CAT DILR Exam Analysis 2022 (Out): Check Slot-wise Analysis, Weightage, Cut off

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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

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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.

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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.

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CAT 2022 DILR Exam Analysis
CAT 2021 Slot 1 DILR Analysis
2.1 CAT 2021 Slot 2 DILR Analysis
2.2 CAT 2021 Slot 3 DILR Analysis
CAT Exam Analysis 2020 for DILR
3.1 Slot 1 Paper Analysis 2020
3.2 Slot 2 Paper Analysis 2020
CAT Exam Analysis 2019 for DILR
4.1 Slot 1 Paper Analysis 2019
4.2 Slot 2 Paper Analysis 2019
CAT Exam Analysis 2018 for DILR
5.1 Slot 1 Paper Analysis 2018
5.2 Slot 2 Paper Analysis 2018
CAT Exam Analysis 2017 for DILR
6.1 Slot 1 Paper Analysis 2017
6.2 Slot 2 Paper Analysis 2017
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CAT DILR Paper Analysis 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 DILR Paper Analysis 2021

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 DILR Paper Analysis 2020

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 DILR Paper Analysis 2019

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

Note: Net score of 32 to 34 was considered good enough to clear the sectional cut off.

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 DILR Paper Analysis 2018

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 DILR Paper Analysis 2017

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.

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• Top Answer By Ankit Sinha on 17-Nov-2022

Ans. Before taking any decision, you must go through all three options that you have in great detail. There are a few reasons why you should not go for IIM-Kozhikode. First, the fees are extremely high, estimated to be around Rs 19.00 lakh. Second, the average package offered at IIMK is around 16-17L, and you will earn more than that after two years. But, once again, if you are desperate for an MBA, you can enroll in IIMK, which comes with the 'IIM' label, which will be very useful in the long run. Give CAT once more. You only need to get a high CAT score and then leave the rest up to their selection process. Second, CAT is extremely unpredictable. With proper preparation, you can achieve excellent results. So, if you're willing to work another year and are confident enough to take the CAT, this is the perfect way to take it. You should look into PGPX from ISB or elsewhere. This option is appealing, but it requires hard work and careful consideration. If you enjoy working in IT and want to advance quickly, this is the path to take. Read more

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• Top Answer By Orchid Chowdhury on 07-Dec-2021

Ans. Every IIMS and other management colleges make a shortlist based on the percentile after CAT result is declared. With percentile, IIMs also consider other factors like academics, category, gender factor, diversity, etc. The list is made for the second round i.e. GD/PI or WAT/PI. GD/WAT will have a generic topic. There can be a topic from current affairs. PI is taken by some of the faculty and alumni of the institute. In institutes like FMS, there is an extempore after PI. After these rounds, a final shortlist is made with weightage given to GD/PI or WAT/PI performance and CAT percentile. Individual IIMs also have some additional factors. The offer letters are then sent out to top candidates in each category up to the maximum number of seats. The rest candidates are waitlisted. As students choose admissions, the waitlist continues to change. Read more

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• Top Answer By Aditya Mahatha on 06-Jan-2023

Ans. I know this decision is a bit difficult to make. What you need to keep in mind is that these two colleges should not be compared to other great IIMs or even ISBs. Those B Schools are at another level and cannot be on par with Kashipur or Raipur. To facilitate a better decision, I will mention the circumstances of these B Schools then you can choose after considering all options. IIM Indore and IIM Kashipur: Both these colleges are not worth a year drop as they will help you earn only an extra 1.5-2 LPA. Moreover, in the coming years, Kashipur and Raipur will have almost the same brand value as that Indore and Kozhikode. IIM Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Lucknow and Bangalore: All these top IIMs are definitely worth a year's drop provided that you are confident enough to cope with the cutoff. All these IIMs consider your academics while selecting so if that is your reason for the year drop I don’t think it will help. There is no surety of admission even after a percentile of 100. ISB: This one is at a whole different level and is in the category of elite B Schools like UCB, NYU, HBS, etc. The top-notch faculty offers amazing pedagogy at relatively low fees. CAT is sufficient for IIMs. But if you want to go for ISB, a work experience of 4+ years and a GMAT are a must. Read more

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• Top Answer By Surbhi Mishra on 08-Jul-2022

Ans. IIMs shortlists students for admission based on their CAT score. The second step of selection is GD-PI. For final selection, students are usually shortlisted based on their past academic performance, entrance examination score, and performance in GD-PI. IIMs also consider other factors such as work experience, gender diversity, academic diversity, etc. while shortlisting students. Weights given to these factors are different for different IIMs. Having relevant work experience can certainly help you get a shortlist. Read more

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• Top Answer By Ahana Mishra on 29-Nov-2022

Ans. Everyone knows that IIM A values diversity over grades. There have been students who were not even waitlisted at IIM K but were at IIM A due to their extremely unique profiles. If you want to build a profile for IIM A, strive for originality. Do something that no one else is doing, such as starting a blog, having a strong digital presence on Instagram, writing on Quora, and so on. Consider what students with a 99 percentile typically do, such as being brilliant in academics and receiving a call from IIM Ahmedabad. Choose a domain in which these students are unlikely to excel and excel in that domain. Furthermore, activities such as writing a blog or hosting a YouTube channel will undoubtedly help you, in the long run, to secure summer and final placements during your MBA. As a result, you will gain valuable insights and hands-on experience with various social media tools such as SEO, SEM, Analytics, and so on. Read more

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• Top Answer By Abhiraj Mahera on 21-Apr-2022

Ans. 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. Read more

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• Top Answer By Trisha Dasgupta on 21-Apr-2022

Ans. 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. Read more

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• Top Answer By Arushi Sinha on 04-Sep-2022

Ans. You need to practice a lot in order to be able to solve Quantitative Aptitude in the CAT examination. Quants involve using mathematical ability as well as imagination. You need to memorize some concepts as well as formulas. CAT syllabus for Quants includes a lot of topics that we have studied in 9th and 10th and only the application is different for topics such as PNC & Algebra, Numbers, etc. Most important topics in terms of weightage are as follows. Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Numbers P&C, Series, Log Several chapters are easy and can be completed in a short period of time. You should start your preparation with numbers, it is the base for the quants topics. Once you are a clear knowledge of the topics, start giving time-based mocks. Analyze the mocks and work on the common mistakes that you made. Read more

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• Top Answer By Rajashree Mukharjee on 27-Apr-2022

Ans. Yes, average students can crack CAT. Students who get through CAT at one go, have the right aptitude for CAT, which was built over time. They have been practicing Maths right from their school days and have been avid readers. If you are average at your studies, you need to spend a lot of time practicing, in order to score good percentile in CAT. Most students usually have gaps in Maths or DILR or English. You need to put in the extra hours to bridge the gap. Find out the subjects in which you are weak, clear the basics, and practice as much as you can. Read more

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• Top Answer By Sohini Gupta on 27-Apr-2022

Ans. 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. Read more

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CAT DILR Exam Analysis 2022 (Out): Check Slot-wise Analysis, Weightage, Cut off