The 2026 format
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test at examination centres |
| Duration | 180 minutes; eligible accommodations are described separately in the official rules |
| Questions | 60 multiple-choice questions, each with one correct answer |
| Distribution | 15 Biology + 15 Chemistry + 15 Mathematics + 15 Physics |
| Correct answer | +4 marks |
| Incorrect answer | −1 mark |
| Unanswered | 0 marks |
| Maximum score | 240 marks |
Every subject carries the same maximum.
60 marks
15 questions × 4
60 marks
15 questions × 4
60 marks
15 questions × 4
60 marks
15 questions × 4
How the score works
Score = 4 × correct answers − incorrect answers
Example: 35 correct, 10 incorrect and 15 unanswered.
(35 × 4) − 10 = 130 marks out of 240.
This is an illustrative calculation, not a score prediction or an admission cutoff.
Turn the pattern into a practice routine
Manage the whole paper
During practice, note how long each subject takes. Use the full test duration to learn when to move on and when to return.
Review wrong answers
Distinguish a missing concept from a calculation error, misread condition or unsupported guess. Each calls for a different fix.
The study suggestions above are editorial guidance. Use the current official mock test and admit-card instructions for the actual exam interface and procedures.
Score, rank and admission are different.
The official 2026 ranking uses the total score out of 240. Not every test-taker receives a rank, and receiving one does not guarantee a seat.
Do not treat a past closing rank as a guaranteed target. Offers depend on rank, category, preferences, available seats and the counselling round.