LRDI is the most difficult section of the CAT.  It’s essential to build a solid LRDI CAT Preparation strategy to accomplish the qualifying sectional cut-off. Around 90% of the CAT aspirants fail to clear the DILR section due to wrong set selection, and not the lack of practice? In CAT 2024, there were 22 questions in the DILR section with a moderate difficulty level. Still, most students couldn’t achieve a decent sectional cut-off. Obviously, the prominent reason is the inability to pick up the right set with effective strategies. Since CAT 2021, LRDI has witnessed a difficult-to-moderate paper difficulty level with only a few easy questions. 

Hereby, we assume that CAT 2025 will also exhibit intermediate to advanced-level questions. In total, there will be 22 questions in the CAT 2025 with a sectional time limit of 40 minutes. For every correct response, you will get +3 marks and -1 for an incorrect response. Thus, we have come up with this comprehensive blog where we will reveal the advantageous strategies from the CAT topper’s desk. By following these techniques, you will develop confidence in solving the 40-50% DILR questions with the right accuracy and score above 95%+ in the CAT 2025. 

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LRDI CAT Preparation: 2 Minutes Smart Scanning Rule 

iQuanta experts have built this LRDI CAT Preparation checklist for those candidates who have been appearing for 10-15 mocks until now and strive to increase their frequency by 25-30 mocks. Primarily, you must develop familiarity with four important factors that will benefit you for scanning a set from the DILR section. These four vital factors are Data Interpretation, Condition Free Questions, Topic Familiarity and Language Complexity. Until you master them, it’ll be difficult for you to determine whether you should attempt a question or not. These parameters will help you save time and minimise effort. So, let’s now take you through the art of scanning, which is ultimately the golden trick to analyse the entire question paper for providing an accurate response. Get a strong command of scanning techniques and filter questions instantly.

Top 4 Scanning Factors For LRDI CAT Preparation

Main Particulars	LRDI Preparation Tips 2025
Data Interpretation	DI is all about Data Representation and not Logical Reasoning. The data can be represented in different forms, like pie charts, line graphs, bar charts, column graphs, statistical graphs and various other formats. Secondly, questions from the pie charts category are easiest to solve. Statistical questions with multiple representations are extremely tough to solve. Always pick DI sets that have less data and have simple representations. Solve those questions first, which you have been encountering in your day-to-day college life or working professional. If you come across questions with case-building, situation-building, or grammar that is not relevant to the actual situation, it’s best to leave those questions unanswered.Look for sets with tables and graphs that you can solve at your fingertips. Once you create a table for LR sets, you won’t need to refer to the set again and again. You can use the noted data to solve questions, which will save your time.
Condition Free Questions	Never commit the mistake of skipping these questions. They are easy and quick to solve. If you do anything wrong in these condition-free questions, there’s a possibility that you might be able to solve one or two correctly. Even if you do anything wrong, it will be particular to one question and not across the entire set.Select a set that you can attempt the maximum questions with quick and minimal calculations.
Topic Familiarity	It’s also applicable for QA, VARC and DILR. Select questions from the categories that you have been practising more and more throughout your CAT preparation journey 2025.  A particular type of set from Games and Tournaments, Arrangements and Distribution, which you have been practising more than 1000 times, should be your priority.
Language Complexity	Avoid wasting your time understanding jargon terms. If there are more than 5-6 technical words, it’s advisable to skip those questions from the DILR section. Understand that the simpler the language, the better the chances of interpreting the questions. In complex questions, you might face challenges while doing the calculations, understanding the question and whether they are actually making any sense or not. However, with thorough practice and mocks, you can solve advanced LRDI questions too in the CAT 2025.

How 40% Accuracy Can Get You 95%ile+ in CAT 2025?

If you attempt 50% LRDI questions with accuracy, then you will be among the 1% actual test takers in the CAT 2025. This is the ultimate pathway to success. On the other hand, even if you solve 40% of the LRDI paper, you will get 9 questions right out of 22 questions while hitting the 95%ile. Undoubtedly, this is absolutely insane. Furthermore, you must have understood now that it’s easy to achieve 95%-97%ile in the CAT by attempting only 40% of the LRDI paper. 

CAT Past Year DILR Score vs Percentile Trend 

CAT Percentile	CAT 2024 ( 5 Sets- 2 Sets: 5 Questions and 3 Sets: 4 Questions = 22 Questions)	CAT 2023 ( 4 Sets )	CAT 2022 ( 4 Sets )	CAT 2021
99.99%ile	50	42	44	42
99.5%ile	41	32	35	36
99%ile	37	28 (9-10 questions)	31 (10-11 questions)	33 (11 questions)
95%ile	27	18	20	24
90%ile	22	15	14	19
85%ile	19	11	12	15

Daily Practice Dashboard & Gamified LRDI CAT Preparation Strategy

Get a higher edge in the CAT 2025 preparation by participating in the gamified daily practice sessions. You can attempt questions on QA, LRDI and VARC within the restriction duration. For every test you attempt, you will receive a ranking report from iQuanta. There will be a minimum of 5 questions in every section, which will give you an adrenaline rush to deliver an exceptional performance. Appearing for these tests will give you an idea about your actual competitors in the CAT. Candidates who will practice daily will also receive streaks just like Snapchat. So buckle up, CAT 2025 aspirants and utilise this revolutionary tool to transform your preparation game and become a 99%iler in the CAT.  

CAT 2025 Crash Course Details & Enrollment

The CAT exam 2025 will take place on 30th November 2025 (Sunday). CAT aspirants only have 73 days left to boost their revision and practice more and more questions. To make this journey easier for the appearing candidates, iQuanta has launched a CAT 2025 Crash Course for intense last-minute revision. It will consist of all the prominent sections, concepts, sub-concepts and relevant questions in a capsule formula. Additional features of the crash course are below. Go through them and enrol quickly to taste remarkable success in the CAT 2025.

• Live doubt clarification by highly experienced faculty members.  
• 3 informative workshops on QA, VARC and DILR
• Practice questions daily from a broad range of topics.
• Mega marathons on QA, VARC and DILR.
• RC questions on different genres.
• 250 Questions on QA along with preparation materials.
• 70 questions curated by Indrajeet Sir (Founder and Quant’s Wizard)
• 35 full-length CAT mocks, 45 sectionals (15 mocks each on QA, VARC and DILR) and 10 non-CAT mocks
• Pre-recorded videos and advanced modules for knowledge enhancement.
• Bite-sized videos on the NCERT mathematical topics from the 6th-10th grade. 

Final Words 

From developing a special module on QA and VARC to building a beneficial module on LRDI CAT Preparation Strategy, iQuanta has been hand-holding the enrolled students at every stage. Through the techniques asserted above, you can attempt 40%  LRDI questions with a high accuracy rate. As a result, you will hit the 95%ile in the LRDI section of the CAT 2025. Moreover, you will also be in a win-win situation if you prioritise high-scoring topics first, which are repetitive in the CAT PYQs. Sooner, you will grasp the right strategy to solve the most common questions in a limited time. Your speed and accuracy will improve, which will help you achieve your goal at a faster pace. 

Key Takeaways: LRDI CAT Preparation Strategy 

• Consider attempting the questions with familiar topics. 
• Register for iQuanta’s CAT 2025 Crash Course.
• Check CAT PYQs to determine paper difficulty level.
• Analyse your mock scores to improve your weaker concepts.
• Apply common sense and logic to solve DI questions.
• Know when to move on if you’re not nearing a solution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should be my LRDI CAT Preparation Strategy?

Prepare a structure preparation roadmap to build conceptual clarity and enhance your theoretical knowledge. In the next stage, set a target to attempt a specific number of questions from every topic regularly. On the other hand, appear for sectional tests, solve PYQs and analyse your performance to fix your weak concepts. 

Does iQuanta offer a personalised strategy to prepare for LRDI? 

Yes, iQuanta has been offering a customised master plan to the enrolled students since 2015. We gauge the study requirements of every student and share a unique strategy for achieving maximum marks with speed and accuracy. Our teaching modules and strategies have helped more than 500 students achieve 99%ile in the CAT 2024.

Which type of questions will appear in the CAT LRDI 2025? 

It will be a combination of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Type-in-the-Answer (TITA). Fortunately, there will be no negative marking for the TITA questions. If you select a correct response, you will get +3 marks for every MCQ and -1 mark per wrong attempt. 

How much weightage will the LRDI section hold in CAT 2025?

Approximately 32% weightage will be given to the LR and DI sections in the CAT 2025. The total number of questions will be 22, and it will constitute 66 marks. Prioritise studying the significant LRDI topics, which will build the 80% foundation of the CAT 2025. 

What are the important topics from Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation?

Line and Bar graphs, pie charts, DI tables, cubes, Caselets, Network flow diagrams, seating arrangements, and grouping are the most repetitive and high-yielding topics from the LRDI section for the CAT 2025 exam.