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Content Writer | Updated On - Nov 28, 2022
CAT DILR Exam Analysis 2022: CAT 2022 slot 1, slot 2, and slot 3 have concluded and CAT 2022 DILR analysis is updated here for your reference. CAT exam pattern is unchanged, i.e. the Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning section had only 20 questions to be attempted in 40 minutes. Based on the initial feedback received, CAT 2022 DILR paper in all slots was rated to be a bit confusing and time-consuming. Check CAT 2022 Exam Analysis in detail
Out of the 20 questions, 14 were MCQs and 6 were TITA-type questions. Based on expert analysis, the number of good attempts is 12-13 to get a 99+ percentile. Check CAT 2022 Cut off
- DILR slot 3 was reported to be slightly tougher than slot 1 and 2 in terms of overall difficulty.
- No DI sets were based on pie charts or bar diagrams in slot 1.
- CAT 2022 slot 1 DILR paper had 1 DI set based on line graph while LR questions on games and tournament were asked.
- In CAT 2022 DILR slot 2, there were 4 sets with 5 questions each.
- Slot 2 sets were based on cost to company & revenue analysis, diagram based 4 destinations, cosmetic item sales, and salesman & 4 colonies.
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 2022.
CAT DILR Exam Analysis 2022
CAT DILR Exam Analysis 2022 for slot 1, slot 2, and slot 3 is summarized below after the conclusion of each slot. The exam analysis of the DILR section of CAT 2022 provides the details of overall difficulty level, topics of the DILR sets, number of MCQ and TITA questions, good attempts, and expected cut off.
| 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 | To be updated |
| DILR Slot 3 | 4:30 to 6:30 PM | To be updated |
CAT 2022 DILR Slot 1 Analysis
CAT 2022 Slot 1 concluded at 10:30 AM. Based on the initial reaction of candidates, the following 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 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 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 analyse. the trick was to identify the easier sets and solving 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 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 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, 2019 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 | Happiness index | 4 | Difficult | 2 |
| Matrix | 4 | Moderate | 3 | |
| Routes | 4 | Moderate-Difficult | 2 | |
| Flight operation | 4 | Moderate | 2 | |
| Logical Reasoning | Projects | 4 | Difficult | 1-2 |
| Burgers/Fries | 4 | Easy- Moderate | 4 | |
| Children survey | 4 | Easy | 4 | |
| PCM | 4 | Difficult | 1 |
CAT 2018 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- Difficult | 2-3 | |
| Asset Management | 4 | Medium | 2-3 | |
| Airplane | 4 | Difficult | 1-2 | |
| Biometric | 4 | Difficult | 1 | |
| Tea | 4 | Easy - Moderate | 2 | |
| Elective | 4 | Difficult | Too difficult to attempt |
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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 2022 FAQs
Ques. What would be a good attempt for CAT 2022 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 2022 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, 15 were MCQs and 5 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, please refer the official website of the exam.
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If you are aiming for old IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, you will need to score above 99 percentile in CAT. For IIMs and other top-tier B-Schools in India, the CAT cutoff stays above 90 percentile.
If you have a good profile, and 99+ CAT score, you can expect to get calls from old IIMs, XLRI, JBIMS, IIFT, FMS, etc.
Here are some of the things that you will realize after appearing for the CAT examination.
- Spend the first few minutes going over the papers before diving in. Browse through the problems and start with the ones that you know you can solve in one go. CAT prioritizes solving not sequence.
- If you aren’t sure about an answer, leave it. Concentrate on other problems. You shouldn’t spend more than 2-3 minutes on a single problem.
- Don’t use the elimination method, if you can solve the problem in less than 1 minute. Do rough work thoroughly. Don’t answer any questions, just by guessing.
- There will be a few lengthy questions. Try to ignore these. Even CAT toppers don’t score the full marks.
CAT doesn’t test your knowledge. The only thing matters are how much you score. So, try to attempt as many questions as you can correctly.
Take a look at the below table to know what CAT score will fetch what CAT percentile, for 2022.
| Percentile | Score VA-RC | Score DI-LR | Score QA | Overall Score |
| 90% | 29 | 1 | 26 | 72 |
| 95% | 32 | 20 | 29 | 81 |
In 2021, for 90 percentile the required score was 59 and for 95 percentile the required score was 72.
