External Examination System

For class XII, the CBSE conducts a Nationwide examination in the month of March, called the All India Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (AISSCE). The result is declared in May/June. It shows marks and grades in the subject as per the following table in 9 point grading system.

The final report card shows grades.
The annual grading system is on a 9 point scale as follows -

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