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(c) Marking scheme

(i) The assessment for the examination for the coursework component shall
be based on the following marking scheme:

Mark Grade Grade Mark Meaning

80-100 A 4.0 Excellent
75-79 A- 3.7

70-74 B+ 3.3 Pass
65-69 B 3.0

60-64 B- 2.7 Conditional
55-59 C+ 2.3 Pass
50-54 C 2.0

45-49 C- 1.7 Fail
40-44 D+ 1.5
35-59 D 1.0
<35 F 0

(ii) For the purpose of this paragraph, a Conditional Pass means a pass in the
course concerned if the CGPA is 3.0 or greater in the semester the course
is taken.

(iii) Grade I is given when —

(A) a candidate did not take the final examination for any course in a
semester on medical or compassionate grounds and the grade is
recommended by the Committee of Examiners; or

(B) a portion of the candidate’s course requirements has not been
completed due to reasons beyond the candidate’s control that may be
accepted by the Committee of Examiners concerned.

(iv) In situation (A), the candidate is permitted to take the examination for the
course concerned without being required to attend the course again. In
situation (B), the candidate is permitted to complete the relevant portion of
the course at the first opportunity in the following semester.

(v) In both situations (A) and (B), the candidate must register to attend the
course concerned when offered in the immediate following semester.
However, no fees will be imposed for the registration of the course

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