Usually the exams have to be completed in a short span of time. So instead of finding solutions to different questions, which may take a long time and test the understanding of the student, there are many multiple choice questions in the exam papers. Since some students may not have the time or inclination to solve all the questions and just guess the answers, there may be negative marking to discourage the practice.
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Entrance exams – 22. May, 2009
Till a few years, admission to technical training colleges and institutes was on the basis of the marks in the higher secondary board examinations (Standard XII). However, as the number of students appearing for different board exams has increased, most states have entrance exams for students. These exams are usually held soon after the board exams are over and have a similar syllabus.