How NIPA Grading Works - Additive Points System
Official NIPA grading: additive points system with A+ = 2.5 pts, Distinction ≥ 31.5 pts from Year 3 Sem 1 through Year 4 Sem 2 explained.
NIPA
NIPA (National Institute of PA) - Additive points system
How NIPA Grading Works
NIPA uses an additive points system. Classification is based on total points from Year 3 Semester 1 through Year 4 Semester 2. Simply add up the grade points - no credits needed.
Grade Points (per course)
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 2.5 | C+ | 0.5 |
| A | 2.0 | C | 0.0 |
| B+ | 1.5 | ||
| B | 1.0 |
Max: 50 pts. Year 3 Sem 1 – Year 4 Sem 2 only.
Degree Classification
- Distinction ≥ 31.5 points
- Merit 24–31 points
- Credit 16–23.5 points
- Pass < 16 points