Question 1

What are HKDSE cut-off scores?

Accepted Answer

HKDSE cut-off scores are the minimum raw marks students need to achieve each grade level (5**, 5*, 5, 4, 3, 2). These grade boundaries are adjusted annually based on exam difficulty and overall student performance, and published by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA).

Question 2

How do I find cut-off scores for a specific DSE subject?

Accepted Answer

Select the subject from dse.best/cutoff to view grade boundaries by year. The data covers 2012–2025 for all major HKDSE subjects including Chinese, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, ICT, M1, M2, Geography, History, Chinese History, Economics, BAFS and more.

Question 3

Do DSE cut-off scores change every year?

Accepted Answer

Yes, cut-off scores are adjusted annually based on exam difficulty and student performance. A more difficult paper typically results in lower cut-off scores. Analysing multi-year trends on dse.best/cutoff helps students understand the range of grade boundaries and set realistic study targets.

Question 4

What does the percentage in DSE cut-off scores mean?

Accepted Answer

The percentage shows the proportion of candidates who achieved that grade or above. For example, if the 5** grade boundary has 8%, approximately 8% of candidates reached 5** or higher in that subject that year. This helps gauge how competitive each grade level is.

Question 5

How can I use DSE cut-off scores to plan my study?

Accepted Answer

Identify the cut-off score for your target grade in your target year. Compare it against multi-year data to understand score trends. Use this alongside past paper practice to set realistic score targets. Knowing the boundary for 5 vs 5* helps allocate study time more effectively.

Question 6

如何準確預測自己的DSE成績？

Accepted Answer

完成Past Paper後，對照dse.best/cutoff的Cut Off分數，可估算你的等級。建議同時參考近三年的Cut Off數據，因為每年試卷難度不同會影響分界線。配合JUPAS計算機，了解你的預測成績在各課程的競爭力。

Question 7

How accurate are the cut-off scores on this website?

Accepted Answer

The cut-off scores on dse.best are sourced from official HKEAA publications and updated annually after each examination cycle. They represent the actual grade boundaries used to assign official DSE grades.

等級 Grade	2018
5**	72 (86%)
5*	69 (81%)
5	64 (76%)
4	55 (66%)
3	46 (55%)
2	38 (45%)

等級 Grade	2018
5**	72 (86%)
5*	69 (81%)
5	64 (76%)
4	55 (66%)
3	46 (55%)
2	38 (45%)

等級 Grade	2018
5**	188 (90%)
5*	178 (85%)
5	160 (76%)
4	140 (67%)
3	103 (49%)
2	82 (39%)

等級 Grade	2018
5**	85 (82%)
5*	81 (78%)
5	75 (72%)
4	66 (64%)
3	58 (56%)
2	38 (37%)

等級 Grade	2018
5**	160 (88%)
5*	144 (79%)
5	139 (76%)
4	126 (69%)
3	101 (55%)
2	79 (43%)

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DSE 英文 English Cut-off Scores 2018

English Overall Score Cut Off Table

English Paper 1 - Reading Cut Off Table

English Paper 2 - Writing Cut Off Table

English Paper 3 - Listening & Integrated Skills Cut Off Table

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