For Cambridge students transitioning into Pakistani medical colleges, the Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) equivalence certificate is mandatory. Understanding how letter grades translate to numeric percentages is critical for planning your MDCAT target.
Official IBCC Grade-to-Mark Conversion Scale
IBCC maps Cambridge grades to standardized numeric marks:
| Cambridge Grade | IBCC Numeric Equivalent (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| A* (A-Star) | 90% | Distinction |
| A | 85% | Excellent |
| B | 75% | Very Good |
| C | 65% | Good |
| D | 55% | Satisfactory |
| E | 45% | Pass |
Calculation Mechanics
- Part-I (Matric Equivalence): Scaled from 8 O-Level subjects (English, Urdu, Islamiyat, Pak Studies, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) out of 500 or 900 marks.
- Part-II (FSc Pre-Medical): Scaled from 3 A-Level sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) out of 600 marks.
- Total: Part-I + Part-II = 1100 Total Marks.
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