How grading works at Hamdard University
Hamdard University assesses each course through several components — quizzes, mid-semester exams, assignments/presentations, practical work or projects, and a final (terminal) examination — combined into one overall mark, which is then converted to a letter grade and grade points on a 0.00–4.00 scale. To pass a course, a student must obtain a minimum of 50 marks in the terminal examination.
Makeup tests are offered to students who miss a mid-semester exam or score below 50% during the semester, but there is no supplementary or special examination in the semester system — a student who fails a course must repeat it.
Source: Academic Rules – FOP, “Examination” and “Grading Policy” sections — verified Jul 2026
How Hamdard University calculates GPA and CGPA
- Grade points are assigned per the university's grading scale, on a 0.00–4.00 scale.
- An Incomplete (I) grade for a course carries no grade point until resolved.
- Because there is no supplementary exam, a failed course must be repeated rather than resat.
Source: Academic Rules – FOP, “Grading Policy” and “Examination” sections — verified Jul 2026
Minimum CGPA to graduate from Hamdard University (Faculty of Pharmacy)
To graduate, Pharm.D and M.Phil students at the Faculty of Pharmacy must reach a minimum qualifying CGPA of 2.45.
- Pharm.D: a student must have passed all prescribed courses and obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.45.
- M.Phil: a student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (24 coursework, 6 research) and obtain a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
Source: Academic Rules – FOP, “CGPA Requirements” and “Degree Requirements” sections — verified Jul 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Hamdard University use?
Where does this Hamdard University grade scale come from?
What is the minimum passing mark at Hamdard University?
A student must obtain a minimum of 50 marks in the terminal examination to pass a course. Marks below 50 are graded F (0.00 grade points).
Source: Academic Rules – FOP, “Grading Policy” section — verified Jul 2026
What CGPA do you need to graduate from Hamdard University's Faculty of Pharmacy?
Pharm.D and M.Phil students need a minimum qualifying CGPA of 2.45 to graduate (M.Phil students additionally need a minimum CGPA of 2.5 within their 30 credit-hour research/coursework requirement).
Source: Academic Rules – FOP, “CGPA Requirements” and “Degree Requirements” sections — verified Jul 2026
Does Hamdard University offer a supplementary or makeup exam for a failed course?
No. There is no supplementary or special examination in Hamdard's semester system — a student who fails a course must repeat it.
Source: Academic Rules – FOP, “Examination” section — verified Jul 2026
