DILR Preparation Tips for MBA

Yes, DILR section is a major section of all the MBA entrance exams. It covers almost 1/3rd of a test paper. In some exams, Data Interpretation is clubbed with Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning is an individual section. Irrespective of what the composition is, the both DI and LR are a part of MBA entrance exams. The section includes graphs, charts, diagrams, caselets, clocks & calendars, blood relation, family tree, number system, coding-decoding, arrangements and other such topics. There are a few state-level exams like TANCET, which does not have a separate section on DILR area, but the topics from this area are included in Data Sufficiency.

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning or DILR is one of the main sections of the MBA entrance exams and competitive exams. This section carries questions on a particular situation or graphs/charts/diagrams, etc. which test-takers have to study and examine properly to answer the multiple-choice questions that are related to the caselets or figures and diagrams. DILR section tests candidates’ analytical bent of mind and critical thinking ability.

In DILR, the questions are based on Tables, Graphs (Line and Bar), Charts (Pie, Area, Line), Data Analytic Caselets, Data Structure, Calendar, Clocks, Data Sufficiency, Venn Diagram, Blood Relations, Arrangement (Seating, Linear and Matrix), Coding-Decoding, Logical Sequence, Assumption, Binary Logic and Critical Reasoning