CBSE CALCULATION OF PERCENTAGE OF CLASS X & XII

The CBSE is receiving requests from various person to intimate the criteria for calculating the percentage of the students in the Board's examinations. In this regard, it is informed that the sub-section 40.1 (iii) of Chapter-7 of the Examination Bye-Laws stipulate that:-

No overall division/distinction/aggregate shall be awarded.

Also, if a candidate has offered more than 5 subjects, the decision to determine the best 5 subjects may be taken by the admitting institution or employer. Further, it is informed that the Board does not calculate/declare/inform percentage of marks. If the percentage of marks is required for higher education or in employment the calculation if any, may be done by admitting institution or employer.

dr Shyam Bhardwaj

Controller of Examination