What do I need on the final?

Take the course total you want, subtract your coursework mark, and check the minimum on the final. That is all there is to it.

3 min read · Updated 12 November 2026

The sum

This page uses the common set-up where coursework is out of 50, the final is out of 50, and you need at least 20 out of 50 on the final to pass the course.

The rule

Mark needed
grade cut-off − coursework
But never less than
20 / 50
And never more than
50 / 50

Above 50 means that grade is out of reach

Example: coursework 37 out of 50

GradeCourse totalNeeded on the final
D (pass)5020 (the minimum)
C5821
C+6629
B7437
B+8245
A90Out of reach (53)

Example: coursework 25 out of 50

GradeCourse totalNeeded on the final
D (pass)5025
C5833
C+6641
B7449
B+82Out of reach (57)

Why the minimum matters

If your final is below the minimum, you fail the course even when the total is 50 or more. With coursework of 45, a final of 15 makes 60, which looks like a C, but the course is still an F.

Rules differ between universities and programmes. This page explains the common rules that Fasli uses. Always check your own university’s regulations and ask your academic adviser before you decide.

Fasli does this for you

Let your phone do the sums.

Fasli reads your marks, works out your GPA and shows what you need on the final. Free, in English and Arabic, on Android.

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