University CGPA Calculator India
Calculate your CGPA for Indian universities including IITs, NITs, and other engineering colleges. Support for credit-based grading system with detailed semester analysis.
University CGPA Calculator (India)
Calculate your CGPA for Indian universities including IITs, NITs with credit-based grading system
Conversion: Percentage = (CGPA - 0.75) × 10
University Grading Scale
Semester 1
Understanding Indian University CGPA System
Credit-Based Grading System
Most Indian universities, especially IITs and NITs, follow a credit-based grading system where each subject has different credit hours and grades are weighted accordingly.
Key Components:
- • Credits: Weight of each subject (1-4 credits)
- • Grade Points: Numerical value of letter grades
- • SGPA: Semester Grade Point Average
- • CGPA: Cumulative Grade Point Average
Calculation Formula:
SGPA: Σ(Grade Points × Credits) ÷ Σ(Credits)
CGPA: Σ(Grade Points × Credits across all semesters) ÷ Σ(Credits across all semesters)
Percentage: (CGPA - 0.75) × 10
Standard Grading Scale
| Grade | Grade Points | Marks Range | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O | 10 | 90-100 | Outstanding |
| A+ | 9 | 80-89 | Excellent |
| A | 8 | 70-79 | Very Good |
| B+ | 7 | 60-69 | Good |
| B | 6 | 50-59 | Above Average |
| C | 5 | 40-49 | Average |
| P | 4 | 35-39 | Pass |
| F | 0 | 0-34 | Fail |
University-wise Variations
IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology)
- • 10-point grading scale (0-10)
- • Credit-based system (3-4 credits per subject)
- • CGPA calculation: Weighted average of all semesters
- • Minimum CGPA for graduation: 5.0
- • Conversion to percentage: (CGPA - 0.75) × 10
NITs (National Institutes of Technology)
- • 10-point grading scale (similar to IITs)
- • Credit system varies (2-4 credits per subject)
- • SGPA calculated per semester
- • CGPA: Weighted average of all SGPAs
- • Minimum passing grade: 5.0 CGPA
State Universities
- • May use 4-point or 10-point scale
- • Credit distribution varies widely
- • Some use percentage-based system
- • Conversion formulas may differ
- • Check specific university guidelines
Private Universities
- • Often follow international standards
- • 4.0 GPA scale common
- • Credit hours typically 3-4 per subject
- • May have different grade boundaries
- • Refer to university-specific policies
Sample CGPA Calculation
Semester 1 Example (BTech Computer Science)
| Subject | Credits | Grade | Grade Points | Credit × Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics I | 4 | A | 8 | 32 |
| Physics | 3 | A+ | 9 | 27 |
| Programming in C | 3 | O | 10 | 30 |
| Engineering Drawing | 2 | B+ | 7 | 14 |
| English | 2 | A | 8 | 16 |
| Total | 14 | - | - | 119 |
SGPA Calculation:
SGPA = Total Credit Points ÷ Total Credits = 119 ÷ 14 = 8.5
Percentage = (8.5 - 0.75) × 10 = 77.5%
Career Impact of CGPA
Placement Opportunities
Higher Studies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good CGPA in Indian universities?
A CGPA above 8.0 is considered excellent, 7.0-8.0 is good, 6.0-7.0 is average, and below 6.0 may limit opportunities. However, this varies by university and field.
How do I improve my CGPA?
Focus on understanding concepts rather than rote learning, participate in class, complete assignments on time, form study groups, and seek help from professors when needed. Consistent effort throughout the semester is key.
Can I repeat subjects to improve CGPA?
Most universities allow improvement examinations for failed subjects. Some also allow grade improvement for passed subjects, but policies vary. Check your university's academic regulations.
Is CGPA more important than percentage?
Both are important but used in different contexts. CGPA is preferred for academic evaluations and higher studies, while percentage is often required for government jobs and some private sector positions.