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NUST grade points
| Grade | Grade points | Counted in the GPA? |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | Yes |
| B+ | 3.50 | Yes |
| B | 3.00 | Yes |
| C+ | 2.50 | Yes |
| C | 2.00 | Yes |
| D+ (undergraduate only) | 1.50 | Yes |
| D (undergraduate only) | 1.00 | Yes |
| F | 0.00 | Yes |
| XF (F for attendance shortage) | 0.00 | Yes |
| I (Incomplete) | none | No |
| W (Dropped) | none | No |
| Q (Qualified) | none | No |
| T (Transfer) | none | No |
The handbook notes that a Q grade applies to specified courses under NUST policy, and that a W appears on the transcript against the course but is not considered for the GPA.
The GPA formula used here
GPA = Σ(grade points × credit hours) ÷ Σ(credit hours)
This is the standard credit-weighted average. The handbook sets the grade points, the relative-grading scale and which grades are left out, but does not print this equation, so we show it as the usual method rather than as a NUST formula.
Worked example
| Course | Credit hours | Grade | Points | Credit hours × points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | 3 | A | 4.00 | 12.00 |
| Course 2 | 3 | B+ | 3.50 | 10.50 |
| Course 3 | 3 | B | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Course 4 | 1 | C+ | 2.50 | 2.50 |
Total credit hours = 10, total points = 34.00, so GPA = 34.00 ÷ 10 = 3.40.
Standing and credits
- A student must obtain a minimum of 1.0 grade points in a course to earn its credits.
- The minimum CGPA for the award of a degree is 2.00, or 2.50 for the programmes listed in the FAQ above.
- An F or XF, a semester GPA below 2.00, a CGPA below 2.00 or an I grade make a student academically deficient under the handbook.
Why no percentage is shown
The handbook publishes no CGPA-to-percentage formula, so this page shows none. If a form asks for a percentage, ask the Examination Branch for an equivalence letter rather than converting the figure yourself.
Grade points and rules follow the NUST Undergraduate Student Handbook dated 7 November 2023, read on 20 September 2026. Regulations change; confirm with your institution's Examination Branch before relying on a figure.
Sources
The formula on this page follows the documents below. Confirm any figure that matters with the issuing body or your registrar.
- NUST: Undergraduate Student Handbook, 7 November 2023 (paragraphs 19, 20, 26): Grade points A 4.00, B+ 3.50, B 3.00, C+ 2.50, C 2.00, D+ 1.50, D 1.00, F and XF 0.00; relative grading on a 1.00–4.00 scale; W not counted in the GPA; read 20 September 2026