CAT LRDI Strategy Aiming 99%ile, Complete Roadmap, Past Year Trends and More

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CAT LRDI STRATEGY
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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CAT 2026 LRDI Syllabus 

Given below is the CAT LRDI syllabus.
DI LR
Tables Cubes
Line & Bar Graphs Linear Arrangements
Pie Charts Circular Arrangements
Quant-Based DI Venn Diagrams
Distribution
Selection
Binary Logics
Games & Tournaments
Network Flow Diagrams

Approaching LRDI SET: Understanding CAT LRDI Strategy

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.
  1. 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.
  2. Read the full LRDI sets before touching questions because it’s important to go through all the conditions before jumping out to questions.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
LRDI Sets with Video solutions above here on iQuanta LRDI Playlists:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu-7QCBvr1A…
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) Data Interpretation Special Charts
2022 Slot 3 CS non SC Logical Reasoning Venn Diagram
Money tournament Data Interpretation Reasoning Based DI
Morality rate Desease Data Interpretation Bar Graphs
4 neighbourhoods city Logical Reasoning Caselets
2021 Slot 1 product sub category Data Interpretation Bar Graphs
seven people in a town Logical Reasoning Distrbution Based Puzzles
fruits sales and products Logical Reasoning Caselets
Research Papers Logical Reasoning Scheduling Based Puzzle
2021 Slot 2 10 Objects (O1 -O10) Data Interpretation Reasoning Based DI
ship orders colour graphs Data Interpretation Bar Graphs
Chango Game Logical Reasoning Games & Tournament
food delivery Logical Reasoning Caselets
2021 Slot 3 SMEs questions review Logical Reasoning Distrbution Based Puzzles
javelin throw Logical Reasoning Games & Tournament
4 employees schedule Data Interpretation Reasoning Based DI
liquid content in bottle Logical Reasoning Caselets
2020 Slot 1 five cab drivers Data Interpretation Reasoning Based DI
4 insti. 4 vendors Logical Reasoning Distrbution Based Puzzles
board exam, five-student avg Data Interpretation Tables
ten musicians Logical Reasoning Venn Diagram
1000 patients currently suffering from a disease Logical Reasoning Venn Diagram
2020 slot 2 25 coloured beads Logical Reasoning Arrangement
shopping mall parking Logical Reasoning Caselets
stores outlets Data Interpretation Tables
Election Data Interpretation Tables
seminar (doctoral events) Logical Reasoning Scheduling Based Puzzle
2020 Slot 3 rectangular land trees Data Interpretation Reasoning Based DI
Hi Lo Game Logical Reasoning Quant Based Reasoning
XYZ Org Delivery Data Interpretation Tables
600 schools (OTLP) Logical Reasoning Venn Diagram
16 patients hospital Data Interpretation Reasoning Based DI
2019 Slot 1 Game Show Logical Reasoning Caselets
Street intersection Logical Reasoning Network & Routes
Crimes Data Interpretation Reasoning Based DI
Vendors Data Interpretation Special Charts
Super Market Logical Reasoning Arrangement
Archery Logical Reasoning Games & Tournament
Letter Coding Logical Reasoning Quant Based Reasoning
Dance competition Logical Reasoning Distrbution Based Puzzles
2019 Slot 2 Language Spoken Logical Reasoning Distrbution Based Puzzles
Rainfall Data Interpretation Special Charts
Students & Propsals Logical Reasoning Venn Diagram
Three Doctors Logical Reasoning Scheduling Based Puzzle
Three Pouches Data Interpretation Reasoning Based DI
MT ET Logical Reasoning Caselets
Rifle Shooting Logical Reasoning Games & Tournament
Revenue Cost Data Interpretation Special Charts
2018 slot 1 Written Test Data Interpretation Reasoning Based DI
Satellites Logical Reasoning Venn Diagram
NxN Square Matrix Logical Reasoning Quant Based Reasoning
LED TV Data Interpretation Special Charts
ATM Logical Reasoning Caselets
Petrol Pumps Logical Reasoning Distrbution Based Puzzles
Management Electives Logical Reasoning Distrbution Based Puzzles
Committees Logical Reasoning Caselets
2018 Slot 2 College Accreditation Data Interpretation Reasoning Based DI
Smartphones Data Interpretation Tables
Fun Sports Club Logical Reasoning Venn Diagram
Products and Companies Data Interpretation Special Charts
Amusement Park Tickets Logical Reasoning Caselets
Job Interview Logical Reasoning Scheduling Based Puzzle
Letter Codes Logical Reasoning Quant Based Reasoning
Currency Exchange Logical Reasoning Caselets
2017 Slot 1 Airlines Company Logical Reasoning Quant Based Reasoning
Cars Travel Route Logical Reasoning Network & Routes
Common Entrance Test Logical Reasoning Venn Diagram
Fast Food Joint Logical Reasoning Scheduling Based Puzzle
Rural Kids Survey Data Interpretation Reasoning Based DI
Simple Happiness Index Data Interpretation Reasoning Based DI
Square Layout Logical Reasoning Quant Based Reasoning
Team Project Logical Reasoning Caselets
2017 Slot 2 Assets Logical Reasoning Caselets
Chessboard Logical Reasoning Games & Tournament
Dorms Data Interpretation Bar Graphs
Eight Friends Logical Reasoning Quant Based Reasoning
Electives Data Interpretation Tables
Funky Pizzeria Data Interpretation Tables
Security Scan Logical Reasoning Caselets
Tea Tasting Logical Reasoning Ranking & Ordering