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Makerere Grading Scale

This Makerere grading scale gives each mark its letter grade and grade point on the 5.0 scale, with its source, and a lookup for your own mark.

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Rules as of Makerere University Grading page (opened 4 November 2026). Last reviewed 2026-11-05.

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Enter a percentage mark to see its Makerere letter grade and grade point.

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Makerere marks, grades and grade points

The Makerere grading scale comes from Makerere's grading page. Status: confirmed.

Makerere University grading scale
MarksGradeGrade pointMeaning
90 to 100A+5Exceptional
80 to 89A5Excellent
75 to 79B+4.5Very Good
70 to 74B4Good
65 to 69C+3.5Fairly Good
60 to 64C3Fair
55 to 59D+2.5Pass
50 to 54D2Marginal Pass
45 to 49E1.5Marginal Fail
40 to 44E-1Clear Fail
Below 40F0Bad Fail

Classes of degree

Makerere classes of degree, by CGPA
ClassCGPA
First Class4.40 to 5.00
Second Class Upper Division3.60 to 4.39
Second Class Lower Division2.80 to 3.59

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How to read the Makerere scale

A D (50 to 54) is the lowest grade that earns credit. An E (45 to 49) and an E- (40 to 44) are fails, worth 1.5 and 1, and an F, below 40, is worth 0. The table prints whole marks, so it does not say where a mark such as 74.5 falls.

Made-up example: a mark of 78 is a B+, worth 4.5 grade points. A mark of 52 is a D, worth 2.

The Makerere CGPA Calculator turns these grade points into a CGPA, weighted by each course's credit units.

Not verified

  • The CGPA range of Makerere's Pass class: the Grading page leaves it blank.
  • How a retake changes the CGPA: the Grading page says only which sitting the transcript records.
  • A rounding rule for the CGPA: the Grading page states none.
  • The grading scales of Kyambogo and Uganda's other universities: their pages were not opened.
  • UCE and UACE grading and the PUJAB admission weighting: UNEB's site could not be reached, and the weighting page cites 2013/2014.

Makerere grading scale FAQ

What is an A at Makerere?

80 to 89, worth 5 grade points. An A+, 90 to 100, is worth 5 too.

What is a B+ at Makerere?

75 to 79, worth 4.5 grade points.

What is the pass mark at Makerere?

50. A D, 50 to 54, is the lowest grade that earns credit.

What is an E- at Makerere?

40 to 44, a clear fail worth 1 grade point.

What CGPA is a First Class at Makerere?

A CGPA of 4.40 to 5.00. A Second Class Upper is 3.60 to 4.39.

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GradeCat. (2026, November 5). Makerere Grading Scale. https://gradecat.com/ug/grading-scale/

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