In education and professional certification, "passing" is the standard of reaching a minimum threshold of competency.

: This concept was recently highlighted in the 2021 film Passing , directed by Rebecca Hall and based on Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel. Critics from Rotten Tomatoes and RogerEbert.com praised its exploration of identity, obsession, and the psychological toll of living a double life. DP passing criteria - International Baccalaureate®

: For complex programs like the International Baccalaureate (IB) , passing is not just a single score but a set of conditions, such as achieving at least 24 total points and a minimum grade in all subjects.

In the scientific and academic world, "passing" refers to a manuscript successfully undergoing peer review .