What GPA do I need for a First Class in the BIT degree?

You need a minimum overall Class GPA of 3.70, in addition to passing all levels within six consecutive academic years from first registration, as set out in the UCSC BIT Student Handbook.

What is the minimum GPA to pass the BIT degree?

A candidate must obtain a minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.00 across all levels, at least 90 GPA credits with a minimum of 30 GPA credits from each level, and no Grade Point below 1.00 in any course.

Are Enhancement (EN) courses counted in the BIT GPA?

No. Enhancement courses such as Communication Skills I & II and Fundamentals of Management & Entrepreneurship are graded PASS or FAIL only and are excluded from GPA calculation.

BIT Degree GPA Calculator & Class Predictor

Built for University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) Bachelor of Information Technology (External Degree) students. Enter the marks you've scored (or expect to score) for each course, and instantly see your semester GPA, year (Level) GPA, overall programme GPA, and a smart prediction of the score you still need to reach your target degree class.

Course lists and credit values follow the BIT Student Handbook 2025. Always confirm exact credit values for your intake year against the official syllabus on the BIT VLE, since credits can vary slightly by intake.

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This engine uses your entered marks and the official BIT GPA formula to calculate — course by course — the average grade you'd need in your remaining GPA credits to reach a chosen class. It's a transparent, rule-based projection, not a guarantee.

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Official Grading Scale

Marks	Grade	GPV
85–100	A+	4.00
70–84	A	4.00
65–69	A-	3.70
60–64	B+	3.30
55–59	B	3.00
50–54	B-	2.70
45–49	C+	2.30
40–44	C	2.00
35–39	C-	1.70
30–34	D+	1.30
25–29	D	1.00
0–24	E	0.00

Degree Classification Criteria

First Class: Overall Class GPA ≥ 3.70, completed within 6 consecutive academic years.
Second Class (Upper Division): Overall Class GPA ≥ 3.30.
Second Class (Lower Division): Overall Class GPA ≥ 3.00.
Pass (no class): Cumulative GPA ≥ 2.00 with all other pass conditions met.
Minimum 90 GPA credits overall, with at least 30 GPA credits from each Level.
No Grade Point below 1.00 ("E" grade or below) in any course.
A "PASS" grade for every Enhancement course, and at least a "C" grade for the Software Development Project.

Medals & Awards

Prof. V.K. Samaranayake Memorial Gold Medal

Awarded to the student who graduates at the first attempt with the highest overall Class GPA within three consecutive years of first registration, among those who obtain a First Class. Includes a gold medal and cash prize.

Prof. G.N. Wikramanayake Memorial Medal

Awarded for the best performance in the Software Development Project, to the student who graduated with the highest mark for the Project at its first attempt.

Mr. M.J.P.U. Samanthilake Memorial Medal

Awarded to the candidate who has obtained the highest Class GPA at Level III.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the BIT GPA calculated?

GPA = Σ(Grade Point Value × GPA Credits) ÷ Σ(GPA Credits attempted). Enhancement (EN) courses are graded PASS/FAIL and excluded from this calculation.

What GPA do I need for a First Class?

A minimum overall Class GPA of 3.70, completed within six consecutive academic years of first registration.

What is the minimum GPA to graduate?

A Cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 across all levels, with a minimum of 90 GPA credits overall (at least 30 from each Level) and no course graded below 1.00 GPV.

Do Enhancement courses affect my GPA?

No — they only need a PASS grade and carry no GPA credit weight.