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Singapore Honours Checker
Instantly check your current Honours classification for NUS, NTU, or SMU. See how close you are to First Class, Second Upper, or your next target.
Current Classification
Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Score: 4.25 / 5.0
Target: First Class Honours
You are exactly +0.25 points away from reaching the next classification tier.
Calculate exactly what you need to scoreNUS & NTU Honours System
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) use a standard Honours classification system based on the 5.0 Cumulative Average Point (CAP) scale.
| Classification | CAP Requirement |
|---|---|
| First Class Honours | 4.50 - 5.00 |
| Second Class, Upper (2:1) | 4.00 - 4.49 |
| Second Class, Lower (2:2) | 3.50 - 3.99 |
| Third Class Honours | 3.00 - 3.49 |
| Pass (No Honours) | Below 3.00 |
SMU Latin Honours System
Singapore Management University (SMU) operates on a 4.0 GPA scale and traditionally uses Latin Honors or descriptive distinction classifications. While exact naming conventions can vary by intake year, the standard cutoffs typically align closely with:
- High Distinction (Summa Cum Laude): GPA 3.8+
- Distinction (Magna Cum Laude): GPA 3.6+
- Merit (Cum Laude): GPA 3.2+
- High Pass: GPA 3.0+
Frequently Asked Questions
CAP (Cumulative Average Point) is Singapore's GPA equivalent, on a 5.0 scale. A CAP of 4.5+ is First Class Honours, 4.0-4.49 is Second Upper (2:1), and 3.5-3.99 is Second Lower (2:2).
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) lets you exclude a module from your CAP. If you score D+ or above, it becomes 'S' and doesn't count. NUS allows S/U for up to 32 MCs (modular credits) across your degree.
The median starting salary for NUS/NTU graduates is approximately SGD 4,200-4,800/month. Computing and Engineering graduates command higher salaries (SGD 5,000-6,500+), while Arts graduates typically start at SGD 3,500-4,000.