How grading works at University of Karachi
University of Karachi (UoK) uses an absolute grading system: each course score is converted to a letter grade and a fixed grade point on a 0.0 to 4.0 scale, using the university's official Numeric Score / Alphabetic Grade / Grade Point table. The table applies to all degree programmes at University of Karachi except the School of Law, which follows its own separate rules.
The letter grades run from A+ at the top down to a failing grade at the bottom of the scale — the exact percentage bands and grade points for each letter are shown in the calculator above.
Source: Admissions Prospectus 2025, p.17 ("Grade Point & CGPR Formula") — verified Jul 2026
How University of Karachi calculates CGPR
UoK calls its cumulative average a CGPR (Cumulative Grade Point Ratio) rather than CGPA, though it is calculated the same way:
- Grade points in a course = credit hours of the course × the grade point equivalent to the score earned.
- CGPR = total grade points across all courses ÷ total credit hours attempted.
A student whose CGPR falls short of the required graduation floor gets one further chance to raise it, by re-appearing in up to two courses graded C-, D+, or D (i.e. courses scored below 61%).
Source: Admissions Prospectus 2025, p.17 ("Formula") — verified Jul 2026
Promotion rules and degree conversion at University of Karachi
A UoK student is not promoted to the next class/year if they fail to clear at least 80% of their courses. A student who repeats a course is not given a merit rank/position for that course.
Students who complete their first two years of a BS programme can, on request, have their admission to the third year cancelled and their degree converted to an Associate Degree instead (where the programme allows it); students who do this cannot re-enrol in BS third year in the same department afterward.
Source: Admissions Prospectus 2025, p.17 ("Promotion Rules", "Conversion to Associate Degree") — verified Jul 2026
Minimum CGPR to graduate from University of Karachi
To be awarded a degree, a UoK student must obtain a minimum CGPR of 2.2 or 2.45, whichever floor applies to their specific degree programme.
Source: Admissions Prospectus 2025, p.17 ("Grade Point & CGPR Formula") — verified Jul 2026
Frequently asked questions
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What CGPR do you need to graduate from University of Karachi?
You need a minimum CGPR of 2.2 or 2.45, depending on which floor applies to your specific degree programme at University of Karachi.
Source: Admissions Prospectus 2025, p.17 — verified Jul 2026
How is CGPR calculated at University of Karachi?
Each course's grade points equal its credit hours multiplied by the grade point earned. CGPR is the sum of all those grade points divided by the total credit hours attempted.
Source: Admissions Prospectus 2025, p.17 — verified Jul 2026
What happens if I don't clear 80% of my courses at University of Karachi?
You will not be promoted to the next class or year. University of Karachi's promotion rule requires clearing at least 80% of courses to advance.
Source: Admissions Prospectus 2025, p.17 ("Promotion Rules") — verified Jul 2026
Does University of Karachi's grading table apply to Law students?
No. The official Numeric Score / Alphabetic Grade / Grade Point table applies to all degree programmes at University of Karachi except the School of Law, which follows its own separate rules.
Source: Admissions Prospectus 2025, p.17 ("Grade Point & CGPR Formula") — verified Jul 2026