how negative marking apply behind each questions of NDA

Hello aspirant

NDA exam paper 2020 contains type of question, exam mode, duration etc. Union Public Service Commission ,UPSC is the main conducting authority  organized a national level NDA exam  to join any of wings which include Indian Army, Navy or Air Force.

Along with written test, the selection will be followed by intelligence and physical tests.

Details if exam paper pattern NDA

• Exam mode - offline

•Answer mode - Black ball point must be used

•Exam duration - 2. Hrs 30 min

•Type of question - Objective type

•Paper - written test will be of 900 marks, in which maths paper will be of 300 marks , general ability test holds600 marks.

• NEGATIVE MARKS -  For every incorrect response , there will be negative marking in the examination . Out of total 1/3 marks will be deducted. . for  Mathematics  120 questions are there  and each question consist of 2.5 marks so negative marks per question is 0.833 marks and in general studies there are 150 questions and each question consist of 4 marks so negative marks for each question will be 1.33

. But there is no negative marks for leaving the question

• Language  The question paper of maths and general ability test part B will be available in both English and Hindi language.

Hi Rahul,

The marking scheme of NDA is as follows:-

Mathematics:-

• Total Questions - 120
• Total Marks - 300
• Marks allotted to each question - 2.5
• Negative marking for each incorrect response - (-0.83)

General Ability Test (GAT)

• Total Questions - 150
• Total Marks - 600
• Marks allotted to each question - 4
• Negative marking for each incorrect response - (-1.33)

You may refer to this source article for more information about NDA Exam Pattern 2020.

Feel free to ask doubts in the Comment Section.

I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!