Bangladesh CGPA Calculator
Select the scale matching your level — University (UGC 4.0 recommended scale) or School/College (SSC/HSC 5.0 scale). Add your courses, grades, and credit hours. The calculator uses Bangladesh's non-uniform grade point system where grades map to their specific point values (not a simple linear scale).
Bangladesh grading scales — University vs School
🎓 University Level — UGC 4.0 Scale
| Grade | Points | Marks | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.00 | 80–100% | Outstanding |
| A | 3.75 | 75–79% | Excellent |
| A− | 3.50 | 70–74% | Very Good |
| B+ | 3.25 | 65–69% | Good |
| B | 3.00 | 60–64% | Satisfactory |
| B− | 2.75 | 55–59% | Above Average |
| C+ | 2.50 | 50–54% | Average |
| C | 2.25 | 45–49% | Below Average |
| D | 2.00 | 40–44% | Pass |
| F | 0.00 | < 40% | Fail |
📚 School / HSC Level — 5.0 Scale (SSC & HSC)
| Grade | Points | Marks | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ (Golden) | 5.00 | 80–100% | Outstanding |
| A | 4.00 | 70–79% | Excellent |
| A− | 3.50 | 60–69% | Very Good |
| B | 3.00 | 50–59% | Good |
| C | 2.00 | 40–49% | Satisfactory |
| D | 1.00 | 33–39% | Pass |
| F | 0.00 | < 33% | Fail |
What makes Bangladesh's grading system unique
Bangladesh's university grading system is notably different from most other South Asian countries because it uses non-uniform grade point intervals on its 4.0 scale. In Pakistan or the US, the gap between adjacent grades is always 0.3 or 0.33 points (e.g., A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3). In Bangladesh's UGC scale, the intervals vary: A+ to A is 0.25 points (4.0 → 3.75), A to A− is 0.25 points (3.75 → 3.50), B+ to B is 0.25 points, but C+ to C is also 0.25, and D represents 2.0. This structure means a student cannot convert CGPA to percentage using a single multiplier — you must refer to the grade band table directly.
Another unique feature is that Bangladesh has two entirely separate grading scales in operation simultaneously. The secondary school (SSC) and higher secondary (HSC) examinations use a 5.0 GPA scale where A+ (Golden) equals 5.0 and represents 80%+. When a student transitions to university level, they switch to the 4.0 UGC scale where A+ also represents 80%+ but equals 4.0 points. This creates potential confusion in applications because a 4.5 GPA from an SSC result is on the 5.0 scale, while 4.0 is the maximum at university level.
CGPA 3.00–4.00 = First Class (1st)
CGPA 2.25–2.99 = Second Class (2nd)
CGPA 2.00–2.24 = Third Class (3rd)
CGPA below 2.00 = Fail / Probation
Major Bangladeshi universities
How to calculate CGPA in Bangladesh
- Obtain your result sheets or transcript from your university's academic or exam controller office.
- Note the letter grade and credit hours for each course across all semesters you want to include.
- Convert each letter grade to its UGC grade point: A+ = 4.00, A = 3.75, A− = 3.50, B+ = 3.25, B = 3.00, B− = 2.75, C+ = 2.50, C = 2.25, D = 2.00, F = 0.
- Multiply each course's grade point by its credit hours to get quality points for that course.
- Sum all quality points across all courses. Divide by total credit hours. This is your CGPA.
- To find the percentage, use the grade band table — your CGPA maps back to a percentage range rather than a single calculated value.
Worked example (one semester)
| Course | Grade | Grade Pts | Credit Hrs | Quality Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Structures | A+ | 4.00 | 3 | 12.00 |
| Calculus | A | 3.75 | 3 | 11.25 |
| Algorithms | A− | 3.50 | 3 | 10.50 |
| Physics | B+ | 3.25 | 3 | 9.75 |
| Communication | A | 3.75 | 2 | 7.50 |
| Total | — | — | 14 | 51.00 |
GPA = 51.00 ÷ 14 = 3.64 | Falls in A− band (70–74%) → First Class
CGPA reference table — University (4.0 scale)
| Grade | CGPA / GP | Marks Range | Remarks | University Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.00 | 80–100% | Outstanding | First Class |
| A | 3.75 | 75–79% | Excellent | First Class |
| A− | 3.50 | 70–74% | Very Good | First Class |
| B+ | 3.25 | 65–69% | Good | First Class |
| B | 3.00 | 60–64% | Satisfactory | First Class |
| B− | 2.75 | 55–59% | Above Average | Second Class |
| C+ | 2.50 | 50–54% | Average | Second Class |
| C | 2.25 | 45–49% | Below Average | Second Class (3rd) |
| D | 2.00 | 40–44% | Pass | Third Class |
| F | 0.00 | < 40% | Fail | Fail |
CGPA requirements — MS / MPhil admission in Bangladesh
| University | MS Min. CGPA | Competitive CGPA | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUET | 2.75 / 4.0 | 3.5+ | Very competitive; entrance exam also required |
| Dhaka University | 2.25 / 4.0 or 2nd Class | 3.0+ | Department-specific; written test & viva required |
| BRAC University | 2.50 / 4.0 | 3.25+ | MAT/GAT test may be required for some programs |
| NSU | 2.50 / 4.0 | 3.25+ | English proficiency requirement (IELTS/TOEFL) |
| IUT | 2.75 / 4.0 | 3.25+ | Open to OIC member country nationals |
| RUET / CUET / SUST | 2.25 / 4.0 | 3.0+ | Admission test and departmental interview |
| UGC General | 2.00 / 4.0 (3rd Class) | 3.00+ | Minimum to apply; competitive entry much higher |
Features
Uses Bangladesh's actual non-linear grade scale (A = 3.75, A− = 3.50) — not the simplified US-style ±0.3 intervals.
Switch between the 4.0 university scale and the 5.0 school/HSC scale for SSC and HSC GPA calculations.
Since Bangladesh doesn't use a linear formula, the converter looks up your CGPA against the UGC grade band table to show your marks range.
Shows your degree class (1st / 2nd / 3rd) automatically based on the Bangladesh university classification system.
Complete guide — Bangladesh university grading
The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh was established in 1973 under the University Grants Commission Order (Presidential Order No. 10) to coordinate and supervise higher education across the country. Bangladesh has over 150 universities — including around 50 public universities and over 100 private universities — all operating under the regulatory oversight of the UGC. The standard academic year is divided into semesters, and universities follow a credit-hour system for all undergraduate (4-year Honours) and postgraduate programs.
The UGC Bangladesh officially recommends a 4.0 CGPA scale for university-level grading, detailed in its Uniform Grading System guidelines. This scale is deliberately distinct from both the UK percentage-based system and the US uniform 4.0 scale. Instead of uniform grade point intervals, UGC Bangladesh uses specific fixed grade point values: A+ = 4.00, A = 3.75, A− = 3.50, B+ = 3.25, B = 3.00, and so on. The non-linearity of this scale means that a CGPA cannot be converted to a percentage using a single multiplier — instead, the grade band table must be consulted. A CGPA of 3.75 corresponds to marks of 75–79%, while 3.50 corresponds to 70–74%, and so on.
One of the most significant issues in Bangladesh's higher education system is inconsistency in grade band cutoffs between universities, particularly the threshold for A+ (4.0). The UGC recommended scale assigns A+ for any marks ≥ 80%, which means a student scoring 80% at Dhaka University earns A+ just as a student scoring 99% does. Several private universities, however, use 90% as the A+ threshold, making GPA comparison across institutions inherently imprecise. The UGC's 2024 Uniform Grading System initiative specifically targets this inconsistency, aiming to standardise cutoffs across all HEC-recognised universities.
At the secondary (SSC) and higher secondary (HSC) levels, Bangladesh uses an entirely separate 5.0 scale. The "Golden A+" designation (GPA 5.0, marks 80–100%) is the highest distinction and is awarded separately in each subject. A student can have a GPA of 5.0 in individual subjects and a cumulative SSC/HSC GPA of 5.0. This 5.0 scale confuses students and parents who then transition to the university 4.0 scale, where 4.0 is the maximum. The scales are structurally incompatible, and the only reliable way to compare them is by mapping both back to the underlying percentage marks.
For employment and international applications, Bangladeshi CGPA is treated by credential evaluators (WES, ECE, NUFFIC) in different ways. Most international evaluators request the percentage or marks sheet rather than just the CGPA, since the non-uniform Bangladesh 4.0 scale makes direct comparison with foreign 4.0 systems unreliable. For scholarships like the Fulbright, Commonwealth, Japanese Government (MEXT), and Chinese Government Scholarships, applicants should present both their CGPA and the percentage equivalent from their official transcript. BUET's CGPA is particularly well-regarded internationally, as the institution's strong reputation offsets the scale complexity.