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NDA General Ability Test marks & score calculator

Estimate net marks from your correct and wrong answer counts with default exam marking rules. All parameters are fully editable.

Score calculator

Estimate your score.

Pre-configured for NDA General Ability Test. Enter your responses to calculate net marks and penalty deductions.

Estimated net score
320.00

90 correct · 30 wrong · 30 unattempted

Positive marks

360.00

Penalty deducted

−40.00

Accuracy

75.00%

Attempt rate

80.00%

Expected value per guess
4 choices left 0.00
3 choices left +0.44
2 choices left +1.33
Rules and scoring

NDA General Ability Test 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.

Practice preset and source for NDA General Ability Test
ParameterPage presetHow to use it
Questions150Preset count; verify the current paper
Correct answer+4 marksEditable calculator value
Wrong answer−1.3333 marksEditable calculator value
Duration150 minutesPractice timer default
Options4Practice sheet layout

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Score calculation formula

Net score = (correct × 4) − (wrong × 1.3333)

Example: 6 correct and 2 wrong yields 21.33 marks before official normalization or section qualifying rules.

Penalty deduction ratio: One-third penalty. View expected value calculations on the One-third penalty calculator →

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Probability guide

Expected value when eliminating choices

Expected value = (chance correct × positive marks) − (chance wrong × penalty). Break-even accuracy with these settings is 25.00%.

Expected score by number of equally likely choices remaining
Choices leftChance correctExpected marksEstimate
4 of 425.0%+0.00Break-even threshold
3 of 433.3%+0.44Positive expected value
2 of 450.0%+1.33Positive expected value
1 of 4100.0%+4.00Positive expected value

This is a mathematical probability estimate under uniform assumption, not official test strategy.

Help and details

Frequently asked questions

What is the marking scheme and negative marking for NDA General Ability Test?

NDA General Ability Test awards +4 marks for each correct response and deducts −1.3333 marks for each incorrect response. Blank and unattempted questions receive 0 marks.

How is the NDA General Ability Test score calculated?

Net Score = (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1.3333). For example, 50 correct and 10 incorrect yields 186.67 marks.

How many questions and how much time is allotted in NDA General Ability Test?

The paper consists of 150 questions to be answered in 2.5 hours (150 mins). Each question provides 4 options.

Can I practice NDA General Ability Test on an interactive OMR sheet online?

Yes. ExamMint provides a free online OMR simulator configured specifically for NDA General Ability Test with 150 questions, a countdown timer, and printable A4 PDF sheet support.

Probability guide

Expected value when eliminating choices

Expected value = (chance correct × positive marks) − (chance wrong × penalty). Break-even accuracy with these settings is 25.00%.

Expected score by number of equally likely choices remaining
Choices leftChance correctExpected marksEstimate
4 of 425.0%+0.00Break-even threshold
3 of 433.3%+0.44Positive expected value
2 of 450.0%+1.33Positive expected value
1 of 4100.0%+4.00Positive expected value

This is a mathematical probability estimate under uniform assumption, not official test strategy.

Help and details

Frequently asked questions

What is the marking scheme and negative marking for NDA General Ability Test?

NDA General Ability Test awards +4 marks for each correct response and deducts −1.3333 marks for each incorrect response. Blank and unattempted questions receive 0 marks.

How is the NDA General Ability Test score calculated?

Net Score = (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1.3333). For example, 50 correct and 10 incorrect yields 186.67 marks.

How many questions and how much time is allotted in NDA General Ability Test?

The paper consists of 150 questions to be answered in 2.5 hours (150 mins). Each question provides 4 options.

Can I practice NDA General Ability Test on an interactive OMR sheet online?

Yes. ExamMint provides a free online OMR simulator configured specifically for NDA General Ability Test with 150 questions, a countdown timer, and printable A4 PDF sheet support.