Negative marking calculator
Score an MCQ test the way Lok Sewa and entrance exams do: marks for right answers, a penalty for wrong ones, nothing for skipped.
Lariyo's live tests apply negative marking automatically and show every student their score, rank and solutions. See live tests.
Questions about the negative marking calculator
How does negative marking work?
Each correct answer earns its marks, each wrong answer takes away a share of a question's marks, and a question you skip gives nothing. With a 20 percent penalty, four wrong answers cancel almost one right answer.
Should I guess in a negative-marking exam?
If you can rule out at least one of four options, a guess usually helps on average with a 20 percent penalty. A blind guess between four options barely changes your expected score, so skip questions you have no idea about.
What penalty do Nepali exams use?
It depends on the exam and changes over time, so check the notice for your exam. 20 percent and 25 percent of a question's marks are common settings, and you can enter either here.
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