NUST

NUST follows a strict grading scale with higher percentage requirements. The minimum passing grade is D (50%), and the university requires students to maintain a CGPA of 2.0 or above.

Key Points

• Higher cut-offs than standard HEC scale
• Dean's List: GPA 3.5+
• Merit scholarships based on CGPA

CGPA stands for Cumulative Grade Point Average. It is a grading system used by Pakistani universities (following HEC guidelines) to evaluate a student's overall academic performance across all completed semesters.

Unlike a simple percentage, CGPA uses a weighted average that accounts for the credit hours of each course. CGPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale where 4.0 is the highest achievable score.

Why CGPA Matters

Your CGPA determines scholarship eligibility, Dean's List recognition, graduation honors, and is a key factor for employers and graduate school admissions.

Semester GPA (SGPA) is your Grade Point Average for a single semester. It reflects your academic performance in the courses you took during that specific term.

How to Find Your Semester GPA

• University Portal: Log into your university's student portal (CMS/LMS). Your semester results page typically shows your SGPA.
• Official Transcript: Request your transcript from the registrar office.
• Result Card: The result card issued after each semester includes your SGPA.

Credit hours represent the weight assigned to each course. They indicate hours of instruction per week throughout the semester.

Typical Distribution

• Theory Courses: Usually 3 credit hours
• Lab Courses: Usually 1-2 credit hours
• Combined Theory + Lab: Usually 4 credit hours (3+1)
• Project/Thesis: Usually 3-6 credit hours