PAJSK Malaysia: Complete Guide & Score Calculator 2026
Everything parents & students need to know about Pentaksiran Aktiviti Jasmani, Sukan dan Kokurikulum — including how to calculate your marks, maximize your score, and secure university admission merit points.
What is PAJSK? Full Meaning & Overview
PAJSK stands for Pentaksiran Aktiviti Jasmani, Sukan dan Kokurikulum — translated as the Assessment of Physical Activities, Sports, and Co-curricular. PAJSK is Malaysia’s standardized assessment system for physical activities, sports, and co-curricular participation in primary and secondary schools, developed by the Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM).
In the past, schools had different ways of assessing co-curricular activities, and this led to unequal marking for students. PAJSK was introduced to provide a standardized marking scheme for all primary and secondary schools under the Ministry of Education.
PAJSK is more than just a grading system; it is a national framework designed to measure a student’s growth beyond textbooks. The purpose of PAJSK is to emphasize the importance of physical fitness, teamwork, and leadership skills, ensuring students develop both academic and non-academic excellence.
PAJSK is one component of the School-Based Assessment (SBA) framework, which holistically assesses students through four components: school assessment (PS), physical activities, sports and co-curricular assessment (PAJSK), psychometric assessment (PPsi), and centralized assessment (CA).
PAJSK: Key Facts & Figures
Understanding PAJSK by the numbers helps parents and students see just how significant this assessment is in the Malaysian education system.
Research shows that the PAJSK system automates attendance tracking and scoring calculations, allowing annual reports to be generated swiftly — improving operational efficiency by up to 50% compared to manual processes.
Under PAJSK, only activities endorsed by the Ministry of Education qualify for co-curricular marks, which account for 10% of the merit score used in university admissions and scholarship applications. This exclusivity has sparked debate — a student who earned “Best Delegate” at the 16th Asia Youth International Model United Nations, which brought together 1,000 participants from 38 countries, was denied PAJSK marks because the event was not formally endorsed by the ministry.
The 3 Core Components of PAJSK
PAJSK evaluates every student across three distinct pillars. Understanding each component helps students and parents plan effectively.
🏃 Component 1: SEGAK (Physical Fitness Standard)
SEGAK tests include BMI measurement, step up and down (bench), push-ups, partial sit-ups, and the forward stretch. The test is conducted by Physical Education teachers and is administered in March and August each year.
SEGAK evaluates five fitness areas: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition (BMI). Students are graded based on performance thresholds adjusted for age and gender.
🏅 Component 2: Co-Curricular Activities (Kokurikulum)
Every student must participate in all three types of co-curricular activities: Clubs/Associations (Kelab/Persatuan), Uniformed Bodies (Badan Beruniform), and Sports/Games (Sukan/Permainan).
Marks given depend on the student’s position or role in the activity — as team leader, chairperson, committee member, or active member — as well as commitment, achievements, and level of participation (district, state, national, or international).
| Co-Curricular Type | Examples | Marks Based On |
|---|---|---|
| Clubs & Associations | Science Club, Language Society, Chess Club | Involvement, participation, role (leader/member) |
| Uniformed Bodies | Scouts, Red Crescent, St John’s Ambulance, PBSM | Attendance, badges, rank, service |
| Sports & Games | Football, Badminton, Swimming, Athletics | Participation level, competition results, representation |
⭐ Component 3: Extra Co-Curricular (Ekstra Kokurikulum)
Extra co-curricular activities are optional but can boost a student’s PAJSK score. Marks earned from these optional activities are added to the highest average marks from two out of three co-curricular activities. Activities include community service, the NILAM reading program, voluntary work, and special awards from recognized external bodies.
PAJSK Score Calculator
Use this interactive PAJSK calculator to estimate your co-curricular score. Enter your marks for each component to see your estimated grade and PAJSK merit contribution.
Estimate your PAJSK marks for university admission & school placement
Note: This calculator provides an estimate based on publicly available PAJSK guidelines. For your official PAJSK marks, log in to the official portal at pajsk.moe.gov.my. Actual marks are entered by your school teacher and validated by the system.
PAJSK Grading System Explained
PAJSK assessment results are displayed in two forms: Current Year Performance (GPA) and Cumulative Performance (CGPA). The grading scale is as follows:
| Grade | Mark Range (%) | CGPA Scale | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80 – 100 | 8.00 – 10.00 | Excellent — Highly active, high achiever |
| B | 60 – 79 | 6.00 – 7.99 | Good — Consistent participation and involvement |
| C | 40 – 59 | 4.00 – 5.99 | Satisfactory — Basic participation met |
| D | 0 – 39 | 0 – 3.99 | Needs Improvement — Low or no participation |
How PAJSK Marks Are Calculated
The calculation of co-curricular points involves 3 aspects and 6 elements in total. Marks from extra-curricular activities are added to the highest average marks from two out of three co-curricular categories — Clubs/Associations, Uniformed bodies, or Sports.
For Primary School (Sekolah Rendah)
For primary school students, PAJSK marks are calculated based on the average performance over three years — Year 4, Year 5, and Year 6. The final score is the cumulative average across these three years.
For Secondary School (Sekolah Menengah)
For secondary school students, PAJSK marks are recorded across Form 1 to Form 5 (five years). The system tracks both annual GPA and a cumulative CGPA that reflects a student’s overall co-curricular trajectory throughout secondary education.
Co-Curricular Marks Breakdown
Within the co-curricular assessment, attendance accounts for 50% of the score, while achievement and involvement each account for 20%, and the student’s position in activities contributes the remaining 10%.
| Sub-criterion | Weightage | What It Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 50% | Consistent presence in co-curricular sessions |
| Achievement | 20% | Awards, competition results, recognition |
| Involvement | 20% | Active contribution to activities |
| Position/Role | 10% | Leadership roles (president, captain, committee) |
📐 The “Best 2 of 3” Rule
For the final co-curricular score, only the two highest marks from the three compulsory categories (Clubs, Uniformed Bodies, Sports) are taken into account. Extra co-curricular marks are then added on top of this average. This means students should focus most on their strongest two categories while still fulfilling the minimum requirement in the third.
PAJSK & University Admission in Malaysia
PAJSK contributes to merit scores for specialized schools such as Fully Boarding Schools (SBP) and MARA Junior Science Colleges (MRSM). Beyond that, it is a critical factor for public university admission.
PAJSK contributes a credit of 10% for a student’s placement into Institutions of Higher Learning (IPTA). This means that for every 100 merit points used to rank applicants for competitive courses, 10 of those points come directly from PAJSK performance.
Students with strong academic results but poor co-curricular performance have been rejected by public universities. For highly competitive courses such as medicine, engineering, and law, a strong PAJSK score can be the deciding factor.
The pressure of balancing school performance with extracurricular achievements is a universal student experience — one that even finds its way into gaming culture. In the wildly popular horror game Tag After School, protagonist Shota-Kun must navigate the consequences of his choices across academic and social dimensions — not unlike how Malaysian students must balance PAJSK participation with academic study. The ability to make decisions that impact life goals provides players with a realistic experience of how choices affect their future — a theme that mirrors real-life PAJSK decisions about which clubs to join, how often to attend, and which competitions to pursue.
How to Maximize Your PAJSK Score
Strategic participation is the key to achieving PAJSK Grade A. Here is what students and parents should prioritize:
1. Target State & National Competitions
If you want to boost your co-curricular scoring, target national or state level events and competitions. Getting a top 3 ranking enables more points. School-level participation earns basic marks, but representing your district, state, or country multiplies your recognition significantly.
2. Take On Leadership Roles
Being a club president, sports captain, or uniformed body officer earns more marks than being a regular member. The position sub-criterion (worth 10% of co-curricular marks) directly rewards leadership. Apply for positions early in the academic year.
3. Maintain Consistent Attendance
Since attendance makes up 50% of your co-curricular sub-score, showing up consistently is the single most impactful thing a student can do. Missing sessions — even for valid reasons — can significantly reduce your PAJSK GPA.
4. Participate in All 3 Co-Curricular Types
Even though only your two best scores count toward the final average, you must still be registered and participating in all three types. Neglecting one category entirely (e.g., not joining any uniformed body) can leave gaps in your record that teachers cannot fill in.
5. Add Extra Co-Curricular Marks
Community service, NILAM (reading program), and approved voluntary programs are free marks that sit on top of your core score. These are often overlooked but can be the difference between a B and an A.
6. Only Join MOE-Approved Events
Since 2022, the MOE has imposed a rule that any competition or event that charges participants a fee will not be eligible for PAJSK points. If an organizer insists their paid event grants PAJSK points, parents should verify with MOE before committing.
The PAJSK Online Portal: How to Check Your Score
One of the standout features of the PAJSK portal is its integration with the DELIMa KPM account system. This means users can log in using their existing school credentials, ensuring secure access and easy management of co-curricular data. The online approach minimizes paperwork, saves time, and creates a more reliable method of student assessment.
🔐 How to Access the PAJSK Portal
Students and parents can check PAJSK marks at: https://pajsk.moe.gov.my
- Visit pajsk.moe.gov.my or pajskkpm.my
- Select Primary or Secondary School category
- Log in using your DELIMa ID and password
- View SEGAK results, co-curricular marks, GPA & CGPA
- For login issues, contact your school’s GPK Kokurikulum
Future updates to the PAJSK system may include automated data synchronization, enhanced mobile accessibility, and reporting dashboards for schools — making PAJSK even more efficient and adaptable to the needs of modern education.
The experience of logging into a system to check your school performance scores and see how your choices have shaped your standing echoes the gameplay loop of Tag After School. In the game, players control Shota-Kun through a risky maze full of suspense and mystery, where decisions weave into academic life, relationships, and more — with the story coming alive through choices that make players rethink every move. In the same way, every PAJSK activity a student joins, every competition entered, and every leadership position held feeds back into their cumulative record — making the school journey feel genuinely consequential.