How to Avoid Negative Marking in NDA Exam
How to Avoid Negative Marking in NDA Exam Cracking the NDA exam is not just about what you know—it is also about how smartly you attempt the paper. One of the biggest reasons candidates lose marks is negative marking . In this blog, you will learn simple and practical strategies to avoid negative marking and improve your final score. 1. Understand the NDA Exam Pattern Clearly Before preparing strategies, you must understand how marking works. Each correct answer gives +2.5 marks (Mathematics) / +4 marks (GAT) Wrong answers lead to negative marking (–0.83 / –1.33 approx) Unanswered questions = 0 marks (no loss) 👉 This means guessing blindly can reduce your total score significantly . 2. Avoid Blind Guessing One of the most common mistakes is random guessing. Never mark answers without elimination If you have no idea, leave it Guess only when you can eliminate at least 2 options 👉 Smart guessing > Blind guessing 3. Use the Elimination Technique Even if you are un...