History: grade limits
History matriculation exam grade limits for spring 2026: L 90, E 72, M 55, C 40, B 28, A 18 points (max 120). On average across 2023–2026, L has needed about 90 points and E about 73. 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 | 90 | 72 | 55 | 40 | 28 | 18 |
| Autumn 2025 | 88 | 74 | 61 | 48 | 36 | 25 |
| Spring 2025 | 90 | 74 | 60 | 45 | 32 | 22 |
| Autumn 2024 | 88 | 72 | 59 | 45 | 32 | 21 |
| Spring 2024 | 91 | 73 | 58 | 43 | 30 | 20 |
| Autumn 2023 | 89 | 73 | 59 | 46 | 32 | 22 |
| Spring 2023 | 91 | 73 | 58 | 43 | 29 | 19 |
| Average | 90 | 73 | 59 | 44 | 31 | 21 |
Grades as percentages
L ≥ 75 %E ≥ 61 %M ≥ 49 %C ≥ 37 %B ≥ 26 %A ≥ 18 %
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).