N1Grammar- studying differences between similar expressions

(2016-03-24, 10:05 am)PotbellyPig Wrote: As an update, I'm almost finished going through those 12 last sections in Shin Kanzen Master N1 bunpou with tutors.  I'm going to start to take mock tests soon.  I was wondering what is the minimum percentage to get right in each section to pass? Approximately, since I know it's graded on a bit of a curve.  Also what is the overall number you have to hit on the whole test?

I don't really know if I would call it a curve. You can lose points for correct answers still as far as I understand (and get points for incorrect answers).

For N1, you need 19 points per each section minimum with a combined total of 100 points or more to pass. Take a mock test and see how well you do (just do the math straight, don't try to curve). Add up 60 * percentage right on language knowledge (vocab + grammar) + 60 * percentage right on reading + 60 * percentage right on listening to figure out if you passed or not (roughly). If the combined total is greater than or equal to 100 then you "passed".

For what it's worth, the official JLPT N2 mock test I took last year not long before the test was damn close to what I got on the actual test. Maybe a few points off.

Edit: Also, there's no real minimum for each section that you need in order to pass. You could ace one section and barely pass the individual requirement for the other sections and still pass the test. Passing each individual section (19/60 each) points would not let you pass the exam even if you pass the section.