CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper with Solution: PDF Download

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 10:45 IST

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CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR question paper had 20 questions divided into four sets. Candidates had 40 minutes to attempt the section. The sets covered logical reasoning caselets, routes and networks, an AC-based caselet, and data based on online subscriptions.

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CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper with Solutions

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CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR question paper was rated moderate to difficult. One route-based set was considered easier, while the AC-based set required more time. Candidates who selected the manageable sets first had a better chance of completing a larger number of questions.

CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR Questions with Solutions

Find selected questions from the CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR question paper below:

Read the information given below and answer the question that follows.

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There are only three female students - Amala, Koli and Rini - and only three male students - Biman, Mathew and Shyamal - in a course. The course has two evaluation components, a project and a test. The aggregate score in the course is a weighted average of the two components, with the weights being positive and adding to 1.

The projects are done in groups of two, with each group consisting of a female and a male student. Both the group members obtain the same score in the project.

The following additional facts are known about the scores in the project and the test.

The minimum, maximum and the average of both project and test scores were identical - 40, 80 and 60, respectively.
The test scores of the students were all multiples of 10; four of them were distinct and the remaining two were equal to the average test scores.
Amala's score in the project was double that of Koli in the same, but Koli scored 20 more than Amala in the test. Yet Amala had the highest aggregate score.
Shyamal scored the second highest in the test. He scored two more than Koli, but two less than Amala in the aggregate.
Biman scored the second lowest in the test and the lowest in the aggregate.
Mathew scored more than Rini in the project, but less than her in the test.

Question 1: What was Rini's score in the project?

Type in the Answer (TITA Question)

Correct Answer: 60

Question 2: What was the weight of the test component?

0.75
0.50
0.60
0.40

Correct Answer: Option D (0.40)

Question 3: What was the maximum aggregate score obtained by the students?

Correct Answer: Option A (66)

Question 4: What was Mathew's score in the test?

Type in the Answer (TITA Question)

Correct Answer: 40

Question 5: Which of the following pairs of students were part of the same project team?

i) Amala and Biman
ii) Koli and Mathew

Neither i) nor ii)
Both i) and ii)
Only i)
Only ii)

Correct Answer: Option B (Both i and ii)

CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper: MCQ & TITA Weightage

Check the table below for CAT slot 3 MCQ vs TITA questions in DILR section below:

Question Type	Number of Questions
MCQs	14
Non-MCQs (TITA)	6
Total	20

CAT 2023 slot 3 question paper had a 14:2 ratio for MCQ and TITA questions.

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CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper: Topic-wise Weightage

Check the table below for topic-wise weightage in the CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR question paper:

Topic	Weightage (No. of Questions)
Logical Reasoning
Girls/Boys Caselet	5
AC/Window Caselet	5
Routes & Networks	5
Data Interpretation
Online Sites: Mean, Median, Mode and Maxima/Minima	5
TOTAL	20

FAQs on CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper

Find some frequentrly asked questions related to CAT 2023 slot 3 DILR questions below:

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which CAT slot has the toughest question paper?

Difficulty level in CAT exam is not specific to any of the three slots. The difficulty level across slots may vary every year. Know how the CAT scores are normalised: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/understanding-cat-normalization-process-blogId-9386.

Q: What are the maximum marks in CAT exam?

Maximum marks in CAT is 204. There are 68 questions each carrying 3 marks. VARC is of 72 marks and DILR and Quants are of 66 marks each.

Q: Is it possible to score 99.99 percentile in CAT in first attempt?

Yes, it is possible to score 99.99 percentile in CAT in first attempt. Many toppers of previous years' are such candidates. One must study in a focussed manner and do a lot of mock test practice. Exam day strategy is also crucial for better performance.

Q: How can I prepare for DILR section of CAT?

CAT DILR preparation is completely based on practice papers and mock tests. You should obtain recommended CAT DILR sample papers and mock test series. Make sure to cover all types of question. Also practice DILR questions of past year with the help of CAT question papers.