HKDSE

5**

Top ~10% — typically required for medicine, law, dentistry, and the most selective JUPAS programmes.

5*

Strong JUPAS profile for competitive faculties including engineering, business, and sciences.

4

Foundation for sub-degree programmes and less selective degree routes.

3

Minimum for some sub-degree and vocational pathways; below typical university entry.

2

Below typical university entrance thresholds.

1

Minimal attainment for the subject.