UP Board 12th Grading System 2024 - Check UP Board Class 12 Grading System, Passing Marks & Passing Criteria

Pratha Shishodia

Updated On: April 20, 2024 07:53 AM

UP Board Class 12 Grading System 2024 introduces students to the relationship between the grades and marks scored by them. It includes grades from A1 to E2, where A1 is the highest and E2 is the lowest grade. 
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UP Board 12th Grading System 2024 consists of grades from A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D, E1, and E2. Students who score more than 90% marks in theory exams will be awarded with A1 grade. Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has adopted different grading systems for theory and practical exams. In practical exams, grades from A to E are available. In practicals, A grade is provided to the people who score more than 80% marks. The information about the marks obtained by the students and their grades will be reflected in their UP Board 12th Result 2024 .

Students can easily calculate their percentage by using the grading system put forward by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad. Students need to secure 33% marks in theory as well as in practical exams to be considered a “Pass”. Both in theory and practical exams, students are required to obtain at least a “D” grade to be considered a passing student. Failing to do so, students must sit for the compartment exam. Check more information about UP Board 12th Grading System 2024 here.

UP Board 12th Latest Updates 2024

  • April 20, 2024 : UP Board 12th result 2024 will be released on April 20, 2024 at 2 PM.
Also Check UP Board Class 12th Topper List 2024

UP Board 12th Grading System 2024

There are two different grading systems adopted by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad to grade the students for theory and practical exams. Check the detailed information about the grading system for both the exams from the tables given below:

UP Board 12th Grading System 2024: Theory

The UP Board grading system includes nine grades according to the marks range. Students scoring between 91 to 100 marks will be provided with an A1 grade. The students scoring below 21 marks will be provided with the E2 grade. Grades E1 and E2 represent the fail status. To pass the exam, it is necessary to pursue a grade of D and above. Check out the table below to get the details of grades, marks, and grade points.

RANGE OF MARKS

GRADE AWARDED

GRADE POINTS

91-100

A1

10

81-90

A2

9

71-80

B1

8

61-70

B2

7

51-60

C1

6

41-50

C2

5

33-40

D

4

21-32

E1

C

<21

E2

C

UP Board 12th Grading System 2024: Practicals

The practical exams are conducted before the theory exams and hold a weightage of 30% in total scores. It is easy to score full marks in practical exams. Students can increase their overall score by securing high marks. Check out the table below to learn about the UP Board 12 Grading System 2024 for practical exams.

RANGE OF MARKS

GRADES

80-100

A

60-79

B

45-59

C

33-44

D

<33

E

UP Board 12th Grading System 2024: Calculate CGPA

Following the simple formula students can calculate the CGPA. Check it out here:

CGPA Formula = Sum of grade points obtained in the subject/number of subjects.

  • Students must note down the grade points for each subject through the grading scheme table.
  • Add the grade points for all the subjects.
  • Divide the calculated grade point by the number of subjects, and you will get the overall UP Board CGPA.

Example to calculate UPMSP 12th CGPA

Subject

Grades

Grade Points

Maths

B2

8

Hindi

B1

7

English

B2

6

Chemistry

C1

7

Physics

B2

7

Total of Grade points

35

Divide it by the number of subjects (i.e. 5)

35/5 = 7

Hence, the overall UP board class 12 CGPA is ‘7’ and the grade is ‘B2’.

UP Board 12th Grading System 2024: Passing Marks Criteria

Students are required to score 33% marks separately in theory and practical exams to be considered “Pass”. Students must also get minimum passing marks in every subject included in the curriculum to get their marksheets and other certificates successfully.

UP Board 12th Grading System 2024: Re-Evaluation

Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad provides an option to the students through which they can apply for revaluation of their answer sheets if they are not satisfied with the number of marks that they have achieved in their results. The scrutiny application form will be made available only on the official website of UPMSP to be filled by the students accordingly. A particular amount of application fees is also to be submitted by the students to successfully apply for scrutiny. The revaluation result will be published on the official website to be checked just like the initial UP 12th Board Result. After scrutiny, no new applications will be entertained by UPMSP regarding the revaluation or rechecking.

UP Board 12th Grading System 2024: Compartment Exams

Students can apply for compartment exams if they fail to achieve the minimum passing marks in the board exams. Students are required to score 33% marks in the board exams to be considered Qualified however if they fail to do so they can apply for compartment exams. The application form for the compartment exams will be filled out online. Students can take the help of their school staff to fill out the compartment exam application form within the deadline specified by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad. The information about the UP Board 12th Compartment Exam Date 2024 will be available after the result declaration.

Once the compartment exams are concluded by UPMSP, the results for the compartment exam will be released accordingly. Students must check their UP Board 12th Compartment Result 2024 to see whether or not they qualified this time around. If the students got minimum passing marks in the compartment exam, they will be issued a new and updated marksheet through their school premises. It is important to collect the updated marksheet because it will be required by the students to be submitted during College admission. The compartment marksheet will hold the same value as the initial marksheet.

UP Board 12th Grading System 2024: Grace Marks

Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has adopted a grace marks policy that will benefit the students in numerous ways to pass the board exams effortlessly. Check the details here:

  • Students are liable to get grace marks in one or two subjects only.
  • Students will be provided grace marks if they fail to pass a subject with two or fewer marks.

Students are provided grades according to the number of marks that they have secured in the different subjects included in their curriculum. UP Board 12th Grading System 2024 will help the students easily calculate their overall percentage and marks scored in the board exams. The information about the grades and the marks will be reflected in the marksheet of the students.

FAQs

What if I get a “D” grade in practicals according to the UP Board 12th Grading System 2024?

Students will have to appear for the compartment exams if they get a “D” grade in the practical exam according to the UP Board 12th Grading System 2024. The information about the compartment exam date will be released by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad after the declaration of the results. 

How many marks are needed to get the highest grade in UP Board 12th Grading System 2024?

In theory exams, students are required to score more than 90% marks to get the highest grade which is A1 according to the UP Board 12th Grading System 2024. In practical exams, students are required to score more than 80% marks to get the highest grade which is A. 

What is the failing grade in UP Board 12th Grading System 2024?

Students are required to score a “D” grade or above according to the UP Board 12th Grading System 2024 to be declared as a “Pass”. Those who fail to get the minimum passing grade will be subjected to sit for the compartment exam. 

Is the UP Board 12th Grading System 2024 different for theory and practical exams?

Yes, the UP Board 12th Grading System 2024 is different for theory and practical exams. In theory, A1 to E2 grades are available where A1 is the highest grade and is provided to the students who score more than 90% marks in every subject. In practical exams, students who score more than 80% marks are awarded with A grade. 

Will the UP board release the topper’s list for class 12 students?

In addition to the announcement of UP Class 12 result, the UP board will also announce the UP board class 12 topper’s list. Students can check the list on the official website. 

When can students expect the UP Board Class 12 result 2024?

UP board is likely to announce the UP Board Class 12 result 2024 in April 2024. The result will be provided for all three streams - Science, Commerce, and Arts.

What are the minimum passing marks in UP board 2024?

A minimum of 33% marks is needed to pass the UP board class 12 exam 2024. They need to pass theory and practical exams individually.

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