The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 exam will be conducted on November 30, 2025 . The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode will manage this important exam. Students preparing for CAT 2025 need to understand all sections well. One key section is Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR). This article lists topics in DILR that have been less important in past CAT exams.
The CAT exam has three main sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). The DILR section usually has about 22 questions . These questions test a student's problem-solving skills. Knowing which topics are less common can help students plan their study time better and focus on areas that appear more often.
CAT 2025: Least Important DILR Topics
Based on analysis of previous CAT exams, some topics from the Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning section appear less frequently. Students should be aware of these topics to guide their preparation. However, it is important not to skip any topic completely.
| DILR Topic | Previous Trend |
| Venn Diagram | Fewer questions (e.g., 1-2 questions) |
| Blood Relations | Less frequent appearance |
| Arrangements | Less frequent appearance |
| Mean, Median, Mode | Fewer questions (e.g., one question last year) |
For example, in past exams, only 1-2 questions were seen from Venn diagrams. Similarly, Blood Relations and Arrangements topics have also been less common. The topic of Mean, Median, and Mode saw only one question last year, placing it among the less important topics for CAT 2025 DILR.
DILR Scoring Trends in Past CAT Exams
Understanding past DILR exam trends helps students prepare. In CAT 2018 and 2019, students could achieve a 98 percentile by solving just one DILR question set. Solving two DILR sets could lead to a 98-99 percentile . However, this trend changed recently.
In the last CAT exam, even after solving two DILR sets, students often did not reach the 99th percentile. This suggests that the difficulty or pattern of DILR questions can change. This change means students need a strong and wise preparation plan for CAT 2025. It also means relying only on 'most important' topics might not be enough.
Tips for CAT 2025 DILR Preparation
To score well in the Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning sections, students can follow these tips:
- Practice many traditional DILR question sets.
- Aim to solve at least 3 Data Interpretation (DI) sets to target a high percentile.
- Focus on Pie charts and Tables, as questions from these are often included.
- Practice operation-based questions well.
- Work on transportation-related questions.
- Solve questions that combine different types of data, such as a pie chart and a bar diagram.
- Even though Mean, Median, and Mode are less important, keep practicing them to avoid losing easy marks.
- Do not miss the mock tests available on the official CAT website. Mock tests help in understanding the exam pattern and managing time.
While the CAT 2025 exam difficulty level has varied, students should not ignore any topic completely. It is advised to focus more on frequently asked topics but also practice the entire DILR syllabus. This complete approach will help students score well in CAT 2025.
