🎓 Weighted Percentage Calculator
Calculate your weighted percentage for Saudi university admission easily and accurately
❓ What is Weighted Percentage?
Weighted Percentage is the composite score calculated by Saudi universities to compare applicants for admission. This percentage combines three main elements:
📚
High School GPA
Your cumulative high school average (out of 100)
🧠
Qudurat Test
Your General Aptitude Test score (out of 100)
📝
Tahsili Test
Your Achievement Test score (out of 100)
💡 Note: Each university sets different "weights" for these three elements based on major and college.
The sum of these weights must equal 100%.
📋 Calculation Steps
1
Choose University and Major
Select the university and major you want to apply to. Each university has different criteria.
2
Find Required Weights
Search university website for admission weights. Example: 30% high school + 30% Qudurat + 40% Tahsili
3
Enter Your Scores Accurately
Enter high school percentage, Qudurat score, and Tahsili score (all out of 100)
4
Select University Preset or Custom Weights
Choose a university from the list or enter weights manually
5
Get Your Weighted Percentage!
Click "Calculate" and get your weighted percentage with admission chance assessment
🧮 Calculate Your Weighted Percentage
🏛️ Saudi University Admission Criteria
| University / Major | High School | Qudurat | Tahsili | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Top-Tier Universities (Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, Jeddah, Eastern) | ||||
| King Saud University (KSU) — Riyadh | 30% | 50% | 20% | ~80-85% |
| King Abdulaziz Univ (KAU) — Jeddah — Science | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~75-80% |
| King Abdulaziz Univ (KAU) — Arts (Male) | 50% | 50% | — | ~70-75% |
| King Abdulaziz Univ (KAU) — Arts (Female) | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~70-75% |
| King Fahd Univ of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) — Dhahran | 20% | 30% | 50% | ~85-90% |
| Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic Univ (IMSIU) — Riyadh | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~70-75% |
| Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) — Makkah | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~70-75% |
| Islamic University of Madinah (IU) | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~65-70% |
| Taibah University — Madinah | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~65-70% |
| Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal Univ (IAU) — Dammam | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~70-75% |
| University of Jeddah (UJ) | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~70-75% |
| Princess Nourah Univ (PNU) — Riyadh | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~70-75% |
| King Saud bin Abdulaziz Univ for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS) | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~85-90% |
| 🏫 Regional Universities | ||||
| Qassim University — Buraydah | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~65-70% |
| King Khalid University — Abha | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~65-70% |
| King Faisal University (KFU) — Al-Ahsa | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~65-70% |
| Taif University | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~65-70% |
| University of Tabuk | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60-65% |
| University of Hail | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60-65% |
| Jazan University | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60-65% |
| Najran University | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| Al Baha University | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| Northern Borders Univ — Arar | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| Al Jouf University — Sakaka | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| University of Bisha | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| Shaqra University | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| Majmaah University | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz Univ — Al-Kharj | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60-65% |
| 🎓 Private & Non-Profit Universities | ||||
| Prince Sultan University (PSU) — Riyadh — Private | 30% | 40% | 30% | ~70-75% |
| Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Univ (PMU) — Khobar — Private | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~65-70% |
| Alfaisal University — Riyadh — Private | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~80-85% |
| Dar Al-Hekma University — Jeddah — Private (Women) | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~70% |
| Effat University — Jeddah — Private (Women) | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~70-75% |
| Al Yamamah University — Riyadh — Private | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~65-70% |
| 📋 Note: Weights are sourced from university websites for recent years and may change. Minimum scores vary by major and track. | ||||
⚠️ Important Note: Minimum scores and weights vary annually and by major (medicine and engineering are usually higher). Check the university's online admission portal before applying — health and engineering tracks often require 85%+ weighted, while humanities may be 60%+.
💡 Tips to Improve Your Weighted Percentage
📚 For Current High School Students:
- Focus on raising your GPA from the start
- High school affects 30-50% in most universities
- Don't neglect any subject, every grade matters
- Plan early for your desired major
🧠 To Improve Qudurat Score:
- Start training early (at least 6 months)
- Solve previous test models
- Focus on time management during test
- You can retake the test multiple times
- Weight: 25-50% depending on university
📝 To Improve Tahsili Score:
- Review high school curriculum comprehensively
- Focus on subjects with higher weight
- Solve past years' questions
- Prefer training 2 months before test
- Weight: 20-50% depending on university
🎯 General Strategies:
- Calculate expected percentage early
- Make plan to improve weakest aspect
- Apply to multiple universities
- Prepare well for each test
- Follow registration dates continuously
📊 Approximate Admission Chances Scale:
- 90% and above: Excellent chances in best universities and majors
- 80-89%: Very good chances in most universities
- 70-79%: Good chances in public universities
- 60-69%: May be accepted in some majors and universities
- Below 60%: Limited options, improvement recommended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Visit the official university website and search for "admission requirements" or "weighted percentage". Universities typically publish this information in the admission portal.
Some arts majors in some universities don't require Tahsili. In this case, the weight is distributed between high school and Qudurat only (like 50%-50%).
Qudurat test can be retaken up to 5 times (3 paper + 2 computerized per year). Tahsili test can be retaken once in the same year.
Qudurat scores are valid for 5 years, and Tahsili scores are valid for 3 years from the test date.
Qudurat: Measures analytical and reasoning abilities (math and verbal).
Tahsili: Measures academic achievement in high school subjects (physics, chemistry, biology, math, etc).
Tahsili: Measures academic achievement in high school subjects (physics, chemistry, biology, math, etc).
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Frequently Asked Questions
The weighted percentage is a combined score of high school grades, Qudurat test, and Tahsili test scores. It is used as the primary criterion for university admission in Saudi Arabia. The weight of each component varies by university and desired major.
To calculate the weighted percentage, multiply your high school percentage by its weight (e.g., 30%) + Qudurat score by its weight (e.g., 30%) + Tahsili score by its weight (e.g., 40%). Weights vary between universities.
Weights vary by university: King Saud University (30% high school, 30% Qudurat, 40% Tahsili), KFUPM (20% high school, 30% Qudurat, 50% Tahsili). Check each university website for exact weights.
Yes, most public universities in Saudi Arabia require the weighted percentage for admission. Some private universities may use different criteria. Science majors require Tahsili while humanities may not.
The weighted percentage is calculated after receiving high school results and Qudurat/Tahsili test scores, usually during the university admission period in summer. You can calculate it in advance for planning.
To improve your weighted percentage: focus on tests with higher weights, retake Qudurat and Tahsili tests (highest score is taken), and use our calculator to simulate different scenarios.
🗓️ Test Dates & Registration
🧠 General Aptitude Test (Qudurat / GAT)
- Held in 5 periods per year (computerized) — retake up to 5 times in 3 years.
- The highest score within 5 years is used.
- Main windows: October, December, February, April, June.
- Register via Qiyas platform etec.gov.sa at least 2 weeks in advance.
- Fee: SAR 100 (computerized), paid via SADAD.
📝 Tahsili Achievement Test
- Usually held twice a year (1st and 2nd window).
- Required for science and sharia tracks only (not for most arts admissions).
- Windows: 1st in March-April, 2nd in May-June.
- Register via Qiyas about a month before.
- Fee: SAR 100 (computerized).
- Tested subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math, English.
🎓 University Admission Dates
- Unified admission for public universities: typically June–July each year.
- Direct admission for private universities: year-round, peak June–August.
- Graduate admissions (KAUST, KSAU-HS): separate windows, often November–February.
- Follow the Ministry of Education portal and each university's online admission portal.
⚠️ Common Mistakes When Calculating Weighted Percentage
- Using outdated weights: Weights change — always verify on the university website for the current year.
- Confusing weighted percentage with equivalent percentage: The equivalent percentage is a different formula (high school only, no tests).
- Entering Qudurat score as out of 120 or 800: The official calculation uses a 0-100 scale.
- Forgetting that the three weights must total 100%.
- Applying "science" track weights to a humanities student or vice versa — each track has its own weights.
- Using your latest Qudurat score instead of the highest — the highest score is always used.
- Applying to only one university — apply to 5-7 to maximize your chances.
- Missing test registration deadlines — late means waiting for the next window.
🎯 Approximate Minimum Cutoffs for Popular Majors
| Major | Approximate Weighted % | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine (MBBS) | 90%+ | Most competitive nationally |
| Dentistry | 88%+ | Highly competitive |
| Pharmacy | 85%+ | Highly competitive |
| Chemical / Electrical Engineering (KFUPM) | 88%+ | Highest engineering cutoffs |
| Civil / Mechanical Engineering | 80-85% | Medium-high competition |
| Computer Science / AI | 82-88% | Demand rising yearly |
| Nursing | 75-80% | Moderate demand |
| Business Administration / Accounting | 70-78% | Available at most universities |
| Law | 72-80% | Varies by university |
| Languages (English, Translation) | 70-78% | Good demand |
| Education & Humanities | 60-72% | Most accessible |
| Media & Communications | 65-75% | Moderate demand |
🏆 Scholarships & Study-Abroad Opportunities
- KAUST Fellowship: Full scholarship for Masters/PhD students with monthly stipend and housing.
- King Abdullah Scholarship Program (External): Sends top students to elite universities worldwide in priority disciplines.
- Alfaisal University Scholarships: Partial and full merit-based awards.
- Prince Sultan University (PSU) Scholarships: Discounts and financial incentives for top high school + Qudurat scorers.
- Islamic University of Madinah Scholarships: For international students studying Sharia sciences.
- Philanthropic Foundation Scholarships: Sulaiman Al Rajhi Foundation, King Khalid Foundation, and others for orphans and need-based students.
- Corporate Scholarships (Aramco, SABIC, STC, Al Rajhi Bank): Merit awards tied to a post-graduation job placement.