How CGPA Is Calculated
CGPA is calculated by multiplying the numerical equivalent of each course's letter grade by its credit hours, summing the grade points earned across all courses, and dividing by the total credits attempted.
'F', 'I', and 'W' are not passing grades. An 'F' earns no credit; the student must repeat the course within the next 3 semesters, paying full tuition for it, to convert the grade to a passing one. An 'I' (Incomplete) automatically converts to 'F' if not resolved to a passing grade within 2 semesters. A 'W' (Withdrawal) is later converted to either a passing grade or 'F'.
A student who earns lower than a 'B' in a course may retake it as a new course within the next two semesters; the higher of the two grades counts toward the final CGPA, and the lower grade does not appear on the transcript.
Source: GUB Academic Rules and Regulation: 'Calculation of CGPA', 'F, I and W Grades', 'Repeating Courses'. — verified Sep 2026
Scholastic Standing, Probation, and Dismissal
A student must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.00, both in the individual semester and cumulatively.
A student whose CGPA falls below 2.00 for the first two (or any subsequent) semesters is placed on probation for the next three semesters. Failing to raise the CGPA to at least 2.00 by the end of the probationary period results in dismissal from the university.
A student on probation may register for at most 2 new courses per semester, only with the academic advisor's permission, and may not drop a semester or take a leave of absence while on probation or subject to dismissal.
Source: GUB Academic Rules and Regulation: 'Scholastic Standing', 'Probation and Dismissal'. — verified Sep 2026
Program Duration
An undergraduate program is normally completed in 8 semesters (4 years), with a maximum permitted duration of 8 years. A graduate program is normally completed in 2-4 semesters (1-2 years), with a maximum permitted duration of 5 years.
Source: GUB Academic Rules and Regulation: 'Duration of the Program'. — verified Sep 2026
Retaken Courses and Awards
A student who uses the course-retake policy to replace a grade is not eligible to receive a Gold Medal or Award.
Source: GUB Academic Rules and Regulation: 'Repeating Courses'. — verified Sep 2026
Course Waiver
A student who has completed the same or an advanced course with a letter grade of 'B' or higher at an institution approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh may be granted a course waiver. A grade of 'C' may also be considered for a waiver if the awarding institution's highest letter grade ('A' or 'A+') is based on 90% or above marks, with its 'C' equivalent to 60 marks. GUB reserves the right to accept or reject any course-waiver request.
Source: GUB Academic Rules and Regulation: 'Waiver of Courses'. — verified Sep 2026