How to Calculate CBSE 10th Percentage: Calculate Percentage to CGPA

How to Calculate CBSE 10th Percentage: Calculate Percentage to CGPA

Mallika ThaledderUpdated on 14 May 2025, 10:46 AM IST

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the CBSE Class 10 results 2025 on May 13, 2025, at 1 pm. Students can check their CBSE 10th result on the official website, cbseresults.nic.in, by entering their roll number, school number, and admit card ID in the login window. To pass the CBSE 10th exam, students must score a minimum of 33% in each subject.

It is important to understand how to convert CGPA to a percentage. It will give students a full understanding and insight into their academic performance. To learn about calculating percentages from CGPA, read the full article below.

How to Calculate CBSE 10th Percentage 2025

To calculate the CBSE 10th percentage, students have to choose the best 5 out of 6 subjects. Below, we have provided simple steps on how to calculate the CBSE 10th percentage.

  • Firstly, add all your grade points (top 5) for the subjects you took in the board exams.

  • After that, divide the total by 5. The result will be your CGPA.

  • For a percentage, multiply your overall CGPA by 9.5.

For example:

  • If your grade points for the five main subjects are: 9, 8, 9, 9, and 7, then

  • Step 1: Add the grade points: 9+8+9+9+7 = 42

  • Step 2: Divide it by 5; 42/5 = 8.4

  • Your CGPA will be 8.4.

  • To convert it into a percentage, multiply the overall CGPA by 9.5.

  • Thus, 8.4 x 9.5 = 79.80%

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Also, Check: CBSE 10th Date Sheet 2025


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When did the CBSE board announce its Class 10th and 12th results 2025?
A:

The CBSE board has announced the CBSE 10th, 12th results on May 13, 2025. 

Q: Is Hindi compulsory in CBSE class 10?
A:

No, Hindi is not a compulsory subject. However, it is compulsory for the students to choose at least two language subjects from: 

  • Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, Marathi, Malayalam,
  • Manipuri, Oriya, Punjabi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Lepcha, Limbu, Bhitia, Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Nepali, Tibetan and Mizo
Q: What is the passing percentage for CBSE 10th exam 2025?
A:

Students are required to score a minimum of 33% to pass the CBSE 10th board exam 2025.

Q: How to calculate CBSE 10th percentage 2025?
A:

Students can calculate CBSE 10th percentage by following the steps given below:

  • Add your top 5 grade points.

  • Divide it by 5. The result will be your CGPA.

  • For percentage, multiply the overall CGPA by 9.5. 

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The link to the question paper is attached here. You can also find the answer key for the subjects on the careers360 website that will help you analyse in-depth performance.

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You will be able to download the CBSE Class 10th Sample Paper 2025-26 from our official website, careers360, by using the link which is given below.

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The link to the question paper is attached here. You can also find the answer key that will help you analyse your in-depth performance. Careers360 provides students with preparation tips that will help them utilise their time correctly in preparation

https://school.careers360.com/boards/cbse/cbse-pre-board-sample-paper-2025-26

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