Academic grading in Pakistan
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Academic grading in Pakistan
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In Pakistan three grading scales are commonly used in higher education:
| Grade | Description | WES Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| A | Excellent | A |
| B | Good | B |
| C | Satisfactory | C+ |
| D | Pass | C |
| F | Fail | F |
| Grade | Percentage | WES Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| Distinction | 80 - 100 | A1 |
| High Pass | 70 - 80 | A |
| Pass | 60 - 69 | B |
| Marginal Pass | 50 - 59 | C |
| Fail | 0 - 49 |
In old grading system consisting of “Division Scheme”, the range of %age of marks is as follows:
| Percentage of Marks | Division |
|---|---|
| 60 - 100 | First |
| 45 - 59.99 | Second |
| 33 - 44.99 | Third |
| 0 - 32.99 | Fail |
The grading system according to the percentage of marks in Division Scheme is as follows:
| PERCENTAGE OF MARKS | GRADE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 80% and above | A1 | Exceptional |
| 70% and above but below 80% | A | Excellent |
| 60% and above but below 70% | B | Very Good |
| 50% and above but below 60% | C | Good |
| 40% and above but below 50% | D | Fair |
| below 40% to minimum pass marks | E | Satisfactory |
| below 33% or passing marks | F | Fail |
Another grading scale is commonly used in lower education:
| PERCENTAGE OF MARKS | GRADE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 80% and above | A1 | Exceptional |
| 70% and above but below 80% | A | Excellent |
| 60% and above but below 70% | B | Very Good |
| 50% and above but below 60% | C | Good |
| 40% and above but below 50% | D | Fair |
| below 40% to minimum pass marks | E | Satisfactory |
| below 33% or passing marks | F | Fail |
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