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HND Grading System in Cameroon
The lowest grade at the HND is a fail while the highest grade is a distinction. Most hardworking students are aiming for a distinction.
This article covers the HND grading system adopted by the Cameroon educational system. The Higher National Diploma (HND) program is a two-year vocational university course.
The HND program teaches the skills and knowledge required for employment. It enables prospective high school leavers to gain a recognized qualification or get a high-paying job.
HND courses or new HND programs in Cameroon are undertaken by students who have sat and passed the GCE Advanced level examination. The HND program covers various disciplines or fields of study.
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New HND Grading System in Cameroon
The Grading system for the Higher National Diploma exam in Cameroon is as follows:
Distinction:
A distinction is the highest achievable grade. It is attainable with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.50 and above / Average of 15-20 (85-100 percent).
Upper Credit:
An upper credit means a GPA of 3.00 – 3.49 / Average of 14-14.9 (70-74 percent).
Lower Credit
A lower credit means a GPA of 2.50 – 2.99 / Average of 12-13.9 (60-69 percent).
Pass
A pass refers to a GPA of 2.00 – 2.49 / Average of 10-11.9 (50-54 percent).
Fail
A fail refers to a mark below 10 on 20 (Below 50 percent).
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