Free online tool to calculate your exam score when there is negative marking for wrong answers. Enter correct answers, wrong answers, marks per question, and penalty — get your final score instantly. Helpful for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, NEET, banking tests, and many others.
Enter the marks awarded for each correct answer (most exams use 1, 2, 2.5, or 4).
Enter the negative marks deducted for each wrong answer (for example, 0.33, 0.5, 0.66, 0.83, or 1).
Input the number of correct answers you got.
Input the number of wrong (incorrect) answers.
Leave unattempted questions out — they usually add zero marks.
Click "Calculate" to see your total score right away.
The tool uses this standard formula for exams with negative marking:
Final Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Correct) − (Wrong Answers × Negative Marks per Wrong)
Unattempted questions = 0 marks (no penalty in most cases).
Example common schemes:
UPSC Prelims GS Paper 1: +2 correct, −0.66 wrong (1/3 of 2).
NEET: +4 correct, −1 wrong.
SSC CGL Tier 1 (some sections): +2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
Many banking/RRB exams: +1 correct, −0.25 wrong.
The calculation subtracts only from attempted wrong answers. Results show decimal places when needed (like 0.66 deductions).
Competitive exam aspirants estimating scores after UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, or railway exams
Medical entrance students calculating NEET expected marks with 1/4 negative marking
Students preparing for state PSC, banking PO/Clerk, or defence exams like CDS/NDA
Anyone taking mock tests who wants to know final marks after negative penalties
Teachers or coaches analyzing student performance in objective-type tests
Example 1 (UPSC Prelims GS Paper style):
100 questions, +2 marks per correct, −0.66 per wrong.
You got 65 correct, 15 wrong (20 unattempted).
Positive marks = 65 × 2 = 130
Negative marks = 15 × 0.66 = 9.9
Final score = 130 − 9.9 = 120.1 out of 200
Example 2 (NEET style):
180 questions (but focus on attempted), +4 per correct, −1 per wrong.
You got 120 correct, 30 wrong (30 unattempted).
Positive marks = 120 × 4 = 480
Negative marks = 30 × 1 = 30
Final score = 480 − 30 = 450 out of 720
Example 3 (SSC / Banking style):
+2 correct, −0.5 wrong.
80 correct, 20 wrong.
Positive = 80 × 2 = 160
Negative = 20 × 0.5 = 10
Final score = 160 − 10 = 150
How do I calculate exam score with negative marking online?
Enter correct answers, wrong answers, marks per correct, and penalty per wrong — the tool does the math instantly.
What is the formula for negative marking in exams?
Final score = (Correct × marks per correct) − (Wrong × negative marks per wrong). Unattempted questions add zero.
Does this calculator support 1/3 negative marking like UPSC Prelims?
Yes — use 0.66 for GS Paper 1 (+2 correct) or 0.83 for CSAT (+2.5 correct).
Can I use it for NEET negative marking calculation?
Yes, set +4 for correct and −1 for wrong to get your expected NEET score.
What negative marking ratio should I use for SSC CGL?
Most tiers use −0.5 per wrong answer with +2 per correct — input those values.
Is unattempted questions penalty included?
No — in most exams like UPSC, SSC, NEET, unattempted give zero marks and no deduction.
How accurate is this online negative marking calculator?
It uses the exact formula your exam follows — accuracy depends on entering correct inputs.
Can I calculate score for exams with 1/4 negative marking?
Yes — common in NEET (1 mark penalty) or some state exams; just enter the penalty value.
Does the tool work for decimal negative marks like 0.33 or 0.25?
Yes, it handles fractions and decimals (0.25, 0.33, 0.5, 0.66, 0.83, 1, etc.) precisely.
Why calculate negative marking after mock tests?
It shows your real score, helps see if guessing hurt you, and improves attempt strategy for next time.
What if my exam has different marking for different sections?
Calculate each section separately, then add the totals manually.
Is there negative marking for unanswered questions?
Usually no — only wrong answers get penalty in most Indian competitive exams.
Can students use this for school or board objective tests?
Yes, if your test has negative marking — just input the per-question values.
How do I find the negative marks per question for my exam?
Check the official notification — it's often 1/3 or 1/4 of marks per correct answer.
