Exam Score Calculator
Calculate your exam percentage, letter grade, and pass/fail status from marks obtained, total marks, and the pass percentage.
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Enter your marks obtained, total marks, and pass percentage to see your exam percentage, letter grade, and pass/fail status.
%
The minimum percentage required to pass — commonly 33-40% in Indian exam boards.Your result
68.00%
Percentage
Letter gradeD
Passed?true
AI explanation
Formula
Percentage = (marks obtained ÷ total marks) × 100; passed = percentage ≥ pass percentageWorked example
68 out of 100, pass mark 35%
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Marks obtained | 68 |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Pass percentage | 35 |
| Percentage | 68 |
| Letter grade | D |
| Passed? | true |
Assumptions
- Letter grade uses a common absolute scale (A≥90, B≥80, C≥70, D≥60, else F) — actual grading scales vary by institution.
- Default pass percentage of 35% is a common Indian exam-board convention — check your own board/institution's actual pass mark.
Frequently asked questions
What is a typical pass percentage in India?
It varies by board and level — commonly 33% for many state boards and university exams, 35% for CBSE/ICSE, and higher (e.g. 40-50%) for some professional courses.
Why is my grade "D" but I still passed?
Letter grade and pass/fail are separate checks here — the letter grade uses a fixed A-F scale, while "passed" only checks against the pass percentage you entered, which may be much lower than the D cutoff.
Can I use this for a subject with negative marking?
Enter your final net marks (after any deductions) as "marks obtained" — this calculator doesn't model negative marking itself.