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Where did you practice DILR for 98 percentile in CAT?

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DILR practice for 98 percentile requires pattern-variety mocks + online practice tests + continuous analysis - OP used TIME coaching for initial exposure and Cracku for daily consistency. The OP shared - "Before my first attempt, I took online coaching from TIME. But, I realised DILR is more about practice rather than seeing a video as you would face different models of questions. Post my online coaching, I started practicing only the mocks during my weekends as I was working during my preparation. This is the only source of DILR prep. Also I used to write daily practice test on cracku." DILR strategy breakdown:

  1. Initial phase (TIME coaching): Concept exposure to different set types (arrangements, tables, graphs, games),
  1. Mock phase: Full-length mocks to experience variety + time pressure,
  1. Analysis phase: Understanding solution approaches after incorrect attempts,
  1. Daily practice (Cracku): Consistency over intensity - 30 min daily vs 3 hours weekly. DILR conquest principles:
  1. Variety matters more than volume - face 100 different set types, not 1000 same type,
  1. Analysis is where learning happens - spend 2-3x time analyzing than writing,
  1. Pattern recognition develops through repeated exposure across mock series,
  1. Don't get demoralized by low scores early - improvement curve is steep at DILR,
  1. Game-day selection strategy - pick 3-4 best sets out of available, don't attempt all. Resources for DILR at 95-99 percentile target:
  1. TIME mocks - solid variety, sectional tests accessible,
  1. Cracku daily practice tests - building consistency + stamina, 3) 2iim online tests - conceptual clarity,
  1. Past year CAT DILR papers (2015-2024) - gold standard,
  1. YouTube channels like Rodha + Elites Grid for specific set approaches. Weekly DILR practice plan (99+ target):
  1. Monday: 2 sectional DILR tests (45 min each) + analysis,
  1. Tuesday: Past year CAT set breakdown - 1-2 hours,
  1. Wednesday: Mock DILR section + analysis,
  1. Thursday: Topic-specific (arrangements deep dive this week, tables next week),
  1. Friday: Cracku daily test + review,
  1. Weekend: Full mock + comprehensive DILR analysis (2-3 hours). Don't skip analysis - that's where 95→99 happens. For OP's specific journey from CAT 44 to 98.4 DILR, systematic pattern recognition + daily practice + work while preparing paid off. Consistency + smart prep matters more than quitting job for all-in CAT prep. Check your eligibility at collvera.com/eligibility
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