Finnish (mother tongue), reading comprehension: grade limits
Finnish (mother tongue), reading comprehension matriculation exam grade limits for spring 2026: L 88, E 73, M 62, C 51, B 41, A 30 points (max 120). On average across 2023–2026, L has needed about 89 points and E about 74. The Matriculation Examination Board (YTL) sets the limits separately for each session.
Grade limits checked against the Board's site on .
| Session | L | E | M | C | B | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 88 | 73 | 62 | 51 | 41 | 30 |
| Autumn 2025 | 88 | 75 | 64 | 51 | 39 | 26 |
| Spring 2025 | 90 | 74 | 62 | 51 | 41 | 29 |
| Autumn 2024 | 87 | 73 | 62 | 50 | 38 | 26 |
| Spring 2024 | 90 | 75 | 61 | 51 | 41 | 30 |
| Autumn 2023 | 88 | 75 | 61 | 50 | 37 | 25 |
| Spring 2023 | 89 | 73 | 63 | 52 | 41 | 28 |
| Average | 89 | 74 | 62 | 51 | 40 | 28 |
Grades as percentages
L ≥ 74 %E ≥ 62 %M ≥ 52 %C ≥ 43 %B ≥ 33 %A ≥ 23 %
Read more
- Subject guide and past exams
- All past exams in this subject
- How grades are determined (in Finnish)
- What will my points get me? (in Finnish)
Source: Ylioppilastutkintolautakunta. Mother-tongue limits apply to the whole exam (reading + writing).