Grading
The Board has adopted the Absolute and Relative Grading to assess the performance of its students where the marks are converted into grades since HSLC Examination 2009.
1. Absolute Grading
Absolute Grading on a 9 point scale is used for declaring the results of Class IX Final Examination.
| 9 point scale of Absolute Grading | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mark Range | Grade | Terms of Performance |
| 91-10 | A1 | Truly outstanding |
| 81-90 | A2 | Outstanding |
| 71-80 | B1 | Excellent |
| 61-70 | B2 | Very good |
| 51-60 | C1 | Good |
| 41-50 | C2 | Fair |
| 40 | D | Average |
| 31-39 | E1 | Need improvement |
| Below 30 | E2 | |
2. Relative Grading
Relative Grading is adopted to assess the performance of the candidates of the HSLC Examination. The raw marks along with the grades are shown in the marksheet. The minimum qualifying grade is ‘D’ grade.
| Grade | % of Examinees | Terms of Performance |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Top 2% | Truly outstanding |
| A2 | Next 8% | Outstanding |
| B1 | Next 12% | Excellent |
| B2 | Next 18% | Very good |
| C1 | Next 25% | Good |
| C2 | Next 23% | Above average |
| D | Next 12% | Average |
| E1 | Needs improvement | |
| E2 |
The NBSE has been making efforts in every aspect to provide quality education and efficient method to assess the accurate learning outcome. Bar coding of the answer scripts and OMR award sheet was introduced w.e.f. HSLC & HSSLC Examinations 2016 and 2017 respectively in order to maintain secrecy and minimize error in result making.
The Board in its endeavour for the last 42 years has its ups and downs, sweet and bitter experiences, overcoming various challenges has now stand at par with the rest of the country yet still envisages attaining higher degree of excellence and will remain true to its motto ‘Labour and Honour’.