How grading works at KIET
KIET (PAF-KIET) grades each course on an absolute scale: your percentage marks in a course map to a fixed letter grade and grade point, shown in the Grade Scale Reference on this page. KIET uses a compact six-grade set (A down to D) with half-point grade-point steps, and the same scale applies across both the Faculty of Computing & Information Sciences and the Faculty of Management Science.
Each course grade is built from continuous assessment plus a final exam. In Spring and Fall semesters a course has three exams followed by a final exam; in the Summer semester there is one mid-term followed by a final exam. Students also take quizzes and submit term reports. A typical marks break-up is:
- Quizzes — 10%
- Assignments / term reports — 15%
- Mid-term exam — 25%
- Final exam — 50%
Source: KIET Admissions — Grading & Examination System (grade table; Examination System / Marking Breakdown), accessed 2026-07-21 — verified Jul 2026
How KIET calculates your GPA
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is the sum of the products of grade points and credit hours for each course, divided by the total number of credit hours completed at the Institute. Courses carrying more credit hours therefore weigh more heavily in the average.
The minimum passing grade in a course is C (2.0 grade points). A grade below C does not meet the course-pass requirement even though a D still appears on the transcript with its grade points (see the Grade Scale Reference on this page).
Source: KIET Admissions — Grading & Examination System (GPA Calculation; passing grade), accessed 2026-07-21 — verified Jul 2026
Warning, probation, and dropout at KIET
KIET tracks your cumulative GPA against two thresholds:
- Warning — issued when your cumulative GPA falls below 2.5, reminding you of the minimum GPA needed for a KIET degree.
- Probation — applied when your GPA falls below 2.0.
- Dropped from the roll — if a student on probation fails to raise the grade to the minimum level of 2.0 in the next semester, they are dropped from the roll of the Institute.
Source: KIET Admissions — Grading & Examination System (Probation and Dropout), accessed 2026-07-21 — verified Jul 2026
What you need to graduate from KIET
To be awarded a KIET degree you must attain at least a 2.5 aggregate GPA (C+) and meet the CGPA floor for your level:
- 2.0 CGPA for an undergraduate degree.
- 2.5 CGPA for a graduate degree.
Beyond the CGPA, the award of a degree also requires: completion of all required courses; internship(s) for full-time students; project(s); and a comprehensive examination, which is a mandatory requirement for the award of the degree.
Source: KIET Admissions — Grading & Examination System (Degree Requirements; Comprehensive Exam), accessed 2026-07-21 — verified Jul 2026
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What is the minimum passing grade at KIET?
You must obtain a minimum grade of C (2.0 grade points) to pass a course at KIET. A grade below C does not satisfy the course-pass requirement.
Source: KIET Admissions — Grading & Examination System (passing grade), accessed 2026-07-21 — verified Jul 2026
What CGPA do you need to graduate from KIET?
You need a 2.0 CGPA for an undergraduate degree and a 2.5 CGPA for a graduate degree, plus at least a 2.5 aggregate GPA (C+), together with completing all required courses, internship(s), project(s), and the comprehensive examination.
Source: KIET Admissions — Grading & Examination System (Degree Requirements), accessed 2026-07-21 — verified Jul 2026
When is a KIET student placed on probation?
You are placed on probation when your GPA falls below 2.0. A cumulative GPA below 2.5 triggers a warning first. If you cannot raise your grade back to the 2.0 level in the next semester while on probation, you are dropped from the roll of the Institute.
Source: KIET Admissions — Grading & Examination System (Probation and Dropout), accessed 2026-07-21 — verified Jul 2026
Does KIET use relative grading?
No. KIET uses an absolute grading scheme: your percentage marks map to a fixed letter grade and grade point, as listed in the Grade Scale Reference on this page — grades are not assigned by comparing you against your class cohort.
Source: KIET Admissions — Grading & Examination System (grade table), accessed 2026-07-21 — verified Jul 2026
How is a course grade calculated at KIET?
A course grade combines continuous assessment with a final exam. In Spring and Fall semesters a course has three exams and a final exam; in Summer there is one mid-term and a final exam. A typical weighting is quizzes 10%, assignments/term reports 15%, mid-term exam 25%, and final exam 50%. The resulting percentage maps to a letter grade via the Grade Scale Reference on this page.
Source: KIET Admissions — Grading & Examination System (Examination System / Marking Breakdown), accessed 2026-07-21 — verified Jul 2026
