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

Updated on Oct 7, 2026 13:03 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Deputy Manager - MBA & BBA Content

CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR question paper had 20 questions divided into four sets. The sets covered logical reasoning caselets, routes and networks, an AC-based caselet, and data based on online subscriptions. 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. Candidate [preparing for the CAT 2026 exam, should solve DI and LR questions of CAT 2023 slot 3 as part of their prep activity. They must also refer the CAT previous year paper to know the latest DILR question types. Practicing official papers will also help in covering the CAT syllabus effectively.

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CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR Questions with Solutions
CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper: MCQ & TITA Weightage
CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper: Topic-wise Weightage
CAT Question Paper Slot 3 Analysis: DILR
FAQs on CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper

CAT 2023 Slot 3 DILR Questions with Solutions

Check below 8 DILR questions from CAT 2023 exam, slot 3. These questions are followed by correct answers. You can download complere CAT 2023slot 3 question paper PDF given below after these questions. Practice the official question paper to understant the nature of question.

DIRECTIONS for the question: Read the information given below and answer the question that follows.

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.

1. The minimum, maximum and the average of both project and test scores were identical - 40, 80 and 60, respectively.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Shyamal scored the second highest in the test. He scored two more than Koli, but two less than Amala in the aggregate.

5. Biman scored the second lowest in the test and the lowest in the aggregate. 6. 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?

Answer: 60

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

A. 0.75

B. 0.50

C. 0.60

D. 0.40

Answer: 0.40

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

A. 66

B. 68

C. 80

D. 62

Answer: 68

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

Answer: 40

DIRECTIONS for the question: Read the information given below and answer the question that follows.

An air conditioner (AC) company has four dealers - D1, D2, D3 and D4 in a city. It is evaluating sales performances of these dealers. The company sells two variants of ACs - Window and Split. Both these variants can be either Inverter type or Non-inverter type. It is known that of the total number of ACs sold in the city, 25% were of Window variant, while the rest were of Split variant. Among the Inverter ACs sold, 20% were of Window variant. The following information is also known:

1. Every dealer sold at least two window ACs.

2. D1 sold 13 inverter ACs, while D3 sold 5 Non-inverter ACs.

3. A total of six Window Non-inverter ACs and 36 Split Inverter ACs were sold in the city.

4. The number of Split ACs sold by D1 was twice the number of Window ACs sold by it.

5. D3 and D4 sold an equal number of Window ACs and this number was one-third of the number of similar ACs sold by D2.

6. D2 and D3 were the only ones who sold Window Non-inverter ACs. The number of these ACs sold by D2 was twice the number of these ACs sold by D3.

7. D3 and D4 sold an equal number of Split Inverter ACs. This number was half the number of similar ACs sold by D2.

Question 5: How many Split Inverter ACs did D2 sell?

Answer: 4

Question 6: What percentage of ACs sold were of Non-inverter type?

A. 33.33%

B. 20.00%

C. 25.00%

D. 75.00%

Answer: 25.00%

Question 7: What was the total number of ACs sold by D2 and D4?

Answer: 33

Question 8: Which of the following statements is necessarily false?

A. D2 sold the highest number of ACs.

B. D1 and D3 together sold more ACs as compared to D2 and D4 together.

C. D1 and D3 sold an equal number of Split ACs.

D. D4 sold more Split ACs as compared to D3.

Answer: Option B

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CAT 2023 - Slot 3 DILR Question Paper: 20 Questions with detailed step-by-step solutions.

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

CAT 2023 slot 3 question paper had a 14:2 ratio for MCQ and TITA questions. TITA questions were easier than MCQs. 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 DILR Question Paper: Topic-wise Weightage

In CAT 2023 Slot 3, the DILR section wa dominated by LR. There were 3 LR sets and only 1 DI set. 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

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CAT Question Paper Slot 3 Analysis: DILR

The DILR section of CAT 2026 Slot 3 was easier than Slot 2 and same as Slot 1. Check the below table for CAT 2023 difficulty level of DILR.

Area	Set Description	Question Type	Difficulty Level
DI	Number of enrollments in offline and online courses	3 MCQ, 2 TITA	Easy to Medium
LR	Six police stations with maps (route based set)	3 MCQ, 2 TITA	Medium
DI	Project and test scores of 3 boys and 3 girls	3 MCQ, 2 TITA	Medium to Difficult
DI	AC company – 4 dealers	3 MCQ, 2 TITA	Medium to Difficult

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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.