The GPA grading system in Bangladesh is based on a 4.0 scale, where 4.0 is the highest possible GPA. The GPA is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credits attempted.
Grade Points
Each course is assigned a certain number of grade points, which are determined by the course's level and difficulty. The following table shows the grade points for each letter grade:
| Letter Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 |
| A | 3.75 |
| A- | 3.5 |
| B+ | 3.25 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.75 |
| C+ | 2.5 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.75 |
| D+ | 1.5 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |
Calculation of GPA
The GPA is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credits attempted. The total number of grade points earned is calculated by adding the grade points for each course. The total number of credits attempted is equal to the number of credits associated with each course.
Example
A student takes the following courses in a semester:
| Course | Credits | Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 101 | 3 | A | 12 |
| Math 101 | 4 | B+ | 15 |
| Physics 101 | 4 | C+ | 10 |
| History 101 | 3 | D+ | 4.5 |
The student's total number of grade points earned is 12 + 15 + 10 + 4.5 = 41.5. The student's total number of credits attempted is 3 + 4 + 4 + 3 = 14. The student's GPA is calculated as 41.5 / 14 = 2.96.**