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 percentage

Worked example

68 out of 100, pass mark 35%

Worked example: 68 out of 100, pass mark 35%
FieldValue
Marks obtained68
Total marks100
Pass percentage35
Percentage68
Letter gradeD
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.

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