IGCSE Religious Studies (0490) grade boundaries — November 2025
Cambridge IGCSE (CAIE) (0490). The official grade thresholds for the November 2025 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.
November 2025 at a glance
- A A* in Religious Studies required 125/160 (79%) on extended · papers 12, 22.
- A grade C needed roughly 50% on extended · papers 12, 22.
Extended · Papers 12, 22
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 125 | 79% |
| A | 110 | 69% |
| B | 95 | 60% |
| C | 80 | 50% |
| D | 69 | 44% |
| E | 59 | 37% |
| F | 47 | 30% |
| G | 35 | 22% |
Maximum mark: 160.
Extended · Papers 13, 23
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 125 | 79% |
| A | 110 | 69% |
| B | 95 | 60% |
| C | 80 | 50% |
| D | 69 | 44% |
| E | 59 | 37% |
| F | 47 | 30% |
| G | 35 | 22% |
Maximum mark: 160.
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Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.