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UPM CGPA Calculator

Calculate your semester SGPA and cumulative CGPA according to official Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) grading regulations, credit weightings, and percentage conversion formula: Percentage (%) = (CGPA / 4.0) × 100 (UPM 4.0 Scale).

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Formula: Percentage (%) = (CGPA / 4.0) × 100 (UPM 4.0 Scale)
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UPM Official Calculator

Malaysia MQA 4.0 Scale (4.0 Scale)

SemesterSGPA / GPA (4.0)Credits
Live Score Card4.0 Scale
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 (UPM 4.0 Scale)

UPM Grading System & Scale

Malaysia MQA 4.0 Scale Standard

Max: 4.0
Letter GradeGrade PointsMarks RangePerformance
A+4.090 - 100%Cemerlang Tertinggi
A4.080 - 89%Cemerlang
A-3.775 - 79%Kepujian Tinggi
B+3.370 - 74%Kepujian
B3.065 - 69%Kepujian Baik
B-2.760 - 64%Lulus Baik
C+2.355 - 59%Lulus Memuaskan
C2.050 - 54%Lulus
D1.040 - 49%Lulus Bersyarat
F0.0< 40%Gagal
Institutional Note: UPM evaluates academic achievement using the 4.00 CGPA grading scale benchmarked against MQA guidelines.

Graduation Division Classification

UPM 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

Popular Programs & Degrees

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UPM 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(Ci × GPi) / ΣCi
Where Ci = Course Credits, GPi = Grade Points secured.
Cumulative LevelAll Semesters

CGPA Formula

Weighted average of all completed semesters up to current session:

CGPA = Σ(SGPAj × Cj) / ΣCj
Where SGPAj = Semester SGPA, Cj = Total Semester Credits.
Official EquivalenceUPM Ordinance

Percentage Conversion

Official institutional formula to derive aggregate percentage:

Percentage (%) = (CGPA / 4.0) × 100 (UPM 4.0 Scale)
Standard official formula recognized for recruitment, higher admissions & competitive exams.
Important Regulatory Rule: At Universiti Putra Malaysia, 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 Putra Malaysia Calculates CGPA

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

1

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.

2

Multiply Course Credits

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

3

Compute Semester SGPA

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

4

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 Putra Malaysia)4-point Standard
Course / SubjectCourse Credits (C)Letter GradeGrade Point (GP)Credit Points (C × GP)
Core Subject I / Theory3A4.0012.00
Core Subject II / Major3B+ / A-3.6711.01
Elective Course / Quantitative Methods3B+3.339.99
Practical / Applied Laboratory3B3.009.00
Total Semester Credits & Points12--42.00
Calculated Semester SGPA:3.50 / 4.00
Graduation Academic Standing:First Class / High Honours

Frequently Asked Questions (UPM)

How is GPA and CGPA calculated at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)?

UPM GPA is calculated as Total Grade Points Earned divided by Total Credit Hours Attempted for that semester. CGPA is the cumulative weighted average over all completed semesters.

What CGPA is required for First Class Honours at UPM?

Students achieving a cumulative CGPA of 3.75 to 4.00 graduate with First Class Honours (Kelas Pertama) at UPM.