DILR has no fixed chapter list. Questions are built around puzzles and data presented in different forms. Practice on varied set types is the best preparation.
Topics in the CAT DILR syllabus
Skills you need
Percentages, ratios and averages come up in almost every DI set.
Drawing the right table or grid decides whether a set opens up.
Choosing the right sets matters as much as solving them.
Many sets look hard at first and become easy after a clear diagram.
How to prepare
- 1Practise 2 to 3 sets every day from past CAT papers.
- 2Solve each set in full, then check how it could have been done faster.
- 3Build a list of set types you find easy and hard.
- 4Take timed DILR sectionals and practise choosing sets within the first 4-5 minutes.
CAT 2026 DILR Syllabus FAQs
Is DILR the hardest section?+
Many candidates find it the most time-consuming, since one set can take 10 minutes or more.
How many months does DILR preparation need?+
Most toppers practise sets regularly for 4 to 6 months.
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