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Marks Calculator with Negative Marking

Calculate your exact exam score — SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, UPSC Prelims, Railway NTPC, IBPS PO & more. Supports all negative marking schemes.

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Live Formula

(C × 2) − (W × 0.5) = ?

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Select an exam preset above, then enter how many questions you attempted and how many were correct. Score updates instantly.

Negative Marking Reference

SSC CGL
+2·−0.5
SSC CHSL
+2·−0.5
UPSC Prelims
+2·−2/3
Railway NTPC
+1·−1/3
IBPS PO/Clerk
+1·−0.25

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about score calculation and negative marking in government exams.

Negative Marking Formula for Government Exams

The standard negative marking formula used in all major government exams is:

Final Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Correct) − (Wrong Answers × Negative Marks per Wrong)

This marks calculator applies this formula instantly as you type — no manual calculation needed. Just select your exam preset, enter your attempted and correct answers, and get your exact score with accuracy percentage.

Exam-wise Negative Marking Guide (2025)

SSC CGL Marks Calculator 2025

SSC CGL Tier-1: 100 questions, +2 per correct, −0.5 per wrong (total 200 marks). Example: 80 correct, 15 wrong → (80×2) − (15×0.5) = 160 − 7.5 = 152.5 marks.

SSC CHSL Score Calculator

SSC CHSL Tier-1 uses the same scheme as SSC CGL: 100 questions, +2 per correct, −0.5 per wrong (total 200 marks).

UPSC Prelims Score Calculator

UPSC Civil Services Prelims GS Paper 1: 100 questions, +2 per correct, −0.666 (2/3) per wrong (total 200 marks). This is the highest negative marking among major exams — accuracy matters most here.

Railway NTPC Marks Calculator

RRB NTPC CBT-1: 100 questions, +1 per correct, −0.333 (1/3) per wrong (total 100 marks). Example: 75 correct, 20 wrong → (75×1) − (20×0.333) = 75 − 6.66 = 68.34 marks.

IBPS PO / Clerk Score Calculator

IBPS PO and Clerk Prelims: +1 per correct, −0.25 per wrong. This −1/4 negative marking is the most lenient, making it safer to attempt more questions.

Tips to Manage Negative Marking in Government Exams

  • Attempt only if you are 60%+ confident — at −0.25 penalty, you need 1 correct for every 4 wrong to break even.
  • For UPSC Prelims (−2/3 penalty), you need 3 correct for every 2 wrong. Skip if unsure.
  • Track your accuracy using this calculator after each mock test to decide your optimal attempt strategy.
  • Unattempted questions have zero penalty in SSC, UPSC, Railway, and Banking exams.