CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024 - CBSE Grading System for Class 10 2024, Marking Scheme, CGPA and Percentage Calculator

Samia Miraj

Updated On: May 13, 2024 01:27 PM

CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024 is a 9-point grading system with grades ranging from A1 to E. The grading system provides grades according to the ranks of the students. A1 grade is the highest grade that can be achieved by the students.
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CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024 is a 9-point grading system with grades from A1 to E. A1 grade is the highest grade the students can achieve in the board exam. E Grade is for the students who failed to achieve the minimum passing mark. The information about the grades achieved by the students will be mentioned in the results and the marksheet. CBSE has decided to not include the percentage of the students in the CBSE Class 10 Result 2024 to avoid competition and unrealistic goals. CBSE provides grades according to the ranks of the students.

There are also specified grade points available to the students based on the marks that they are securing in the different subjects. Students can easily calculate their CGPA or their percentage through the help of the grade points and the grading systems specified by CBSE . Students can expect the result to be released in May 2024. The original mark sheets will be distributed by the specific school authorities a week after the results are released. Check out more information about the CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024 here.

CBSE 10th Latest Updates 2024

  • May 13, 2024 - CBSE board released the class 10 results on May 13, 2024 on the official website.

CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024

A 9-scale system is followed by CBSE to grade the students in class 10th. A1 grade is provided to the top 1/8th of the passed students. Students can refer to the detailed grading system from the table given below:

Grade

Qualification

A1

Top 1/8th of the passed candidates

A2

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

B1

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

B2

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

C1

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

C2

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

D1

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

D2

Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

E

Failed Candidates

CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024: Guidelines

There are also some guidelines issued by CBSE based on the CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024:

  • Minor variations in the proportions of the candidates to adjust a tie in the grading system will be made accordingly.
  • In case of a tie, all the students who have achieved the same number of marks will be given the same grade. If the number of students at a score point needs to be divided into two segments, the smaller segment will go with the larger one.
  • Method of grading will be used in subjects where the number of candidates who have passed is more than 500.
  • Concerning subjects where the total number of candidates passing a subject is less than 500, the grading would be adopted on the pattern of grading and distribution in other similar subjects.

CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024: Grade Points

To achieve an A1 grade, students need to secure more than 91 marks in every subject. Check out the grade points table here:

Marks Range

Grade

Grade Point

91-100

A1

10.0

81-90

A2

9.0

71-80

B1

8.0

61-70

B2

7.0

51-60

C1

6.0

41-50

C2

5.0

33-40

D

4.0

21-32

E1

C

00-20

E2

C

CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024 for Arts, Health, and Physical Education

In assessing the activities about arts, health, and physical education, CBSE introduced a 5- 5-point grading scale (A to E) that will be used for classes 9th and 10th, with no defined indicators. The students would be evaluated in two fields i.e. Art Education, Health, and Physical Education. Work Experience also counts in Physical and Health Education. There will be no upscaling of grades in these subjects.

CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024 for Art Education

The table given below depicts the CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024 for Art Education for Classes 9th and 10th:

Grade

Connotation

A

Exemplary

B

Proficient

C

Developing

D

Emerging

E

Beginner

CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024: Health and Physical Education

CBSE Grade Distribution for Internal Assessment in Health and Physical Education is added below in the table:

STRANDS

PERIODS (Approx)

GRADES

1. GAMES

Athletics/ Swimming Team Games

Individual Games/ Activity

Adventure Sports

90 periods

While filling in online data, the following grades may be filed against HPE:

Class IX-X: Grade (A-E) on a 5-point scale (A, B, C, D, E)

2. Health and Fitness

50 periods

3. SEWA

50 periods

Grades of SEWA are to be considered against Work Experience

Class IX-X: Grade (A-E) on a 5-point scale (A, B, C, D, E)

4. Health and Activity Card

10 periods

--

Total

200 periods

--

CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024: Passing Criteria

Students can check out the passing criteria for class 10th board exams from the pointers given below:

  • Students will be eligible to get the pass certificate if they achieve a grade higher than E in all the subjects of internal assessment.
  • Students must obtain a grade higher than E or at least 33% marks in all five subjects of the external exam.

CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024: How To Calculate Percentage?

Students can easily calculate their percentage using the grade points that will appear in their results by following the simple procedure given below:

  • Step 1: Add all the grade points for the subjects that you have appeared in the board exams.
  • Step 2: Divide the sum by 5.
  • Step 3: You have to now multiply the amount by 9.5 to get your percentage.

CBSE Class 10 Marking Scheme 2024

CBSE has introduced a few changes in their marking scheme for both classes 10th and 12th. Check out the new and improved marking scheme here:

Questions

Weightage

Competency-Based Questions

(MCQs, Case studies, Source-based integrated questions)

Minimum of 40%

Objective-type Questions

20%

Remaining short/long answers (per existing pattern)

40%

Also Check:

CBSE Class 10 Toppers
CBSE Class 10 Marksheet 2024

Students must check out the detailed CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024 to calculate their overall percentage or CGPA. CBSE will not include the aggregate total of marks and percentages in their marksheets to avoid competition. Other changes are also made by CBSE in their marking scheme to help the students focus more on learning rather than mugging up the course material.

FAQs

Is there any change in the CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024?

There are no major changes recorded in the CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024 however CBSE has introduced other changes. CBSE will not reflect the overall percentage and CGPA in their results as of now and there have been changes in their marking scheme. 

What is the highest grade in CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024?

A1 is the highest grade in the CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024. Students will be provided an A1 grade in a specific subject if they get more than 90% marks in it. 

Does CBSE follow a “best of 5” rule?

Mainly a total of five subjects are chosen by the students in CBSE Class 10 Board 2024 however if a student has chosen more than 5 subjects then the initial 5 subjects with good marks must be chosen to calculate their percentage. 

Is there any division provided in the CBSE Class 10 Board 2024?

CBSE has decided that they will not provide any division or distinction for CBSE Class 10 Board 2024 to avoid unhealthy competition. The overall percentage or grade will also be not provided by CBSE. 

What is the CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024?

There are grades available from A1 to E as per the latest CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024. A1 grade is available for the students who achieve more than 90% marks individually in each subject or as an aggregate total. E grade will be given to the students who failed to achieve minimum passing marks in the board exams. 

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