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Class 12 Requirements for Australian Universities: CBSE, ISC and State Board Marks at Each University

Each Australian university reads Indian Class 12 results its own way. The Group of Eight convert CBSE, ISC and accepted state board results into an Australian ATAR equivalent; most other universities set a percentage in the best four subjects. State board students nearly always need higher marks than CBSE or ISC students.

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  • 60%CBSE or CISCE at Charles Darwin
  • 65%Flinders and Federation
  • 70%Adelaide University
  • 81%UNSW engineering, CBSE

Percentage universities

UniversityCBSE or ISC/CISCEState boards
Charles Darwin60% in best four incl. English65%; Punjab and Haryana 75%
Flinders65% (about ATAR 60)70%
Federation65%70%
Adelaide University70% in best four80%
RMITSame as the course's Australian %+5 points

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UNSW, 2027

CourseCBSEISCState board*
Engineering (Honours)81%90%96%
Computer Science81%89%95%
Commerce85%92%98%
Data Science and Decisions79%87%93%
Science75%83%87%
Arts75%83%84%

*Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka boards only.

ATAR scales

Sydney uses the sum of your best five CBSE subjects (A1 = 4, A2 = 3.5): 15.5 for ATAR 85, 17 for 90, 18.5 for 96; ISC 87%, 90%, 94%; HSSC from six named states 85% and 95%. ANU uses the best five CBSE subjects including English or Hindi: 10.5 for rank 70, 14.0 for 80, 15.5 for 85, 17.0 for 90; ISC 77%, 84%, 87%, 90%. UWA uses the best four CBSE subjects with A1 = 5, A2 = 4.5, B1 = 3.5: 9 points for ATAR 70, 12 for 80, 14 for 85, 16 for 90; ISC 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%.

Scholarships tied to Class 12 marks

The University of Tasmania gives 30% off tuition with 75% in CBSE or CISCE (90% for the Punjab and Haryana boards) and 50% with 90%. Charles Darwin's Vice-Chancellor scholarship (50%) needs 95%. See merit scholarships.

Questions from Indian students: Class 12 requirements for Australia

What percentage is needed for Australian universities after Class 12?
From 60% (Charles Darwin, CBSE or CISCE) and 65% (Flinders, Federation) to 70% at Adelaide University and 75–85% for most courses at UNSW. Engineering, computing and commerce at Sydney and UNSW need the highest marks.
How does Sydney convert CBSE marks?
Into an ATAR using the sum of your best five subjects (A1 = 4, A2 = 3.5…): 15.5 for ATAR 85 (Engineering, Science), 17 for ATAR 90 (Advanced Computing), 18.5 for ATAR 96 (Commerce). ISC students need 87%, 90% and 94%.
Do state board students need higher marks?
Yes. RMIT adds five points to the CBSE figure; Adelaide University asks 80% against 70%; Charles Darwin asks 65% (Punjab and Haryana 75%) against 60%; UNSW accepts only the Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka boards, at 84–98%.
Which state boards does ANU accept on the ISC scale?
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal. Students from other boards need 99% for a selection rank of 80.
What if I miss the requirement?
A foundation year (Class 12, or Class 11 for some, at 50–80%) or a pathway diploma that leads into the second year of a bachelor's. See pathway colleges.

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