Grade limits spring 2023
Finnish matriculation exam grade limits for spring 2023 (Matriculation Examination Board, YTL): Mathematics, advanced syllabus L 81 / E 63 / M 50 (120 p); Mathematics, basic syllabus L 99 / E 81 / M 65 (120 p); English, advanced syllabus L 267 / E 248 / M 227 (299 p); Physics L 81 / E 61 / M 47 (120 p). The table lists all 9 subjects and grades L–A.
Grade limits checked against the Board's site on .
| Subject | L | E | M | C | B | A | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, advanced syllabus | 81 | 63 | 50 | 37 | 24 | 15 | 120 |
| Mathematics, basic syllabus | 99 | 81 | 65 | 47 | 31 | 18 | 120 |
| English, advanced syllabus | 267 | 248 | 227 | 201 | 167 | 131 | 299 |
| Physics | 81 | 61 | 47 | 35 | 26 | 19 | 120 |
| Social studies | 85 | 70 | 56 | 41 | 30 | 19 | 120 |
| Finnish (mother tongue), reading comprehension | 89 | 73 | 63 | 52 | 41 | 28 | 120 |
| History | 91 | 73 | 58 | 43 | 29 | 19 | 120 |
| Biology | 94 | 77 | 64 | 50 | 37 | 26 | 120 |
| Psychology | 97 | 81 | 66 | 51 | 37 | 26 | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions about grade limits
What is a grade limit?
A grade limit is the lowest score that earns a given grade. For example, the L limit of 81 in Mathematics, advanced syllabus, spring 2023, means 81 points out of 120 were enough for laudatur.
Why do the limits vary between sessions?
The Matriculation Examination Board (YTL) sets the limits separately for each session from the candidates' score distribution (the SYK method), so a harder paper produces lower limits.
When are the limits for autumn 2026 published?
When the results are released (exact date: ylioppilastutkinto.fi). The page abipreppi.com/en/pisterajat/2026-syksy is updated the same day.