Kerala SSLC Grading System 2026 - CGPA Calculator, Marks & Passing Criteria

Kerala SSLC Grading System: Percentage to Grade Table

Kerala Board uses a 9-point grading system. Each grade corresponds to a percentage range and a grade point. Students who achieve a score of 90% or higher are awarded the highest grade, A+, while those who score below 20% receive the lowest grade, E.

How to Calculate Kerala SSLC CGPA

The Kerala SSLC CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) is calculated based on the grade points that the student receives for each subject.

The formula to calculate the CGPA:

1. Find the Total Grade Point (TGP): Add the grade points of all subjects.

2. Calculate CGPA: Divide the TGP by the total number of subjects (which is 10).

   • CGPA = TGP / 10

Students can then convert their CGPA to an estimated percentage by multiplying it by 9.5.

For example, suppose a student gets these grades in 5 subjects:

• Add all grade points, total grade points (TGP) = 9 + 8 + 7 + 8 + 6 = 38

• Next, find average (CGPA), CGPA = Total Grade Points ÷ Number of Subjects
  = 38 ÷ 5
  = 7.6

• Convert CGPA to percentage, Percentage( CGPA × 9.5)
  = 7.6 × 9.5
  = 72.2%

• So in this example: CGPA = 7.6, Percentage = 72.2%

Passing Marks Required in Kerala SSLC Exam

To successfully pass the exams, students must achieve a minimum Kerala SSLC passing mark in each subject. The following table details the maximum marks for each subject, as well as the passing marks needed:

What If You Don't Score the Kerala SSLC Passing Marks?

If a student is unable to achieve the minimum passing grade of D+ in one or more subjects, they will have the opportunity to appear for the SAY (Save A Year) examination. This is a supplementary exam that allows students to re-attempt the subjects they failed.

The SAY exams are held shortly after the main Kerala SSLC results are announced, giving students a chance to pass their subjects in the same academic year and avoid having to repeat the year.