Are you curious to know the CAT LRDI strategy to score 99 percentile? Let’s get you started.
Many aspirants consider Logical Reasoning as the toughest part of the CAT examination. Logical Reasoning questions usually come with 3/4 bits. A paragraph is given with a full of information, followed by 4-6 questions. You have to read the information thoroughly and apply your logic for answering these questions. The first and most important step in solving an LR problem is to write down all of the information given in a box, table or diagram. For example, if the problem involves seating arrangements at a round table, always draw the table first and then try various permutations and combinations of people seated around it. Once you have drawn the figure for the problem, you are free to think with a clear mind. LR problems usually contain several statements which serve as clues to solving the given questions. Thus, the problem should always be attempted in a methodical manner and solved step-by-step, because trying to look at all the information at once will confuse even the best of us.
All you need for cracking LRDI is familiarity with type LRDI Sets.
This means if you have solved 300-400 CAT-type LRDI sets till CAT, you will be able to solve at least 50% in CAT 2026. And how much you can get by solving 50% sets in CAT exam ? 99%ile.
In CAT if you could solve 2 out of 4 LRDI sets you could get 99%ile + and Solving just 1 set could give you around 91%le.
So all you need to do is select the sets you can solve and solve them. And to get that familiarity, all you require is practice.
To be honest, the best thing one has to do is to solve the maximum variety of sets, enough so as you are able to guess which set is doable for you and which set is not; that’s it. In iQuanta mocks and sectionals, Classes and applications, there are around 700 CAT-level LRDI sets overall, and if one solves them all properly, then they are almost through this section. Now, what do I mean by ‘properly solving’? Let’s see…
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The CAT LRDI strategy starts first by understanding how to approach LRDI sets in a CAT exam. Given below are some pointers which align your structure for solving LRDI sets.
Students should scan and choose sets wisely; that means don’t attempt LRDI sets in an order. Instead, it’s better to go through all the sets in a section.
Read the full LRDI sets before touching questions because it’s important to go through all the conditions before jumping out to questions.
Make a rough layout and don’t try to solve questions in your head because it leads to confusion. Properly draw the table, grid or venn diagram to understand the structure or flow of a question.
Don’t invest more than 8-10 min on a particular question. And if facing problem on a particular sets and is time-consuming, switch to other. In this way, candidates will be able to complete LRDI section within a specified time limit set in a CAT exam.
The CAT LRDI level changed from the year 2015; even though they are tough, they are just a lengthy puzzle and doesn’t need a lot of concepts or tricks to solve them. If you solve a variety of LRDI sets, it will be enough if complemented with mocks at the later stage. But what about those who want to start with basics? You can do two things.
b. Now the LRDI section from the year 2000 to 2014 weren’t of a higher level, so they are good to start with if you want your base strong for LRDI. You can solve Past CAT Papers here and at a later stage it will be complemented by 300 CAT-level LRDI videos in the iQuanta Course.
Apart from that, you have 120+ CAT Level LRDI Sets by iQuanta available here: https://www.iquanta.in/test/iconcept
Another iQuanta LRDI Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XH-DVBMgi4…Total 300 LRDI Video Sets by iQuanta available here apart from Past CAT resources that you have.
We have classified learning for the CAT LRDI section across two major modules such as:
LRDI Essentials
For CAT 2026 we have launched LRDI essentials that have been designed by experts to prepare you right from the scratch. So you do everything from zero. So even if you see a puzzle for the first time this module will help you to get the strategy and master the basics first.
All this comes with 24*7 doubt-solving assistance.
All these are included in the CAT Full Course by iQuanta, you can be a part at www.iQuanta.in. Join our batch and master the CAT LRDI strategy.
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LRDI Inception Module
The LRDI Inception is a special initiative by Indrajeet Sir. Aspirants who are weak in the LRDI section or want to build the fundamentals from scratch can explore this module. The LRDI Inception videos by Indrajeet sir are designed according to the actual difficulty level of the CAT exam.
It comprises a wide range of relevant chapters, which are explained comprehensively so that students can solve any type of questions, ranging from easy to moderate and difficult levels. This module comprises 100 CAT-level LRDI sets for your daily practice
CAT LRDI Last 9 Years’ Topics – Slot Wise Questions
Here is the past 9-year analysis of LRDI topics from the CAT exam papers.
Slots & CAT Year
Set Name/title
Topic
Sub-Topic
2025 Slot 1
7 Chairs
Logical Reasoning
Arrangement
6 Employees Ratings
Data Interpretation
Reasoning Based DI
5 countries web chart
Data Interpretation
Special Charts
Train tickets
Data Interpretation
Quant Based Reasoning
Tapping feet game
Logical Reasoning
Games & Tournament
2025 Slot 2
Musicians and mentors
Logical Reasoning
Distrbution Based Puzzles
Research Papers
Data Interpretation
Bar Graphs
balls and hoop
Logical Reasoning
Games & Tournament
Sustainability Index
Data Interpretation
Bar Graphs
Pollution Index
Logical Reasoning
Caselets
2025 Slot 3
Passing the buck game
Logical Reasoning
Arrangement
Countries and Travel Cost
Data Interpretation
Caselets
Puzzle Solving Competition
Data Interpretation
Special Charts
Import-Export
Data Interpretation
Caselets
Six Friends Calls
Logical Reasoning
Tables
2024 Slot 1
Six web surfers
Data Interpretation
Bar Graphs
Visiting Country
Data Interpretation
Venn Diagram
Game of QUITE
Logical Reasoning
Games & Tournament
Candle chart
Data Interpretation
Special Charts
Election & Voting
Logical Reasoning
Caselets
2024 Slot 2
schematic diagram of walkways
Logical Reasoning
Quant Based Reasoning
Rows Column 10 Slots
Logical Reasoning
Arrangement
Eight gymnastics players
Logical Reasoning
Ranking & Ordering
online e-commerce firm
Logical Reasoning
Quant Based Reasoning
two plots six firm
Data Interpretation
Special Charts
2024 slot 3
Food grain nutrients
Logical Reasoning
Quant Based Reasoning
OTT subs
Data Interpretation
Bar Graphs
AC
Logical Reasoning
Scheduling Based Puzzle
Population
Data Interpretation
Special Charts
Roads ATM
Logical Reasoning
Network & Routes
2023 Slot 1
Faculty members
Logical Reasoning
Distrbution Based Puzzles
Restaurants (Means Median Mode)
Data Interpretation
Reasoning Based DI
Visa Process
Logical Reasoning
Scheduling Based Puzzle
12 Rectangular house
Logical Reasoning
Quant Based Reasoning
2023 Slot 2
9 box 3 sacks
Logical Reasoning
Quant Based Reasoning
ball picking (3 participants)
Logical Reasoning
Quant Based Reasoning
odsvile 5 firms
Logical Reasoning
Caselets
Entertainment park rides
Logical Reasoning
Scheduling Based Puzzle
2023 Slot 3
Koli scores (Weighted Avg)
Logical Reasoning
Ranking & Ordering
coaching class registration
Data Interpretation
Reasoning Based DI
AC Company Dealers
Data Interpretation
Reasoning Based DI
Six Police Stations
Logical Reasoning
Network & Routes
2022 Slot 1
Get together event
Logical Reasoning
Caselets
Metro Line
Logical Reasoning
Scheduling Based Puzzle
Hockey Match
Logical Reasoning
Games & Tournament
Awards funding tokens
Logical Reasoning
Caselets
2022 Slot 2
Triccek
Data Interpretation
Reasoning Based DI
Widhget supllier
Logical Reasoning
Network & Routes
Super market products
Logical Reasoning
Venn Diagram
4 company (Revenue Employee strength, scater plaots)