GPA Calculator for Malaysian Universities

Malaysian universities use a standard 4.0 CGPA scale with letter grades A through F. A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0 ... F = 0. The system mirrors the US conventions and is shared across University of Malaya, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, and Universiti Putra Malaysia.

Grading Systems Used in Malaysia

Malaysian 4.0 CGPA scale

  • A = 4.0 (80–100%), A− = 3.7 (75–79%)
  • B+ = 3.3 (70–74%), B = 3.0 (65–69%), B− = 2.7 (60–64%)
  • C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, C− = 1.7
  • D+ = 1.3, D = 1.0, F = 0

Malaysia University GPA Calculators

4 calculators available for Malaysia universities. Each uses the official grading scale published by the institution.

Honours, Admissions & What the GPA Means

Honours classification

  • First-Class Honours: CGPA 3.67+. Required for most JPA and Petronas postgraduate scholarships.
  • Second-Class Upper (II:1): CGPA 3.00–3.66. Standard for graduate-employer recruitment.
  • Second-Class Lower (II:2): CGPA 2.50–2.99.
  • Third-Class: CGPA 2.00–2.49.

Frequently Asked Questions — Malaysia

What CGPA is first-class honours in Malaysia?

3.67+ qualifies for First-Class Honours at most Malaysian universities. This is competitive for JPA scholarships, Petronas, and federal-government postgraduate funding.

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