UPSC CSE GS 1 marks calculator
UPSC CSE GS 1 gives +2 for a correct answer, -0.66 for a wrong one, 0 for a question left unattempted. Your score = correct x 2 - wrong x 0.66, out of 200. Example: 56 right and 14 wrong scores 102.76.
Marking scheme
| Questions | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maximum marks | 200 |
| Correct answer | +2 |
| Wrong answer | -0.66 |
| Unattempted | 0 |
| Time | 120 minutes |
Frequently asked questions
How are UPSC CSE GS 1 marks calculated?
UPSC CSE GS 1 gives +2 for a correct answer, -0.66 for a wrong one, 0 for a question left unattempted. Score = (correct x 2) - (wrong x 0.66). The paper has 100 questions for 200 marks.
What is the negative marking in UPSC CSE GS 1?
Each wrong answer costs 0.66 marks. An unattempted question costs nothing.
If I attempt 70 and get 56 right, what is my score?
56 x 2 = 112, minus 14 x 0.66 = 9.24, so 102.76 out of 200.
Should I guess when unsure?
One right answer cancels 3.03 wrong ones. A blind guess among four options is worth 0.01 marks on average, so it is slightly positive; after ruling out two options a guess is worth 0.67.
Does this calculator predict my percentile or cut-off?
No. It computes your raw score from the official marking scheme. Percentiles and cut-offs depend on how everyone else scored, which only the conducting body publishes.
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