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UM CGPA Calculator

Calculate your semester SGPA and cumulative CGPA according to official Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya) (UM) grading regulations, credit weightings, and percentage conversion formula: Percentage (%) = (CGPA / 4.0) × 100.

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Formula: Percentage (%) = (CGPA / 4.0) × 100

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Malaysia MQA 4.0 Scale (4.0 Scale)

Enter Semester SGPAs & Credits(Max: 4.0)

Semester	SGPA / GPA (4.0)	Credits

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Cumulative Grade Point Average

0.00/ 4.0

Awaiting Grades

Equivalent Percentage:0.00%

Total Credits Counted:0

Total Quality Points:0.00

Official Conversion Formula:

Percentage (%) = (CGPA / 4.0) × 100

UM Grading System & Scale

Malaysia MQA 4.0 Scale Standard

Max: 4.0

Letter Grade	Grade Points	Marks Range	Performance
A+	4.0	90 - 100%	Cemerlang Tertinggi
A	4.0	80 - 89%	Cemerlang
A-	3.7	75 - 79%	Kepujian Tinggi
B+	3.3	70 - 74%	Kepujian
B	3.0	65 - 69%	Kepujian Baik
B-	2.7	60 - 64%	Lulus Baik
C+	2.3	55 - 59%	Lulus Memuaskan
C	2.0	50 - 54%	Lulus
D	1.0	40 - 49%	Lulus Bersyarat
F	0.0	< 40%	Gagal

Institutional Note: Universiti Malaya (UM), ranked among the world's top 100 universities, uses the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) 4.00 Grade Point Average system: A+/A(4.00), A-(3.67), B+(3.33), B(3.00), B-(2.67), C+(2.33), C(2.00), D(1.00), F(0.00).

Graduation Division Classification

UM Academic Honours & Standard

First Class Honours (Kelas Pertama)

Top academic honor

≥ 3.67

Second Class Upper (Kelas Kedua Atas)

High placement qualification

≥ 3.00

Second Class Lower (Kelas Kedua Bawah)

Standard pass

≥ 2.50

Third Class / Pass (Kelas Ketiga)

Minimum graduation requirement

≥ 2.00

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UM CGPA Calculation Formula

Official mathematical equations for SGPA, CGPA, and Percentage Conversion

Semester Level4-point

SGPA Formula

Calculates single semester grade performance weighted by subject credits:

SGPA = Σ(C_i × GP_i) / ΣC_i

Where C_i = Course Credits, GP_i = Grade Points secured.

Cumulative LevelAll Semesters

CGPA Formula

Weighted average of all completed semesters up to current session:

CGPA = Σ(SGPA_j × C_j) / ΣC_j

Where SGPA_j = Semester SGPA, C_j = Total Semester Credits.

Official EquivalenceUM Ordinance

Percentage Conversion

Official institutional formula to derive aggregate percentage:

Percentage (%) = (CGPA / 4.0) × 100

Standard official formula recognized for recruitment, higher admissions & competitive exams.

Important Regulatory Rule: At Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya), grade points are awarded based on both continuous internal assessments and semester-end examinations. Cumulative GPA (CGPA) is not a simple arithmetic average of semester SGPAs, but a credit-weighted aggregate across all earned credits.

How Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya) Calculates CGPA

Step-by-step academic evaluation procedure with a worked practical example

Obtain Letter Grades

Based on total marks in theory and practicals, the student receives letter grades corresponding to official grade points on a 4.0 scale.

Multiply Course Credits

Multiply each course's credit hours by the numeric grade points obtained to find the Quality Credit Points (Credits × Grade Point).

Compute Semester SGPA

Divide total quality credit points earned in the term by the total registered semester credits: SGPA = Total Points / Total Credits.

Calculate Final CGPA

Aggregate all semester credit points and divide by total completed degree credits to yield cumulative CGPA and equivalent percentage.

Worked Practical Example: Sample Semester Calculation (Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya))4-point Standard

Course / Subject	Course Credits (C)	Letter Grade	Grade Point (GP)	Credit Points (C × GP)
Core Subject I / Theory	3	A	4.00	12.00
Core Subject II / Major	3	B+ / A-	3.67	11.01
Elective Course / Quantitative Methods	3	B+	3.33	9.99
Practical / Applied Laboratory	3	B	3.00	9.00
Total Semester Credits & Points	12	-	-	42.00

Calculated Semester SGPA:3.50 / 4.00

Graduation Academic Standing:First Class / High Honours

Frequently Asked Questions (UM)

How is GPA and CGPA calculated at Universiti Malaya (UM)?

At Universiti Malaya, GPA (Purata Nilai Gred / PNG) is calculated as: GPA = Σ(Course Credit Value × Grade Point Earned) / Total Credits Attempted in that semester. CGPA (PNGK) is the cumulative average across all semesters.

What CGPA is required for First Class Honours (Kelas Pertama) at UM?

At Universiti Malaya, students achieving a cumulative CGPA of 3.67 and above are awarded First Class Honours (Ijazah Sarjana Muda Kelas Pertama).

What are the Dean's List (Anugerah Dekan) requirements at Universiti Malaya?

Undergraduate students who register for a minimum of 12 credits in a regular semester and obtain a GPA of 3.70 or higher without failing any course are eligible for the Dean's List.

What is the academic probation threshold at Universiti Malaya?

Students whose CGPA drops below 2.00 are placed on Academic Probation (Status Percubaan). A student must restore their CGPA to 2.00 or above in the subsequent semester to avoid termination.

How do you convert Universiti Malaya (UM) CGPA to percentage?

Under standard international and Malaysian conversion standards, UM CGPA is converted using Percentage (%) = (CGPA / 4.00) × 100.