10/06/2025
Frequently Asked Questions: Examinations & Grading
• What types of exams should I expect?
There are two types of assessments:
Pen-on-paper exams for most courses
Computer-Based Tests (CBTs) for all GST and GNS courses
• How is my final grade calculated?
Your final grade comprises 30% Continuous Assessment (CA)—including attendance, assignments, quizzes—and 70% from your final examination.
• What is the CGPA classification at CDLCE?
Here’s how your degree classification will be determined:
• 4.50 – 5.00 – First Class Honours
• 3.50 – 4.49 – Second Class Upper
• 2.40 – 3.49 – Second Class Lower
• 1.50 – 2.39 – Third Class
• 1.00 – 1.49 – Pass Degree
• What is the grading system like?
Our grading follows a 5-point scale:
• 70–100 = A
• 60–69 = B
• 50–59 = C
• 45–49 = D
• 40–44 = E
• 0–39 = F
• How are GST/GNS courses examined?
They are Computer-Based Tests (CBT) conducted at the CDLCE complex.
• How are other courses examined?
All non-GST courses are Pen-on-Paper (PoP) exams after the tutorial period.
• What is the grading system?
• A (70-100)
• B (60-69)
• C (50-59)
• D (45-49)
• E (40-44)
• F (0-39)
• How is CGPA calculated?
• First Class (4.50 - 5.00)
• Second Class Upper (3.50 - 4.49)
• Second Class Lower (2.40 - 3.49)
• Third Class (1.50 - 2.39)
• Pass (1.00 - 1.49)
• What makes up the 30% Continuous Assessment?
Assignments, quizzes, presentations, and class attendance.
