Ph. No.

9235019
Fax No.9250454
9250451
GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
INTER BOARD COMMITTEE OF CHAIRMEN
At FBISE Building, H-8/4, Islamabad

IBC
C

31st May, 2010

No. IBCC/QE/Formula/
NOTIFICATION

Inter Board Committee of Chairmen in its 127th meeting, under Resolution No. 23,
held on 01-02 March, 2010, at Karachi, approved Equivalence and Revised Conversion
Formulae for Foreign Grades, Marks & Scales etc into Pakistani Educational qualification
Equivalent Marks.
The above resolution shall take effect from 1st May, 2010 for those students who

2.

have passed their SSC/HSSC/Diploma/Certificate or equivalent in May 2010 onwards.

3.

The resolution of IBCC pertaining to revised formulae is circulated here for

information, record and necessary action by all concerned.

Sd/(Abdul Qayyum)
Asstt. Secretary

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

All Member of IBCC

Chairman, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad
President, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, Islamabad
President, Pakistan Engineering Council, Islamabad
All Assistant Secretaries of IBCC
Programmer IBCC Islamabad to put on it the IBCC Website
Assistant Chief, Economic Affairs Division, Islamabad

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

(INTER BOARD COMMITTEE OF CHAIRMEN, ISLAMABAD)
Subject:

1.

REVISED
CONVERSION
FORMULAE
FOR
FOREIGN
GRADES/MARKS/SCLAES INTO PAK. EQUIVALENT MARKS AND
REVISED FORMULAE WILL BE APPLICABLE ON THOSE
APPLICANTS WHO WILL PASS THEIR EXAMINATION
(CERTIFICATES/DIPLOMAS) W.E.F. (IN SESSION) 1st MAY, 2010
ONWARD

All the Certificates and the grades awarded by the accredited Examination
Boards/Authority/Syndicate and institutions recognized by the Education Authority of
the country of origin will be considered for equivalence and conversion of
marks/grades and will be subjected to the treatment as per approved formula
reproduced below:
i.

The certificates and their marks/grades from accredited/recognized

Examination Boards will be equated with Pak equivalent marks as per
approved formula.

ii.

The certificates/transcripts issued by the foreign recognized/accredited

institutions/schools/colleges (Internal Examination) will be considered and
their grades/marks/scales shall be subjected to 15% deduction to maintain
uniformity and range of scores with Pakistani system. As per conversion
formula the marks/grades will be first equated with Pak equivalent marks as
given in the related context (10%) and then further 5% marks will be
deducted from the total making it to 15%.

iii.

The Revised Conversion Formulae will be enforced and implemented

from the session starting from 1st May-2010 and onward.

iv.

The revised formulae will not be applicable to those who will pass their
examination (certificates/Diplomas) before session starting from 1st May,
2010.

v.

Revised formulae will be applicable on those applicants who will pass

their examination (Certificates/diplomas) w.e.f. (in session) 1st May, 2010
onward.

vi.

The equivalence certificates issued by the IBCC before May-2010 to the

candidates or applicants for admission in the professional
(Medical/Engineering) Colleges and Universities will not be revised as per
approved revised formulae.

vii.

The actual marks from the recognized examination authority/syndicate/Board

will not be considered as such but will be equated to the Pakistani equivalent
marks as per approved formulae.

IBCC CONVERSION REVISED FORMULAE

FOR NUMERIC MARKS:
CONVERSION REVISED FORMULAE FOR NUMERIC MARKS
AWARDED BY FOREIGN EXAMINING BODIES.

No. 1

IN CASE OF EXTERNAL EXAMS:

a) 7.5% deduction be made on numeric marks awarded by
Foreign External Examining Bodies all over the world.
IN CASE OF INTERNAL EXAMS :
b) 15% deduction be made on numeric marks awarded by
Foreign Accredited/recognized Internal Examining
Institutions/Bodies all over the world.

IBCC CONVERSION REVISED FORMULAE

FOR LETTER GRADES/SCALES
No.2

GENERAL

Actual
scores

Grades

90 100
80 - 89
70 79
60 69
50 - 59
40 49
35 39

A
B
C
D
E
F
G/N/P

No.3

Pak: Equivalent
Marks
(For External
Exams)
85
75
65
55
45
40
35

Further 5%
Deduction
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%

Pak. Equivalent
Marks
(For Internal
Exams)
80.75
71.25
61.75
52.25
42.75
38
33.25

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR IGCSE & GCE LEVELS_(BRITISH

EXTERNAL EXAMINING BODIES)

IN CASE OF A* IS AWARDED OTHERWISE THE ABOVE GENERAL

FORMULA MAY BE IMPOSED.
Grades
A*
A
B
C
D
E
F (before June
2010)
G (before June
2010)
NO. 4

35

FORMULA FOR CAMBRIDGE GRADES (SCHOOL CERTIFICATE)

(FOR OLD SESSIONS)
Grades
A-One
A-Two
B-Three
B-Four
C-Five
C-Six
D-Seven
E-Eight
NF

No. 5

Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
90 (Maximum Marks)
85
75
65
55
45
40

Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
45
35
Fail

SCOTTISH CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION

Grades/Scales

Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

85
75
65
55
45
40
35

No. 6

FORMULA FOR UNITED STAETS INTERNAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM

(INSTITUTIONAL GRADES OF AMERICAN SYSTEM)
Grades
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
D-

Converted Marks
(For External Exams)
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
33

Minus
5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%

Pak: Equivalent Marks

(For Internal Exams)
80.75
76
71.25
66.50
61.75
57
52.25
47.50
42.75
38
33.25
33 (31.35)

NOTE:

If an accredited institution (as per their policy) follows letter grading System
then numeric marks/percentages/ranges awarded/provided by the
school/applicant will not be considered for conversion of marks upon
individual request particularly for improvement of marks.

No. 7

SECOND FORMULA FOR US INTERNAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM

(INSTITUTIONAL GRADES OF AMERICAN SYSTEM)
Grades
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
D-

NOTE:

Converted Marks
(For External Exams)
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35

Minus
5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%

Pak: Equivalent Marks

(For Internal Exams)
80.75
76
71.25
66.50
61.75
57
52.25
47.50
42.75
38
33.25

If an accredited institution (as per their policy) follows letter grading System
then numeric marks/percentages/ranges awarded/provided by the
school/applicant will not be considered for conversion of marks upon
individual request particularly for improvement of marks.

No. 8

THIRD FORMULA FOR US INTERNAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM

(INSTITUTIONAL GRADES OF AMERICAN SYSTEM)
Grades
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D

NOTE:

No. 9

Converted Marks
(For External
Exams)
85
75 revised
65 revised
55 revised
45 revised
40 revised
35 revised

-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%

Pak: Equivalent Marks

(For Internal Exams)
80.75
71.25
61.75
52.25
42.75
38
33.25

If an accredited institution (as per their policy) follows letter grading System
then numeric marks/percentages/ranges awarded/provided by the
school/applicant will not be considered for conversion of marks upon
individual request particularly for improvement of marks.

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR NIGERIAN

(SECONDARY LEVEL) (NEW SYSTEM)
Grades
A-1
A-2
A-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
P-7
P-8
F-9

Note:

Minus
5%

LETTER

GRADES

Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For external Exams)
REVISED
85
75
65
55
45
40
35
33
Fail

The W.A.E.C does not award B grade (West African Examination Council).

No. 9

CONVERSION FORMULA KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECNDARY

EDUCATION.
Grades
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DE+
E
E-

No. 10

Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
REVISED
85
81
77
73
69
65
61
57
53
49
45
41
37
33

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR TURKISH GRADES

Grades
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
REVISED
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40

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No. 11

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR NATIONAL EXAMINATION

COUNCIL (NECO) NIGERIAN GRADES.
Grades
A1
B2
B3
C4
C5
C6
D7
E8
F9

No. 12

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR NORWEGIAN GRADES

Grades
Pak. Equivalent Marks
(Examination Grades)
(For External Exams)
6
5
4
3
2

85
75
65
55
45

----

No. 13

Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For
85
70
65
55
50
45
40
35
Fail

Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For overall achievement)
(For Internal Exams)
Further
(REVISED)
5%
Deduction
5%
80.75
5%
71.25
5%
61.75
5%
52.25
5%
42.75
----

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CONVERSION
FORMULA
FOR
ADVANCE
PLACEMENT
GRADES/SCALES AWARDED BY COLLEGE BOARD, USA
Grades
5
4
3
2
1

Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Examination System)
85
75
65
55
45

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No. 14

No. 15

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR

GRADES/SCALES
Grades

Symbol

Distinction
Credit
Ordinary Pass
Failure

D
C
S
F

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR

GRADES/SCALES
Grades

Symbol

Distinction
Very Good Pass
Credit
Ordinary Pass
Failure

A
B
C
S
F

SRI LANKAN GCE O LEVEL

Pak. Equivalent Marks
(For External Exams)
85
63
42
Fail
SRI LANKAN GCE A LEVEL
Pak. Equivalent Marks
(For External Exams)
85
70
57
45
Zero

NO. 16 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR GRADES OF INTERNATIONAL

BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM & INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA AWARDED BY GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Grades
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
NO. 17

Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
85
75
65
55
45
Zero
Zero

BASIC RULES FOR CONVERSION OF UNITED STATES

GRADES/ SCALES/ MARKS INTO PAK. EQUIVALENT MARKS
(103ECM-11)

The following rules for conversion of US grades/scales/marks into Pak. equivalent

marks were approved by Equivalence Committee in its 103 rd Meeting held at KARACHI
14-15 February, 2006. The same is reproduced below:i.
Only Academic subjects be considered for conversion of marks.
ii.
Incomplete credit or Half credit or Half year or less then one year
course/subject may not be considered for conversion of marks. Credit
system differs from school to school basis. Therefore, in light of
credit system followed by concerned school credit of per subject or

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one year credit per course be considered for conversion of marks. It is
important to state that sometimes student may earn full complete
credit in less than specified period (less than one year) it may be
considered and included in conversion of marks. If a student earns a
High School Diploma in less than specified period (4 years course in
three years i.e. Early Graduation) be considered for HSSC
Equivalence.
iii. Incomplete credit or Half credit of two different courses/subjects e.g.
Calculus (0.5) & Economics (0.5) or Physics (0.5) and Business Law
(0.5) etc. may not be combined/considered for conversion of marks.
iv.
Maximum Five subjects be taken from Grade-9 thru 10 and Grade-11
thru 12 for conversion of SSC and HSSC marks respectively w.e.f.
academic year 2006.
v.
In case of non-availability of any Science subject (Physics,
Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics) at grade-11 thru grade-12,
then deficient Science subject can be taken from Grade-9 thru 10 for
conversion of SSC marks in US System of Education.
vi. In case of availability of Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry and
Biology/Mathematics) at grade-11 thru grade-12, then any Science
subject (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) may not be taken from
Grade-9 thru 10 for conversion of HSSC marks.
vii. In case of availability of Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry and
Biology/Mathematics) at grade-9 thru grade-10, then any Science
subject may not be taken from Grade-11 thru 12 for conversion of
SSC marks.
viii. In case of non-availability of any Science subject (Physics, Chemistry
and Biology/Mathematics) at grade-9 thru grade-10, then deficient
Science subject can be taken from Grade-11 thru 12 for conversion of
SSC marks.
ix. In case of non-availability of any Science subject (Physics,
Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics) at 4 years High School
program (grade-9 thru
grade-12) then deficient Science
subject can be taken from US College/University/Degree level but
duration of the subject must be one year (with minimum 8
credits) less than one year course cannot be considered for
conversion of SSC/HSSC marks.
____________________________

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NO. 18

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR

SCALES USED IN DANISH
CERTIFICATES/DIPLOMAS (DENMARK)
Grades/Scales
13
11
10
9
8
7
6
5

NO. 19

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR BANGLADESHI LETTER GRADES

AWARDED AT HSSC LEVEL IN BANGLADESH
Grades
A+
A
AB
C
D
F

NO. 20

Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
80
65
55
45
40
33
Zero

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR BANGLADESHI LETTER GRADES

AWARDED AT SSC LEVEL IN BANGLADESH.
Grades

Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
80
60
45
40
33
Zero

A+
A
B
C
D
F
NO. 21

Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
45

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR LETTER GRADES AWARDED AT

JUNIOR CERTIFICATE LEVEL BY IRELAND.
Grades
A
B
C
D

Pak: Equivalent Marks

(for External Examination System)
82
68
52
41

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NO. 22

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR LETTER GRADES AWARDED AT

LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (HSSC) BY IRELAND.
IRELAND LETTER
GRADES
A1
A2
B1
B2
B3
C1
C2
C3
D1
D2
D3
E
F

NO. 23

PAK. EQUIVALENT MARKS

(For External Marks)
85
77
73
68
63
58
53
47
43
Unsuccessful
Unsuccessful
Unsuccessful
Unsuccessful

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR GERMAN GRADING SYSTEM

AWARDED BY GERMANY

German Grading System

A+ = 1+ = 15 P
A+ = 1 = 14 P
A = 1- = 13 P

Pak.
Equivalent Further
Marks
(For 5%
External Marks)
deduction

Pak.
Equivalent
Marks
(For
Internal
Exams)
(REVISED)

Very Good

85

5%

80.75

Good

75

5%

71.25

Satisfactory 3

65

5%

61.75

C = 4+ = 6P
C- = 4 = 5P
D+ = 4- = 4P

Adequate

55

5%

52.25

D
F
F
F

Poor failing

Zero

Zero

Zero

Absolute
failing

Zero

Zero

Zero

A = 2+ = 12 P
A- = 2 = 11 P
B+ = 2- = 10 P
B = 3+ = 9 P
B- = 3 = 8 P
C+ = 3- = 7 P

= 5+ = 3P
= 5 = 2P
= 5- = 1P
= 6 = 0P

NO. 24

CONVERSION FORMULA
AWARDED BY SWEDEN

FOR

SWEDEN

GRADING

SYSTEM

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Letter
Grades

MVG
VG
G
IG

Pak. Equivalent Marks

Convert-I
Further Minus Final Marks
(For
External 5% Deduction
(For Internal
Exams)
Exams)
(REVISED)
(REVISED)
Special
85
5%
80

Pass with
Distinction
Pass with Distinction
Pass
Fail

65
45
Nil

5%
5%
Nil

61.75
42.75
Nil

NO. 25 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR US SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN

RESPECT OF TOTAL NUMBER OF SUBJECTS REQUIRED FOR
EQUIVALENCE
Equivalence Committee resolved in its 101 st Meeting under item # 3 to
Prescribe Number of subjects (for United States System of Education) for
conversion of marks for SSC and HSSC Equivalence Certificate.
(i)
The Committee approved the number of subjects for SSC
Conversion/calculation of Grades/marks as under :Total Number of required subjects = 5
aAverage of both Grade- 9 and Grade -10 English
b1st Elective academic subject from Grade 9 or Grade-10
c2nd Elective academic subject from Grade 9 or Grade-10
d3rd Elective academic subject from Grade 9 or Grade-10
eAny best academic subject from Grade 9 or Grade-10
(ii)

The Committee approved the number of subjects for HSSC

Conversion/calculation of Grades/marks as under :Total Number of required subjects = 5
aAverage of both Grade- 11 and Grade -12 English
b1st Elective academic subject from Grade-11 or Grade-12
c2nd Elective academic subject from Grade-11 or Grade-12
d3rd Elective academic subject from Grade-11 or Grade-12
eAny best elective academic subject from Grade-11 or Grade-12

(iii)

(iv)

For issuance of SSC/HSSC (Science/Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering

group) Science Subjects of Physics, Chemistry and
Biology/Mathematics be taken from grade-9 through 12. In case of
deficiency of any science subject at grade-9 through 12, then the
deficient
Science
subject
may
be
taken
from
Degree/college/University level provided its tally.
The above mentioned (i) and (ii) resolutions will come into effect
from the Academic Year 2006. Third (iii) resolution is already in
practice.

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NO. 26 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR GRADING SYSTEM FOR
PREMEDICAL CERTIFICATE AWARDED BY RUSSAIN AND CENTRAL
ASSIAN STATES (KAZAKHSTAN).
Grades
/
Symbol
s

No. 27

Pak. Equivalent Marks

Convert-1
Further
Final Marks
For External Minus 5% (For
Internal
Exams
Deduction Exams)
(REVISED)
(REVISED)
85
5%
80.75

Excellent

Good

65

5%

61.75

Satisfactory

45

5%

42.75

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR TURKISH GRADING SYSTEM (NEW

SYSTEM)
Grades/ Pak. Equivalent Marks
Further 5%
Scales
(for
External deduction
Examination System) )
(REVISED)
5
85
5%
4
70
5%
3
55
5%
2
40
5%
1
Fail
----

NO. 28
Japanese
Grades

5
4
3
2
1

Pak. Equivalent Marks

(for
Internal
Examination System)
(REVISED)
80.75
66.50
52.25
38
----

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR JAPANESE GRADES (JAPAN)

Corresponding
Grades

A
B
C
D
Fail

Formula-I
Formula-II
Pak. Equivalent Marks Pak. Equivalent Marks
(For External Exams)
(For Internal Exams)
(After 5% Deduction)
(REVISED)
85
80.75
75
71.25
65
61.75
55
52.25
Fail
Fail

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NO. 29

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR 7-PIONT GRADING SCALE OF

DENMARK

7-Point Grading Danish

Scale
12
10
7
4
02
00
-3

Excellent
V Good
Good
Fair
Adequate
Inadequate
Inadequate

NO. 30

Formula-1
for External Exam/
Evaluation

Minus 5%

85
75
65
55
45
Fail
Fail

-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-

FORMULA FOR LETTER GRADES USED BY EDUCATION BOARDS OF

INDIA

Grades
A+
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
E
31.

Formula-II
For Internal
Exam/ Evaluation
(REVISED)
80.75
71.25
61.75
52.25
42.75
Fail
Fail

Outstanding
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Above Avg.
Average
Marginal
Need Improvement
Need Improvement

Pak. Equivalent Final Marks

(For External Exams)
85
75
65
55
45
40
33
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FORMULA FOR LETTER GRADES USED AT SCOTTISH HIGHER GRADE

LEVEL CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY SCOTTISH QUALIFICATION
AUTHORITY (WHERE GRADES ARE A, B, C)
Actual scores

Grades

70 100

Pak: Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
75

60 69
50 - 59

B
C

(Avg. of 85, 75 and 65)

55
45

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32.

FORMULA
FOR
LETTER
GRADES
USED
IN
SCOTTISH
QUALIFICATIONS BY SCOTTISH QUALIFICATION AUTHORITY
Averages of
Actual Scores

Actual
Scores

BAND

Pak. Equivalent
Marks

Grades

(For External
Exams)

Pak.
Equivalent
Marks
(For Internal
Exams)
After 5%
Deduction
(REVISED)

85 100

A (upper)

92.50

83.25

79

70 84

A (lower)

77

69.3

65.84

65 69

B (upper)

67

60.3

57.29

60 64

B (lower)

62

55.8

53

55 59

C (upper)

57

51.3

48.74

50 54

C (lower)

52

46.8

44.46

45 49

47

42.3

40.19

40 44

FAIL

Less than
40

FAIL

33.

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR GRADES/SCALES OF AUSTRIA

Grade/Scale

A
B
C
D
E

1
2
3
4
5

Very Good
Good
Satisfactory
Sufficient
Insufficient

Converted-I
(For External
Exam)

Minus
5%

85
75
65
55
---

-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-----

Pak. Equivalent
Marks
(For Internal Exam)
REVISED
80.75
71.25
61.75
52.25
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34.

FORMULA FOR MARK SCALE OF LITHUANIA

Mark Scale

Converted
Minus 5%
Marks
Deduction
(For External
Exams)
85
-5%

as Pak.
Equivalent
marks
REVISED
80.75

10

Excellent

Very good

80

-5%

76

Good

75

-5%

71.25

Moderately good

70

-5%

66.5

Satisfactory

65

-5%

61.75

Barely satisfactory

60

-5%

57

Minimum passing

55

-5%

52.25

Grade:
1, 2 and 3

Unsatisfactory

----

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35.

CONVERSION FORMULA FOR SINGAPORE GRADES FOR DBA

Grades Ranges

A
B
C
D
Fail
36.

70 Above
60 69
50 59
40 49
39 Below

Formula-I
Pak. Equivalent Marks
(External)
(REVISED)
75 (Avg. of 85,75,65)
55
45
40
Fail

Minus
5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
Fail

Formula-II
Pak. Equivalent
Marks (Internal)
(REVISED)
71.25
52.25
42.75
38
Fail

FORMULA FOR THAI GRADING POINT SYSTEM OF THAILAND

Thai Grade Point

4
3
2
1
0

-----

Excellent 80-100
Good
70- 79
Fair
60-69
Pass
50-59
Fail
0-49

Formula-1
for External
Exam/
Evaluation
(REVISED)
80
65
55
45
Fail

_________________

Minus 5%

Formula-II
For Internal
Exam/ Evaluation
(REVISED)

-5%
-5%
-5%
-5%
Fail

76
61.75
52.25
42.75
Fail