Nagaland HSSLC Grading System: Check Marking System, Exam Pattern, CGPA and Percentage Calculator

Q: Is the Nagaland HSSLC grading system the same every year?

Yes, the Nagaland HSSLC grading system remains the same every year. The HSSLC grades of students who pass all the subjects are above D grade and those who fail in one or more subjects receive grades below D.

Q: Are there any benefits that students have received after the Nagaland HSSLC grading system was introduced?

Yes, there are many positive effects seen on student performance after the introduction of the Nagaland HSSLC grading system. Students took their projects seriously and took part in extracurricular activities also. Earlier they used to focus more on rote learning but now they show their interest in knowing the reasoning behind the concepts. Their overall personality has improved.

Q: Is Nagaland HSSLC Grading System different from CBSE and ICSE?

Yes, the Nagaland HSSLC Grading System differs from CBSE and ICSE. NBSE uses a relative grading system on a nine-point scale where the performance of other students also matters while CBSE and ICSE use a nine-point absolute grading system where the grade scale is fixed.

Q: Does the Nagaland HSSLC Grading System allow students to re-evaluate their answer sheets?

Yes, students who are not satisfied with their marks or grades can apply for the re-evaluation of answer sheets. They can visit their school and ask for detailed information on how to register and what the next steps of re-evaluation are.

Q: Who are considered toppers in the Nagaland HSSLC exam?

Students who secure an aggregate of 70% and above are nominated for the topper list in Nagaland HSSLC exams. However, students who have secured an aggregate of 80% and have the highest grand total mark are declared toppers.

Roumik Roy

Updated on - Mar 18, 2025

Table of Contents

Nagaland HSSLC Grading System 2025 for Externally Assessed Subjects
Nagaland HSSLC Grading System for Internally Assessed Subjects
Nagaland HSSLC Grading System: Passing Marks
Nagaland HSSLC Grading System: Calculation of Percentage
Nagaland HSSLC Division System
Tips to Score Good Marks in Nagaland HSSLC Grading System

Nagaland HSSLC grading system includes grades A to E, where A is for excellent performance and E is considered a poor grade. The minimum qualifying grade is D, which every student must receive to pass the NBSE 12th board exams.

NBSE mark sheet includes the Nagaland HSSLC grading system that students can use to check their grades and grade points. For students to pass the 12th board exam and get a Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate, passing in five subjects including the compulsory subjects, and receiving a grade of D or above is mandatory else the final mark sheet of the candidate will not be generated and they have to re-appear for the exam again.

The internally assessed subjects are awarded grades only while externally assessed subjects are awarded both marks and grades in NBSE. Read more to get detailed information on the Nagaland HSSLC Grading System.

Nagaland HSSLC Grading System 2025 for Externally Assessed Subjects

For externally assessed subjects, grades are evaluated on a nine-point scale. The grade D is the qualifying grade and if a student receives a grade below D, has to appear for a supplementary exam or study the 12th class again.

Below is a table that includes the grades and terms of performance according to the Nagaland HSSLC Grading System.

Marks in Range	Grades	Term of Performance
91 to 100	A1	Truly Outstanding
81 to 90	A2	Outstanding
71 to 80	B1	Excellent
61 to 70	B2	Very Good
51 to 60	C1	Good
41 to 50	C2	Above Average
40	D	Average
31 to 39	E1	Needs Improvement
Below 30	E2	Needs Improvement

Nagaland HSSLC Grading System for Internally Assessed Subjects

In Nagaland HSSLC Grading System, subjects like Environmental Education, Work and Art Education, and Physical and Health Education are assessed internally on a 5-point grade scale A, B, C, D, and E. Students who score E or less, are not allowed to sit for final exams. Securing a D grade in internally assessed subjects is mandatory.

Students can check the table shown below for more details.

Marks	Grades	Term of Performance
75% to 100%	A	Excellent
60% to 74%	B	Very Good
45% to 59%	C	Good
33% to 44%	D	Satisfactory
32% and below	E	Unsatisfactory

Nagaland HSSLC Grading System: Passing Marks

According to the Nagaland HSSLC Grading System, grades are assigned based on marks obtained by students. Each subject is of total 100 marks, out of which for some subjects, 80 or 70 marks are the maximum marks in theory and 20 or 30 marks are the maximum marks in practical exams. The passing marks for each subject are mentioned in the table below.

Subjects	Theory		Practical		Total Marks
	Maximum Marks	Passing Marks	Maximum Marks	Passing Marks
Hindi	80	26	20	7	100
English	80	26	20	7	100
Political Science	80	26	20	7	100
Economics	80	26	20	7	100
Sociology	80	26	20	7	100
Psychology	80	26	20	7	100
Geography	70	23	30	10	100
Computer Science	70	23	30	10	100
Mathematics	80	26	20	7	100
Physics	70	23	30	10	100
Chemistry	70	23	30	10	100
Accountancy	70	23	30	10	100
Business Studies	80	26	20	7	100
History	80	26	20	7	100

Nagaland HSSLC Grading System: Calculation of Percentage

Calculation of percentages is easy if a student knows their marks and grades. The percentage is calculated using the formula (Total marks obtained/ Total Marks)×100.

Calculating Percentage

Follow the steps that are mentioned below to find the percentage of students.

Step 1: Find the sum by adding marks of all the subjects
Step 2: Divide the obtained sum by the total of maximum marks of all the subjects.
Step 3: Multiply the resultant obtained by 100.

Example: Consider that a student has obtained marks as 75, 65, 87, 89, 90, and 99. The sum is 505 and each subject is of total 100 marks, so the total maximum marks of all six subjects is 600. Then,

(505/600)×100 = 84.17% which is the overall percentage obtained by students in the 12th class.

Nagaland HSSLC Division System

The Nagaland HSSLC is divided into three divisions, First, second, and third. These divisions are assigned as per the marks obtained by students. Refer to the table below to check the division corresponding to the marks.

Marks	Division
300 marks and above	First Division
225 to 299 marks	Second Division
165 to 224 marks	Third Division

Read More: NBSE HSSLC Supplementary Exam 2025

Tips to Score Good Marks in Nagaland HSSLC Grading System

Scoring good marks in Nagaland HSSLC exams is essential as there are many opportunities that students get once they pass the 12th class. Below are a few tips mentioned for students so that they can score good marks in HSSLC exams

Complete the syllabus first and then start solving questions from the standard and reference books.
Students should try to complete the whole syllabus one month prior to the final exams. so that they get enough time to revise the subjects.
Solve Nagaland HSSLC previous year question papers and sample papers twice or thrice. Attempt model question papers as mock tests.
Revise the syllabus twice or thrice. Reserve the last month before final exams for revision.
Students should make a separate book and write down the formulas and important definitions that they forget.

Students need to check the Nagaland HSSLC exam pattern as this will help in finding the important topics and their weightage in the exam.