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What are Midterm and Final Exams?
In universities, the passing grade (success grade) for a course is usually obtained by combining the scores of the Midterm (Ara Sınav), held in the middle of the semester, and the Final (Yarıyıl Sonu Sınavı), held at the end of the semester, with specific weightings. In many formal education universities, the success grade is determined by taking 40% of the midterm grade and 60% of the final grade. In some universities, these ratios can be 30%-70% or 50%-50%. You can set these percentages yourself in our tool.
In addition to the final exam, some universities also hold Make-up (Bütünleme) exams. The score obtained in the make-up exam replaces the final score. If a student takes both the final and the make-up, usually the higher score is valid.
University Grade Table (4.0 and 100 Systems)
Below is the common letter grade – 100-point score – 4.0 coefficient conversion table used in Turkish universities. This table is based on general Council of Higher Education (YÖK) recommendations, but some universities may have minor differences in their own tables.
| Letter Grade | 100-Point Range | 4.0 Coefficient | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA | 90 – 100 | 4.00 | Pass |
| BA | 85 – 89 | 3.50 | Pass |
| BB | 80 – 84 | 3.00 | Pass |
| CB | 75 – 79 | 2.50 | Pass |
| CC | 70 – 74 | 2.00 | Pass |
| DC | 65 – 69 | 1.50 | Conditional Pass |
| DD | 60 – 64 | 1.00 | Conditional Pass |
| FD | 50 – 59 | 0.50 | Fail |
| FF | 0 – 49 | 0.00 | Fail |
Note: DC and DD grades are conditional passes. If your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA/GANO) is 2.00 or above, you are considered to have passed these courses; otherwise, you fail them.
How to Calculate Passing Grade and Success Score?
The formula for the success grade is as follows:
Success Grade = (Midterm Score × Midterm Weight) + (Final Score × Final Weight)
Example 1 (Formal Education – 40%/60%): For a student who gets 50 in the midterm and 70 in the final: (50 × 0.40) + (70 × 0.60) = 20 + 42 = 62 — this corresponds to a DD letter grade.
Example 2 (AÖF – 30%/70%): For an AÖF student who gets 40 in the midterm and 50 in the final: (40 × 0.30) + (50 × 0.70) = 12 + 35 = 47 — this score is evaluated as FF (depending on the curve) but typically is above the common 35 threshold.
To find the minimum score required in the final, just enter your midterm score in our tool and leave the final field empty; the system will automatically calculate the lowest final score you need to reach the passing grade.
4.0 System to 100 System Conversion
The conversion formula suggested by YÖK can be simplified as 100 Score = (4.0 Score × 25), but the official YÖK conversion table offers a more detailed mapping. Some frequently searched conversions are:
| 4.0 Grade | 100-Point Equivalent | Letter Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 100 | AA |
| 3.50 | 87 | BA |
| 3.00 | 80 | BB |
| 2.50 | 75 | CB |
| 2.29 | ~72 | CC |
| 2.00 | 70 | CC |
| 1.50 | 65 | DC |
| 1.00 | 60 | DD |
Thus, a 2.29 average corresponds to approximately 72 points and is at the CC level. A 3.45 is equivalent to approximately 86 points in the 100 system. Note: Each university's conversion table may differ; we recommend checking your own university's table.
Passing Grades for AÖF, ATA-AÖF, and AUZEF
Common Open Education Faculties in Turkey generally have fixed passing grade formulas, and the 30% Midterm, 70% Final rule is applied.
Anadolu University (AÖF)
Success score is calculated with the (Midterm × 0.30) + (Final × 0.70) formula. The lower success score limit is 35. Students scoring below 35 directly receive FF. Scores of 35 and above are converted to letter grades via a bell curve (relative evaluation). There is no make-up exam in Anadolu AÖF.
Atatürk University (ATA-AÖF)
The formula in ATA-AÖF is the same: 30% Midterm + 70% Final. The lower success limit is 35. Unlike Anadolu AÖF, ATA-AÖF offers make-up exam rights. Students who fail the final or want to raise their marks can take the make-up; the make-up score replaces the final score.
Istanbul University (AUZEF)
In AUZEF open education programs, Midterm 30%, Final/Make-up 70% weight is applied. In some distance education programs, this ratio can be 20%-80%. Letter grades and passing limits are determined by relative evaluation based on the class average. AUZEF also has make-up exams.
Net Calculation and Score Impacts in Open Education
In Open Education exams, 4 wrong answers do not take away 1 correct answer; points are given only for correct answers. Exams usually consist of 20 questions. Net calculation formula:
Net = Number of Correct Answers (Wrong answers do not affect the net)
Each question is worth 100 / total number of questions points. For example, in a 20-question exam, each question is worth 5 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are university letter grades calculated?
Letter grades are calculated by taking the weighted average of your midterm and final scores (e.g., Midterm 40% + Final 60%). Your resulting success score is converted into AA, BA, BB, CB, CC, DC, DD, FD, or FF letter grades according to your university's grade table. 90+ points usually correspond to AA, 80-89 to BB-BA, and 70-74 to CC.
What letter grade is a 2.50?
In the 4.0 system, a coefficient of 2.50 corresponds to the CB letter grade. In the 100 system, this means approximately 75-79 points and is considered a direct pass.
What letter grade is a score of 70?
A score of 70 out of 100 corresponds to a CC letter grade in most universities. CC is equivalent to 2.00 in the 4.0 system and is the lowest passing grade sufficient to pass a course directly.
What score is equivalent to a 2.29 average?
A 2.29 average in the 4.0 system corresponds to approximately 72 points in the 100 system according to the YÖK conversion table. This falls within the CC letter grade band.
What is a 3.45 in the 100 system?
A 3.45 average in the 4.0 system corresponds to approximately 86 points in the 100 system. This is equivalent to a BA letter grade.
Does 40 midterm and 70 final pass?
The answer depends on your university rules. With a 40%-60% ratio: (40×0.40)+(70×0.60) = 16+42 = 58 → If the passing grade is 60, you fail. With a 30%-70% ratio (AÖF): (40×0.30)+(70×0.70) = 12+49 = 61 → Since the passing limit is 35 in AÖF, you pass easily.
Is the AÖF passing grade 30 or 35?
The lower limit for course success in Anadolu AÖF and ATA-AÖF is 35 points. Scores below 35 are directly evaluated as FF and mean failure. There is no passing limit of 30.
What net score do 4 wrong answers in 40 questions make?
In AÖF exams, wrong answers do not affect the net (the rule of 4 wrong answers taking away 1 correct does not apply). So, if you got 36 correct and 4 wrong in 40 questions, your net is 36 and your score is 36 × 2.5 = 90.