SSC CGL Tier I marks & score calculator
Estimate net marks from your correct and wrong answer counts with default exam marking rules. All parameters are fully editable.
Estimate your score.
Pre-configured for SSC CGL Tier I. Enter your responses to calculate net marks and penalty deductions.
60 correct · 20 wrong · 20 unattempted
120.00
−10.00
75.00%
80.00%
SSC CGL Tier I scoring reference
The values below are the tool’s editable practice preset. Exam patterns and marking rules can vary by cycle, paper, and section; use the linked official source to confirm the notice that applies to you.
| Parameter | Page preset | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 100 | Preset count; verify the current paper |
| Correct answer | +2 marks | Editable calculator value |
| Wrong answer | −0.5 marks | Editable calculator value |
| Duration | 60 minutes | Practice timer default |
| Options | 4 | Practice sheet layout |
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Score calculation formula
Net score = (correct × 2) − (wrong × 0.5)
Example: 6 correct and 2 wrong yields 11.00 marks before official normalization or section qualifying rules.
Penalty deduction ratio: One-fourth penalty. View expected value calculations on the One-fourth penalty calculator →
Practice bubbling answers under timed conditions
Simulate SSC CGL Tier I with an authentic 100-question OMR sheet and 60-minute countdown.
Expected value when eliminating choices
Expected value = (chance correct × positive marks) − (chance wrong × penalty). Break-even accuracy with these settings is 20.00%.
| Choices left | Chance correct | Expected marks | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 of 4 | 25.0% | +0.13 | Positive expected value |
| 3 of 4 | 33.3% | +0.33 | Positive expected value |
| 2 of 4 | 50.0% | +0.75 | Positive expected value |
| 1 of 4 | 100.0% | +2.00 | Positive expected value |
This is a mathematical probability estimate under uniform assumption, not official test strategy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marking scheme and negative marking for SSC CGL Tier I?
SSC CGL Tier I awards +2 marks for each correct response and deducts −0.5 marks for each incorrect response. Blank and unattempted questions receive 0 marks.
How is the SSC CGL Tier I score calculated?
Net Score = (Correct Answers × 2) − (Incorrect Answers × 0.5). For example, 50 correct and 10 incorrect yields 95.00 marks.
How many questions and how much time is allotted in SSC CGL Tier I?
The paper consists of 100 questions to be answered in 1 hours (60 mins). Each question provides 4 options.
Can I practice SSC CGL Tier I on an interactive OMR sheet online?
Yes. ExamMint provides a free online OMR simulator configured specifically for SSC CGL Tier I with 100 questions, a countdown timer, and printable A4 PDF sheet support.
Expected value when eliminating choices
Expected value = (chance correct × positive marks) − (chance wrong × penalty). Break-even accuracy with these settings is 20.00%.
| Choices left | Chance correct | Expected marks | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 of 4 | 25.0% | +0.13 | Positive expected value |
| 3 of 4 | 33.3% | +0.33 | Positive expected value |
| 2 of 4 | 50.0% | +0.75 | Positive expected value |
| 1 of 4 | 100.0% | +2.00 | Positive expected value |
This is a mathematical probability estimate under uniform assumption, not official test strategy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marking scheme and negative marking for SSC CGL Tier I?
SSC CGL Tier I awards +2 marks for each correct response and deducts −0.5 marks for each incorrect response. Blank and unattempted questions receive 0 marks.
How is the SSC CGL Tier I score calculated?
Net Score = (Correct Answers × 2) − (Incorrect Answers × 0.5). For example, 50 correct and 10 incorrect yields 95.00 marks.
How many questions and how much time is allotted in SSC CGL Tier I?
The paper consists of 100 questions to be answered in 1 hours (60 mins). Each question provides 4 options.
Can I practice SSC CGL Tier I on an interactive OMR sheet online?
Yes. ExamMint provides a free online OMR simulator configured specifically for SSC CGL Tier I with 100 questions, a countdown timer, and printable A4 PDF sheet support.