UM GPA Calculator
Calculate semester GPA and projected cumulative GPA for Universiti Malaya. School-specific grade points and official reference list included.
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About the UM GPA System
Universiti Malaya is Malaysia's oldest university (est. 1905) and consistently the nation's highest-ranked institution in global rankings. It is research-intensive with particular strength in medicine, engineering, and the sciences, attracting competitive postgraduate cohorts from across Southeast Asia.
Why GPA Matters at UM
UM enforces an 80% lecture attendance threshold for exam eligibility, so a low CGPA often signals attendance issues as well. UM does not award First Class: a final PNGK of 3.70 with a clean record earns Pass With Honours (With Distinction). The Dean's award needs a semester PNG of 3.70 with at least 15 credits and four courses.
UM Honours Classification
Pass With Honours (With Distinction)
3.70
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Pass With Honours
2.00
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UM Grading Note
UM grades on a 4.00 scale with A- 3.70, B+ 3.30, B- 2.70, C+ 2.30, C- 1.70 and D+ 1.30. C (50-54) is the minimum pass for every course; C- to F are fails but still count in your PNGK until you repeat the course.
UM Accuracy Scope
UM does not award First, Second or Third classes. A final PNGK of 2.00 earns Pass With Honours, and 3.70 earns Pass With Honours (With Distinction) only if you never got an F, never repeated or improved a course and finished on time. When you repeat or improve a course, the best grade point counts. MBBS, BDS and the Bachelor of Jurisprudence follow separate rules.
GPA Tips for UM Students
- UM allows course retakes where the higher grade replaces the old one in CGPA calculation. Retake strategically in weaker subjects.
- Maintain above 80% attendance in every course to remain eligible for final exams.
- Target 3.70+ early since UM postgrad programmes are highly competitive and use CGPA as the primary filter.
Common GPA Mistakes at UM
Students sometimes assume retake grades are averaged with the original. At UM, the best grade point counts, so retaking a weak subject usually helps your PNGK, but any repeat or grade improvement rules you out of Pass With Honours (With Distinction).
UM Grading System
Universiti Malaya uses a 4.0-point grading scale. The highest achievable GPA is 4.0, and letter grades are converted to grade points using the official UM grade table below. UM awards degree classifications based on cumulative GPA thresholds, with Pass With Honours (With Distinction) requiring a CGPA of 3.70 or above.
Each module grade earns a specific number of grade points, which are then weighted by credit units to compute your semester GPA and cumulative GPA (CGPA). Use the UM GPA calculator above to project your CGPA based on expected grades.
UM Grade Points Used
| Grade | Grade Point | Score Range |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.00 | 90-100% |
| A | 4.00 | 80-89% |
| A- | 3.70 | 75-79% |
| B+ | 3.30 | 70-74% |
| B | 3.00 | 65-69% |
| B- | 2.70 | 60-64% |
| C+ | 2.30 | 55-59% |
| C | 2.00 | 50-54% |
| C- | 1.70 | 45-49% |
| D+ | 1.30 | 40-44% |
| D | 1.00 | 35-39% |
| F | 0.00 | 0-34% |
Official References
- Universiti Malaya (Bachelor's Degree) Regulations 2024
- Peraturan-Peraturan Universiti Malaya (Ijazah Sarjana Muda) 2024
Grade table and classifications last checked against these sources on 26 September 2026.