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Class 10 / 12 Percentage Calculator

How Exam Percentage Is Calculated

Your exam percentage is simply the marks you obtained divided by the total possible marks, multiplied by 100: Percentage = (Marks Obtained ÷ Total Marks) × 100. For Class 10 and 12 boards, "total marks" usually means the sum across all subjects as listed on your marksheet — for example, 5 subjects out of 100 each gives a total of 500.

This single percentage figure is what most college admissions, scholarship eligibility checks (including several schemes on the National Scholarship Portal) and job applications ask for, so getting it right from your actual marksheet matters.

How It Works

1. Add up total marks

Sum the maximum marks across every subject on your marksheet (check your board's marking scheme for exact subject weightage).

2. Add up marks obtained

Sum what you actually scored across those same subjects.

3. Calculate

Enter both totals to get your exact percentage instantly.

Tip: Some boards calculate "best of 5" or exclude certain subjects (like additional/optional subjects) from the main percentage — always check your specific board's rule if the figure needs to match an official certificate exactly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work for CBSE, ICSE and state boards alike?

The core percentage formula is the same everywhere — marks obtained divided by total marks. What differs between boards is which subjects count toward the "total," so always verify against your board's official marksheet rules.