Grading at National University of Singapore
NUS uses CAP (5.0 scale). Finals are worth 30-50%. Many courses use bell-curve moderated grading.
Finals at NUS typically count 30-50%. Verify the exact weight in your syllabus.
Quick estimate (40% final): 80% current → Need >100% for top grade | 80.0% for merit/B.
Score Reference Table — NUS (40% Final)
| Current Grade | Need for A (90%) | Need for B (80%) | Need for C (70%) | Need to Pass (60%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60% | >100% | >100% | 85.0% | 60.0% |
| 65% | >100% | >100% | 77.5% | 52.5% |
| 70% | >100% | 95.0% | 70.0% | 45.0% |
| 75% | >100% | 87.5% | 62.5% | 37.5% |
| 78% | >100% | 83.0% | 58.0% | 33.0% |
| 80% | >100% | 80.0% | 55.0% | 30.0% |
| 82% | >100% | 77.0% | 52.0% | 27.0% |
| 85% | 97.5% | 72.5% | 47.5% | 22.5% |
| 88% | 93.0% | 68.0% | 43.0% | 18.0% |
| 90% | 90.0% | 65.0% | 40.0% | 15.0% |
| 92% | 87.0% | 62.0% | 37.0% | 12.0% |
| 95% | 82.5% | 57.5% | 32.5% | 7.5% |
Tips for Finals at NUS
NUS's EduRec tracks academic progress. Bell-curve grading means class rank matters as much as raw score.
- Confirm the exact final weight. This calculator uses 40% as an estimate; your syllabus controls.
- Use academic support resources. Tutoring, writing centres, and TA office hours are underused by most students.
- Know your program's minimum grade requirement. Many programs require passing specific core courses — know the real threshold.
Frequently Asked Questions
NUS uses CAP (5.0 scale). Finals are worth 30-50%. Many courses use bell-curve moderated grading.
Typically 30-50%. Verify in your course syllabus.
Check NUS's academic portal for your running overall grade.
Lower your target and recalculate. Ask your professor about extra credit or incomplete grade options.
Yes — recalculate once you see the curved score.
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