Archive · 29 Dec 2025
MPSC Introduces Fifth Option, Negative Marking in Exams
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced big changes to their exams.
From March 2026, multiple-choice questions (MCQs) will have a fifth option called 'none of the above.'
If a student doesn't know the answer, they must choose this option.
If they leave any question unanswered, they will lose 25% of the marks for that question.
This change is meant to make the exams fairer and more accurate.
MPSC introduces a fifth option in MCQs for 'none of the above'
Negative marking of 25% for unanswered questions
Changes to be implemented from March 2026
Candidates must select one of the five options for each question
Aim is to improve exam accuracy and candidate selection
- Who
- Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
- What
- Introduction of a fifth option and negative marking for unanswered questions in MCQs
- When
- Implemented from March 2026
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To enhance the accuracy of candidate selection and improve the examination process
- Organization
- Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
- New Option
- Fifth option for 'none of the above'
- Negative Marking
- 25% of marks deducted for unanswered questions
- Implementation Date
- March 2026
- Purpose
- To improve exam accuracy and candidate selection