UPM GPA Calculator
The UPM GPA Calculator works out your semester GPA and CGPA at Universiti Putra Malaysia, where A earns 4.00 and B earns 3.00. GPA is each grade point times its credits, added up and divided by total credits.
Grades from UPM (Academic Matters for Undergraduates) Rules 2014, checked 26 September 2026.
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About the UPM GPA System
Universiti Putra Malaysia evolved from the College of Agriculture Malaya (1931) and retains world-class strength in agriculture, forestry, and veterinary science. UPM also has growing programmes in engineering and computer science, and is among Malaysia's top three research universities.
Why GPA Matters at UPM
UPM uses a slightly different grade-point mapping (A- = 3.75, B+ = 3.50) compared to most Malaysian universities. Direct PhD consideration at UPM requires a CGPA of 3.750+, while Masters entry typically needs 2.750+, making precise CGPA tracking essential. The Dean's List needs a semester GPA of 3.75 or above with at least 12 credit hours, and a GPA of 4.000 puts you on the Vice Chancellor's List.
UPM Honours Classification
First Class
3.75
min CGPA
Second Class Upper
3.00
min CGPA
Second Class Lower
2.25
min CGPA
Third Class
2.00
min CGPA
UPM Grading Note
UPM grades on a 4.000 scale with A- 3.75, B+ 3.50, B- 2.75 and C+ 2.50, unlike most Malaysian universities. In the general table only F (39 marks or less) is a fail, but core courses graded C-, D+ or D in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Nursing must be repeated until you get at least a C.
What Counts in Your UPM GPA
If you fail a course and later pass it, the first failing grade is dropped from your CGPA, but any second or later failing grade still counts. A passed course repeated to improve it (once, with the Dean's permission) replaces the original grade. Medicine and Veterinary Medicine degrees have their own rules and are not classed.
GPA Tips for UPM Students
- UPM grade points differ from the national norm: A- = 3.75 and B+ = 3.50 instead of the common 3.67 and 3.33.
- Agriculture and veterinary students should account for fieldwork and practicum components that carry credit hours and affect CGPA.
- If targeting direct PhD admission at UPM, you need CGPA 3.750+, so plan your course strategy from Year 1.
Common GPA Mistakes at UPM
Using standard Malaysian grade points (A- = 3.67, B+ = 3.33) when calculating UPM CGPA leads to inaccurate results. UPM's official scale assigns A- = 3.75 and B+ = 3.50, which can make a meaningful difference at honours boundaries.
UPM Grading System
Universiti Putra Malaysia 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 UPM grade table below. UPM awards degree classifications based on cumulative GPA thresholds, with First Class requiring a CGPA of 3.75 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 UPM GPA calculator above to project your CGPA based on expected grades.
UPM Grade Points Used
| Grade | Grade Point | Score Range |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | 80-100% |
| A- | 3.75 | 75-79% |
| B+ | 3.50 | 70-74% |
| B | 3.00 | 65-69% |
| B- | 2.75 | 60-64% |
| C+ | 2.50 | 55-59% |
| C | 2.00 | 50-54% |
| C- | 1.75 | 47-49% |
| D+ | 1.50 | 44-46% |
| D | 1.00 | 40-43% |
| F | 0.00 | 0-39% |
Official References
According to UPM's published rules, the scale on this page runs up to 4.0. Each source is linked below.
- UPM (Academic Matters for Undergraduates) Rules 2014
- UPM Academic Matters (Amendment) Rules 2018 (current grade table)
- UPM Academic Matters (Amendment) (No. 3) Rules 2022 (core course pass rules)
Grade table and classifications last checked against these sources on 26 September 2026.
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