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Exam percentage is calculated by dividing your marks obtained by the total marks and multiplying by 100. Formula: Percentage = (Marks Obtained ÷ Total Marks) × 100. For example, 72 out of 100 is 72%, while 135 out of 150 is (135 ÷ 150) × 100 = 90%. The same formula applies regardless of the total marks scale.

A distinction is the highest academic classification, typically awarded for 75% and above (in Indian and many Commonwealth educational systems). Some institutions require 80%+ or 85%+ for distinction. In the US grading system, a distinction roughly corresponds to an A grade (90%+). A distinction on your transcript signals exceptional academic achievement to employers and graduate schools.

Exam grades are assigned based on percentage ranges defined by the grading scale. Common systems include: US scale (A: 90%+, B: 80–89%, C: 70–79%, D: 60–69%, F: below 60%) and the Indian standard scale (Distinction: 75%+, First Class: 60–74%, Second Class: 50–59%, Pass: 33–49%, Fail: below 33%). Your institution may use slightly different cutoffs, so always check your official grade policy.

A passing mark is the minimum score required to pass an exam or course. In India, the standard passing percentage is 33% (or 35% in some states) for secondary and higher secondary education. University-level courses often use 40% or 50% as the minimum passing threshold. Professional courses like law, medicine, and engineering frequently require 50% or higher to pass individual subjects.