Calculation of Academic Marks

The academic marks will be calculated based on total marks from 8 subjects, that is, 5 main subjects (90 marks) and the other 3 best subjects (30 marks).

The 5 Main Subjects for SPM Science Stream Mathematics Addition Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology or one of the following subjects: Civil

Engineering Studies, Electrical & Electronic Engineering Studies, Mechanical Engineering Studies, Invention, Engineering Drawing, Home Economic, Agricultural Science, Information Technology, Principles of Accounts, Commerce and Basic Economics.

The 5 Main Subjects for SPM Arts Stream

Bahasa Melayu Mathematics Sciences History Islamic studies or one of the following

subjects: Moral studies, Al-Quran and As-Sunnah Studies / Syariah Islamic Studies

Marks Calculations:

Main 5 subjects

= [total mark of 5 main subjects X 90] / 90= [ 88 X 90 ] / 90 = 88

3 best subjects = [total mark of 3 best subjects X 30 ] / 54= [52 X 30 ] 54 = 28.89

Total of Academic Marks = [ 88 + 28.89 X 90 ] / 120= 87.67

No Subjects GradeSubject Grade Value

1 Mathematics 1A 18

2Additional

Mathematics 1A 18

3 Physics 2A 16

4 Chemistry 1A 18

5 Biology 1A 18

Total 88/90

No Subjects GradeSubject Grade Value

1 Bahasa Melayu 1A 18

2 Moral Studies 1A 18

3 History 2A 16

Total 52/54

Points from (a)

Marks of 5 core subjects X 90                  90

= 90 X 90       90

= 90

Points from (b)

Marks of 3 other subjects X 3054

= 54 X 30        54

= 30

Total Points (a) + (b) = 90 + 30 = 120    

For candidates with less than 8 subjects, they will not achieve full marksMin requirements for STPM intake = 66.67 and above…

The application form (‘UPU’ Application Form) for SPM leavers is usually released in the month of February for the once a year intake in the month of July.

The ProvidersDiploma Level The following public universities accept SPM holders or its equivalent into their Diploma programmes for the 2006/2007 academic session: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Kolej Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (KUiTTHO) Kolej Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia (KUSTEM) Kolej Universiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia (KUTKM) Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan & Teknologi Malaysia (KUKTEM)

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

Universiti Darul Iman Malaysia (UDM) *

All applicants who are applying for courses of study meant for SPM leavers need to comply with the following requirements:

Applicants must be Malaysian citizens Possess SPM qualification or its equivalent

with minimum 5 credits including Bahasa Melayu subject (A credit for Bahasa Malaysia/Bahasa Melayu in the July paper is acceptable)

For SPM leavers – universities intake based on 90% academic marks and 10% co-curriculum marks scored by each and every candidate.

90% academic marks will be calculated based on total marks from 8 subjects, that is, 5 main subjects (90 marks) and the other 3 best subjects (30 marks)

The co-curriculum marks (the remaining 10%) are based on co-curricular activities- (National Service an advantage)