IIM Kozhikode conducted CAT 2025 in three slots on November 30, 2025. The CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR section had 22 questions to be attempted in 40 minutes. The questions were distributed across five sets, with two sets having five questions each and three sets having four questions each.
CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR was rated moderate to difficult. The section was more challenging than CAT 2024 DILR, according to exam analysis reports. The paper included sets based on export-import trade, currency and travel, a step graph, a table-based arrangement and circular arrangement.
CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Questions with Solutions
Find selected question types from the CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR question paper below:
Question: An export-import trade set based on rows and entities requires candidates to use the given conditions to determine the possible arrangement.
Question: A currency and travel set involving four countries requires candidates to track currency exchanges and travel conditions.
Question: A step graph-based question requires candidates to interpret the graph and calculate the required value.
Question: A table-based set involving six friends and calls made during a month requires candidates to arrange the information and answer the questions.
Question: A circular arrangement set based on a game requires candidates to determine the correct order using the given conditions.
NOTE: For CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR question paper solutions, refer to the PDF above.
CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper: MCQ & TITA Weightage
Check the weightage of CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR questions in terms of MCQ vs TITA questgions
| Set | Total Questions | MCQs | TITA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Export-Import Trade | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Currency and Travel | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Step Graph | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Six Friends - Calls | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Circular Arrangement | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 22 | 12 | 10 |
CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Topic-wise Weightage
Check topic wise weightage in CAT 2025 slot 3 DILR question paper:
| Topic | Weightage (No. of Questions) |
|---|---|
| Export-Import Trade | 5 |
| Currency and Travel | 5 |
| Step Graph | 4 |
| Six Friends and Calls | 4 |
| Circular Arrangement | 4 |
CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper: Set-wise Difficulty
Check difficulty level of all DILR sets in CAT 2025 slot 3 question paper:
| Set | Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Export-Import Trade | 5 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Currency and Travel | 5 | Difficult |
| Step Graph | 4 | Easy |
| Six Friends and Calls | 4 | Moderate |
| Circular Arrangement | 4 | Easy |
| TOTAL | 22 | Moderate |
FAQs on CAY 2025 Slot 3 Question Paper
Find some important FAQs related to CAT 2025 slot 3 DILR 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.
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.
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.
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.
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