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Evaluation and grading  

Grading in NHLI is done on relative basis. The faculty will consolidate marks awarded to various components of evaluation and the total marks will be normalized around a median of 65% in a core course and around 70% in an elective course.

The letter grades and the corresponding grade points are allocated assuming that the distribution of marks follows a "Normal Distribution" curve. Informally, grading "on the curve" refers to any system wherein the group performance is used to moderate evaluation. The following is the guideline for distribution of grades and grade points:

  
   
Letter Grades
Interpretation
Percentage
Grade Points
A+ Outstanding 90-100 4.00
A Excellent 85-89 3.67
A- Very Good 80-84 3.33
B+ Good 75-79 3.00
B Just above average 70-74 2.67
B- Average 65-69 2.33
C+ Just below average 60-64 2.00
C Satisfactory 55-59 1.67
C- Adequate enough to pass 50-54 1.33
D+ Less than passing quality 45-49 1.00
D Much less than passing quality 40-44 0.67
D- Minimal Performance 35-39 0.33
F Credit not earned 0-34 0.00
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Determine the grade points earned in each course by multiplying course credits by the appropriate grade-point equivalent
• Add the grade points earned in each course to calculate a term total, and
• Divide this sum by the number of credits taken to determine the term grade-point average.
  
 
 
 
 
   
Classification of Successful Students  
The bottom line is that students should have earned the minimum number of credits earmarked for the program. In addition, students are declared to have passed in First Class with Distinction if they have obtained GPA of not less than 3.5 on 4 within the stipulated course duration of one year. If students secure GPA of not less than 3 but below 3.5 on 4, they shall be declared to have passed in First Class. Students are declared to have passed in Second Class if they have obtained GPA of not less than 2 but below 3.0 on 4. All others, generally, internal assessment is based on performance in tests, promptness and completeness in submitting assignments.