University Grading Systems Around the World
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GetAizenix Research
Grading Systems & Conversion Research
Our research team documents grading scales used by universities across India, the US, UK, and Europe. Articles are cross-checked against publicly available academic regulations before publication.
Content reviewed against official university and board grading documentation.
Global Grading Systems Explained
This guide compares how major regions translate letter grades, percentages, and grade points. Always confirm with your institution for official conversions.
United States (4.0 Scale)
A = 4.0 (93-100%), B = 3.0 (83-86%), C = 2.0 (73-76%)
India (10.0 Scale)
O = 10 (91-100%), A+ = 9 (81-90%), A = 8 (71-80%)
United Kingdom (Classification)
First Class = 70%+, Upper Second = 60-69%, Lower Second = 50-59%
Why This Matters
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