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During my CAT prep, I slowly realized that choosing the right DILR set is almost as important as solving it. At first, I used to dive into the first set I saw, wasting time on tough or unfamiliar questions. Then I learned to scan all the sets in the first 3 4 minutes and shortlist 2 to 3 that felt doable.
I started avoiding sets that had too many constraints, mixed concepts, or ambiguous data as they just eat up your time. The sets I grew comfortable with were table-based DI, simple graphs, basic arrangements, and clear cut caselets.
One key thing I discovered that if I’m stuck on a question for more than 5 minutes, it’s better to move on. I also trained myself to spend roughly 10 to 12 minutes per set, which helped me stay on track and avoid panic.