Negative Marking Calculator
Calculate your exam scores accurately with our Negative Marking Calculator. Understand the impact of negative marking on your overall score by entering your exam details.
Negative marking is a common practice in exams where marks are deducted for incorrect answers. Knowing how it affects your score is crucial for exam preparation.
Our calculator helps you quickly determine your score in exams with negative marking, such as UPSC, JEE, NEET, CAT, and others. Input your exam details, including total questions, maximum marks, attempted and incorrect questions, and choose the negative marking ratio to see your final score with penalties applied.
Regular use of this calculator allows you to experiment with different answering strategies, helping you optimize your approach to maximize your score under negative marking conditions.
How to Use the Negative Marking Calculator
To use the Negative Marking Calculator:
- Enter the total number of questions in the exam.
- Enter the maximum marks for the exam.
- Enter the number of questions you attempted.
- Enter the number of questions you answered incorrectly.
- Choose the negative marking ratio from the dropdown (or enter a custom ratio).
- Click 'Calculate' to see your final score.
The calculator will display your estimated score based on the provided inputs.
Negative Marking in Common Competitive Exams
Various exams have different negative marking ratios. Here are some examples:
| Exam Name | Full Form | Negative Marking Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC CSE | Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination | 1/3 |
| JEE Main | Joint Entrance Examination Main | 1/4 |
| NEET | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test | 1/4 |
| CAT | Common Admission Test | 1/3 |
| GATE | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering | 1/3 |
| CLAT | Common Law Admission Test | 1/4 |
| SSC CGL | Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level | 1/4 |
Refer to this table to select the appropriate negative marking ratio for your exam when using the calculator.