How does negative marking affect NEET score calculation?

Negative marking in NEET plays a very important role in NEET score calculation 2026. It can reduce your total marks if you guess wrong answers.

NEET Marking Scheme:

• Correct answer = +4 marks

• Wrong answer = -1 mark

• No attempt = 0 marks

Example:

If you attempt 100 questions:

• 80 correct → 80 × 4 = 320

• 20 wrong → 20 × (-1) = -20

• Final score = 300 marks

Important Tips:

• Avoid blind guessing (it can reduce score badly)

• Use elimination method before answering

• Accuracy matters more than attempts

Many students think attempting more questions gives high score, but that is not always true. Accuracy is key, otherwise marks drops fast.