How grading works at the University of Lahore
UOL follows an Absolute Grading System — every course score maps to a fixed percentage band and letter grade, the same for all UOL departments, rather than grading against the class distribution. Grades run on a 0.00 to 4.00 scale. The full marks-to-grade-point table is shown in the Grade Scale Reference on this page.
Alongside the graded letters, UOL also uses three administrative marks that carry no grade points: W (official withdrawal from a course), I (Incomplete, for exceptional cases only), and S/US (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, where grade points don't apply).
Source: UOL Semester Management Regulations §12.1-12.3 — verified Jul 2026
How UOL calculates SGPA and CGPA
UOL computes two averages, both credit-hour weighted:
- Semester GPA (SGPA) = sum of (credit hours × grade points earned) for courses in that semester, divided by the semester's total credit hours.
- Cumulative GPA (CGPA) = the same sum and division carried out across every course taken in every semester.
A W (withdrawal) grade has no impact on the CGPA calculation. An I (Incomplete) grade does not enter the grade point average while pending, but converts automatically to a failing F if it is not resolved within the stipulated period — an I is only valid for one semester.
Source: UOL Semester Management Regulations §8.3, §11.3, §13.1 — verified Jul 2026
Probation and repeating courses at UOL
UOL places a student on probation when their academic performance falls below the University's minimum standards, under a separate UOL Probation Policy referenced by these regulations.
Outside of probation, students may repeat a course to improve a low grade: an undergraduate may repeat any course graded below C (capped at fewer than 6 repeats across an eight-semester degree), and an MS/MPhil student may repeat any course graded below C+ (capped at fewer than 3 repeats). In both cases only the better grade counts toward the CGPA, though the original grade still appears on the transcript. These repeat allowances do not apply to a student who is on probation.
Source: UOL Semester Management Regulations §22.1-22.2, §9.1-9.3 — verified Jul 2026
Minimum CGPA and credit hours to graduate from UOL
To complete a degree, a UOL student must reach a minimum CGPA of 2.00 for a BS (undergraduate, 16-year) programme, or 2.50 for an MS/MPhil programme.
Undergraduates must also earn at least 50% of their programme's total credit hours from UOL itself; MS/MPhil students must earn a minimum of 15 credit hours from UOL.
Source: UOL Semester Management Regulations §14.1, §16.1-16.2 — verified Jul 2026
Medals, rolls of honor, and class positions at UOL
UOL awards medals, prizes, and rolls of honor to students who pass their courses in the first attempt. Class positions are decided on CGPA; if two or more students tie on CGPA, the tie is broken using two decimal places of CGPA/percentage. No position is awarded in a discipline with fewer than 5 students.
A student loses eligibility for a medal or roll of honor if they passed any course on a second attempt or later, or if their result was not declared within the degree's prescribed time.
Source: UOL Semester Management Regulations §27.1-27.5 — verified Jul 2026
Transferring credit hours to and from UOL
Credit hours transfer on a course-to-course basis — a course taken at one university is accepted only if it is equivalent to a course taught at the receiving university. UOL will not transfer a credit hour if the grade earned was below C for an undergraduate course or below B for a graduate course, and it accepts transfers only from HEC-recognized universities.
Source: UOL Semester Management Regulations §15.1-15.3 — verified Jul 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can I save my semesters and track my CGPA at UOL?
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What grading scale does the University of Lahore use?
UOL uses an Absolute Grading System on a 0.00 to 4.00 scale, with grades from A down to F assigned by fixed percentage bands, the same across all departments. See the Grade Scale Reference on this page for the full table.
Source: UOL Semester Management Regulations §12.1, §13.1 — verified Jul 2026
Does the University of Lahore have B-minus or C-minus grades?
No. UOL's official grade set is A, A-, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D and F — there are no B-, C-, or D- grades. The full scale is shown in the Grade Scale Reference on this page.
Source: UOL Semester Management Regulations §12.2-12.3 — verified Jul 2026
What CGPA do you need to graduate from UOL?
A minimum CGPA of 2.00 for a BS (undergraduate) programme, or 2.50 for an MS/MPhil programme, along with the required credit hours earned from UOL.
Source: UOL Semester Management Regulations §14.1 — verified Jul 2026
Does a W grade affect your CGPA at UOL?
No. A W (official withdrawal from a course) has no impact on your CGPA calculation at UOL.
Source: UOL Semester Management Regulations §8.3 — verified Jul 2026
What happens to an Incomplete (I) grade at UOL if it isn't resolved?
An I grade is only valid for one semester and does not count toward your grade point average while pending. If it is not resolved within that period, it automatically converts to a failing F grade.
Source: UOL Semester Management Regulations §11.3 — verified Jul 2026
Can you repeat a course to improve your CGPA at UOL?
Yes. Undergraduates can repeat any course graded below C (up to 6 times across the degree); MS/MPhil students can repeat any course graded below C+ (up to 3 times). Only the better grade counts toward the CGPA. This allowance does not apply while a student is on probation.
Source: UOL Semester Management Regulations §9.1-9.3, §22.2 — verified Jul 2026