REET 2024 Exam Pattern Changed; OMR Sheet to have 5 Options; Negative Marking of 1/3 marks

REET 2024 Exam Pattern Changed; OMR Sheet to have 5 Options; Negative Marking of 1/3 marks

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New Delhi, Updated on Dec 19, 2024 12:36 IST

The REET 2024 exam pattern has been revised. A new OMR rule and negative marking have been implemented. Check complete details here

REET 2024 Exam Pattern Changed

REET 2024 Exam Pattern Changed

REET 2024: The Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan (RBSE) has introduced a significant change to the marking process for the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET) 2024. Among other changes, the REET 2024 question paper will now feature five answer options instead of four. This change was announced by the board while outlining the updated REET marking scheme for the exam.

The officials also tweeted on X (formerly Twitter), "New OMR rule has been implemented. In such a situation, there will be 5 options instead of 4 in the question paper. If you do not know the answer to any question and do not fill the fifth option, then negative marking of 1/3 marks will be done."

Five Options Instead of Four in REET 2024

A new OMR rule has been implemented for REET. Under this revised system, the REET question paper will now have five answer options instead of the usual four. In the event that a candidate chooses not to answer a particular question, it is mandatory to fill the fifth option.

Introduction of Negative Marking in REET 2024

As per the revised REET exam pattern 2024, if a candidate chooses not to answer a particular question, it is mandatory to fill in the fifth option. Failure to do so will result in a penalty, with a deduction of 1/3 mark for each unanswered question left without filling the fifth option.

If a candidate selects an incorrect answer or fails to choose an answer from the five options provided, a negative marking will be applied. The board clarified that for each wrong answer, 1/3 mark will be deducted from the total marks allocated for that question.

REET 2024

The REET exam will be conducted in two levels: REET Level 1 for those aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5, and REET Level 2 for those aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8. According to the schedule, the exam is set to take place on February 27, with the registration process closing on January 15, 2025.

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Q:   What is REET exam pattern?

A:
The REET is conducted in two phases: Level 1 (for classes 1 to 5) and Level 2 (for classes 6 to 8). The exam pattern for both levels is slightly different. Here are the details of the REET exam pattern: a) Level 1 Exam Pattern: - The exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. - Paper 1 is for candidates who wish to teach classes 1 to 5. - The exam is conducted for a total of 150 marks. - The duration of the exam is 2.5 hours. - The paper consists of five sections: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I Hindi English Sanskrit, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, and Gujarati), Language II Hindi English Sanskrit, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, and Gujarati), Maths and Environmental Studies. - Each section consists of 30 questions, and each question carries one mark. - There is no negative marking in the exam. B) Level 2 Exam Pattern: - Paper 2 is for candidates who wish to teach classes 6 to 8. - The exam is conducted for a total of 150 marks. - The duration of the exam is 2.5 hours. - The paper consists of four sections: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I Hindi English Sanskrit, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, and Gujarati), Language II, Maths and Science or Social Studies.

Q:   What is the marking scheme in the REET 2024 exam?

A:
The REET marking scheme has been given below for the candidates. The REET exam is taken for Level1 & Level 2 and both exam follows the same marking scheme. The marking scheme will help the candidates in understanding the exam pattern and in the preparation of the exam: a) Total number of questions: 150 b) Total marks: 150 c) Marks for correct answer: +1 d) Marks for incorrect answer: 0 e) Marks for Unanswered question: 0.

Q:   Is there any negative marking in REET exam?

A:
There is no negative marking in the REET (Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers) exam. The REET exam is conducted in two levels- Level 1 for candidates interested in teaching classes 1 to 5, and Level 2 for candidates interested in teaching classes 6 to 8. Both the levels of the exam consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking for wrong answers, which means that candidates are not penalised for guessing the answer or attempting a question. However, it is important to note that candidates should try to avoid guessing and attempt only those questions for which they are confident about the answer, as it is the total number of correct answers that will determine their score and ranking in the REET exam.

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