Strategies for Minimizing Negative Marking in Competitive Exams 💡

Samarjeet Kumar Singh
2 min readFeb 5, 2023

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Here are some tips to help reduce negative marks in competitive exams:

☛Practice: The more you practice, the better you become at solving questions. Start with taking mock tests and analyzing your mistakes. Keep a note of the mistakes you make and try not to repeat them in the future.

☛Review your mistakes: After taking mock tests, go through the questions you answered incorrectly and understand why you made those mistakes to avoid repeating them in the actual exam.

☛Time Management: Time is a crucial factor in any competitive exam. Make sure you don’t spend too much time on a single question and balance the time for all sections.

☛Preparation Strategy: Make a plan for the preparation and stick to it. Cover all the important topics and make sure you don’t miss out on anything important.

☛Stay Calm: It is very important to stay calm during the exam. Don’t panic if you are not able to answer a question. Keep moving forward and try to answer the next one.

☛Read the Questions Carefully: Read the questions carefully before attempting to answer them. Make sure you understand what is being asked and don’t misinterpret the questions.

☛Avoid Guesswork: Don’t guess the answers, as there is a negative marking in most competitive exams. Attempt only those questions you are confident about. “It is crucial to avoid guesswork in competitive exams as it can significantly impact your ranking and result. Therefore, it is imperative to approach each question with care and precision.”

☛Review Your Answers: Review your answers before submitting the test. Make sure you have filled in the correct answers and there are no mistakes.

☛Seek Help: If you need help, don’t hesitate to ask. Seek the help of your teachers, peers, or educators. They can provide valuable insights and advice that can help you to reduce negative marks.

Sending my warmest wishes and best of luck to everyone for your upcoming exams.

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Samarjeet Kumar Singh

Building TestUrSelf | IISc Bangalore | Author | Educator | BOD, Mission Kartavya