Comsats Grading Scale & Quality Points System
The COMSATS University Islamabad, formerly known as COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, is a public university in Pakistan that uses a 4.00 grading scale for evaluating student performance in all degree programmes, including BS, MS, and PhD across departments such as Computer Science, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Computer), Management Sciences, Biosciences, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Architecture & Design, Economics, and Humanities. This Comsats grade scale complies with the guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), as other grading systems in Pakistan, for a uniform semester examination policy in higher education institutions.
Comsats GPA Scale (4.00 System)
Comsats employs an absolute grading system on a 4.00 scale. Grade points are assigned based on percentage marks obtained in each course. Quality points for a course are calculated as grade point multiplied by credit hours. Semester GPA is total quality points divided by total credit hours in the semester. Cumulative GPA (CGPA) is total quality points across all completed semesters divided by total credit hours across all semesters.
COMSATS Grading System
Here are the Comsats quality point table:
University 4-Point Scale
| Grade | Scale | Scale 2 | US Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 85.000 - 100.000 | 4.000 | A |
| A- | 80.000 - 84.990 | 3.700 | A- |
| B+ | 75.000 - 79.990 | 3.300 | B+ |
| B | 70.000 - 74.990 | 3.000 | B |
| B- | 65.000 - 69.990 | 2.700 | B- |
| C+ | 61.000 - 64.990 | 2.300 | C+ |
| C | 58.000 - 60.990 | 2.000 | C |
| C- | 55.000 - 57.990 | 1.700 | C- |
| D | 50.000 - 54.990 | 1.000 | D |
| F | 0.000 - 49.990 | 0.000 | F |
Letter-grade
| Grade | US Grade |
|---|---|
| A+ | A+ |
| A | A |
| A- | A- |
| B+ | B+ |
| B | B |
| B- | B- |
| C+ | C+ |
| C | C |
| C- | C- |
| D+ | D+ |
| D | D |
| D- | D- |
| F | F |
COMSATS University Islamabad
| Grade | Scale | Grade Description | US Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 90.000 - 100.000 | Superior/Excellent | A |
| A- | 85.000 - 89.990 | A- | |
| B+ | 80.000 - 84.990 | B+ | |
| B | 75.000 - 79.990 | Above Average/Good | B |
| B- | 70.000 - 74.990 | B- | |
| C+ | 65.000 - 69.990 | C+ | |
| C | 60.000 - 64.990 | Competent Average | C |
| C- | 55.000 - 59.990 | C- | |
| D | 50.000 - 54.990 | Minimum Passing | D |
| F | 0.000 - 49.990 | Fail | F |
Calculation Formula:
Quality Points = Grade Point × Credit Hours
GPA/CGPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours
Percentage to GPA Conversion
Percentage marks in a course are converted to grade points using the table above. For the overall percentage equivalent from CGPA, multiply CGPA by 25 (approximate conversion under HEC-aligned systems, e.g., CGPA 3.00 ≈ 75%). Use manual calculation or tools aligned with specific Comsats Calculators for accuracy.
Credit Hour Importance
Credit hours represent the weight of each course in GPA/CGPA calculation. Courses with higher credit hours (e.g., 3-4 hours for core subjects) contribute more quality points than lower-credit courses (e.g., 1-2 hours for electives). Total credit hours completed determine degree progression and eligibility requirements.
Academic Probation Rules
According to the COMSATS GPA criteria for academic standing, students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.00 to avoid probation. A semester GPA or CGPA below 2.00 places the student on academic probation. Continued performance below 2.00 may lead to restrictions on course load or further academic actions as per COMSATS UNIVERSITY regulations.