Calculate your CBSE board percentage for Class 10 or Class 12
Learn about CBSE percentage calculation and what your score means
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) calculates percentage based on the total marks obtained in all subjects divided by the maximum possible marks.
This calculator provides an estimate based on your inputs. For official results, always refer to your CBSE mark sheet and school records.
The formula used by this calculator is simple and follows the official CBSE method.
Formula: (Total Marks Obtained / Total Maximum Marks) × 100
Example: If you scored 460 out of 500, your percentage is:
(460 / 500) × 100 = 92%
Answers to common questions about CBSE percentage calculation
Yes, the calculator follows the official CBSE method of calculating percentages using total marks obtained and total maximum marks.
Absolutely! This calculator works for both Class 10 and Class 12 CBSE students.
Quick Mode lets you input total marks directly. Detailed Mode allows entering marks for each subject individually.
Yes, you can include practical marks along with theory marks in Detailed Mode.
Yes, you can add as many subjects as needed in Detailed Mode by clicking "+ Add Subject".
A percentage above 75% is generally considered good, while above 90% is considered excellent in CBSE exams.
CBSE has now shifted to the percentage system for Classes 10 and 12. Earlier, it used CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) for Class 10.
To calculate the Class 10 CBSE percentage, sum up the total marks obtained in all five main subjects and divide by the total maximum marks, then multiply by 100.
For Class 12, total the marks of the best 5 subjects (including theory and practicals), divide by the maximum possible marks, and multiply by 100 to get the percentage.
A Plus Two Percentage Calculator (also known as 12th Percentage Calculator) is a tool used by students to calculate their final percentage based on marks obtained in Class 12 or “+2” exams—commonly used in India for higher secondary education.