{"id":235016,"date":"2026-01-07T11:44:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T06:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=235016"},"modified":"2026-01-07T11:45:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T06:15:33","slug":"negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"How Negative Marking in RRB Technician Exam Affect the CBT Score?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam\/#What_is_Negative_Marking_in_the_RRB_Technician_Exam\" >What is Negative Marking in the RRB Technician Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam\/#Strategic_Implications_of_Negative_Marking_in_RRB_Technician_Exam\" >Strategic Implications of Negative Marking in RRB Technician Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam\/#How_does_Negative_Marking_affect_Cutoffs_and_Merit_List\" >How does Negative Marking affect Cutoffs and Merit List?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam\/#What_is_the_Psychological_Impact_during_the_RRB_Technician_Exam\" >What is the Psychological Impact during the RRB Technician Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam\/#What_should_be_the_correct_attempt_strategy_for_the_RRB_Technician_exam\" >What should be the correct attempt strategy for the RRB Technician exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam\/#What_are_the_common_mistakes_that_applicants_make_in_the_exam\" >What are the common mistakes that applicants make in the exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The negative marking in the RRB Technician exam is one of the most crucial factors that can make or break your Computer-Based Test (CBT) performance. While many candidates understand that guessing wrong answers can reduce their score, few grasp how deeply this rule influences strategy, overall ranking, cutoff chances, and psychological approach during the exam. This article explores these dimensions comprehensively &#8211; combining official marking rules with statistical insights, strategies, and real examination math &#8211; so you can approach your preparation and exam day with confidence and clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-technician-grade-1-mock-test\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free RRB Technician Grade 1 Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-negative-marking-in-the-rrb-technician-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Negative_Marking_in_the_RRB_Technician_Exam\"><\/span>What is Negative Marking in the RRB Technician Exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Negative marking refers to the deduction of -1\/3 mark for every wrong answer in the CBT examination. The key marking rules as per the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-technician-exam-pattern\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB Technician exam<\/a><\/strong> pattern are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Element<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Correct answer<\/strong><\/td><td>+1 mark<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wrong answer \/ Incorrect<\/strong><\/td><td>\u22121\/3 mark (i.e., \u22120.33 marks for each wrong answer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Unattempted<\/strong><\/td><td>0 marks (no penalty)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Minimum Qualifying Marks<\/strong><\/td><td>Varies by category (e.g., 40% for UR, 30% for OBC\/SC, etc.) <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mathematics-behind-negative-marking\">Mathematics behind Negative Marking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, candidates focus solely on raw scores, but the net score reveals the real story once wrong answers are taken into account. Let\u2019s compare two candidates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"mathematics behind the negative marking in technician exam\" class=\"wp-image-235021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategic-implications-of-negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Implications_of_Negative_Marking_in_RRB_Technician_Exam\"><\/span>Strategic Implications of Negative Marking in RRB Technician Exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Negative marking creates a strategic landscape where answering smartly is far more effective than attempting maximum questions mindlessly. Check out the details given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Impact on Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Practical Advice<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Guessing vs Calculated Attempting<\/strong><\/td><td>If you can eliminate at least two wrong options, the probability of a correct answer becomes 50%<\/td><td>Expected value becomes positive (+0.335), making educated guessing beneficial<\/td><td>Attempt only when logical elimination is possible; avoid blind guessing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Blind Guessing<\/strong><\/td><td>No elimination of options; answer chosen randomly<\/td><td>Expected value becomes slightly negative, leading to score reduction<\/td><td>Leave the question unattempted if no logical clue is available<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Time Management in CBT<\/strong><\/td><td>Expected value becomes slightly negative, leading to a score reduction<\/td><td>More wrong answers lead to negative marking and stress<\/td><td>Maintain a balanced pace instead of rushing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Accuracy vs Speed Trade-off<\/strong><\/td><td>Low accuracy can significantly reduce the final score<\/td><td>Rushing increases the chances of incorrect answers<\/td><td>Focus on accuracy first, then speed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Smart Attempt Strategy<\/strong><\/td><td>Attempt only high-confidence questions<\/td><td>More serious attempts do not guarantee higher scores<\/td><td>Set a confidence threshold before attempting a question<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-technician-grade-3-mock-test\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free RRB Technician Grade 3 Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-negative-marking-affect-cutoffs-and-merit-list\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Negative_Marking_affect_Cutoffs_and_Merit_List\"><\/span>How does Negative Marking affect Cutoffs and Merit List?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Negative marking highly affects the cut-offs in deciding the final score of a candidate. Applicants who score above the cut-off marks will be selected for the further recruitment process as per the<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-technician-selection-process\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> RRB Technician selection process<\/a>.<\/strong> The minimum qualifying marks as per the category are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum Net Score Required<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UR \/ EWS<\/td><td>40%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OBC (NCL)<\/td><td>30%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>30%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Normalisation Consideration<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In multiple shift exams like RRB Technician CBT, raw scores are normalised to ensure fairness across different question sets. The normalisation math takes net scores as input -meaning how negative marks reduce raw scores compounds further when converting to a normalised score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-psychological-impact-during-the-rrb-technician-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Psychological_Impact_during_the_RRB_Technician_Exam\"><\/span>What is the Psychological Impact during the RRB Technician Exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a high psychological impact during the RRB Technician exam as it influences a candidate&#8217;s confidence. Some of the important factors are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Factor<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Negative Impact<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recommended Solution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Candidate Confidence<\/strong><\/td><td>Accumulating negative marks can mentally affect candidates during the exam<\/td><td>Low morale increases stress and leads to additional careless errors<\/td><td>Build emotional resilience through regular mock practice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Psychological Pressure<\/strong><\/td><td>Fear of penalties creates self-doubt after incorrect attempts<\/td><td>Confidence drops even when overall performance is stable<\/td><td>Avoid tracking mistakes mid-exam; stay process-focused<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Decision Paralysis<\/strong><\/td><td>Overthinking whether to guess or skip wastes valuable exam time<\/td><td>Breaks rhythm and reduces total attempts<\/td><td>Predefine clear attempt rules before the exam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hesitation During CBT<\/strong><\/td><td>Lack of confidence leads to repeated re-evaluation of questions<\/td><td>Momentum loss and time mismanagement<\/td><td>Trust the first logical judgment when the confidence threshold is met<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mock Test Conditioning<\/strong><\/td><td>Trust the first logical judgment when confidence threshold is met<\/td><td>Poor confidence transfer to actual CBT<\/td><td>Track negative marks strictly during mocks to build exam-ready confidence<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/railway-rrb-technician\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore RRB technician Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-be-the-correct-attempt-strategy-for-the-rrb-technician-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_be_the_correct_attempt_strategy_for_the_RRB_Technician_exam\"><\/span>What should be the correct attempt strategy for the RRB Technician exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main strategy that should be adopted is attempting questions without hesitation. Check out more details below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"correct attempt strategy for rrb technician exam\" class=\"wp-image-235023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-common-mistakes-that-applicants-make-in-the-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_common_mistakes_that_applicants_make_in_the_exam\"><\/span>What are the common mistakes that applicants make in the exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain mistakes, like attempting all questions, improper time management skills, and more, are made by the candidates. The table below shows a better approach to dealing with these mistakes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Common Mistake<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What Candidates Do<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why It Hurts the Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Better Approach<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Attempting All Questions Blindly<\/strong><\/td><td>Tries to answer every question regardless of clarity<\/td><td>Negative marking can outweigh correct answers, reducing net score<\/td><td>Attempt only questions with reasonable confidence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Poor Time Prioritization<\/strong><\/td><td>Starts with weaker or low-accuracy sections<\/td><td>Time is wasted on questions with low return<\/td><td>Begin with strong areas where accuracy is high<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ignoring Elimination Techniques<\/strong><\/td><td>Does not rule out incorrect options before attempting<\/td><td>Misses chances for positive expected value<\/td><td>Use elimination to improve accuracy before guessing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quantity Over Quality Approach<\/strong><\/td><td>Poor Time Prioritisation<\/td><td>Prioritise accuracy-driven attempts<\/td><td>A high attempt count does not guarantee a higher score<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lack of Attempt Strategy<\/strong><\/td><td>Makes on-the-spot decisions during the exam<\/td><td>Leads to confusion and time loss<\/td><td>Define clear attempt rules before CBT<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767764617132\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.1 How many marks are deducted for a wrong answer in the RRB Technician CBT?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For every incorrect answer, 1\/3rd mark (0.33 marks) is deducted under the negative marking in the RRB Technician exam, while unattempted questions carry no penalty.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767764664822\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.2 Is it better to skip a question than attempt it and get it wrong?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Skipping a question results in zero loss, whereas an incorrect attempt leads to negative marking, which can significantly reduce your net CBT score.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767764679224\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.3 Does negative marking affect the final merit list or only the qualifying score?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Negative marking impacts both. It reduces your raw CBT score, which is then used for normalisation and merit ranking, directly influencing your chances of selection.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767764697497\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.4 Can educated guessing be beneficial despite negative marking?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, if you can confidently eliminate at least two incorrect options, educated guessing can have a positive expected outcome, even with negative marking in place.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767764713291\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.5 How can aspirants reduce the impact of negative marking in the exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">By focusing on accuracy-based practice, using option elimination techniques, analysing mock tests thoroughly, and attempting only high-confidence questions during the CBT.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The negative marking in the RRB Technician exam is one of the most crucial factors that can make or break<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":235019,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[555,14058],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-235016","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-railways-rrb","category-rrb-technician","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Negative Marking in RRB Technician Exam Affect the CBT Score?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Negative marking refers to the deduction of -1\/3 mark for every wrong answer in the CBT examination. 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It reduces your raw CBT score, which is then used for normalisation and merit ranking, directly influencing your chances of selection.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam\/#faq-question-1767764697497","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam\/#faq-question-1767764697497","name":"Q.4 Can educated guessing be beneficial despite negative marking?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, if you can confidently eliminate at least two incorrect options, educated guessing can have a positive expected outcome, even with negative marking in place.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam\/#faq-question-1767764713291","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-rrb-technician-exam\/#faq-question-1767764713291","name":"Q.5 How can aspirants reduce the impact of negative marking in the exam?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"By focusing on accuracy-based practice, using option elimination techniques, analysing mock tests thoroughly, and attempting only high-confidence questions during the CBT.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235016","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/63"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=235016"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235016\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":235027,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235016\/revisions\/235027"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/235019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=235016"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=235016"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=235016"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}