Federal Poly Bida Implements NBTE New Grading System
The Federal Poly Bida implemented the NBTE new grading system introduced by NBTE for all polytechnics. The Academic board during its meeting held on Thursday 5th May, 2016 directed all HODS to implement the new unified grading system for all polytechnics released recently by NBTE (National Board for Tertiary Education).
The new NBTE grading system will be implemented for all ND 1 and HND 1 students in the current session but the old system should still be maintained for ND II and HND II.
Consequently, all Course Lecturers and Examination Officers are, hereby, advised to strictly adhere to the new grading system in scoring and computing student’s performances with effect from the 2015 / 2016 first semester exams as detailed below;
Fedral Poly Bida NBTE New Grading System
| Marked Range | Letter Grade | Weighting |
| 75% above | A | 4.00 |
| 70% – 74% | AB | 3.50 |
| 65% – 69% | B | 3.25 |
| 60% – 64% | BC | 3.00 |
| 55% – 59% | C | 2.75 |
| 50% – 54% | CD | 2.50 |
| 45% – 49% | D | 2.25 |
| 40% – 44% | E | 2.00 |
| Below 40% | F | 0.00 |
| CGPA | CLASS OF DIPLOMA |
| 3.50 and above | Distinction |
| 3.00 – 3.49 | Upper Credit |
| 2.50 – 2.99 | Lower Credit |
| 2.00 – 2.49 | Pass |
Below is an image of the Inter Office Memorandum from the Registrar instructing all Heads of Departments to adhere to and implement the NBTE new grading system with effect from the 2015/ 2016 session.
SEE ALSO: Federal Poly Bida 2nd Semester Academic Calendar 2015/2016
