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Best Tips & Tricks to Reduce Negative Marking in SBI Clerk Exam 2022

Are you afraid of the negative marking scheme in SBI Clerk exam, as it may mar your chances of clearing the exam? There is negative marking for both SBI Clerk mains and preliminary exam. So you might be searching for tips and tricks to reduce negative marking and increase your chances of clearing the upcoming SBI Clerk 2022 exam.

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In this article, we will talk about the best ways to avoid negative marking.

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SBI Clerk 2022-What is Negative Marking?

As per the Negative Marking Scheme of SBI, if you’ll mark a wrong answer in SBI Clerk exam, 0.25 marks will be deducted as a means of penalty. These marks will deducted from your score. Therefore, if you’ll mark 4 answers wrong, 1 mark will be deducted as a penalty.

Best Tips & Tricks to Reduce Negative Marking in SBI Clerk Exam 2022

Here are a few very important tips and tricks to avoid negative marking:

1.      Leave questions which you don’t know or are unsure about

Solve only those questions which you are confident about and leave those you’re unsure about or don’t know. Because, you may or might not mark the correct answer when in doubt, so it is better to leave the question. Otherwise, you’ll increase the chances of reducing your marks through a negative marking scheme. And don’t overdo it, as leaving too many questions you’re unsure of can reduce your overall score. Also, use the review of the question option in the exam.

2.      Avoid Random Guessing

Avoid marking mark answers blindly. Try to answer only those questions which you are sure about. It will surely help you avoid the risk of negative marking scheme.

3.      Always Read questions & Instructions Carefully

Pay heed to the instruction or directions given in the starting of the questions before starting to solve the questions. Sometimes, questions are designed to confuse you. And you can only understand them completely by going through every part of the questions or the related instructions to know what it wants from you.

4.      Attempt all Easy Questions First

It is recommended to first mark the easier questions first. Attempt them in the starting. But avoid wasting your time by only searching for those kinds of easy questions. By solving easy question we mean, you should start with the easy questions so that it can boost your confidence to attempt all other questions.

5.      Practice from Previous Years’ Papers & Mock Tests

Practice with previous years’ papers. It will help you to analyze the recent trend and exam pattern. You can also note down the mistakes that you are making and analyse Mock Tests analysis for quick improvement. This way you can work on your weak areas or can improve by learning through your mistakes.

6.      Maintain Accuracy

Accuracy is the biggest factor that can help you avoid negative marking. Try to be accurate in whatever you’re solving or marking and do not be in a hurry.

7.      Do not answer in the Last Minute

Try not to solve any new questions at the last moment of the exam. This may lead in marking a wrong answer in a hurry. Review the answers you’ve already instead to avoid newly committed mistakes.

8.      Take calculated risks

Solve only those questions of which you are sure about, but take calculated risks. You can choose the option near to the answer by confidently eliminating two or three options. This can help you find correct answer.

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Conclusion

Keep all the points mentioned above in mind while appearing in the exam to reduce negative marking. In addition, review your answer. Sometimes candidates solve the questions correctly but they unknowingly mark the wrong option. Practice via latest Mock Tests to save time to review the answers. It will help you increase your speed and help you manage time. Therefore, always review all the answers you have marked.

Asad Yar Khan

Asad specializes in penning and overseeing blogs on study strategies, exam techniques, and key strategies for SSC, banking, regulatory body, engineering, and other competitive exams. During his 3+ years' stint at PracticeMock, he has helped thousands of aspirants gain the confidence to achieve top results. In his free time, he either transforms into a sleepyhead, devours books, or becomes an outdoor enthusiast.

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