The IIT Bombay follows a continuous evaluation system with considerable freedom being given to the course Instructor in deciding the pattern of evaluation.

Evaluation system

Mid-semester examination carrying 30 marks, one or two quizes or mini tests carrying 20 marks and an end of semester examination carrying 50 marks.

The total mark thus received is converted to a letter grade, based on the relative.

The grades are on a scale of 10 with the grade AA being the best and FR being fail grades.

These grades are described by the letters AP, AA, AB, BB, BC, CC, CD, DD, FR and DX,

Letter Grade Grade Point
AP 10

AA 10

AB 9

BB 8

BC 7

CC 6

CD 5

DD 4

FR 0 Fail (Repeat the course)

DX Fail (Lack of attendance)

II Incomplete (on health grounds)

DR Dropped

PP Passed

NP Not Passed

AU Audit