Exam Score Calculator

Understanding Exam Score Calculator

Exam score combines correct, wrong and unanswered responses under a fixed marking scheme. Enter the total number of questions, the count answered correctly, the count answered incorrectly, the marks awarded for each correct response and the penalty deducted for each wrong response. Unanswered questions are inferred from the remaining count and contribute zero. The tool multiplies the correct count by the positive award and subtracts the wrong count times the penalty. It also reports a percentage against the maximum possible score when every question is correct. A negative total is possible in a marking scheme with penalties, even though question counts and penalty magnitudes must be nonnegative. This calculation assumes every question has the same positive award and penalty. Exams with sections using different marking rules should be calculated separately and then combined under the official scheme. Check the instructions for multiple-response questions, partially correct answers or penalties that depend on the question type.

The tool assumes equal-value questions and no partial credit. Official section rules may require separate calculations.

Formula

Score = correct × marks per correct − wrong × penalty

Worked example

20 correct and 5 wrong, +4 per correct and −1 per wrong: 80 − 5 = 75 marks.

Educational disclaimer

Results are for education and information. Verify important calculations with your school, university, examination board or scholarship provider. Grading and conversion rules vary. Scholarship checks are preliminary estimates, not official decisions.