CAT DILR Syllabus 2023: Important Topics, Best Books, Download Question Paper PDF

Q: What are the important topics under the CAT DILR syllabus 2023?

Assessing a prospective MBA student&rsquo;s logical reasoning and critical thinking skills, some of the important topics covered in CAT DILR syllabus include Bar Graph, Syllogisms &amp; Venn Diagrams, Seating Arrangement, Data Arrangement, Pure and Impure Solutions, Data Sufficiency, Constraint-based arrangements, Assumption &amp; Binary Logic, Tables &amp; Caselets, Sets, Horizontally stacked column graph (product, shipment days), Investment based puzzles and much more.

Tiyasa KhanraUpdated On: November 26, 2023 07:14 pm IST | CAT

MBA aspirants appearing for CAT 2023 must be aware of the CAT DILR syllabus to excel in the exam. Here are all the important topics from the DILR section that one can expect questions from in the exam!

Table of Contents

CAT DILR Syllabus 2023 Important Topics
Section-wise Important Topics under CAT DILR Syllabus 2023
CAT DILR Syllabus 2023: Exam Pattern
Weightage of Important Topics under CAT DILR Syllabus 2023
Preparation Tips for the CAT DILR Syllabus 2023
Best Books to Cover the CAT DILR Syllabus 2023
CAT 2023 Quant and VARC Syllabus
Faqs

CAT DILR Syllabus 2023: The CAT Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) section assesses an MBA aspirant’s capability to think logically and make quick decisions while under pressure. It is one of the most difficult and unpredictable sections among the trinity (QA, VARC, and DILR) that requires a candidate to have the right mindset and approach to excel.

CAT 2023 DILR syllabus includes Data Caselets, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relation, Graphs, Tables, Word and Letter Puzzles, and more. This section generally consists of 20 questions (15 MCQs & 5 TITA) and is divided into four sets of two questions each (two sets of six and two sets of four). These sets are categorized as easy, moderate, and difficult. Thus, it becomes essential for students to be able to select which set to solve and which not.

IIM Lucknow has conducted the CAT 2023 exam on November 26, 2023. The CAT registration 2023 ended on September 21, 2023. Candidates appearing for CAT 2023 must be aware of all the topics and questions asked in the DILR section to be prepared for the exam well. Candidates may also check the CAT Question Paper 2023.The detailed DILR syllabus for the CAT exam has been provided in this article.

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CAT DILR Syllabus 2023 Important Topics

Here are some important topics from the CAT DILR syllabus 2023:

Seating Arrangement, and Data Arrangement	Blood Relations- Family Tree
Syllogisms & Venn Diagrams	Assumption & Binary Logic
Clocks & Calendars	Matching puzzles
Investment based puzzles	Constraint based arrangements
Statements and Assumptions	Sets
Bar Graph	Tables & Caselets
Researchers and Publishing	Friends, Strangers, and Acquaintances
Horizontally stacked column graph (product, shipment days)	Games and tournament-based
Online food delivery rating parameters	Javelin Tournament
Pure and Impure Solutions	Data Sufficiency

Section-wise Important Topics under CAT DILR Syllabus 2023

Candidates may check the CAT DILR 2023 sectional syllabus from the table below:

Important Topics for CAT Data Interpretation

Topic	Description
Graph, Bar diagram	Data analysis Comparison of various years, groups, and classes
Tables and Charts	Data comparison between different ages and years
Graphs, Charts	Analyzing the data, drawing conclusions, and predicting the future
Tables, Pie chart	Understanding the missing linkages, deciphering the data of the missing period, and taking clues

Important Topics for CAT Logical Reasoning

Topic	Description
Syllogisms/Logical Deduction	Questions are mainly based on arguments and statements.
Arrangements/Rankings/Team Formation	Seating arrangement Ranks Types of team formation
Quantitative Reasoning/Puzzles	Arithmetic Letters Seating Arrangements Geometrical data Puzzles on words
Venn Diagrams/Binary Logic	Questions are primarily asked from set theory and network diagrams.

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CAT DILR Syllabus 2023: Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for the CAT 2023 DILR section has been provided in the table below:

CAT DILR Section Particulars	CAT DILR Section Details
Total Allotted Time	40 minutes
Total Number of Questions Asked	24 (Segregated into 5 sets)
Number of Questions Asked from Data Interpretation	8 - 10
Number of Questions Asked from Logical Reasoning	8 - 12
Total Number of MCQs	18 - 20
Total Number of Non-MCQs	4 - 6
Questions Without Any Negative Marking	4 - 6 (MCQs)
Total Maximum Marks	72 marks
Type of Questions	MCQs (Multiple-Choice Questions) Non-MCQs / TITA (Type-In The Answer)
Difficulty Level of DILR Questions	Moderate to Difficult
Marks Awarded for Every Correct Response	+3
Marks Deducted for Each Wrong Answer	-1

Weightage of Important Topics under CAT DILR Syllabus 2023

CAT 2023 aspirants must refer to the following table to know the weightage of the important topics included under the DILR section:

Important Topics	Weightage (in percentile)
Graph, Bar diagram	12.5
Tables, Pie chart	12.5
Tables and Charts	12.5
Graphs, Charts	12.5
Venn Diagrams/Binary Logic	12.5
Syllogisms/Logical Deduction	12.5
Quantitative Reasoning/Puzzles	12.5
Arrangements/Rankings/Team Formation	12.5

Slot-wise Expected Weightage and Good Attempts for the CAT DILR Syllabus 2023

Slot 1

Set	Description of DILR Set	Number of Question	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
1	Bar Graph	4	Moderate	2-3
2	Smoothies (DI)	4	Moderate	2-3
3	Researchers and Publishing	6	Moderate to difficult	3-4
4	Friends, Strangers, and Acquaintances	6	Easy to Moderate	4-5

Slot 2

Set	Description of DILR Set	Number of Question	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
1	Horizontally stacked column graph (product, shipment days)	4	Moderate	2-3
2	Games and tournament-based	6	Moderate to difficult	3-4
3	Online food delivery rating parameters	6	Moderate	4-5
4	Graph-based – easy to solve	4	Easy to Moderate	3-4

Slot 3

Set	Description of DILR Set	Number of Question	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
1	Bar Graph	4	Moderate	2-3
2	Javelin Tournament	6	Moderate	3-4
3	Pure and Impure Solutions	4	Moderate to difficult	2-3
4	Review of Academic Questions	6	Easy to Moderate	4-5

Preparation Tips for the CAT DILR Syllabus 2023

CAT preparation tips for Data Interpretation & Logical reasoning section are mentioned below:

Preparation Tips for CAT Data Interpretation

Since data analysis is the focus of data interpretation, candidates should develop their ability to quickly comprehend large amounts of data.
Candidates should become familiar with various types of charts, including bar charts, pie charts, etc.
Candidates should strengthen their analytical math handling abilities and increase their problem-solving speed.

Preparation Tips for CAT Logical Reasoning

Before selecting the desired option, aspirants must thoroughly read all of the available options.
Avoiding over-approximating or making assumptions is advised since solving DILR problems necessitates a high degree of precision and accuracy.
To prevent wasting time on the CAT DILR section, carefully evaluate each question and use shortcuts where necessary.

Also Read:How Much Time is Required to Prepare for CAT 2023?

Best Books to Cover the CAT DILR Syllabus 2023

The best books for CAT that will enable the aspirants to prepare effectively for the DILR section are mentioned in the table below:

CAT DILR Important Book and Name of Author	Salient Features
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma	All the topics of logical reasoning are fully covered in this book. After the explanation of a topic, exercises of varying difficulty levels are provided so that candidates can practice and gauge their level of preparation.
How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma	This book includes sample questions, CAT questions from previous years, and model test papers in addition to covering all of the topics of data interpretation and data sufficiency. The book contains excellent strategies for solving problems. The book also includes a number of brand-new chapters that are in line with the most recent DILR section examination criteria and contain exercises to help readers comprehend the fundamental ideas of DILR on a practical level.
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit Sinha	Along with self-assessment tests and model questions for SNAP, XAT, and IIFT, this book includes five section tests and more than 500 DILR questions that have been solved.
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Agarwal	Beginners who need to start with the most fundamental topics from Logical Reasoning should definitely refer to this book by RS Aggarwal.
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit Sinha	This book is beneficial for other MBA admission tests as well, such as the XAT, GMAT, NMAT, and CMAT. The book covers basic and advanced categories for the topics. The examples included in the books are understandable and beneficial for candidates who typically struggle with this portion. To give students the impression that learning the ideas of data interpretation and logical reasoning may be simple and exciting, the book is written in an elaborate yet simplified style.
CAT Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning by Gautam Puri	This book includes all topics and problems at the advanced level. Additionally, it includes topic-wise solved papers from the past 15 years and 5 mock tests.

On the basis of the CAT 2023 DILR syllabus and the weightage of various topics, candidates must develop an effective study plan. In order to improve their speed and accuracy when answering questions, aspirants are suggested to attempt at least one CAT mock test per week. After each mock test, aspirants are required to evaluate their performance, identify their weak areas, and work to strengthen them. Aspirants must also check the CAT syllabus 2023 for more details.

CAT 2023 Quant and VARC Syllabus

Click on the links provided in the table below to learn the syllabus for CAT Quant and VARC.

CAT 2023 Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus	CAT 2023 VARC Syllabus

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FAQs

What are the important topics under the CAT DILR syllabus 2023?

Assessing a prospective MBA student’s logical reasoning and critical thinking skills, some of the important topics covered in CAT DILR syllabus include Bar Graph, Syllogisms & Venn Diagrams, Seating Arrangement, Data Arrangement, Pure and Impure Solutions, Data Sufficiency, Constraint-based arrangements, Assumption & Binary Logic, Tables & Caselets, Sets, Horizontally stacked column graph (product, shipment days), Investment based puzzles and much more.

How should I prepare for the CAT Data Interpretation questions?

Out of the two parts of the sections, candidates preparing for the CAT Data Interpretation should focus on honing their interpretation skills. Here, candidates will be asked to read different infographic charts and tables including Graphs/Bar Diagrams, Tables and Pie Charts, Charts and Graphs, and much more. Candidates should be able to read, analyse and interpret the data given through these mediums.

What topics are important in the CAT Logical Reasoning syllabus?

As the name suggests, the important topics in CAT Logical Reasoning syllabus will include topics evaluating the candidate's logical and analytical thinking capabilities. Some of the important topics include Syllogisms/Logical Deduction, Quantitative Reasoning/Puzzles, Arrangements/Rankings/Team Formation, and Venn Diagrams/Binary Logic among many other similar topics related to Logical Reasoning for the CAT exam.

What is the weightage for different topics in CAT DILR Syllabus?

One of the best ways to prepare the CAT DILR Syllabus is to understand the weightage of the CAT DILR topics. The weightage for each of the different topics, i.e. Arrangements/Rankings/Team Formation, Graphs, Tables and Charts, Venn Diagrams/Binary Logic, Quantitative Reasoning/Puzzles and other topics is the same. In percentile, the weightage for each section is 12.5.

Which are the best books for CAT DILR syllabus?

There are a number of different books that should be used when preparing for the CAT DILR syllabus 2023, some of which include Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit Sinha, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit Sinha, CAT Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning by Gautam Puri, How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma and much more.

What are the preparation tips for CAT DILR Syllabus?

Regardless of the preparation strategy you have adopted for the CAT DILR section, it is important to ensure that you enhance your data interpretation skills for large data, as well as their mathematical reasoning skills as well for the CAT DI section. Meanwhile, candidates should focus on quickly but thoroughly reading passages, and making accurate and correct assumptions for the CAT LR section.

Is CAT DILR syllabus considered tough?

Requiring a high level of accuracy in answering the different questions correctly, the CAT DILR syllabus can be considered tough, however, this will be subjective to each candidate. To easily score high in the section, candidates must focus on improving their quick thinking and fact-checking skills as these will save you valuable time while ensuring accuracy.

Is it possible to improve my knowledge of the CAT DILR syllabus 2023 in 2 months?

Yes, it is possible to improve your knowledge of the CAT DILR syllabus 2023 in 2 months, provided you have prepared accordingly. With a dedicated preparation strategy and proper and consistent practice, candidates will be able to enhance their logical reasoning and data interpretation skills which is extremely important to scoring high in this year’s CAT exam.

How many questions are asked in CAT DILR?

Candidates attempting the CAT DILR section will be asked to attempt 2 questions that have been divided into 5 sets. With only 45 minutes to complete the section, candidates must hone their critical and analytical thinking capabilities to ensure that they are able to correctly and accurately answer all the questions in the section, subsequently, allowing them to score high in this year’s exam.

What are the different types of questions I will be asked in CAT DILR?

There are primarily two types of questions asked in CAT DILR sections, viz, MCQs and Type in the Answers. While the MCQ questions may seem easy to attempt, it is also easy to make mistakes in these questions. As there is negative marking for incorrect answers, it is important to ensure that your accuracy and speed in answering the questions is on-point to ensure the best score possible.

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