Negative marking is one of the most significant hurdles in any entrance exam. The students need to be extra careful while attempting the paper as any careless attempt can reduce their marks, and CLAT is no different. Negative marking is applicable in CLAT too.
The CLAT 2020 paper consisted of 150 multiple-choice questions. Every correct attempt brought in 1 mark for the students, and every wrong one took away 0.25 marks, i.e., a negative marking of ¼ marks was applicable in the CLAT exam. In the forthcoming exam too, a similar marking scheme is expected. Therefore, it is imperative not to get nervous or anxious due to the negative marking and know how to tackle it correctly. In this article, we shall discuss the tips and tricks to minimize negative marking in CLAT 2021.
No Guesswork
You must ensure that you do no guesswork in the CLAT paper as if you answer the question wrong, you would lose your hard-earned marks, which in turn, affect your overall score. Random guesses are never a good option when negative marking is applicable in an exam.
Solve Previous Year Question Papers
Solving the questions paper of previous years can help you get an idea about the type of problems which will appear in the exam. This way, you will be mentally prepared to face the exam. It would decrease the chances of you attempting wrong questions, thereby improving your total marks.
Do not Panic or take Stress
Panicking or taking Stress may cause you to lose your concentration and become more prone to committing mistakes. Stressing can also affect your capacity to remember what you have studied and therefore lead you to mark wrong answers in the exam. Practice deep breathing for a few seconds to calm yourself and then begin with the paper.
Do not lose your Concentration
Concentration is the key to score well in the CLAT exam. Losing focus can increase your chances of making errors and hinder you from remembering what you have studied.
Attempt Easier Questions First
This technique is advantageous to ensure minimum negative marking. Start attempting the question paper by answering only those questions which you are sure about. Doing this will ensure that you have at least attempted all the questions you were sure about. Next, re-scan the paper to recall answers to any questions that you might have missed in the first round. This way, you et enough time to think while still attempting all the questions you know.
Recheck your Answers in the End
Rechecking your answers is the most crucial step of all; after finishing the test, make sure that you look through all the answers that you have written /marked. Cross-check both the question numbers and the answers to do away with any mistake or error that you might have made. It will make sure that you are not filling in any wrong answer and inviting negative marking.
Take Calculative Risks (if you may)
It is always better to not take any risks in exams where negative marking is applicable. However, if you still wish to attempt a few questions you have a slight idea about, it is always better to follow the elimination method. Start with elimination the least possible options for a problem. This way, your probability of correctly answering the question will increase manifolds.
Practice Mock Tests
It is always better to not take any risks in exams where negative marking is applicable. However, if you still wish to attempt a few questions you have a slight idea about, it is always better to follow the elimination method. Start with elimination the least possible options for a problem. This way, your probability of correctly answering the question will increase manifolds.
Practising mock tests will allow you to increase your accuracy of answering. It will ensure that you know the correct answers to more questions so that you can score well and avoid negative markings.
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