
CAT DILR section carries a total of 22 questions with a total score of 66 marks. You must have a proper strategy to approach the section and score higher.
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The CAT 2026 DILR syllabus includes 2 sections: Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation.
| Category | Topics |
|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning, Puzzles, Mathematical Reasoning, Games & Tournaments, Sitting / Standing Arrangement, Order & Ranking, Set Theory (LR), Group Arrangement, Binary & Conditional Logic |
| Data Interpretation | Logic Based DI, Line & Bar Charts, Data Tabulation, Caselets, Pie Charts |
Source: CAT 2026 Syllabus PDF
DILR will have 20 questions and a total of 60 marks. Scoring 27-34 will give you a 99+ percentile here. Here is the CAT 2026 DILR preparation study plan-
| Phase / Focus Area | Recommended DILR Topics & Sets | CAT 2026 DILR preparation Frequency / Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Days | Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Charts, Pie Charts Logical Reasoning: Arrangements (Linear/Circular), Matrix Puzzles | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday |
| Advanced Topics | Games & Tournaments, Venn Diagrams (3-4 Variables), Cubes, Routes & Networks, Binary Logic, Maxima & Minima | Integrated into practice sets |
| Weekend Strategy | Complete DILR Sets, Mock Tests, and Detailed Analysis | Saturday & Sunday |
| Week 8 Onwards | Mixed High-Level DILR Sets (CAT Level) & Sectional Tests | Daily practice (60+60 Days Plan) |

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In CAT 2026 DILR preparation strategy, Tables & Structured/Missing Graphs carry 30-40% weightage, with around 8-10 questions asked from these topics. 20-25% weightage is given to Arrangements & Scheduling and carries around 5-8 questions.
| DILR Core Domain / Set Type | Approx. Weightage | Approx Sets | Approx Questions | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tables & Structured/Missing Graphs (Data Interpretation - tables, graphs, caselets) | 30% - 40% | 2 | 8 to 10 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Arrangements & Scheduling (Logical Reasoning - arrangements, puzzles) | 20% - 25% | 2 | 5 to 8 | Difficult |
| Hybrid Puzzle / Unstructured Sets (Mixed or LRDI sets) | 20% - 25% | 1 | 4 to 6 | Difficult |

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If you are a beginner and want to start CAT 2026 DILR preparation, start with the foundations book; this will help build your foundation for the DILR section.
| Books | Author | Why This Book |
|---|---|---|
| How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT | Arun Sharma | Strong concept building in DI and good practice |
| How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT | Arun Sharma | Variety of LR sets coverage |
| Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT | Nishit K. Sinha | CAT-level sets and real-time approach |
| Previous Year CAT DILR Sets | Various | Real exam-level set practice |
| CAT DILR Slot | Question Paper | Solution PDF |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Question Paper (DILR Slot 1) | Download PDF | Check Solutions |
| CAT 2025 Question Paper (DILR Slot 2) | Download PDF | Check Solutions |
| CAT 2025 Question Paper (DILR Slot 3) | Download PDF | Check Solutions |
| Particulars | CAT 2025 Mock Test |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Mock Test | to be updated |
| CAT 2025 Mock Test - For Other PwD Candidates | to be updated |
| CAT 2025 Mock Test - For PwD Candidates (Blindness and Low Vision) | to be updated |
| CAT Exam Slot | Download PDF | Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2024 DILR Question Paper with Answer Key (Slot 1) | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT 2024 DILR Question Paper with Answer Key (Slot 2) | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT 2024 DILR Question Paper with Answer Key (Slot 3) | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT Exam Slot | Download PDF | Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2023 DILR Question Paper with Answer Key (Slot 1) | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT 2023 DILR Question Paper with Answer Key (Slot 2) | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT 2023 DILR Question Paper with Answer Key (Slot 3) | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| Particulars | Mock Test Link |
|---|---|
| CAT 2023 Mock Test | Attempt Here |
| CAT 2023 Mock Test - For Other PwD Candidates | Attempt Here |
| CAT 2023 Mock Test - For PwD Candidates (Blindness and Low Vision) | Attempt Here |
| CAT Exam Slot | Download PDF | Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2022 DILR Question Paper with Answer Key (Slot 1) | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT 2022 DILR Question Paper with Answer Key (Slot 2) | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT 2022 DILR Question Paper with Answer Key (Slot 3) | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| Particulars | Mock Test Link |
|---|---|
| CAT 2022 Mock Test | Attempt Here |
| CAT 2022 Mock Test - For Other PwD Candidates | Attempt Here |
| CAT 2022 Mock Test - For PwD Candidates (Blindness and Low Vision) | Attempt Here |
| CAT Exam Slot | Download PDF | Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2021 DILR Question Paper with Answer Key (Slot 1) | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT 2021 DILR Question Paper with Answer Key (Slot 2) | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT 2021 DILR Question Paper with Answer Key (Slot 3) | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| Particulars | Mock Test Link |
|---|---|
| CAT 2021 Mock Test | Attempt Here |
| CAT 2021 Mock Test - For Other PwD Candidates | Attempt Here |
| CAT 2021 Mock Test - For PwD Candidates (Blindness and Low Vision) | Attempt Here |
Ques. What is the maximum marks in CAT 2026 DILR?
Ans. The maximum marks in CAT 2026 Quantitative Aptitude are 66, with 22 questions, 3 marks for each correct answer, and -1 for each wrong answer. The time is 40 minutes, and it is the last section, requiring good focus and accuracy.
Ques. What are the most important chapters in CAT 2026 DILR preparation?
Ans. There are 2 sections: DI and LR. The highest is Tables & Structured/Missing Graphs with 30-40% weightage. Arrangements & Scheduling, Hybrid Puzzle / Unstructured Sets have 20-25% weightage each. Tables, Binary Logic, Blood Relations, and Coding-Decoding are also medium-to-high-importance chapters for CAT 2026.
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