CBSE Grade and Percentage

The newly introduced CBSE grading system in class 9 and class 10 is actually a nine point scale grading system. The performance of students is assessed in nine points starting from A1 to E2.

Here we will discuss the key points and elaborate all the symbols and marking system as stated by CBSE curriculum. This scheme has many points to remember and understand. Through this article we provide a simplest way to calculate your percentage and know the details of all the abbreviation and acronyms used officially. We have posted more articles on newly adopted Grading system and CGPA to get a broad idea about it.

The grades are provided as below:

1.    A1 –> for 91 to 100 marks ( grade point is 10)
2.    A2 –> for 81 to 90 marks  ( grade point is 9)
3.    B1 –> for 71 to 80 marks  ( grade point is 8 )
4.    B2 –> for 61 to 70 marks  ( grade point is 7)
5.    C1 –> for 51 to 60 marks  ( grade point is 6)
6.    C2 –> for 41 to 50 marks  ( grade point is 5)
7.    D –> for 33 to 40 marks  ( grade point is 4)
8.    E1 –> for 21 to 32 marks  ( no grade point)
9.    E2 –> for 00 to 20 marks  ( no grade point)

Individual grades and grade points will be given for each subject. Students will also get overall grade point for five subjects. This overall grade point is called CGPA (cumulative grade point average) and it can be used to calculate estimated overall percentage of marks obtained by the student.

Calculation of Percentage for one subject : Grade Point X 9.5

Example : suppose a student get B1 in Hindi and his grade point is 8. Now his estimated percentage in Hindi will be 8 X 9.5 = 76 percent.

Calculation of overall percentage : CGPA X 9.5

Example : suppose  CGPA (printed on grade sheet) is 7.8. Now his/her estimated overall percentage will be 7.8 X 9.5 = 74.1 percent.

Note : Abbreviations used against Result :

QUAL – Eligible for Qualifying Certificate,
EIOP – Eligible for Improvement of Performance,
NIOP – Not Eligible for Improvement of Performance,
XXXX – Upgradation of Performance/Additional Subject
N.E. – Not Eligible,
R.W. – Result Withheld,
R.L. – Result Later,
UFM – Unfair means,
SJD – Subjudice?

The Grading System can have the following advantages:

1.      It will minimize misclassification of students on the basis of marks obtained.

2.       It will eliminate unhealthy cut-throat competition among high achievers.

3.      It will reduce societal pressure and will provide the learner with more flexibility.

4.      It will lead to a focus on a better learning environment.

5.      It also takes care of imperfection of tools used for assessment.

 Beside all these we can’t deny the disadvantages of Grading System to avoid any mislead to the students.

Disadvantages of Grading System in schools

1.It is quite discouraging for the meritorious students.

2. It defeats the whole concept of studying hard and getting good marks.

3.It doesn’t instill a sense of competition among students.

4.Without any pressure of study we can’t expect more from the children.