What Is the Passing Percentage? A Simple Guide for Students

There is no single passing percentage for the whole world. It depends on your country, board, school and sometimes the subject.

Typical ranges

• Many school boards set the pass mark between 33 and 40 percent.
• Some universities require 50 percent or a minimum grade such as D or C.
• Some programmes need a minimum in each paper, not only overall.

How to check

1. Read the examination rules or the student handbook.
2. Find out if you must pass each subject and also the total.
3. Calculate your overall percentage and compare.

Our Student Mark Calculator shows pass at 40 percent by default. Treat that as a guide and confirm with your own board.