CAT Exam Update: Indian Institutes of Management Kozhikode is all set to conduct the CAT 2025 on 30th November 2025.
And just like many other candidates, if you have been preparing in a random rough notebook, maybe one that has big pages, no fixed size and pages, plenty of space, and around 50- 60 pages.
Know that it works during practice, but on the actual exam day, you are not going to get N number of CAT exam worksheets or rough papers.
So, what this means is that as you are still left with around 3 weeks for the CAT 2025 preparation examination, start practicing the way you will perform on the examination day. By doing this, your accuracy, speed, and confidence will increase.
What Is CAT Exam Rough Sheet Size?
All the Common Admission Test aspirants note that in the examination hall, candidates are not allowed to carry any stationery. Only required to carry the CAT admit card and one ID proof. At the exam center, candidates will get a pen and a rough worksheet. Candidates are not allowed to ask for more rough work sheet.
Official reads that “A writing pad will be provided to candidates for rough work, which must be returned
after the test. Please note that for PwD candidates, two writing pads will be provided, while others will receive only one. Candidates should clearly write their name and registration number at the designated place on the writing pad.”
Most of the aspirants think that a CAT exam worksheet is an A4-size page, but they realize that it is not until the moment the invigilator hands them the rough sheet. Yes, you read it right.
CAT rough sheets are not A4 size. IIMs provide an A5-sized booklet with 12 sheets, which gives you a total of 24 pages for rough work. It’s small, compact, and fills up faster than you expect. If you’re used to spreading your calculations across A4 sheets or thick registers, you will have difficulties with doing rough work on the examination day.
Using the exam worksheet effectively is important. The A5 booklet may seem small, but once you learn to manage its 24 pages, it will feel sufficient. For you, we have explained you how each section of CAT uses the rough sheet, along with some CAT rough work strategies that you can use on the exam day.
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Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
Most of your rough work will be here. You’ll write calculations, draw small figures for geometry, and try quick number checks. Give each question its own space. Keep the steps readable so you can verify an answer without having to start over.
DILR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning)
This section takes up space quickly because of tables, grids, charts, and elimination notes. Begin each set on a fresh page. Draw your table clearly once, so you don’t waste time rewriting. For logic sets, write short points and strike out options as you eliminate them.
VARC (Verbal Ability and RC)
You won’t use much rough work here. For parajumbles, note the sentence numbers and test a couple of orders. For RC, write down only a few keywords if the passage is dense. Avoid long notes; they take time and fill the page without adding value.
Once you understand how each section uses rough space, it becomes easier to plan how you’ll use the CAT exam rough worksheet on the exam day.
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