Marking Scheme Insight
NEET Negative Marking: The Hidden Math Behind Lost Ranks
In NEET, every incorrect answer not only forfeits the +4 marks you hoped to gain, but actively deducts -1 mark from your confirmed score. A net difference of 5 marks per mistake can cost you a government medical seat.
Comparative Accuracy Impact (Same 160 Correct Answers)
Attempted: 180 (Correct: 160, Wrong: 20)Final: 620 / 720
Losing 20 marks drops rank by ~15,000
Attempted: 170 (Correct: 160, Wrong: 10)Final: 630 / 720
10 fewer wild guesses saves 10 marks (+8,000 Rank boost)
Attempted: 165 (Correct: 160, Wrong: 5)Final: 635 / 720
High accuracy secures government MBBS seat easily
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