Grading systems by country

This is a list of grading systems used by countries of the world, first organized by continent, with links to specifics in many entries.

Most universities follow a model based on the British system. Thus, at the University of Cape Town and the University of South Africa (UNISA), the percentages are calibrated as follows: a 1st class pass is given for75% and above, a second (division one) for 70 - 74%, a second (division two) for 60%-69%, and a third for 50 - 59%. Any lower than 50% is a fail. The University of the Witwatersrand considers an A to be 75% and above.

Different countries in Asia have a variety of grading scales. Grading scales for some countries in that part of the world are described in this article.

University

Below are the percentages and their grade and GPA equivalents

University:

Indian Universities follow a Percentage System and Indian Institutes of Technology follow a 10-point GPA System. The Percentage System works as:

* At selected India institutions, a lower percentage may be considered passing.

The eight-point GPA introduced by University of Mumbai from Academic year 2012–13 is categorized as follows:

The 10-point GPA followed by Indian Institutes of Technology is categorized as follows:

Some universities follow weighted average pattern to calculate percentage: 1st and 2nd Semester – 40% of the aggregate marks, 3rd and 4th Semester – 60% of the aggregate marks, 5th and 6th Semester – 80% of the aggregate marks, 7th and 8th Semester – 100% of the aggregate marks.

International Grade Conversion by World Education Services for Percentages scored in Indian Universities.

* At selected institutions, a lower grade may be considered passing.

Until high school, an averaged percentage is provided. A percentage over 90 is considered excellent; between 70-89 is considered to be 'first division'; between 50-69 is considered to be 'second division', between 40-49 is considered to be pass; though these terminologies and classifications depend on the 'board of education'.

Another Good Institution Grading System:

The highest score receivable at schools and universities is 100. Depending on the school and the grade of study, a good mark varies, but in most occasions 75 or higher is considered to be a good one.

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