DU Best of 4 / ICSE Best 5 Calculator
Calculate your Best of 4 (DU admissions) or Best of 5 (ICSE) percentage from subject marks.
The tool picks your top 4 (or 5) scores automatically. DU note: the actual Best-of-4 has subject-inclusion rules per course (one language + course-relevant subjects) — this gives the raw best combination. ICSE Best of 5 must include English.
Best of 4 (DU) and Best of 5 (ICSE) Explained
Best of 4 is the aggregate of your four highest-scoring eligible subjects, expressed as a percentage — Delhi University's classic admission metric, still used for tie-breaks and by many other universities. Best of 5 is ICSE's convention: English plus your four best remaining subjects.
Rules Worth Knowing
- DU-style Best of 4 generally requires one language and subjects from the university's approved list; including a non-list subject can attract a 2.5% deduction per subject.
- ICSE Best of 5 must include English — the calculator keeps an English row first for this reason.
- Percentage = (sum of best-k marks) ÷ (k × maximum) × 100.
For your full aggregate across every subject, use the Board Percentage Calculator; converting a CBSE CGPA result instead, start with CGPA to Percentage. Planning college years after admission? See the Passout Year & Batch Tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Best of 4 for DU admissions?
Delhi University historically computed admission percentage from your best four subjects — typically one language plus three academic or course-relevant subjects. Under CUET, board Best-of-4 is still used for tie-breaking and by many other universities.
Which subjects must be included in ICSE Best of 5?
ICSE Best of 5 must include English; the other four are your highest-scoring remaining subjects. The tool keeps an English row first so you can enter it directly.
Does the tool apply DU's subject-inclusion rules?
It picks your mathematically best combination. DU-style rules (mandatory language, course-relevant lists, deductions for non-list subjects) vary by course — apply those adjustments per your target course's rules.
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