DILR rewards good set selection. Practise scanning sets quickly and committing to the ones you can solve.
DILR preparation tips
- Practise 2-3 sets daily from 2017-2025 papers.
- In the exam, spend the first 3-5 minutes scanning all sets and commit to the two most approachable.
- Games and tournaments, arrangements and scheduling appear most often; build speed on them.
- Two sets done accurately beat three half-done sets.
Practice plan
- 1Solve 2-3 sets daily from past papers.
- 2Time yourself: 15 minutes per set at first.
- 3Note which set types you avoid and fix them.
- 4In mocks, spend 3-5 minutes scanning before you start.
CAT 2026 DILR Preparation FAQs
How many sets should I attempt in the exam?+
Most strong scorers attempt 2-3 sets accurately instead of rushing through all four or five.
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