| Grades | Criteria |
| 1 | Asymptomatic, mild headache, slight nuchal rigidity |
| 2 | Moderate to severe headache, nuchal rigidity, no neurological deficit other than cranial nerve palsy |
| 3 | Drowsiness, confusion, mild focal neurological deficit |
| 4 | Stupor, moderate to severe hemiparesis |
| 5 | Deep Coma, decerebrate posturing, Moribund appearance |