Is there negative marking in BMAT exam?
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No, the BMAT exam does not have negative markings. Each question in the BMAT exam carries one mark and if the answer is incorrect students will not be penalised for that particular question. If the candidate marks more than one answer for a particular question, the answer will be considered incorrect. To avoid maximum marks deduction, students must attempt the easier question first and then move on to the more difficult ones in that particular section. If the student is unsure about a particular question, they can also skip the question. No marks will be deducted or awarded for unanswered questions.
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The list of following documents will be required for the BMAT counselling:
- Letter of Counselling
- BMAT scorecard
- Proof of date of birth
- School Leaving Certificate
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Graduation mark sheet
- Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Anti-ragging undertaking
- Gap certificate ( if applicable)
- Character certificate
- Certificate of Medical Fitness
- Caste Certificate ( if applicable)
- An affidavit (available in the brochure) signed by the candidate and countersigned by parent/guardian
- Six recent passport-size photos with candidate’s name written on the backside
- Admission fee

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