Nuc new grading system
You're referring to the new grading system introduced by the National University Commission (NUC) in Nigeria!
The new grading system, which took effect from the 2019/2020 academic session, aims to improve the quality of education in Nigerian universities. Here's a breakdown of the new system:
Grading Scale:
- A (70-100%): Excellent
- B (60-69%): Very Good
- C (50-59%): Good
- D (40-49%): Fair
- E (Below 40%): Fail
Letter Grades:
- A+: 90-100%
- A: 80-89%
- B+: 70-79%
- B: 60-69%
- C+: 50-59%
- C: 40-49%
- D+: 30-39%
- D: 20-29%
- E: Below 20%
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA):
- First Class Honours: 4.5 CGPA and above
- Second Class Upper Division: 3.5-4.49 CGPA
- Second Class Lower Division: 3.0-3.49 CGPA
- Third Class: 2.0-2.99 CGPA
- Pass: 1.0-1.99 CGPA
- Fail: Below 1.0 CGPA
Key Changes:
- The new system replaces the previous 5-point grading scale with a 10-point scale.
- The CGPA system replaces the previous classification system (First Class, Second Class Upper, Second Class Lower, Third Class, and Pass).
- The new system introduces a more nuanced grading system, with more distinction between grades.
The NUC introduced this new grading system to promote academic excellence, improve the quality of education, and enhance the employability of Nigerian graduates.