TNPSC Group 4 Results: Expected Date, Cut-Off Impact, And Why Luck May Play A Big Role
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This year's Group 4 exam has been described as one of the toughest in recent memory. According to candidates and invigilators, more than half of the 100 Tamil questions were unusually complex and outside the standard syllabus.(News18 Tamil)
The selection process is based solely on a single written stage comprising 200 questions, with no negative marking for incorrect answers. This format means that luck often plays a significant role in determining the final outcome. (News18 Tamil)
For instance, one candidate might answer 150-160 questions correctly and guess the rest, while another might correctly answer only 50–-0 and rely heavily on guesswork, in some cases, by choosing the same option for all unknown questions. While the difference between candidates scoring 50 and 170 is obvious, distinguishing between those scoring 170 and 170.01 is almost impossible. (News18 Tamil)
Kunal Mangal, a Harvard PhD holder, has extensively studied TNPSC competitive exams. His research examined why so many young people continue to pursue government jobs in a privatised, globalised economy, whether such exams can reliably identify the most suitable candidates, and how much of the outcome depends on luck. (News18 Tamil)
Luck appears to matter most for well-prepared candidates who answer nearly all questions correctly. For these candidates, scoring in the 160-170 range could mean the difference between selection and rejection. Those who put in little preparation or rely solely on random guessing are far less likely to benefit. (News18 Tamil)
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