Pacing and marks calculator
Set the paper's questions, minutes and review buffer, then see your pace and checkpoints. Add counts to see a practice score.
Pacing calculator
The defaults (180 questions, 210 minutes) are the figures reported for the 2026 paper, not confirmed by us. Change them to match your bulletin.
65 seconds per question on the first pass
- By question 45: about 49 minutes in
- By question 90: about 98 minutes in
- By question 135: about 146 minutes in
- Keep the last 15 minutes for flagged questions
Practice marks calculator
Plus 4 for each correct answer, minus 1 for each wrong one, 0 for unanswered (as reported for recent cycles).
Enter your counts to see a score.
A practice score is not a rank or a prediction.
Read what is confirmed and disputed about the paper on the exam pattern page.
Common questions
How many seconds per question do I get?
Divide total minutes by questions. With the reported 210 minutes and 180 questions that is about 70 seconds, less a review buffer. Confirm the figures in the bulletin.
How is negative marking worked out?
Reported as plus four for a correct answer, minus one for a wrong one and nothing for unanswered. Score = 4 x correct - wrong.
Is a practice score a rank?
No. It is a snapshot of one paper, not a prediction.
Are the calculators accurate for the real paper?
They do arithmetic on the numbers you enter. The format changes between cycles, so confirm questions, minutes and marking in the official bulletin and edit the defaults.
Do the tools save my data?
No. The tools run in your browser and store nothing.
What tools are there?
A pacing and marks calculator, which shows seconds per question and a practice score with negative marking, and a study-time tool that turns hours into a question budget.
What marking scheme do the defaults use?
Plus four for a correct answer, minus one for a wrong one and zero for unanswered, which is as reported for recent cycles. You can change every number.
How do I use the pacing tool?
Enter the number of questions, the minutes and a buffer smaller than the total time. It shows time per question on the first pass.
Will the study-time tool plan my preparation?
It gives a rough budget of hours and questions for the weeks you have. It does not know your base, so treat it as a sanity check.
Do I need an account?
No. The tools need no sign-up.
Can the marks calculator predict my result?
No. It converts counts of right and wrong answers into a practice score and says nothing about rank or selection.
Can I use it for FMGE?
Yes, by changing the numbers, since FMGE reportedly has no negative marking. Check the official bulletin for the figures before you rely on them.