Mark Distribution
Each course (theory or practical) is evaluated on a 100-mark basis for the purpose of assigning letter grade and grade point: 10 marks for class attendance, 20 marks for class test(s), and 70 marks for the semester final examination.
Source: BAU Undergraduate Ordinance (Fourth Amendment, 29-06-2012), Wayback-only capture, §12.1 (archived copy)
Optional Courses Excluded from GPA
The course number, title, credits, contact hours, and letter grade of any optional course a student takes appear on the transcript, but the results of optional courses are not included in the GPA or CGPA calculation.
Source: BAU Undergraduate Ordinance (Fourth Amendment, 29-06-2012), Wayback-only capture, §21(c) (archived copy)
Academic Probation
A student who accumulates 10 or more courses with an F grade by the end of Level 2 or Level 3 is placed under academic probation and barred from registering for higher-semester courses until repeat exams/course repetition reduce the outstanding F-grade courses below 10.
Source: BAU Undergraduate Ordinance (Fourth Amendment, 29-06-2012), Wayback-only capture, §17.3 (archived copy)
Credit and Duration Requirements
An undergraduate degree at BAU requires 150 or more total credits, depending on the Faculty's approved curriculum. Standard duration is 4 years (8 semesters, max 7 years) for Agriculture, Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology, Agricultural Engineering & Technology, and Fisheries; 5 years (10 semesters, max 8 years) for Veterinary Science; and 4 years 6 months (9 semesters) for Animal Husbandry.
Source: BAU Undergraduate Ordinance (Fourth Amendment, 29-06-2012), Wayback-only capture, §6.2-6.3 (archived copy)
Dean's List and Vice-Chancellor's Merit Award
Students with a GPA of 3.75 or above in both semesters of the same academic year (level) are included in the Dean's List. The student securing the highest GPA in each level within a Faculty is eligible for the Vice-Chancellor's merit award. Students with any repeat-result record or misconduct are excluded from either award.
Source: BAU Undergraduate Ordinance (Fourth Amendment, 29-06-2012), Wayback-only capture, §22-23 (archived copy)
