Is there negative marking in JEST examination?
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The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) typically employed negative marking for incorrect answers. Negative marking is a practice where a fraction of marks is deducted for each wrong answer. This policy is meant to discourage random guessing and encourage candidates to answer questions they are reasonably confident about.
-1 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer marked in section A and -3 will be deducted in section B.
However, please note that examination policies and procedures can change over time, and specific details, including whether or not negative marking is applied, may vary from one year to another. To get the most ac
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