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indian equivalent of UK's upper second class

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Nitin

Joined: 30 Jul 2007
Posts: 4
indian equivalent of UK's upper second class
Tue Jul 31, 2007 06:56 PM
how can we convert upper second class degree in % marks

[Edited 06 Aug 2007 by Nitin]
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Nitin

Joined: 30 Jul 2007
Posts: 4
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 09:02 AM
can someone pls tell me
what is the indian equivalent of UK's upper second class hons degree.
I m an indian student with 51% marks in LLB & done 3 PG diplomas . What chances do i stand to get addmission in LLM frm good uk law schools.

since my graduation(BA HONS) marks are 74%(merit division) can I get addmission on its basis.

god bless u all.....
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Nitin

Joined: 30 Jul 2007
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 09:27 AM

[Edited 06 Aug 2007 by Nitin]
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Aakanksha

Joined: 02 Jul 2007
Posts: 22
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 01:19 PM
Hi Nitin,

I am aware that a UK first class degree is 70% and above. However, am not very sure what percentage is considered second upper class. I guess it should be 65% - 69.99%

Please rely on another reply to your post as well.

Thanks

Aakanksha
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Megatron

Joined: 28 Jul 2007
Posts: 10
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 04:47 PM
Degrees are classified in the UK as follows:
1st: 70%+
2:1: 60-70%
2:2: 50-60%
3rd: 40-50%

I'm not sure but I believe that institutions are more concerned with first degrees.
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Nitin

Joined: 30 Jul 2007
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 06:38 PM
thanks 2 both of u
what I found is that
1st: 70-80
2:1: 60-70
2:2: 50-60
3rd: 40-50
Pass: too disgraceful to mention

I m still hopeful........
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Aakanksha

Joined: 02 Jul 2007
Posts: 22
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 06:57 PM
Although this is noted I wonder the fate of Indians, as it's difficult to score over 60% in Indian evaluation system. A brilliant student scores first class (60% and above in Indian context). During my batch, the university topper scored 67% (It is generally the average of all five years of LL.B). If my score is 62% I wonder where I stand in an international strata. Do people like Nitin and myself do not have our fair-share of availing education from reputed international institutes?

Can anyone pull us out of deep waters?

Eagerly awaiting..
Aakanksha Agarwal
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pinkcauldrons

Joined: 14 Aug 2006
Posts: 17
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Sun Aug 12, 2007 10:31 AM
Hi. I graduated with 61% LLB from Bangalore University. like you said, its tough for Indian law students to manage above 65% I was rejected by Cambridge, but accepted by LSE, UCL, Kings, SOAS, Queen Marys, Warwick, Westminster.
So I think u definitely have a chance.
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Aakanksha

Joined: 02 Jul 2007
Posts: 22
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Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:49 PM
Hey Pinkcouldron...

That's great relief! Thanks a a tonne for it.. Will ping you when I need help :)
Many thanks again..

Aakanksha Agarwal
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hewhohuntselves


Joined: 30 May 2006
Posts: 45
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Tue Feb 05, 2008 02:04 PM
thanks 2 both of u
what I found is that
1st: 70-80
2:1: 60-70
2:2: 50-60
3rd: 40-50
Pass: too disgraceful to mention

I m still hopeful........


No, 3rd is equal to Pass. If you get below 40% you fail.
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CR

Joined: 13 Jan 2008
Posts: 20
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Tue Feb 05, 2008 03:05 PM
Hi,

What is the maximum grade
is it a 100?

Thx
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prashbez

Joined: 30 Jul 2007
Posts: 102
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 09:18 PM
Hi

I did my LLB from Delhi University in 1997.

I agree with most persons on this post that getting a 60% in Delhi University is definitely not easy and as far as I remember only 5-10 people out of a batch of 500 had a 60%. The topper in my batch was 62%.

It seems that in recent times it's become easier to score more than 60% in the LLB in Delhi University and other law colleges.

I also feel that most of the US Univs concentrate more on your LLB marks than a combination of marks and significant work experience. But having written to a number of UK Univs, I think they are more flexible in regard to marks combined with significant work experience.

That's my take on this.

Cheers
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