Grading System and CGPA in CBSE

Generally, CBSE grading system is the process by which educators evaluate the performance of the pupils in exams on the standard particular scales which is based on the points entirely and consist of the grades like A-F or range like 1-10; generally, letters and numbers are used to describe the grades of the scholars. In past times, marks and percentage were the only ways of assessing the students in their exams but today, mostly all the nations adopted this system of marking the students in the exams.

As per the new CCE (Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation) system of evaluation in CBSE, only grades are displayed in your progress card. However, marks are given while evaluating the answer sheets and these marks are then converted into grades at later stage.

In class 10 Report card, Grades of class 9 subjects are also mentioned but CGPA and percentage is calculated from class 10 marks only.

Qualifying Grade

The minimum qualifying grade for passing the exam is grade D. Students getting E1 or E2 grades, will have to sit is re-examination within a month.

CCE Grading System (2010-17)	YEE Grading System (2018 – Present)
91 – 100 = A1	Top 1/8th of the passed students = A1
81 – 90 = A2	Next 1/8th of the passed students = A2
71 – 80 = B1	Next 1/8th of the passed students = B1
61 – 70 = B2	Next 1/8th of the passed students = B2
51 – 60 = C1	Next 1/8th of the passed students = C1
41 – 50 = C2	Next 1/8th of the passed students = C2
33 – 40 = D	Next 1/8th of the passed students = D1
21 – 32 = E1	Next 1/8th of the passed students = D2
0 – 20 = E2	Failed Students = E

Calculating Percentage From CGPA

The biggest trouble for the students and parents is that how to determine their percentage using the cgpa. First you need to know what cgpa is: cgpa is the cumulative grade point average which means the total average grade pointer of a student.

A student can calculate his/her percentage by directly multiplying the cgpa with 9.5. for e.g. if a student scores cgpa = 8.0 then his/her total percentage would be : 8.0 x 9.5 = 76 %. Now this percentage is not fully accurate, but it gives you an approximate total percentage.

Important Points to Remember

• If there is a tie in case of grades, then the students sharing the same grade will get the same score.
• Grading system is only applicable for the subjects in which the number of passing students will be more than 500.
• If the total no. of passing students are less than 500, then the grading will be according to the pattern of grading and marks distribution for other similar subjects.
• Minor variations for adjusting ties will however be made.

Key Characteristics of Indian Secondary Education

• High stakes examination-driven system.
• Academic Year June to March/April.
• Three terms.
• Language of instruction is one of the 30 official regional languages, although some private schools teach in English.
• Upper secondary is divided into two branches: Academic or Technical/Vocational. Students select one of three streams in the academic branch: Science, business or humanities.