 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
 Subject
No Subjects Grade
Grade Value
1 Mathematics 1A 18
2 Additional Mathematics 1A 18
3 Physics 2A 16
4 Chemistry 1A 18
5 Biology 1A 18 Marks Calculations:
Total 88/90
Main 5 subjects
Subject
No Subjects Grade = [total mark of 5 main
Grade Value
subjects
1 Bahasa Melayu 1A 18
X 90] / 90
2 Moral Studies 1A 18
= [ 88 X 90 ] / 90 = 88
3 History 2A 16
3 best subjects
= [total mark of 3 best subjects
X 30 ] / 54
= [52 X 30 ] 54 = 28.89
 Points from Marks of 5 core subjects X 90 = 90 X 90
= 90
(a)                   90        90

Points from Marks of 3 other subjects X 30 = 54 X 30

= 30
(b) 54         54

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

For candidates with less than 8 subjects, they will not

achieve full marks
Min 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 Providers
Diploma 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)