Cracking the IIT-JEE exam is not an easy job. It requires a lot of hard work, dedication, the best coaching and a bit of good luck as well. Even if you are extremely well prepared and answer most of the questions correctly, your score could go down because of negative marking. Here are a few tips on how to avoid negative marking in the IIT-JEE exam.
Read and understand the questions correctly
One of the most common mistakes students make is to misread the question in a hurry. A question which is wrongly understood is obviously going to be wrongly answered. Though you are held up for time, don’t read the question in a hurry. Understand what the question demands and answer it correctly.
Right judgement of the problems
You must practice mock test papers and other previous years papers to such an extent that the moment you look at a question, you can judge whether you know the answer or not. While practising, follow the pattern of dividing the questions into three categories; the ones that are easy to solve, the ones that will take some time and the ones that you are not sure of. By using this method, you will be able to answer the questions that you know first. Do not attempt the questions whose answer you are not sure of.
Do not mark the wrong option
Many times, the options are so close that you really need to be very careful while marking the correct option. There could be a simple difference of zeroes or the placement of a decimal point. Marking answers of such questions needs extra caution.
Good time management
Generally, you tend to make more careless mistakes whenever you are attempting a paper that is extremely time bound. This tendency will decrease with practice. If you have mock test papers keeping the time period in mind, you will know exactly how much time you need for a particular question. This will not only increase your confidence but also help you solve maximum number of questions correctly in the least possible time.
Do smart work
There are certain questions that you are not sure of but feel that you can attempt them. In such cases, you might want to guess the answers. Even if you are simply guessing the answers, you can do it in a proper, scientific way. The best way to do it is to use the elimination method. Start eliminating the options that are definitely wrong. This way you will reach the right answer. The substitution method is another way in which you can come to the right answer. Substitute the values in the options in the question. This will give you an idea of the correct option.
The same way as you have a proper strategy for your studies, you must also have a smart strategy to attempt the questions correctly. This will help reduce negative marking and thereby increase your score. So, follow these simple tips and avoid negative marking in your IIT-JEE exam.
All the Best !!!
