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Awarding of grades.—Awarding of Grades shall be done according to the following norms- (1) The Secondary and Higher Secondary School Certificates shall be awarded to the successful candidates in four grades on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in the subjects offered for the Board Examination as shown below:- Percentage Grade 75% or More Distinction 60% or more, but less than 75% I st Grade 45% or more, but less than 60 % II nd grade 35% or more, but less than 45% pass Grade However, the candidates who appear with exemption shall be eligible to get only pass Grade. (2) For the purpose of allotting grade the rounding of aggregate marks shall be considered. A candidate securing marks 44.5% or more, but less than 45% shall be eligible for IInd Grade, a candidate securing marks 59.5% or more, - 334 - but less than 60% shall be eligible for Ist Grade and a candidate securing marks 74.5% or more, but less than 75% shall be eligible for Distinction after rounding up of the grades.