FAST-NUCES Grading System Explained (2026)

FAST-NUCES (National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences) uses an absolute grading system on a 4.0 scale — meaning your grade is based on your marks percentage, not class rank. This makes it more predictable than NUST's relative system.

FAST Grade Scale

FAST uses a 12-grade system, including an A+ grade:

Grade	Points	Percentage
A+	4.0	90–100%
A	4.0	85–89%
A-	3.7	80–84%
B+	3.3	75–79%
B	3.0	71–74%
B-	2.7	68–70%
C+	2.3	64–67%
C	2.0	60–63%
C-	1.7	56–59%
D+	1.3	52–55%
D	1.0	50–51%
F	0.0	Below 50%

Key difference from NUST: FAST has A+, A-, B-, C-, and D+ grades — NUST does not.

GPA Calculation Example

Say you took 3 courses in a semester:

Data Structures (3 CH): A (85%) → 4.0 × 3 = 12 pts
Linear Algebra (3 CH): B+ (77%) → 3.3 × 3 = 9.9 pts
English (2 CH): A- (82%) → 3.7 × 2 = 7.4 pts

Semester GPA = (12 + 9.9 + 7.4) / 8 = 3.66

Use our FAST GPA Calculator for instant calculation.

Dean's List at FAST

Each FAST campus has slightly different criteria, but generally:

Semester GPA ≥ 3.5 with no F grade
No academic disciplinary action that semester

Probation and Discontinuation

CGPA below 2.0 → academic warning / probation
Minimum 2.0 CGPA to graduate (Bachelor's programs)
CS and AI programs are highly competitive — many students target 3.0+ for internship and job eligibility

Attendance Policy at FAST

FAST enforces an 80% minimum attendance rule (stricter than NUST's 75%). Missing more than 20% of a course's classes can result in a grade penalty or automatic debarment from finals.

Use our Attendance Tracker to manage all your FAST subjects at once.

Tips for FAST Students

Sessional marks matter a lot. FAST typically splits: Quizzes 15%, Assignments 10%, Mid-term 25%, Final 50%.
The D to D+ gap is just 5 marks. Knowing the cut-offs helps you plan exactly what you need in the final exam.
A+ and A are the same GPA (4.0). Once you are above 85%, the letter changes but the points do not.

FAST-NUCES Grading System Explained (2026) — A+ to D+