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April 15, 2025

How to Calculate GPA in Pakistan: Complete Guide for Students

Pakistani university grading follows the 4.0 scale. Here's exactly how to calculate your CGPA and what it means.

How to Calculate GPA in Pakistan: Complete Guide for Students
GradeGPA PointsTypical %
A+/A4.085–100%
A-3.780–84%
B+3.375–79%
B3.070–74%
C2.055–59%
F0.0Below 40%

SGPA Formula

SGPA = Sum(GPA Points × Credit Hours) / Total Credit Hours

Example: Calculus (3cr, A=4.0) + Physics (3cr, B+=3.3) + Programming (3cr, A-=3.7) = 43.0 ÷ 12 = SGPA 3.58

HEC Requirements

  • Minimum CGPA to graduate: 2.0
  • First Class Honours: 3.5+
  • Most scholarship programmes: 3.0+
  • Top corporate employers (Unilever, P&G, McKinsey Pakistan): typically filter at 3.0
  • Calculate your GPA with our GPA Calculator.

    Written by the GMC Tools team