Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)

The Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) section of the CAT (Common Admission Test) exam assesses candidates’ ability to interpret data presented in various formats and their logical reasoning skills. The syllabus for the DILR section covers a wide range of topics. Here’s a comprehensive outline of the CAT DILR section syllabus:

1. Data Interpretation:

   • Tables: Tabular data interpretation involves analyzing and interpreting data presented in the form of tables. Questions may require calculations, comparisons, and logical deductions based on the data provided.
   • Bar Graphs: Bar graph interpretation involves understanding and analyzing data presented in the form of bar charts. Candidates may need to compare different sets of data, identify trends, and draw conclusions.
   • Line Graphs: Line graph interpretation involves analyzing and interpreting data presented in the form of line charts. Questions may involve understanding trends, relationships, and variations in data over time.
   • Pie Charts: Pie chart interpretation involves analyzing data presented in the form of circular graphs. Candidates may need to calculate percentages, compare different categories, and make inferences based on the data provided.
   • Caselets: Caselet-based data interpretation involves analyzing and interpreting data presented in the form of caselets or short passages. Questions may require candidates to extract relevant information, draw conclusions, and solve problems based on the given data.

2. Logical Reasoning:

   • Seating Arrangements: Logical reasoning questions may involve arranging objects, people, or elements in a logical order based on given conditions or constraints. This may include linear arrangements, circular arrangements, or matrix-based arrangements.
   • Blood Relations: Logical reasoning questions may involve analyzing relationships between individuals based on familial connections or other criteria. Candidates may need to deduce family trees, identify relationships, and solve problems based on the given information.
   • Direction Sense: Logical reasoning questions may involve interpreting directions and spatial relationships. Candidates may need to determine directions, distances, and positions based on given information.
   • Syllogisms: Logical reasoning questions may involve evaluating logical arguments and drawing conclusions based on given premises. Candidates may need to apply principles of deductive reasoning to determine the validity of statements.
   • Logical Puzzles: Logical reasoning questions may involve solving puzzles, riddles, or brain teasers. Candidates may need to analyze patterns, make logical deductions, and solve problems using critical thinking skills.
   • Logical Connectives: Logical reasoning questions may involve analyzing statements and determining logical connections between them. Candidates may need to identify logical operators such as “and,” “or,” “not,” etc., and draw inferences based on the given statements.