CAT DILR Paper Structure

The CAT question papers also include VARC and QA. CAT 2026 is scheduled for 29 November; the section counts above belong to the completed 2025 exam.

Topics in CAT DILR Question Papers

DILR does not have a fixed chapter-wise allocation. A set can combine a chart with an arrangement, or a percentage calculation with missing values. The DILR syllabus covers these broader areas; their distribution changes between slots.

CAT 2025 Slot 3 Set-wise Questions

The DILR paper analysis compares the sets across all three slots. In Slot 3, the trade set required a distinction between trade balance (exports minus imports) and total trade (exports plus imports). Using the wrong quantity changes the base of a percentage calculation.

Is CAT DILR Difficult?

The reported difficulty of CAT 2025 Slot 3 was moderate to difficult. The puzzle chart was rated easier than the trade-balance set; the currency set was also demanding. These are coaching assessments, and students may find a familiar set type easier than a highly rated one.

A five-question set offers more marks than a four-question set, but it may take longer to establish the missing values. During practice, compare the time spent setting up a set with the questions you could answer from it. This is more useful than choosing every set by its size.

How to Solve Route and Arrangement Sets

In a route set, count passengers on each segment separately. For example, if 12 people travel from A to C and seven travel from A to B on the route A-B-C, the A-B load is 19 and the B-C load is 12. There are 19 passengers in total; adding the two segment loads counts the through-passengers twice.

For arrangements, separate confirmed positions from possible cases. If either of two people can occupy a position, keep both possibilities until another condition rules one out. An answer that must be true has to hold in every valid case; one valid arrangement is enough only for a could be true question.

DILR Marking Scheme and Section Timing

Ten correct answers and three wrong MCQs give 27 raw marks. With three wrong typed answers instead, the score is 30. The number of attempts alone does not give the score or percentile.

For a 2025 sectional test, use 40 minutes. The 2025 PwD allowance was 53 minutes and 20 seconds per section. The CAT exam pattern covers the full paper and current timing rules.

Reviewing a DILR Practice Set

If several answers in a set are wrong, check the shared table or arrangement first. A missed restriction may affect the whole set. If the setup is correct, check the individual calculation, unit or percentage base. The DILR preparation guide covers set selection and practice across these question types.

1. DILR Paper Downloads
2. DILR Skill Coverage
3. Build a Consistent Set Model

1. Try a DILR Set
2. CAT Marks and Drill Accuracy
3. DILR Error Review