Reasoning/Puzzles, Syllogisms/Logical Deduction, and Venn Diagrams.
Ques. Are TITA questions more important than MCQ Questions?
Ans. No, the MCQ Questions carry higher weightage and are quicker to solve than the TITA Questions. Last year, out of 20 questions, 14 were MCQs and 6 were TITA-type.
Ques. How to use CAT DILR Paper Analysis for preparation?
Ans. Candidates can use the CAT DILR Paper Analysis for preparation by carefully analyzing the kind of questions that are asked for this section and preparing accordingly with a higher emphasis on the questions that are asked repeatedly.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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