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Universities in Pakistan

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Grading systems used at Pakistan universities

The national standard: HEC's uniform semester system

Pakistani universities follow the Higher Education Commission (HEC) semester system, which standardises grading on a 4.0-point CGPA scale. Most institutions map letter grades to grade points (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, and so on) against their own percentage cut-offs, so an 85 might be an A at one university and an A− at another. GPAWise stores each university's official scheme individually, so your CGPA reflects your institution's exact policy — not a generic 4.0 conversion.

The HEC prescribes a uniform absolute grading table on a 0.00–4.00 scale for semester-system universities: A (85–100%) = 4.00 down to D (50–53%) = 1.00, with below 50% a fail. Many universities adopt it directly; others — including NUST, FAST and COMSATS — publish their own official deviations, which each calculator here stores.

Converting CGPA to a percentage is a band lookup, not a multiplication: HEC's own worked example maps CGPA 3.00 to 71%, the floor of its band — not the 75% that the widespread "CGPA × 25" shortcut gives.

Source: HEC, Policy Guidelines for Implementation of Uniform Semester System

78 universities use a percentage-based scale
Scale range
0.0–4.0
Top grade
A = 4.0

e.g. Abasyn University Peshawar· Abbottabad University of Science & Technology (AUST)· Aga Khan University (AKU)

14 universities use a letter-grade scale
Scale range
0.0–4.0
Top grade
A = 4.0

e.g. Air University (AU)· Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST)· CECOS University of IT and Emerging Sciences

Each Pakistan university stores its own grading scheme — including any plus/minus subdivisions, custom cut-offs, and scale maxima — so you don’t need to convert your CGPA manually. Pick your university and the calculator applies the correct conversion automatically.

Verified against official documents

These 73 calculators have had their grading scheme checked against the university’s own published policy — the table the calculator applies is the table the institution prints:

Pakistan GPA Calculator FAQs

Common questions students from Pakistan ask about calculating their CGPA with GPAWise.

Which grading scale do Pakistan universities use?
Across the 92 universities we list in Pakistan, 78 universities use a percentage-based scale (0.0–4.0) and 14 universities use a letter-grade scale (0.0–4.0). Each sets its own cut-offs, so your CGPA reflects your specific institution rather than a generic conversion. Examples in our listing include Abasyn University Peshawar, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology (AUST), and Aga Khan University (AKU).
What is considered a good CGPA at Pakistan universities?
On Pakistan's most common 4-point scale, a CGPA of about 3.0 is generally considered good and 3.5 or above excellent; many graduate programs look for at least 3.0. Because each university sets its own cut-offs, treat these as planning figures — your registrar may round or weight credits differently.
Is GPAWise free for students in Pakistan?
Yes — GPAWise is completely free for students in Pakistan, with no signup, no email, and no ads. Your CGPA inputs stay in your browser, scoped to this site, for 60 days from your last visit — they're never sent to a server unless you choose to submit feedback.
How accurate is the CGPA calculation for Pakistan institutions?
For the courses and credits you enter, the calculator applies each Pakistan university's official grading scheme so the result matches your transcript. Pakistan uses the 4.0 scale set by the HEC, and differences usually come from special credits (audit, withdraw, transfer) or rounding rules your registrar may apply differently.
Can I see what SGPA I need next semester to hit a target?
Yes — every per-university page on GPAWise has a Target CGPA calculator (linked from the regular calculator's result card) that tells you the average SGPA you'd need across your remaining credits to reach a goal. It uses the same institution-specific grading scheme.