How course grades are determined
Each course's final grade is based on continuous assessment: class attendance, quizzes, an assignment, a mandatory presentation, a midterm test and a semester final examination.
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Class attendance | 7% |
| 3 quizzes | 15% |
| Assignment | 5% |
| Presentation (mandatory) | 8% |
| Midterm test | 25% |
| Semester final examination | 40% |
An "Incomplete" (I) grade may be given at the end of a semester when a student has completed every requirement except the final examination. If not resolved within three weeks of the next semester starting, an unresolved I automatically converts to F.
Source: Rules and Regulation article, daffodilvarsity.edu.bd — verified Sep 2026
GPA, CGPA, and retaking a course
Grade point average (GPA) is the credit-weighted average of the grade points earned in a semester's courses; CGPA is the cumulative equivalent across all completed semesters.
A course passed with a grade lower than B may be repeated to improve it; the earlier attempt's grade is cancelled and only the latest attempt counts toward GPA/CGPA. A student who fails a course may repeat it at most twice, on payment of the course fee.
Source: Rules and Regulation article, daffodilvarsity.edu.bd — verified Sep 2026
Academic probation
Good academic standing requires a CGPA of at least 2.00. A student whose CGPA and/or GPA falls below 2.00 is placed on academic probation and has a maximum of three semesters to raise it back to 2.00 or above, failing which the student is dropped from the program.
Source: Rules and Regulation article, daffodilvarsity.edu.bd — verified Sep 2026
Dean's List, VC's List, and Chancellor's Award
A full-time student earning a GPA of 3.75 or above in a regular semester is placed on the Dean's Honor List. A student maintaining a CGPA of 3.75 or above through the 3rd and 4th semesters is placed on the Vice-Chancellor's Honor List and receives an individual citation. Students reaching a 3.90 CGPA receive the Chancellor's Award.
Source: Rules and Regulation article, daffodilvarsity.edu.bd — verified Sep 2026
Transfer credit and course waivers
Students transferring from another recognized university must submit transcripts and certificates/mark sheets (SSC/HSC, or O-level/A-level equivalents); these are evaluated against DIU's minimum entry requirements.
A student who has completed a bachelor's degree course at another recognized university may apply to waive an equivalent foundation course if they obtained at least a "B" grade or over 50% marks in that specific course; waivers require approval from DIU's Equivalence Committee.
Students on an outgoing exchange program may earn transfer credit at partner universities through the Office of International Affairs.
Source: Credit Transfer article, daffodilvarsity.edu.bd — verified Sep 2026
