IGCSE Mathematics (0580) grade boundaries — March 2026
Cambridge IGCSE (CAIE) (0580). The official grade thresholds for the March 2026 series — the minimum raw mark needed for each grade, by tier and paper combination. Pick the option matching the papers you sat.
Cambridge publishes these as grade threshold tables: "grade thresholds" and "grade boundaries" are two names for the same numbers.
March 2026 at a glance
- A A* in Mathematics required 168/200 (84%) on extended · papers 22, 42.
- That A* threshold is 1 mark lower than November 2025 — slightly easier to achieve.
- A grade C needed roughly 38% on extended · papers 22, 42.
Core · Papers 12, 32
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| C | 87 | 55% |
| D | 71 | 45% |
| E | 56 | 35% |
| F | 40 | 25% |
| G | 24 | 15% |
Maximum mark: 160.
Extended · Papers 22, 42
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 168 | 84% |
| A | 137 | 69% |
| B | 106 | 53% |
| C | 76 | 38% |
| D | 61 | 31% |
| E | 47 | 24% |
Maximum mark: 200.
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Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.