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With nine categories, a new grading system was introduced in the SSC examinations from this year.
The grading in percentages will be as follows:
- A1( top 12.5 of the passed candidates), marks(509-600),
- A2 (12.5 -25), marks (470-508),
- B1 (25-37.5), marks (435-469),
- B2(35.7-50), marks (404-434)
- C1 (50-62.5), marks (374-403) ,
- C2 (62.5-75), marks , (343-373)
- D1(75-87.5), marks , (308-342)
- D2(bottom 12.5 percent of passed candidates), marks (204-307),
- E(Less than 35 percent in any subject in any subject is considered failed).
Source: Hindu