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Anthropology Honours CGPA Calculator - National University | NU Grading

Calculate your National University Anthropology Honours GPA, CGPA, credit-weighted grade points, and degree classification using department-specific subjects from the NU Honours syllabus.

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About Anthropology Honours CGPA Calculation

The Anthropology Honours program at National University, Bangladesh offers students a fascinating journey into the study of human societies, cultures, and biological diversity across time and space. Covering anthropological theory, biological anthropology, archaeology, kinship, economic and political anthropology, medical anthropology, urban anthropology, ethnic identity, and South Asian society and culture, this four-year degree provides a holistic understanding of what it means to be human. Students learn ethnographic research methods, conduct fieldwork, and analyze cultural patterns using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. GPA and CGPA are calculated according to the official NU grading system, where earned letter grades correspond to specific grade points on a 4.00 scale. The curriculum includes hands-on research components, including Research Methodology-I in the second year and Research Methods-II in the fourth year, along with ethnographic text analysis. Anthropology at NU prepares graduates for careers in social research, development work, cultural heritage management, museum studies, academia, and international organizations working with diverse communities in Bangladesh and abroad.

How This Anthropology CGPA Calculator Works

The calculator converts each selected letter grade into the official NU grade point, multiplies it by the subject credit, and divides the total weighted points by total counted credits.

Anthropology subjects, optional groups, practical papers, compulsory papers, and non-CGPA subjects are loaded from the department data below so the calculation matches the year-wise structure of the program.

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Grade Point Table

Marks RangeLetter GradeGrade PointPass / Fail
80–100A+4.00Pass
75–79A3.75Pass
70–74A-3.50Pass
65–69B+3.25Pass
60–64B3.00Pass
55–59B-2.75Pass
50–54C+2.50Pass
45–49C2.25Pass
40–44D2.00Pass
Below 40F0.00Fail

NU Honours Credit Distribution

YearTotal CreditsPercentage
First Year2420%
Second Year2420%
Third Year3227%
Fourth Year4033%
Total120100%

Anthropology Honours Subject List by Year

Choose a year to view the Anthropology Honours subject list. Enter your letter grades for each subject to calculate your semester GPA and overall CGPA under the NU grading system.

CodeSubject TitleCredits
Introduction to Anthropology
214001|4 cr
2140014
Kinship
214003|4 cr
2140034
Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
214005|4 cr
2140054
Other Cultures
214007|4 cr
2140074
History of the Emergence of Independent Bangladesh
211501|4 cr
2115014
Principles of Economics
212209|4 cr
2122094
CodeSubject TitleCredits
Early Anthropological Theory
224001|4 cr
2240014
Research Methodology-I
224003|4 cr
2240034
Economic Anthropology
224005|4 cr
2240054
European Social History and Culture
224007|4 cr
2240074
Bangladesh Economy
222209|4 cr
2222094
Choose ONE optional subject:
Sociology of Bangladesh (Sociology of Bangladesh)
222009|4 cr
2220094
OR
Bangladesh Society and Culture (Bangladesh Society and Culture)
222115|4 cr
2221154
EnglishNon-CGPA
221109|4 cr
2211094
CodeSubject TitleCredits
Anthropological Theory-II
234001|4 cr
2340014
Political Anthropology
234003|4 cr
2340034
Peasant Society
234005|4 cr
2340054
Religion and Anthropology
234007|4 cr
2340074
Environmental Anthropology
234009|4 cr
2340094
Gender Issues
234011|4 cr
2340114
Ethnic Identity and Nationalism
234013|4 cr
2340134
Reading Ethnographic Texts
234015|4 cr
2340154
CodeSubject TitleCredits
Contemporary Anthropological Theory
244001|4 cr
2440014
Research Methods-II
244003|4 cr
2440034
Anthropology of Development
244005|4 cr
2440054
Medical Anthropology
244007|4 cr
2440074
Urban Anthropology
244009|4 cr
2440094
South Asian Society and Culture
244011|4 cr
2440114
Language, Society and Culture
244013|4 cr
2440134
Social Inequality
244015|4 cr
2440154
Emerging Issues in Anthropology
244017|4 cr
2440174
Viva-voce
244018|4 cr
2440184

Frequently Asked Questions

NU CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) measures overall academic performance across all years of an Honours program. Each subject earns a grade point (0.00–4.00) which is multiplied by its credit hours. The CGPA is the sum of all weighted grade points divided by the total credit hours (128 for Honours).
National University Bangladesh uses a 4.00 grading scale: A+ (80–100%) = 4.00, A (75–79%) = 3.75, A- (70–74%) = 3.50, B+ (65–69%) = 3.25, B (60–64%) = 3.00, B- (55–59%) = 2.75, C+ (50–54%) = 2.50, C (45–49%) = 2.25, D (40–44%) = 2.00, F (below 40%) = 0.00.
The 4-year Honours program requires 128 total credits: First Year 28 credits, Second Year 28 credits, Third Year 32 credits, and Fourth Year 40 credits. Theory subjects carry 4 credits each, practicals carry 2 credits, and the Fourth Year includes a viva-voce (4 credits). Note that some departments may have a different total credit structure (e.g., Botany 136, Economics 120).
No. English (Second Year) is a non-credit compulsory subject. It does not count toward total credits or CGPA, but you must pass it to complete the program. The calculator marks non-CGPA subjects clearly and includes them only in the passed-subject count.
A failed subject (F, below 40%) earns 0.00 grade points. Its credit hours still count in total credits, which lowers your GPA. Improvement rules depend on current National University regulations; consult the latest official examination notices for retake and transcript policies.
Classification is determined by final CGPA: First Class (3.00–4.00), Second Class (2.25–2.99), Third Class (2.00–2.24). A CGPA below 2.00 does not meet the minimum requirement for graduation.
Some departments require choosing optional subject groups. For example, Zoology First Year chooses one group (Chemistry or Biochemistry) and Second Year chooses any two. Physics First and Second Years choose one group (Chemistry or Statistics). The calculator prompts you to select before showing the subject list.
Yes. Enter actual grades for completed years and estimated grades for remaining years. The calculator will project your final CGPA and show what classification you would achieve.
It follows the official NU grading scale and weighted credit formula: Σ(Grade Point × Credit) / Σ(Credit). Verify with your college for any institution-specific variations.
Yes. Higher-credit subjects have a greater impact on CGPA. A 4-credit theory subject counts twice as much as a 2-credit practical. The calculator applies the correct weighted averaging.
Select your department, choose the academic year, pick optional groups if applicable, enter your grades for each subject, and click Calculate. Check "Overall CGPA" to calculate across all years at once.
Yes, Anthropology places strong emphasis on fieldwork and practical training. Students take Research Methodology-I in the second year and Research Methods-II in the fourth year, which include ethnographic fieldwork training. The curriculum also includes Reading Ethnographic Texts, where students learn to analyze real ethnographic studies.
Anthropology at NU includes practical research components rather than laboratory practicals. The program focuses on ethnographic fieldwork, survey research, kinship analysis, and cultural documentation. Students learn participant observation, interview techniques, and qualitative data analysis through supervised research projects.
Anthropology graduates can pursue careers in social research organizations, NGO development programs, cultural heritage and museum sectors, community development projects, market research, academia, and international organizations working with indigenous and ethnic minority communities in Bangladesh. The ethnographic and cross-cultural skills gained are increasingly valued in development and humanitarian work.

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Official References

This calculator is designed around the National University Honours grading pattern and department-wise credit structure. Always verify final academic rules with current NU notices, college offices, and official published results.

  • [Source]National University Bangladesh official website
  • [Source]National University results portal
  • [Source]University Grants Commission of Bangladesh