Question 1

How to calculate negative marking in competitive exams?

Accepted Answer

In exams like UPSC, SSC CGL, RRB, NEET, JEE, 4th Grade, MPSC, UPSSSC, Police, CDS, NDA and State PCS, negative marking is calculated by deducting a specific fraction (1/3 or 1/4) of the question's marks for each wrong answer from your total positive marks earned.

Question 2

How to calculate 1/3 negative marking in UPSC and SSC?

Accepted Answer

For 1/3 negative marking (like UPSC Prelims or SSC), if a question is of 2 marks, 0.66 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. Shortcut: Divide your total incorrect answers by 3, and subtract that number from your total correct attempts.

Question 3

What is 1/4 negative marking rule in Banking and State exams?

Accepted Answer

In a 1/4 negative marking system (like IBPS, NEET, or various State Gov recruitment exams), 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer assuming 1 mark per question. Essentially, four wrong answers will cancel out the marks of one correct answer.

Question 4

Competitive exam marks kaise nikale with negative marking?

Accepted Answer

Negative marking ke sath safe score nikalne ke liye: (Total Correct Answers × Marks per Question) - (Total Wrong Answers × Penalty Marks). Aap online negative marking calculator use karke 1/3 ya 1/4 ratio select karke instant net score check kar sakte hain.

Question 5

Is there a negative marking calculator for State PCS and Central exams?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this online negative marking calculator works perfectly for all state-level exams (UPPSC, BPSC, MPSC, RPSC) and central exams. You just need to input the total questions, marks per question, and your total wrong attempts.

Exam Name
Total Questions
Maximum Marks
Total Questions Attempted
Number of Wrong Questions
Negative Marking Ratio
Final Number:

Negative Marking Calculator

Calculation Result