Q: What CGPA scale do Malaysian universities use?

Most Malaysian public universities use a 4.0 CGPA scale . The highest grade is A (4.00) and grades are awarded with plus/minus variations such as A- (3.67), B+ (3.33), and so on.

Question 1

What CGPA scale do Malaysian universities use?

Accepted Answer

Most Malaysian public universities use a 4.0 CGPA scale. The highest grade is A (4.00) and grades are awarded with plus/minus variations such as A- (3.67), B+ (3.33), and so on.

Question 2

What is pointer in Malaysian universities?

Accepted Answer

In Malaysian universities, "pointer" is the common term for CGPA or cumulative grade point average. When students say "my pointer is 3.5," they mean their CGPA is 3.50 out of 4.0.

Question 3

What CGPA do I need for First Class Honours in Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

Most Malaysian public universities award First Class Honours (Kelas Pertama) for a CGPA of 3.67 or above out of 4.0. Some universities use 3.50 as the threshold. Always check your university regulations.

Question 4

How is CGPA calculated in Malaysian universities?

Accepted Answer

Your CGPA is the credit-weighted average of all completed courses. Multiply each course grade point by its credit hours, sum them up, then divide by total credit hours. This CGPA calculator handles the computation automatically.

Question 5

Is the grading scale the same for all Malaysian public universities?

Accepted Answer

Most Malaysian public universities use a similar 4.0 scale with A=4.00, A-=3.67, B+=3.33 grade points. However, some universities have minor variations in grade boundaries. Choose your specific university for the most accurate calculation.

Question 6

What CGPA do I need for Dean's List in Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

Dean's List requirements vary by university, but most Malaysian public universities require a semester GPA of 3.50 or above with no failed courses in that semester.

Classification	Malay Term	CGPA Range
First Class Honours	Kelas Pertama	3.67 - 4.00
Second Class Upper	Kelas Kedua Atas	3.00 - 3.66
Second Class Lower	Kelas Kedua Bawah	2.50 - 2.99
Third Class	Kelas Ketiga	2.00 - 2.49

Grade	Grade Point	Marks (%)
A	4.00	80-100
A-	3.67	75-79
B+	3.33	70-74
B	3.00	65-69
B-	2.67	60-64
C+	2.33	55-59
C	2.00	50-54
C-	1.67	45-49
D	1.00	40-44
F	0.00	Below 40

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