Ph. No.

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

No. IBCC/QE/Formula/ 31st May, 2010

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.

2. The above resolution shall take effect from 1st May, 2010 for those students who
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. All Member of IBCC

2. Chairman, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad
3. President, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, Islamabad
4. President, Pakistan Engineering Council, Islamabad
5. All Assistant Secretaries of IBCC
6. Programmer IBCC Islamabad to put on it the IBCC Website
7. Assistant Chief, Economic Affairs’ Division, Islamabad
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GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

(INTER BOARD COMMITTEE OF CHAIRMEN, ISLAMABAD)

Subject: 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

1. 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.
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IBCC CONVERSION REVISED FORMULAE

FOR NUMERIC MARKS:
No. 1 CONVERSION REVISED FORMULAE FOR NUMERIC MARKS
AWARDED BY FOREIGN EXAMINING BODIES.

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 Grades Pak: Equivalent Further 5% Pak. Equivalent

scores Marks Deduction Marks
(For External (For Internal
Exams) Exams)
90 – 100 A 85 5% 80.75
80 - 89 B 75 5% 71.25
70 – 79 C 65 5% 61.75
60 – 69 D 55 5% 52.25
50 - 59 E 45 5% 42.75
40 – 49 F 40 5% 38
35 – 39 G/N/P 35 5% 33.25

No.3 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR IGCSE & GCE LEVELS_(BRITISH

EXTERNAL EXAMINING BODIES)
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IN CASE OF A* IS AWARDED OTHERWISE THE ABOVE GENERAL

FORMULA MAY BE IMPOSED.

Grades Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
A* 90 (Maximum Marks)
A 85
B 75
C 65
D 55
E 45
F (before June 40
2010)
G (before June 35
2010)

NO. 4 FORMULA FOR CAMBRIDGE GRADES (SCHOOL CERTIFICATE)

(FOR OLD SESSIONS)

Grades Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
A-One 85
A-Two 80
B-Three 75
B-Four 70
C-Five 65
C-Six 60
D-Seven 55
E-Eight 45
N- 35
F Fail

No. 5 SCOTTISH CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION

Grades/Scales Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)

1 85
2 75
3 65
4 55
5 45
6 40
7 35
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No. 6 FORMULA FOR UNITED STAETS INTERNAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM

(INSTITUTIONAL GRADES OF AMERICAN SYSTEM)

Grades Converted Marks Minus Pak: Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams) 5% (For Internal Exams)
A+ 85 -5% 80.75
A 80 -5% 76
A- 75 -5% 71.25
B+ 70 -5% 66.50
B 65 -5% 61.75
B- 60 -5% 57
C+ 55 -5% 52.25
C 50 -5% 47.50
C- 45 -5% 42.75
D+ 40 -5% 38
D 35 -5% 33.25
D- 33 -5% 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 Converted Marks Minus Pak: Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams) 5% (For Internal Exams)
A 85 -5% 80.75
A- 80 -5% 76
B+ 75 -5% 71.25
B 70 -5% 66.50
B- 65 -5% 61.75
C+ 60 -5% 57
C 55 -5% 52.25
C- 50 -5% 47.50
D+ 45 -5% 42.75
D 40 -5% 38
D- 35 -5% 33.25

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.
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No. 8 THIRD FORMULA FOR US INTERNAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM

(INSTITUTIONAL GRADES OF AMERICAN SYSTEM)

Grades Converted Marks Minus Pak: Equivalent Marks

(For External 5% (For Internal Exams)
Exams)
A 85 -5% 80.75
B+ 75 revised -5% 71.25
B 65 revised -5% 61.75
C+ 55 revised -5% 52.25
C 45 revised -5% 42.75
D+ 40 revised -5% 38
D 35 revised -5% 33.25

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. 9 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR NIGERIAN LETTER GRADES

(SECONDARY LEVEL) (NEW SYSTEM)

Grades Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For external Exams)
REVISED
A-1 85
A-2 75
A-3 65
C-4 55
C-5 45
C-6 40
P-7 35
P-8 33
F-9 Fail

Note: The W.A.E.C does not award B grade (West African Examination Council).
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No. 9 CONVERSION FORMULA KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECNDARY

EDUCATION.

Grades Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
REVISED
A 85
A- 81
B+ 77
B 73
B- 69
C+ 65
C 61
C- 57
D+ 53
D 49
D- 45
E+ 41
E 37
E- 33

No. 10 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR TURKISH GRADES

Grades Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
REVISED
10 85
9 80
8 75
7 70
6 65
5 60
4 55
3 50
2 45
1 40
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No. 11 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR NATIONAL EXAMINATION

COUNCIL (NECO) NIGERIAN GRADES.

Grades Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For
A1 85
B2 70
B3 65
C4 55
C5 50
C6 45
D7 40
E8 35
F9 Fail

No. 12 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR NORWEGIAN GRADES

Grades Pak. Equivalent Marks

Pak. Equivalent Marks (For overall achievement)
(Examination Grades) (For Internal Exams)
(For External Exams) Further (REVISED)
5%
Deduction
6 85 5% 80.75
5 75 5% 71.25
4 65 5% 61.75
3 55 5% 52.25
2 45 5% 42.75
1 ---- ---- ------

No. 13 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR ADVANCE PLACEMENT

GRADES/SCALES AWARDED BY COLLEGE BOARD, USA

Grades Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Examination System)
5 85
4 75
3 65
2 55
1 45
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No. 14 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR SRI LANKAN GCE ‘O’ LEVEL

GRADES/SCALES

Grades Symbol Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
Distinction D 85
Credit C 63
Ordinary Pass S 42
Failure F Fail

No. 15 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR SRI LANKAN GCE ‘A’ LEVEL

GRADES/SCALES

Grades Symbol Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
Distinction A 85
Very Good Pass B 70
Credit C 57
Ordinary Pass S 45
Failure F Zero

NO. 16 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR GRADES OF INTERNATIONAL

BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM & INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA AWARDED BY GENEVA, SWITZERLAND

Grades Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
7 85
6 75
5 65
4 55
3 45
2 Zero
1 Zero

NO. 17 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 Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
13 85
11 80
10 75
9 70
8 65
7 60
6 55
5 45

NO. 19 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR BANGLADESHI LETTER GRADES

AWARDED AT HSSC LEVEL IN BANGLADESH

Grades Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
A+ 80
A 65
A- 55
B 45
C 40
D 33
F Zero

NO. 20 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR BANGLADESHI LETTER GRADES

AWARDED AT SSC LEVEL IN BANGLADESH.

Grades Pak. Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
A+ 80
A 60
B 45
C 40
D 33
F Zero

NO. 21 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR LETTER GRADES AWARDED AT

JUNIOR CERTIFICATE LEVEL BY IRELAND.

Grades Pak: Equivalent Marks

(for External Examination System)
A 82
B 68
C 52
D 41
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NO. 22 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR LETTER GRADES AWARDED AT

LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (HSSC) BY IRELAND.

IRELAND LETTER PAK. EQUIVALENT MARKS

GRADES (For External Marks)
A1 85
A2 77
B1 73
B2 68
B3 63
C1 58
C2 53
C3 47
D1 43
D2 Unsuccessful
D3 Unsuccessful
E Unsuccessful
F Unsuccessful

NO. 23 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR GERMAN GRADING SYSTEM

AWARDED BY GERMANY

German Grading System Pak. Equivalent Further Pak. Equivalent

Marks (For 5% Marks
External Marks) deduction (For Internal
Exams)
(REVISED)
A+ = 1+ = 15 P
A+ = 1 = 14 P Very Good 1 85 5% 80.75
A = 1- = 13 P
A = 2+ = 12 P
A- = 2 = 11 P Good 2 75 5% 71.25
B+ = 2- = 10 P
B = 3+ = 9 P
B- = 3 = 8 P Satisfactory 3 65 5% 61.75
C+ = 3- = 7 P
C = 4+ = 6P
C- = 4 = 5P Adequate 4 55 5% 52.25
D+ = 4- = 4P
D = 5+ = 3P
F = 5 = 2P Poor failing 5 Zero Zero Zero
F = 5- = 1P
F = 6 = 0P Absolute 6 Zero Zero Zero
failing

NO. 24 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR SWEDEN GRADING SYSTEM

AWARDED BY SWEDEN
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Letter Pak. Equivalent Marks

Grades Convert-I Further Minus Final Marks
(For External 5% Deduction (For Internal
Exams) Exams)
(REVISED) (REVISED)
MVG Pass with Special 85 5% 80
Distinction
VG Pass with Distinction 65 5% 61.75
G Pass 45 5% 42.75
IG Fail Nil Nil 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
a- Average of both Grade- 9 and Grade -10 English
b- 1st Elective academic subject from Grade 9 or Grade-10
c- 2nd Elective academic subject from Grade 9 or Grade-10
d- 3rd Elective academic subject from Grade 9 or Grade-10
e- Any 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

a- Average of both Grade- 11 and Grade -12 English
b- 1st Elective academic subject from Grade-11 or Grade-12
c- 2nd Elective academic subject from Grade-11 or Grade-12
d- 3rd Elective academic subject from Grade-11 or Grade-12
e- Any best elective academic subject from Grade-11 or Grade-12

(iii) 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.
(iv) 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 PRE-

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE AWARDED BY RUSSAIN AND CENTRAL
ASSIAN STATES (KAZAKHSTAN).

Grades Pak. Equivalent Marks

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

4 Good 65 5% 61.75

3 Satisfactory 45 5% 42.75

No. 27 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR TURKISH GRADING SYSTEM (NEW

SYSTEM)

Grades/ Pak. Equivalent Marks Further 5% Pak. Equivalent Marks

Scales (for External deduction (for Internal
Examination System) ) Examination System)
(REVISED) (REVISED)
5 85 5% 80.75
4 70 5% 66.50
3 55 5% 52.25
2 40 5% 38
1 Fail ---- ----

NO. 28 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR JAPANESE GRADES (JAPAN)

Japanese Corresponding Formula-I Formula-II

Grades Grades Pak. Equivalent Marks Pak. Equivalent Marks
(For External Exams) (For Internal Exams)
(After 5% Deduction)
(REVISED)
5 A 85 80.75
4 B 75 71.25
3 C 65 61.75
2 D 55 52.25
1 Fail Fail Fail
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NO. 29 CONVERSION FORMULA FOR 7-PIONT GRADING SCALE OF

DENMARK

7-Point Grading Danish Formula-1 Minus 5% Formula-II

Scale for External Exam/ For Internal
Evaluation Exam/ Evaluation
(REVISED)
12 Excellent 85 -5% 80.75
10 V Good 75 -5% 71.25
7 Good 65 -5% 61.75
4 Fair 55 -5% 52.25
02 Adequate 45 -5% 42.75
00 Inadequate Fail - Fail
-3 Inadequate Fail - Fail

NO. 30 FORMULA FOR LETTER GRADES USED BY EDUCATION BOARDS OF

INDIA

Grades Pak. Equivalent Final Marks

(For External Exams)
A+ Outstanding 85
A Excellent 75
B+ Very Good 65
B Good 55
C+ Above Avg. 45
C Average 40
D+ Marginal 33
D Need Improvement -----
E Need Improvement -----

31. 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 Pak: Equivalent Marks

(For External Exams)
70 – 100 A 75

(Avg. of 85, 75 and 65)

60 – 69 B 55
50 - 59 C 45
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32. FORMULA FOR LETTER GRADES USED IN SCOTTISH

QUALIFICATIONS BY SCOTTISH QUALIFICATION AUTHORITY

Averages of Pak.
Actual Scores Equivalent
Marks
Pak. Equivalent
Actual Marks (For Internal
BAND Grades Exams)
Scores (For External
Exams) After 5%
Deduction
(REVISED)
85 – 100 1 A (upper) 92.50 83.25 79
70 – 84 2 A (lower) 77 69.3 65.84
65 – 69 3 B (upper) 67 60.3 57.29
60 – 64 4 B (lower) 62 55.8 53
55 – 59 5 C (upper) 57 51.3 48.74
50 – 54 6 C (lower) 52 46.8 44.46
45 – 49 7 D 47 42.3 40.19
40 – 44 8 FAIL - - -
Less than 9 FAIL - - -
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33. CONVERSION FORMULA FOR GRADES/SCALES OF AUSTRIA

Grade/Scale Converted-I Minus Pak. Equivalent

(For External 5% Marks
Exam) (For Internal Exam)
REVISED
A 1 Very Good 85 -5% 80.75
B 2 Good 75 -5% 71.25
C 3 Satisfactory 65 -5% 61.75
D 4 Sufficient 55 -5% 52.25
E 5 Insufficient --- ----- ------
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34. FORMULA FOR MARK SCALE OF LITHUANIA

Mark Scale Converted Minus 5% as Pak.
Marks Deduction Equivalent
(For External marks
Exams) REVISED
10 Excellent 85 -5% 80.75

9 Very good 80 -5% 76

8 Good 75 -5% 71.25

7 Moderately good 70 -5% 66.5

6 Satisfactory 65 -5% 61.75

5 Barely satisfactory 60 -5% 57

4 Minimum passing 55 -5% 52.25

Grade: Unsatisfactory ----- ---- ------

1, 2 and 3

35. CONVERSION FORMULA FOR SINGAPORE GRADES FOR DBA

Grades Ranges Formula-I Minus Formula-II

Pak. Equivalent Marks 5% Pak. Equivalent
(External) Marks (Internal)
(REVISED) (REVISED)
A 70 – Above 75 (Avg. of 85,75,65) -5% 71.25
B 60 – 69 55 -5% 52.25
C 50 – 59 45 -5% 42.75
D 40 – 49 40 -5% 38
Fail 39 – Below Fail Fail Fail

36. FORMULA FOR THAI GRADING POINT SYSTEM OF THAILAND

Thai Grade Point Formula-1 Minus 5% Formula-II

for External For Internal
Exam/ Exam/ Evaluation
Evaluation (REVISED)
(REVISED)
4 Excellent 80-100 80 -5% 76
3 Good 70- 79 65 -5% 61.75
2 Fair 60-69 55 -5% 52.25
1 Pass 50-59 45 -5% 42.75
0 Fail 0-49 Fail Fail Fail
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