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Kerala PSC Negative Marking Calculator

Estimate your real OMR score in seconds. Kerala PSC deducts 1/3 of a mark for every wrong answer — enter your correct and wrong counts to see your net score and how many attempts negative marking is quietly costing you.

Kerala PSC OMR exams deduct 1/3 mark per wrong answer. Confirm the exact rule in your notification.

How it works

Your net score = (correct × marks per question) − (wrong × negative fraction × marks). For Kerala PSC that negative fraction is 1/3, so three wrong answers wipe out one correct answer. The tool also tells you the break-even point, which is the honest guide to when guessing pays: only when you can eliminate at least two of the four options.

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Kerala PSC exam guides

Frequently asked questions

How much is the negative marking in Kerala PSC?
Kerala PSC OMR exams deduct one-third (0.33) of a mark for every wrong answer. Unattempted questions are not penalised.
Should I guess in a Kerala PSC exam?
Only when you can eliminate at least two of the four options. Blind guessing across the whole paper is mathematically break-even at best and usually loses marks because of the 1/3 penalty.
Does this calculator work for SSC and bank exams?
Yes — choose the 1/4 option for SSC and most bank exams, or set your own fraction.
Are unattempted questions penalised?
No. Only wrong answers are penalised; leaving a question blank costs nothing.
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