Calculate your expected marks with negative marking, instantly.
Estimate your expected UPSC exam marks right after the test — enter your total questions, correct answers, wrong answers and the negative marking scheme to instantly see your total marks, attempted questions and accuracy percentage.
Enter the total number of questions in the exam, the marks awarded per correct answer, how many questions you answered correctly, how many you got wrong, and the negative marking per wrong answer (check your exam's official notification for this value). Click Calculate Marks to see your total score, attempted and unattempted questions, and your accuracy.
Total Marks = (Correct Answers × Marks per Correct) − (Wrong Answers × Negative Marking). Most UPSC exams like CSE and CDS award 2 marks per correct answer with 0.5 negative marking, but this varies by exam — always confirm the exact scheme from your admit card or official notification.
Knowing your expected score right after the exam helps you gauge your selection chances and plan your next attempt or Mains preparation while the exam is still fresh in your mind.
It uses the standard correct-minus-negative formula — enter your exam's exact marks-per-question and negative marking values for an accurate estimate.
Unattempted questions are not penalised — they simply do not add to your score, and the calculator shows this count separately.