About marks percentage calculator
Add up marks across subjects and divide by the maximum to get your percentage.
Formula
Percentage = total marks obtained ÷ total maximum marks × 100. Scoring 412 out of 500 gives 82.4%.
Check
- Use the correct total, including practicals and internals.
- Some boards use best-of-five subjects; follow your board's rule.
A worked example
Marks of 78, 85, 92, 67 and 74 in five subjects of 100 each add up to 396 out of 500, which is 79.2 percent. Many boards group the result as distinction, first class, second class and pass, so check the cut-offs used by yours.
Tips
- Include internal and practical marks in the total, where they count.
- Rounding rules differ. Follow your board's own rule for the official figure.
Percentage versus percentile
A percentage compares your marks with the maximum. A percentile compares you with other students. The two are different measures, so do not confuse them on entrance exam results.
