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RMS CET Mock Test Strategy

Speed or Accuracy – What Is More Important in RMS CET?

Expert Advice by ORC Sainik Academy, Dhakoli, Zirakpur

One of the most common questions asked by students and parents during Rashtriya Military Schools Common Entrance Test (RMS CET) preparation is: Should a student focus more on speed or accuracy while attempting a mock test?

The answer becomes particularly important because there is no negative marking in the RMS CET examination.

Unlike examinations where incorrect answers result in deduction of marks, RMS CET candidates do not lose marks for wrong answers. Therefore, students should develop a strategy that combines accuracy with maximum question attempts.

At ORC Sainik Academy, our expert recommendation is:

First, develop accuracy. Then improve speed. Finally, learn to attempt every question within the available time.

A student who solves questions correctly but leaves several questions unanswered may lose valuable scoring opportunities. Similarly, a student who attempts every question without understanding them may not achieve the desired score. The objective should be to maximise the number of correct answers while ensuring that no question is left unanswered.

1. Why Is the No-Negative-Marking Rule Important?

The absence of negative marking changes the examination strategy considerably. Consider the following example:

Particulars Student A Student B
Total questions 100 100
Attempted questions 80 100
Correct answers 70 75
Incorrect answers 10 25
Unattempted questions 20 0

Student B scores higher because five additional answers are correct, even though the student has more incorrect answers.

The lesson is simple: When there is no negative marking, an unanswered question is a missed opportunity. Students should therefore avoid leaving questions blank. If they cannot solve a question immediately, they should move forward and return to it later. If time is running out, they should ensure that all remaining questions are answered according to the examination instructions.

2. The Right RMS CET Mock Test Strategy: Three-Round Approach

At ORC Sainik Academy, we recommend a three-round approach for attempting mock tests.

ROUND 1

Easy & Familiar Questions

  • Attempt direct Mathematics questions.
  • Solve familiar Intelligence Test questions.
  • Answer straightforward English questions.
  • Attempt GK questions based on facts you already know.
  • Avoid wasting time on lengthy questions.

Purpose: Secure marks from questions that require less time.

ROUND 2

Moderate & Thinking-Based

  • Solve application-based Mathematics questions.
  • Attempt reasoning questions involving patterns and calculations.
  • Read comprehension passages carefully.
  • Use elimination techniques in multiple-choice questions.
  • Recheck calculations and selected answers.

Purpose: Maximise correct answers without wasting time.

ROUND 3

All Remaining Questions

  • Revisit difficult questions.
  • Make educated guesses using elimination wherever possible.
  • Attempt questions you could not solve earlier.
  • Check all unanswered questions.
  • Ensure every question has a response on the OMR sheet.

Purpose: Utilize no-negative marking advantage fully.

ORC Expert Advice: Never submit your paper with unanswered questions when there is no negative marking.

3. How Should Students Divide Their Time in a 150-Minute Mock Test?

Time management plays a major role in RMS CET performance. For a 150-minute practice test, ORC Sainik Academy suggests the following flexible model:

Activity Suggested Time
First round – Easy questions 55 minutes
Second round – Moderate questions 50 minutes
Third round – Difficult questions 25 minutes
Final review and unanswered questions 20 minutes
Total 150 minutes

This is a suggested training plan, not a compulsory subject-wise division. Students should adapt the schedule according to their strengths, weaknesses and the actual examination instructions.

The most important rule is to reserve sufficient time for the final round. Students must check that all questions have been attempted and all answers have been correctly transferred to the OMR sheet.

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