Eligibility criteria - Is 54.9% similar to 55% Marks or 59.9% same as 60% ?

One of the frequently asked question by our readers & that which could be lingering in many applicants minds is
Am I eligible for this recruitment with the marks specified in eligibility criteria.This doubt seems to creep up for every bank recruitment.To help you understand clearly, we have explained about the concept.


Since the eligibility conditions and its method of application are similar,the below info also applies to government & other competition exams.

Filtering through marks: Whatever be the job, an applicant is judged initially with their exam marks.Let`s say, a company invites applications for trainee posts from those who have completed degree with 65% only. Why?
There are two reasons to follow this method,

1. to select the best candidates
2. to lower the competition as they move for the next stage of selection

As per bank exams notification,

Candidates with minimum educational qualification of a degree with 60% marks are eligible to send their applications.

It means that you must have either scored exactly or above 60% in degree exams.

No roundoffs: In case you have scored 59.8% or 59.5% & looking to round it as the next whole number integer 60% - it is not possible.

• You are not allowed to declare the marks by choosing to approximate it.
• The scores even though in decimals must be mentioned in the application in the  same format as given in the degree certificate or final marksheet. 

In the above scenario,59.8% is less than 60% & hence the candidate is not eligible to apply.

In competition exams such as bank recruitments where every mark counts, allowing candidates to round-off decimal figures to integers would be unfair.


Hope your doubts regarding calculation of marks for eligibility conditions would have been cleared by now. Still in doubt? voice it through your comments!!