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Hello,
I have applied for IBPS PO exam and going to start my preparation. I want to know that is there any negative marking in this exam?

Yes, there is negative marking for every wrong answer in IBPS PO exams.
For every wrong answer 0.25 marks will be deducted and for every right answer 1 marks is awarded.
Candidates have 120 minutes to solve 200 questions.

IBPS Probationary Officer Exam Pattern:

Negative Marking - YES (0.25 negative mark for every wrong answer)

There is a Negative marking in IBPS Probationary Officer Examination. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern:

@ Duration of Exam - 1 hour

@ Reasoning - 35 Questions - 35 Marks
@ English Language - 35 Questions - 35 Marks
@ Quantitative Aptitude - 35 Questions - 35 Marks

IBPS PO Main Exam Pattern:

@ Duration of Exam - 2 hours

@ Quantitative Aptitude - 50 Questions - 50 Marks
@ General Awareness - 40 Questions - 40 Marks
@ Reasoning - 50 Questions - 50 Marks
@ Computer Knowledge - 20 Questions - 20 Marks
@ English Language - 40 Questions - 40 Marks

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hello,
I have applied for IBPS PO exam and going to start my preparation. I want to know that is there any negative marking in this exam?

Yes, in IBPS PO exam there is negative marking. For one wrong question .25 marks will be deducted.

IBPS stand for the Institute of Banking Personnel Selections.

Only those candidates who have completed graduation degree from a recognized university are eligible for IBPS PO exam.

Your age should not be less than 20 years and more than 30 years and relaxation in upper age as per government guidelines that is 3 years for OBCs and 5 years for SC/ST category candidates.

Examination pattern for IBPS CWE PO 2015:-

Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability - 50 questions for 50 marks each
English Language and General Awareness - 40 questions for 40 marks each
Computer Knowledge/ Awareness - 20 questions for 20 marks

Yes there is a Negative Marking for IBPS PO Examination. In fact the Exams under IBPS have a Negative Marking about " 0.25 " for every wrong answer. So you need to take care of it. And one more thing there is a Sectional cut off for every section.

For the details about the Pattern of IBPS PO Examination you just get it from below information.

It consists of 5 sections and they are namely

>> General Intelligence

>> Quantitative Aptitude

>> General English

>> General Awareness

>> Computer Knowledge and Marketing

Each section is for " 50 Q " each correct answer carries 1 mark and 0.25 for Wrong Answer.

You need to qualify in all five sections and get a Overall Cut off based on Category.

** YES, there is negative marking available in IBPS PO examination.

** There will be Negative Marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

** If a question is left blank, there will be no negative marking for that question.

Tips for cracking IBPS PO as given.

1. First of all make list of the topics that candidates have to complete before the exam because proper planning is required for any competition.

2. Join any coaching center if you need guidance.

3. Regular study is necessary for any type of competition exam.

4. Also learn all basic before going to the hard concepts and later on you can go on to your weakness by doing this can save much time.

5. Differentiate between strengths and weakness.

6. Avoid guessing because there is negative marking in the exam and should leave the one which is difficult.

7. Reading newspaper is must as it will help you in interview and also written test.