Negative Mark Calculator
Calculate your real score after deducting negative marks for BCS, Bank and Primary exams.
Negative Mark Calculator
Calculate real MCQ score after negative marking
Exam type
Mark entry
BCS প্রিলিমিনারি পরীক্ষায় প্রতিটি ভুল উত্তরে ০.৫০ নম্বর কাটা হয়। Bank Job ও Primary পরীক্ষায় ০.২৫ নেগেটিভ মার্কিং প্রযোজ্য। পরীক্ষার পর এই MCQ স্কোর ক্যালকুলেটর দিয়ে আপনার সঠিক প্রাপ্ত নম্বর মুহূর্তেই বের করুন।
How to calculate negative marks for BCS & Bank?
- Pick your exam preset (BCS / Bank / Primary).
- Enter total questions, attempted and wrong.
- See your final score (live).
- Optional: enter cutoff to check pass/fail.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much is the negative mark in BCS?+
0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer.
How much in Bank exams?+
Usually 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
And in Primary teacher exams?+
0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
Are unanswered questions penalised?+
No — only wrong answers are penalised.
What is the pass mark in BCS Preliminary?+
BCS Preliminary has no fixed pass mark — the cutoff is determined by merit ranking. Generally a score of 80–90+ out of 100 is competitive. The cutoff varies for each BCS.
Is there negative marking in the NTRCA exam?+
The NTRCA registration exam generally deducts 0.25 marks per wrong answer. However, verify with the latest circular to be sure.
Should I attempt a question I am unsure about?+
In BCS (0.50 negative): attempt if you can eliminate 2 of the 4 options. In Bank/Primary (0.25): attempting is profitable if you can eliminate even one option.
Is this calculator completely free and does it work on mobile?+
Yes, completely free. Works on mobile, tablet, and computer with no login needed.
Last updated: July 2026
This negative marking calculator works for all competitive exams worldwide that use MCQ with negative marking. Bangladesh BCS (0.50 per wrong answer), Bangladesh Bank jobs (0.25), India UPSC/SSC/RRB (0.25-0.50), Pakistan CSS, Sri Lanka government exams. Enter your correct answers, wrong answers, and negative value — get your accurate final score instantly.
Negative Marking in Competitive Exams Worldwide
| Exam | Country | Negative Mark |
|---|---|---|
| BCS Preliminary | Bangladesh | 0.50 |
| Bank Job (PO/SO) | Bangladesh | 0.25 |
| Primary Teacher | Bangladesh | 0.25 |
| UPSC Prelims | India | 0.33 |
| SSC CGL | India | 0.50 |
| RRB NTPC / Bank PO | India | 0.25 - 0.33 |
BCS Preliminary Negative Marking Rules 2025
According to BPSC Rules 2014, in BCS Preliminary each correct answer adds 1 mark and each wrong answer deducts 0.50 marks. The exam is 200 marks with 100 questions in 2 hours. No marks are added or deducted for unattempted questions.
Example: 80 correct and 15 wrong answers gives a score of (80 × 1) − (15 × 0.50) = 80 − 7.5 = 72.50. In this calculator, enter total questions, number attempted, and number wrong — the score appears instantly. Optionally enter a cutoff to see pass or fail.
When to attempt and when to skip? (Negative marking strategy)
In BCS (0.50 negative), it is profitable to attempt a question if you can eliminate more than 2 options. If you are unsure between only 2 options, it is safe to attempt — correct gives +1, wrong −0.50 — the expected value is positive. If all 4 options seem equally likely, skip.
In Bank job and Primary exams (0.25 negative), the strategy is simpler — if you can eliminate any 2 of the 4 options, it is profitable to attempt, because the expected value becomes positive. Remember: do not leave doubtful answers till the last moment — complete the certain ones first, then consider the uncertain ones.
Negative marking formula and examples by exam type
BCS: Score = Correct − (Wrong × 0.50). Bank and Primary: Score = Correct − (Wrong × 0.25). UPSC: Score = Correct − (Wrong × 0.33). For custom exams, enter your own negative mark value in the calculator.
Example 1 (BCS): 75 answered out of 100, 65 correct, 10 wrong → Score = 65 − (10 × 0.5) = 60. Example 2 (Bank): 80 answered, 70 correct, 10 wrong → Score = 70 − (10 × 0.25) = 67.50. This calculator handles both calculations in seconds.
Official Sources
Official BCS preliminary rules — 0.50 negative marking per wrong answer
Bank job MCQ rules — 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer
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