Negative Marking Calculator

Total Number of Questions:

Number of Correct Answers:

Number of Wrong Answers:

Marks for Each Correct Answer:

Negative Marking (as fraction, e.g., 0.25 for 1/4):

Result

Total Questions:

Attempted Questions:

Correct Answers:

Wrong Answers:

Marks Obtained:

What is a Negative Marking Calculator?

A Negative Marking Calculator is a specialized tool that helps students and competitive exam aspirants calculate their final exam score by accounting for:

✅ Correct answers (marks awarded)
❌ Wrong answers (marks deducted due to negative marking)
➖ Unattempted questions (no penalty)

Why Use This Calculator?

Most competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, NEET, JEE, CAT, and Banking exams use negative marking to discourage random guessing. This calculator helps you:

📊 Predict your score before official results
🎯 Develop better exam strategies
⏱ Save time on manual calculations
📈 Maximize your score by smart attempts

How Negative Marking Works in Exams

The standard formula used by most competitive exams is:

Final Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Question) – (Wrong Answers × Negative Mark per Question)

Example Calculation:

Total Questions: 100

Marks per Question: +1

Negative Mark per Wrong Answer: -0.25

Correct Answers: 70

Wrong Answers: 20

Unattempted: 10

Calculation: (70 × 1) – (20 × 0.25) = 70 – 5 = 65

Tips to Minimize Negative Marking

Smart Attempts: Only answer questions you're reasonably confident about
Elimination Technique: Rule out obviously wrong options first
Time Management: Don't spend too much time on single questions
Practice Tests: Take timed mock exams to improve accuracy
Know the Pattern: Understand your exam's specific marking scheme

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does every competitive exam have negative marking?

No, some exams like UPSC Mains and many state PSC exams don't have negative marking. Always check the official exam pattern.

❓ What's the negative marking in SSC CGL Tier-1?

SSC CGL deducts 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-1 and Tier-2 exams.

❓ Should I attempt doubtful questions?

If the penalty is high (like -1 mark), it's better to skip. For -0.25 marking, educated guesses may help if you can eliminate options.

❓ Can I use this for offline practice tests?

Absolutely! The calculator works for any exam format - just input your attempt details manually.