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Learn about different grading systems and how CGPA is calculated
What is CGPA?
CGPA stands for Cumulative Grade Point Average. It is a system used by many universities to measure a student's academic performance over a semester or across multiple semesters.
Key Insight
Instead of showing marks in percentage, CGPA presents a summary of a student's performance in the form of grade points on a scale of 4, 5, or 10.
How CGPA is Calculated
To calculate CGPA:
CGPA = (Sum of Grade Points × Course Credits) / Total Credits
Example Calculation
If you took 3 courses:
- Math – Grade A (8.0), Credits 4
- Physics – Grade B+ (7.0), Credits 3
- English – Grade A+ (9.0), Credits 2
Total Weighted Points = (8×4) + (7×3) + (9×2) = 71
Total Credits = 4 + 3 + 2 = 9
CGPA = 71 ÷ 9 = 7.89
Grading Scales in Education
India has diverse grading systems across universities and colleges. The most common scales are:
| Scale | Description | Used By |
|---|---|---|
| 10-point | Most common scale in Indian universities | Delhi University, Mumbai University, VTU |
| 4-point | Used by some private universities and international programs | Ashoka University, BITS Pilani (some programs) |
| 5-point | Used in some technical institutions | IITs (some departments), NITs |
CGPA Grading System (10-Point Scale)
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| O (Outstanding) | 10 | 90–100% |
| A+ | 9 | 80–89% |
| A | 8 | 70–79% |
| B+ | 7 | 60–69% |
| B | 6 | 50–59% |
| C | 5 | 40–49% |
| P (Pass) | 4 | 35–39% |
| F (Fail) | 0 | Below 40% |
CGPA Grading System (5-Point Scale)
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| A+ (Excellent) | 5.0 | 90–100% |
| A (Very Good) | 4.5 | 80–89% |
| B+ (Good) | 4.0 | 70–79% |
| B (Average) | 3.5 | 60–69% |
| C (Pass) | 3.0 | 50–59% |
| F (Fail) | 0.0 | Below 50% |
CGPA Grading System (4-Point Scale)
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| A (Excellent) | 4.0 | 90–100% |
| B+ (Very Good) | 3.5 | 80–89% |
| B (Good) | 3.0 | 70–79% |
| C+ (Average) | 2.5 | 60–69% |
| C (Pass) | 2.0 | 50–59% |
| D (Marginal) | 1.0 | 40–49% |
| F (Fail) | 0.0 | Below 40% |
Converting Between Scales
When applying to international universities, you may need to convert your CGPA:
10-point to 4-point: GPA = (CGPA / 10) × 4
10-point to Percentage: Percentage = CGPA × 9.5
4-point to Percentage: Percentage = (GPA / 4) × 100
College-Specific Grading Systems
Different Indian universities use variations of these scales:
- Delhi University: Uses 10-point scale with grade descriptors (O, A+, A, etc.)
- IITs: Primarily use 10-point scale, but some departments use 5-point scale.
- Anna University: Uses 10-point scale with letter grades (S, A, B, etc.)
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU): Uses 9-point scale for grading.
- Private Universities: Often use 4-point scale to align with international standards.