What CGPA is considered First Class, Second Class, and Third Class in NU?

Under the National University grading system: CGPA 3.00 to 4.00 is First Class (1st Division), CGPA 2.25 to 2.99 is Second Class (2nd Division), CGPA 2.00 to 2.24 is Third Class (3rd Division), and below 2.00 is Fail.

What is the minimum CGPA required to pass Honours in National University?

A student must achieve an overall minimum cumulative CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 and have no un-cleared 'F' grades in compulsory credit courses to be awarded an Honours or Degree certificate.

How is 4-year cumulative CGPA calculated in NU Honours?

Cumulative CGPA is the credit-weighted average across all 4 academic years. You multiply each year's GPA by its total credits (usually 30 credits per year), sum the total grade points earned (e.g. 120 credits total), and divide by the total number of credits.

Can National University graduates apply for Master's programs abroad?

Yes! NU graduates are eligible for Master's admissions in top destinations including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, and Sweden. A First Class (3.00+ CGPA) meets direct admission requirements for most global universities, while a Second Class (2.50+) qualifies for many UK, European, and US graduate programs.

Do foreign universities or WES accept NU CGPA directly?

Most UK and Australian universities evaluate NU's 4.00 scale directly. For US and Canadian universities requiring credential evaluations (such as WES or ECE), NU transcripts are converted into US semester credits and standard letter grades.

NU CGPA Calculator

Calculate your National University (NU) Bangladesh Honours & Degree CGPA, percentage, Class/Division, and forecast required grades.

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Accurately calculate your National University (NU) Honours and Degree CGPA, convert to equivalent percentage, verify official Class/Division, and forecast your graduation goal.

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How the National University Grading System Works

The National University (NU) of Bangladesh operates under the 4.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) scale prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC). While transcripts record your letter grade and grade points, official job circulars (such as BCS and government examinations) and overseas graduate admissions frequently require an equivalent percentage and Class/Division.

Official UGC Proportional Conversion Formula

Percentage = (CGPA / 4.00) * 100

Official Reference: This linear proportion is the accepted mathematical standard recommended by the UGC Bangladesh for converting 4.0-scale CGPA to percentage marks.

Official National University Grading Scale

The table below presents the official mark intervals, corresponding letter grades, grade points, and degree classifications used across all NU Honours, Degree Pass, and Masters programs:

Marks Range	Letter Grade	Grade Point	Class / Division
80% and above	A+	4.00	First Class
75% to <80%	A	3.75	First Class
70% to <75%	A-	3.50	First Class
65% to <70%	B+	3.25	First Class
60% to <65%	B	3.00	First Class (Cutoff)
55% to <60%	B-	2.75	Second Class
50% to <55%	C+	2.50	Second Class
45% to <50%	C	2.25	Second Class (Cutoff)
40% to <45%	D	2.00	Third Class (Minimum Pass)
Less than 40%	F	0.00	Fail

Worked Example: 4-Year Honours Cumulative CGPA

Suppose an Honours student achieves the following results across their 4 academic years (with 30 credits completed per year):

• 1st Year: GPA 3.10 × 30 Credits = 93.00 Grade Points

• 2nd Year: GPA 3.25 × 30 Credits = 97.50 Grade Points

• 3rd Year: GPA 3.40 × 30 Credits = 102.00 Grade Points

• 4th Year: GPA 3.55 × 30 Credits = 106.50 Grade Points

Total Grade Points = 399.00 • Total Credits = 120
Final CGPA = 399.00 / 120 = 3.33 / 4.00 (First Class, 83.25%)

International Admissions & WES Evaluation for NU Students

Students graduating from National University regularly gain admission to Master's degrees across the globe. Here is how international institutions evaluate your NU degree:

United Kingdom: A National University CGPA of 3.00+ is evaluated as equivalent to a UK 2:1 (Upper Second-Class) Honours degree, qualifying you for prestigious UK universities.
United States & Canada: For universities requiring credential evaluation through WES or ECE, your 4-year Honours degree is evaluated as a 4-year US Bachelor's degree equivalent.
Germany & Europe: Recognized under the Anabin database as an accredited university status (H+), eligible for direct tuition-free or public Master's applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh and National University use the standard linear proportional formula: Percentage = (CGPA / 4.00) × 100. For example, a 3.25 CGPA equals 81.25%, and a 3.00 CGPA equals 75.00%.