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Matric Division Calculator 2026 — Check 1st, 2nd, 3rd Division Pakistan

Find your matric division instantly. Enter your SSC marks to get division, percentage, grade and GPA. All Pakistan BISE boards.

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What is Division in Matric?

In Pakistan's education system, matric (SSC — Secondary School Certificate) results are categorized into divisions based on the percentage of marks obtained. Divisions apply the same way across all provincial BISE boards including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, Federal, AJK, and others.

The total marks for most matric Science groups is 1100 (Part I: 550 + Part II: 550). Arts groups may have different totals depending on the board.

DivisionPercentageMarks (out of 1100)
🏆 1st Division60% – 100%660 – 1100
🥈 2nd Division45% – 59.99%495 – 659
🥉 3rd Division33% – 44.99%363 – 494
❌ FailBelow 33%Below 363

Grade System vs Division System

Many boards now show both a grade (A+, A, B, C, D, E) and a division on result cards. Here is how they map:

GradePercentageGPA (4.0 scale)Division
A+90–100%4.01st Division
A80–89%3.71st Division
B70–79%3.01st Division
C60–69%2.51st Division
D50–59%2.02nd Division
E40–49%1.52nd/3rd Division
FBelow 33%0.0Fail

Why Division Matters

📌 University Admissions

Most universities require minimum 1st Division (60%+) for BS/BSc programs. Some programs at top universities require 70%+ or 80%+.

📌 Government Jobs

Many government job applications require minimum 2nd Division in matric. Higher grades improve merit scores significantly.

📌 CSS/PMS Exam

The CSS examination requires minimum 2nd Division in all academic credentials. 1st Division strengthens your application.

📌 Scholarships

Most scholarships (HEC, PEEF, Ehsaas) require 1st Division or 70%+ in matric. Higher percentage = better scholarship chances.

How to Calculate Division

Step-by-step with example:

Obtained Marks: 750

Total Marks: 1100

Percentage = (750 / 1100) × 100 = 68.18%

68.18% → 1st Division (Grade C, GPA 2.5)

Matric Division — Frequently Asked Questions

What marks are needed for 1st division in matric?

660 marks or more out of 1100 (60%+) gives 1st Division in matric.

Is 550 marks out of 1100 first division?

No. 550/1100 = 50% = 2nd Division. For 1st Division you need 660+ marks (60%+).

What is the total marks in matric Science?

1100 marks for most Science group SSC (Part I: 550 + Part II: 550).

Do all boards use the same division criteria?

Yes. All BISE boards in Pakistan use the same national criteria: 1st = 60%+, 2nd = 45-59.99%, 3rd = 33-44.99%.

What is passing marks in matric?

33% = 363 marks out of 1100 is the minimum to pass. Below this is considered Fail.

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Written by Abid Niazi
Updated May 2026
5 min read
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