Do I have to give the compartment exam if I fail in 6th subject (say math) and pass in the remaining 5 subjects?
If you fail in one subject for instance math but pass in the other five exams you qualify to be sit a compartment exam for the subject you failed in. Nevertheless, it is not obligatory to undergo the examination, but in achieving a better grade in that perspective, it is recommended to do so. Even i
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Yes. A student can attempt the ICSE Improvement Examination for up to two subjects in the same year. The higher of the two marks is counted as final.
Written papers get a grade from 1 to 9, where 1-2 is Very Good and 8-9 is Fail. School-marked work gets a grade from A to E.
A student needs at least 33% marks in a subject to pass it. To get the Pass Certificate, a student must pass in at least five subjects, including English.
Subjects like Computer Applications, Art, and Home Science give 50 marks to the written paper and 50 marks to school assessment.
Subjects like English, Mathematics, and Science give 80 marks to the written paper and 20 marks to school assessment.
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