Pass Mark Rule for Actuarial Exams

Sep 27, 2026

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This document outlines the revised pass mark regulations for examinations conducted by the Institute of Actuaries of India, effective from the February 2025 session. It provides detailed grading criteria for various subject series, including CS, CM, CB, CP, SP, and SA. Key information covers minimum score requirements for individual papers, aggregate mark calculations, rounding policies, and examination weightage distributions. The Institute maintains the right to modify these criteria session-to-session, with final marks communicated upon result release. These standardized rules ensure consistency across different actuarial modules, specifically addressing paper-wise minimums for multi-paper subjects and aggregate thresholds for overall qualification. The document serves as a vital guide for candidates preparing for professional actuarial assessments, clarifying the specific mathematical requirements needed to successfully pass each subject within the Institute's curriculum.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages2

Reading Time5 min

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Pass Mark Rules by Subject Series

CS and CM Series

CB Series

CP1 and CP2 Subjects

CP3 Subject

SP and SA Series

FAQs

What are the pass requirements for the CS and CM series?

Candidates must score a minimum of 30% in each individual paper (A and B) and achieve at least 50% in the aggregate, with a 70:30 weightage split between Paper A and B.

How are final scores rounded under the new rules?

Final marks and aggregate scores for subjects are rounded up to the next whole number.

When do these pass mark rules go into effect?

These rules are applicable starting from the February 2025 examination session onwards.

Sep 27, 2026

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