Is there any negative marking in NEST 2024?

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  • Yes, there is negative marking in NEST 2024 exam. Please note: Negative Marking applies only to Multiple Choice Questions in the NEST exam. For every incorrect answer in an MCQ, 1 mark will be deducted. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions or questions with Multiple Correct Answers.

    Marking Scheme Summary:

    • Correct MCQ Answer: +2.5 marks
    • Incorrect MCQ Answer: -1 mark
    • Correct MSQ Answer (Multiple Select Questions): +4 marks
    • Unattempted or Incorrect MSQ Answer: No marks awarded/deducted
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    Piyush Dixit | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago

    Yes, according to the NEST previous year exam pattern, there will be differential marking scheme for MCQs and MSQs. 

    Candidates can expect a negative marking in the MCQ-type questions. For each wrong answer, there will be a negative marking of one mark. For each correct answer 2.5 marks will be awarded. 

    No marks will be deducted for wrong or unattempted MSQ questions, though 4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer. The latest update on the negative marking will be updated soon after the release of the NEST 2024 notification.

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