MBA/PGDM

While candidates belonging to Science and Engineering background do have an edge over Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), it is not impossible for students from non-Science background to crack this section of an MBA entrance exam. They do need to prepare harder which includes going back to study fundamentals of Mathematics such as Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Mensuration.

With regular practice and understanding of the question types and topics, candidates, irrespective of the educational background, can crack this section. Aspirants must note that it is important to identify the weak areas and improve on them to get a stronghold on this section. For Logical Reasoning, a good amount of practice of sample questions will be enough.

The DILR section is mostly practice-based. There is not much theory-based or conceptual parts involved in the question unlike Quantitative Ability or Verbal Ability sections. Here, rather than focusing on the definitions of the topics, students get more accustomed to the question types and excel in the areas through practice. As it takes practice to improve the analytical and critical thinking ability rather than rote learning the concepts.

The Data Interpretation is all about reading and comprehending tables and charts. The questions are calculation based, so you need to a strong base in Maths and practice. Logical Reasoning too is all about deciphering puzzles and patterns so even for that no theoretical knowledge is required. Practice questions are the key.

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