Social studies: grade limits
Social studies matriculation exam grade limits for spring 2026: L 88, E 75, M 64, C 50, B 37, A 24 points (max 120). On average across 2023–2026, L has needed about 87 points and E about 72. 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 | 75 | 64 | 50 | 37 | 24 |
| Autumn 2025 | 87 | 73 | 60 | 47 | 34 | 22 |
| Spring 2025 | 88 | 73 | 60 | 47 | 34 | 21 |
| Autumn 2024 | 86 | 71 | 59 | 47 | 35 | 25 |
| Spring 2024 | 88 | 72 | 59 | 44 | 30 | 19 |
| Autumn 2023 | 84 | 69 | 56 | 44 | 33 | 23 |
| Spring 2023 | 85 | 70 | 56 | 41 | 30 | 19 |
| Average | 87 | 72 | 59 | 46 | 33 | 22 |
Grades as percentages
L ≥ 73 %E ≥ 60 %M ≥ 49 %C ≥ 38 %B ≥ 28 %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).