The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has finally released the answer key for the Group-5 Paramedical Staff exam, covering a total of 752 government jobs. All candidates who applied for these posts are requested to visit the official website and verify their answers. This blog post is a simple and lucid guide to help you understand all the details about the answer key. This gives you a clue as to whether or not you should keep waiting for the results or start preparing for some other exam without waiting for the results to be declared.
Importance of the released answer key
The answer key is not just a mere document; it is a crucial step in the application process. It helps you to know your results before the results are actually released.
Below are the most important benefits of checking your answer key:
- Self-Evaluation of your preparation: Checking your answer key gives you a clear picture of the examination.
- Score Prediction: The Candidate can predict the score by calculating their marks from the answer key that is released.
- Planning for the Future: The candidates can also get an idea whether they should wait or keep preparing for other examinations.
- Raise Objections: In case the candidate finds that the answer given in the answer key is wrong, they will be given a chance to object once the window opens for it.
Step-by-step procedure for downloading the answer key:
Candidates need to follow the steps below to check their answer key:
- Visit the Official Website: It is advised that the candidate should visit the official website and avoid visiting any third-party websites.
- Look for the Answer Key Link: Carefully look for the link.
- Click and Download: Click on the link and enter your login details, like your roll number and password.
- Check Your Answers: Once you provide the login details, the answer key will appear on your screen, and now you can easily check your answers on it.
Steps to Calculate Your Expected Marks Accurately
Candidate needs to follow the below criteria nd calculate their marks accordingly.
- For Correct Answers: The candidate will get 1 mark for every right answer.
- For Wrong Answers: 0.25 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- For Unanswered Questions: No mark will be added or deducted.
| Action | Marks Awarded/Deducted |
| Correct Answer | +1 Mark given |
| Incorrect Answer | -0.25 Marks deducted |
| Unanswered Question | 0 Marks given |
Procedure for calculating your score:
- Step 1: Count the total number of questions that you have answered correctly and name it as C.
- Step 2: Count the total number of questions that you have answered incorrectly; let’s name it as W.
- Step 3: Now, Expected Score = (C x 1) – (W x 0.25)
Example: If a candidate gets 120 questions right and 20 questions wrong, the calculated score would be:
(120 x 1) – (20 x 0.25) = 120 – 5 = 115 marks.
Procedure for challenging the answer key
The MPESB understands that there is a possibility of an error in the answer key. That is why they provide a short period where you can formally object. If you are confident that an answer provided in the key is wrong, you should challenge it.
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the objection raising link on the MPESB website.
- Look for the question: Choose the question number that has a wrong answer marked on the answer key.
- Provide Proof: You cannot just say the answer is wrong. This means you need to mention the correct answer and attach supporting evidence from a trusted textbook or study material.
- Pay the Fee: There is usually a small fee you need to pay for each challenge you raise. This fee is refunded if your challenge is found to be correct by the board.
After the objection window closes, the board reviews all challenges. They then release a final answer key. The final results are prepared based on this final answer key.
Most Asked Questions
- What if I forget my roll number to download the MPESB Group 5 answer key?
Your roll number is very important for the process. If you have lost or forgotten it, you should immediately look for a “Recover Roll Number” link on the MPESB login page. You will likely need to enter details like your application number, date of birth, or registered email address to retrieve it.
- Will the answer key be the same when the final result is declared?
No, it should not be considered as the final result. The final result, which includes the merit list of selected candidates, is released by MPESB later. It is based on the final answer key after considering all the objections.
- How long does the MPESB take to release the final result after the answer key?
The time between the release of the answer key and the final result can vary. The board needs time to review all the objections, prepare the final answer key, and then compile the results. It is best to keep checking the official website for the latest updates.
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
