Bangladesh does have differential grading systems. Before the GPA grading system in Bangladesh, a division system was used. The GPA system in Bangladesh is young, and it started its journey in 2001 with its introduction in the Secondary School Certificate examination. Later, in 2003, it was introduced at the Higher Secondary Certificate education level.
Academic Grading in Bangladesh
There are two GPA Grading systems in Bangladesh: GPA and CGPA. GPA and CGPA have different mark intervals, Grade points, and Letter grades. GPA is calculated on a scale of 5.00, and CGPA is calculated on a scale of 4.00.
The 5th-grade Primary Education Certificate (PEC), 10th-grade Secondary School Certificate (SSC), 12th-grade Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), and Equivalent Education Grading System is GPA. Bangladesh has many Education levels: General, Madrasah, and Technical Education. You can check academic courses and education systems in Bangladesh.
The Higher Education of Public Universities, Private Universities, and the National University Grading system is CGPA. CGPA calculation Measures on a scale of 4.0. Later in this post, we will learn all grading systems and their mark intervals, letter grades, and grade points with comments. You can calculate GPA and CGPA Online.
Determination of GPA:
The Letter Grading system evaluates a student’s performance in a course. A+, A, A-, B, C, and D are passing grades for the course. F is a failing grade for the course.
Determination of CGPA:
The Letter Grading system evaluates a student’s performance in a course. A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, and D are passing grades for the course. F is a failing grade for the course.
GPA Result:
Grades and Grade Points finalize GPA Results. Please take a look at the GPA result measures below.
The GPA value is usually based on a 4.0 point scale, where A+ = 5, A =4.00, A-=3.50, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, and F = 0.
The CGPA value is usually based on a 4.0 point scale, where A+ = 4, A =3.75, A-=3.50, B+=3.25, B = 3, B-=2.75, C+=2.50, C = 2.25, D = 2, and F = 0.
When the GPA System started in Bangladesh
The GPA system in Bangladesh is young, and it started its journey in 2001. Before using the GPA system result process, Division systems and Division systems were measures as 1st Division, 2nd Division, and 3rd Division. The GPA system replaced the Division system to follow the International examination result system. Let’s learn a little about the Division system.
The highest division, the 1st division, was awarded for achieving marks above 60% in all the subjects. 45% above would be considered 2nd division & 33% above marks would be counted as 3rd division.
Let’s know the Degree Evaluation with Classes.
Degree evaluation with class in university (e.g., First Class, Second Class, Third Class, Pass, and Fail) explanation are below.
The bachelor’s and master’s degree results of the public universities in Bangladesh and the National University can be classified according to the British undergraduate degree classification system when evaluated with grade points. A GPA above or equal to 3.00 equals 1st Class in academic degree in Bangladesh.
Degree Evaluations Classes:
- CGPA 3.00 to 4.00 = First Class
- CGPA 2.25 to 2.99 = Second Class
- CGPA 2.00 to 2.24 = Third Class
Moreover, above 750 marks total distinguish to star marks while above 80% in all the subjects are honor as the ‘Latter marks.’
In addition, a merit list would award the top 20 students on each board who would ‘make board stands.’
After 2001, Bangladesh’s Academic Grading system changed Gradually to GPA in Primary, Secondary and Higher Secondary Education and CGPA in Higher Education.
Primary and Secondary Education Grading System
Primary, Secondary, and Higher Secondary Education Grading system is GPA. Look at the table below for the grading system.
The following GPA and Grading System is apply to 5th Grade to 12th Grade Education in Bangladesh.
Primary, Secondary, Higher Secondary Education Grading System:
| Class Interval (Marks) | Letter Grades | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|
| 80-100 | A+ | 5 |
| 70-79 | A | 4 |
| 60-69 | A- | 3.5 |
| 50-59 | B | 3 |
| 40-49 | C | 2 |
| 33-39 | D | 1 |
| 0-32 | F | 0 |
Primary, Secondary, and Higher Secondary Education Grading system is calculated on a scale of 5.0, and Grade Points and Letter Grades finalize Results.
National University Grading System
National University Grading system is CGPA measures on a scale of 4.0. Look at the table below for the Higher Education grading system.
National University Grading System:
| Class Interval (Marks) | Letter Grades | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|
| 80% and above | A+ | 4.00 |
| 75% to less than 80% | A | 3.75 |
| 70% to less than 75% | A- | 3.50 |
| 65% to less than 70% | B+ | 3.25 |
| 60% to less than 65% | B | 3.00 |
| 55% to less than60% | B- | 2.75 |
| 50% to less than 55% | C+ | 2.50 |
| 45% to less than 50% | C | 2.25 |
| 40% to less than 45% | D | 2.00 |
| Less than 40% | F | 0.00 |
Higher Education at the National University uses the letter grades and points to finalize results for Honours, Degrees and Equivalent Courses.
Public University Grading System
Dhaka University’s Grading System is a little bit different from the others.
| Letter Grades | Grade Points | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | Excellent |
| A- | 3.70 | |
| B+ | 3.30 | |
| B | 3.00 | Good |
| B- | 2.70 | |
| C+ | 2.30 | |
| C | 2.00 | Satisfactory |
| C- | 1.70 | |
| D+ | 1.30 | |
| D | 1.00 | |
| D- | 0.70 | Minimum passing |
| F | 0.00 | Failure |
| I | Incomplete | |
| IP | In progress or Grade not reported. | |
| NC | Registered for No Credit | |
| P | Passing Grade Notation. Limited to use. | |
| W | The course is withdrawn without prejudice |
Obtained Grade Points: Grade points obtained in a course × credit hours of the system.
GPA: GPA stands for the average of earned grade points of a student in a semester, and the course.
CGPA: It is the average of obtaining grade points in the courses completed by the students in all semesters.
To calculating CGPA, the numerical grades are below:
| Class Interval (Marks) | Letter Grade | Grade point |
|---|---|---|
| 80-100 | A+ | 4.00 |
| 75-79 | A | 3.75 |
| 70-74 | A- | 3.50 |
| 65-69 | B+ | 3.25 |
| 60-64 | B | 3.00 |
| 55-59 | B- | 2.75 |
| 50-54 | C+ | 2.50 |
| 45-49 | C | 2.25 |
| 40-44 | D | 2.00 |
| Less than 40 | F | 0.00 |
Higher Education bachelor’s and master’s degrees result of the public universities in Bangladesh, e.g., University of Dhaka, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Rajshahi University, University of Chittagong, National University Gazipur use the letter grades and points to finalized result for Courses.
Private University Grading System
Private University Grading system is varied to different University. The most used and standard Grading system is below.
| Class interval | Letter grade | Grade point | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80-100 | A+ | 4.00 | First Class |
| 75-79 | A | 3.75 | First Class |
| 70-74 | A- | 3.50 | First Class |
| 65-69 | B+ | 3.25 | First Class |
| 60-64 | B | 3.00 | First Class |
| 55-59 | B- | 2.75 | Second Class |
| 50-54 | C+ | 2.50 | Second Class |
| 45-49 | C | 2.25 | Second Class |
| 40-44 | D | 2.00 | Third Class |
| 0-39 | F | 0.00 | Fail |
You can check the desired Private University Grading on the University’s websites.
The final result and the grade of a University student are prepare based on the overall performance of students in academic activities.
