APS Calculator for Gara University BSc IT

This C# console application calculates the Academic Point Score (APS) for prospective students applying to the BSc IT program at Gara University.

Program Description

The APS Calculator helps determine if a student qualifies for the BSc IT program by:

1. Collecting marks for required subjects
2. Converting marks to APS points
3. Calculating total APS score
4. Checking qualification requirements

Requirements for BSc IT Qualification

• Minimum Mathematics mark: 50%
• Minimum Physical Sciences mark: 50%
• Minimum total APS score: 30 points
• Six subjects are considered for APS calculation

APS Points Conversion Table

Mark Range (%)	APS Points
80-100	7
70-79	6
60-69	5
50-59	4
40-49	3
30-39	2
0-29	1

Program Features

1. Input Validation

   • Ensures marks are between 0 and 100
   • Handles invalid numeric inputs
   • Provides error messages for invalid entries

2. Subject Processing

   • Mathematics (compulsory)
   • Physical Sciences (compulsory)
   • English (compulsory)
   • Three additional subjects

3. Results Display

   • Detailed breakdown of APS points per subject
   • Total APS score out of 42
   • Qualification status with specific feedback
   • Detailed explanation if requirements are not met

How to Use

1. Run the program
2. Enter marks (0-100) for each subject when prompted
3. Review the detailed results:
   • Individual subject APS points
   • Total APS score
   • Qualification status
   • Specific feedback on requirements met/not met

Error Handling

The program includes comprehensive error handling for:

• Invalid numeric inputs
• Out-of-range marks
• Unexpected errors during execution

Technical Implementation

The program is structured with the following key components:

1. CalculateSubjectPoints Method

   • Validates input marks
   • Converts marks to APS points using the standardized scale

2. CalculateAPSScore Method

   • Manages user input collection
   • Calculates total APS
   • Performs qualification assessment
   • Displays detailed results

3. Main Method

   • Entry point with error handling
   • Ensures graceful program termination

Maximum Possible Score

• Maximum APS points per subject: 7
• Number of subjects considered: 6
• Total maximum APS score: 42 points