Education system Malaysia

There is some variation in the grading systems used for individual subjects in Malaysia. Many transcripts use a 4 point grading
system, with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA), while others use percentage grades.
Most bachelor degrees are awarded with Honours. A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of C or 2.0 is usually the minimum
required, but some universities require a higher grade for an honours Degree to be awarded.
Transcripts will usually include an explanation of the grading and classification systems used by each university.
To ensure you use Postgraduate Coursework Entry Score Calculator correctly, UNSW recommends you follow these guidelines:


1. Transcripts that show numerical grades out of 4
Here are the steps for calculating the entry mark:
1.

Go to the Numerical grades calculator

2.

Enter the maximum mark possible (usually 4)

3.

Enter the minimum passing mark (usually 2)

4.

Calculate the average mark by adding all of the marks on the transcript and dividing by the number of units

5.

Enter the average mark.

6.

Click the button to calculate the entry mark.

Maximum Mark:

4.00

Pass Mark:

2.00

Average Mark:
Calculate Entry Mark
Entry Mark =

If the result is less than or equal to 5% below the cut-off for the program, submit an application.

2. Transcripts that show letter grades

Here are the steps for calculating the entry mark:
1.

Go to the Non-numerical grade calculator

2.

Enter each possible grade name.

3.

Enter the range of marks for each description

4.

Enter the count of each grade type on the transcript

5.

Enter the grade name that represents the minimum passing grade (usually C)

6.

Click the button to calculate the entry mark

Grade Name:

Mark Range From:

4.00

Mark Range To:

4.00

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

A-

Mark Range From:

3.67

Mark Range To:

3.70

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

B+

Mark Range From:

3.30

Mark Range To:

3.33

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

Mark Range From:

3.00

Mark Range To:

3.00

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

B-

Mark Range From:

2.67

Mark Range To:

2.70

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

C+

Mark Range From:

2.30

Mark Range To:

2.33

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

Mark Range From:

2.00

Mark Range To:

2.00

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

C-

Mark Range From:

1.67

Mark Range To:

1.70

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

D+

Mark Range From:

1.33

Mark Range To:

1.50

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

Mark Range From:

1.00

Mark Range To:

1.00

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

D-

Mark Range From:

0.67

Mark Range To:

0.67

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

Mark Range From:

Mark Range To:

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

Mark Range From:

Mark Range To:

Count of Grades:

Which is Grade Name represents the minimum passing grade?

Calculate Entry Mark

Entry Mark =

If the result is less than or equal to 5% below the cut-off for the program, submit an application.

3. Transcripts that show percentage grades

*If your transcript has a percentage scale (0-100), where the pass mark is 50, you do not need to use the calculator. Just calculate
the average grade by adding up all of your marks and dividing that figure by the number of subjects.
However, if the pass mark is not 50, here are the steps for calculating the entry mark:
1.

Go to the Numerical grades calculator

2.

Enter the maximum mark possible (usually 100)

3.

Enter the minimum passing mark

4.

Calculate the average mark by adding all of the marks on the transcript and dividing by the number of units

5.

Enter the average mark.

6.

Click the button to calculate the entry mark.

Maximum Mark:

100

Pass Mark:
Average Mark:
Calculate Entry Mark
Entry Mark =

If the result is less than or equal to 5% below the cut-off for the program, submit an application.

4. Transcripts that show honours classifications

Here are the steps for calculating the entry mark:
1.

Go to the Non-numerical grade calculator

2.

Enter each possible grade name (see below)

3.

Enter the range of marks for each description

4.

Enter a count of 1 against the honours classification achieved and a zero against the others

5.

Enter the grade name that represents the minimum passing grade (usually Pass Degree)

6.

Click the button to calculate the entry mark

Grade Name:

First Class/Class I

Mark Range From:

4.00

Mark Range To:

4.00

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

Second Class/Class II, Upper Division

Mark Range From:

3.30

Mark Range To:

3.67

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

Second Class/Class II, Lower Division

Mark Range From:

3.00

Mark Range To:

3.00

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

Third Class/Class III

Mark Range From:

2.33

Mark Range To:

2.67

Count of Grades:

Grade Name:

Pass Degree

Mark Range From:

2.00

Mark Range To:

2.00

Count of Grades:

Which is Grade Name represents the minimum passing grade?

Pass Degree

Calculate Entry Mark

Entry Mark =

If the result is less than or equal to 5% below the cut-off for the program, submit an application.