What is Exam Score Calculator?
Exam Score Calculator helps you estimate an exam score from correct, incorrect and unattempted answers.
The main result is exam score, with a breakdown of unanswered questions and maximum possible marks. The formula, example and assumptions below explain how to interpret it.
How to use Exam Score Calculator
Use the example to get familiar with the form, then enter your own figures. Any rates in the example are illustrative. Check the field labels and units before calculating.
- Gather correct answers, wrong answers, total questions, marks per correct answer and penalty per wrong answer. Use values from the same situation or reporting period.
- Replace the example correct answers with your own value, then complete the other fields. Check the displayed units.
- Select Calculate and read exam score with its result breakdown. Change one input and calculate again to compare a second scenario. Reset restores the original example.
- Enter correct answers, at least 0 and at most 10000. Use a whole number.
- Enter wrong answers, at least 0 and at most 10000. Use a whole number.
- Enter total questions, at least 1 and at most 10000. Use a whole number.
- Enter marks per correct answer, at least 0. Decimals are accepted.
- Enter penalty per wrong answer, at least 0. Decimals are accepted.
Exam Score Calculator: a worked example
With the inputs below, the result is 57.5 marks (exam score). Follow the example, then replace these illustrative values with your own.
| Input or output | Example value |
|---|---|
| Correct answers | 60 |
| Wrong answers | 10 |
| Total questions | 100 |
| Marks per correct answer | 1 |
| Penalty per wrong answer | 0.25 |
| Exam score | 57.5 marks |
| Unanswered questions | 30 |
| Maximum possible marks | 100 |
Understanding the Exam Score result
Read exam score alongside unanswered questions and maximum possible marks. These describe different parts of the same calculation.
Displayed results use a readable number of decimal places. When checking a result by hand, keep extra precision until the last step. To compare scenarios, change one input at a time and keep the others fixed.
- Example Unanswered questions: 30
- Example Maximum possible marks: 100
Exam Score Calculator: assumptions and common mistakes
A useful estimate starts with the right inputs. Check the following assumptions and limits before applying the result to your situation.
- Grading factors, cutoffs and admission rules differ by institution and year. Compare the result with the applicable published policy.
For wider guidance, visit National Testing Agency. The formula and scope of this specific tool are stated on this page.
