Honors Classification Standards
| Latin Honors | Typical GPA | HEC Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.9 – 4.0 | Highest Distinction |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.7 – 3.89 | Distinction |
| Cum Laude | 3.5 – 3.69 | High Merit |
| Good Standing | 3.0 – 3.49 | Merit |
| Satisfactory | 2.0 – 2.99 | Pass |
Pakistan Note: HEC universities use terms like "Distinction", "High Merit", and "Merit" instead of Latin honors. The GPA thresholds listed above are approximations — each university sets its own cutoffs.