To understand the concept of cumulative grade point average, let us first understand the basic concept of GPA which is required to calculate CGPA.
Key Points of GPA and CGPA
- Consistency Matters: Maintain a consistent GPA to ensure a good CGPA score. Both are important indicators of your academic performance.
- Application Impact: Colleges and universities consider both GPA and CGPA when evaluating your applications. These scores influence your chances of admission for higher studies abroad.
- Scholarship Opportunities: Many scholarship programs consider both GPA and CGPA. A strong academic record enhances your chances of securing scholarships.
- Mark Sheet Reflection: Both your GPA and CGPA will be prominently displayed on your mark sheet, reflecting your academic achievements and capabilities.
Definition of CGPA
It is a way of assessing a student’s overall academic performance. It involves assigning grades such as A, B, C, D, or F to various subjects, and the CGPA is determined by calculating the average grade point across all subjects, excluding any additional subjects as outlined in the study scheme.
| CGPA= Total Grade Point Obtained/No. of Subjects |
Pros and Cons of CGPA
| Pros | Cons |
| Reduced pressure on scoring high marks | Lack of accuracy in representing student performance |
| Customized attention to different subjects based on grades | Limited differentiation between close grade ranges |
| Ease of categorizing students for targeted attention | Potential disparity between grades achieved through exams and other activities |
| Clear identification of academic strengths and weaknesses | Diminished sense of competition, impacting motivation for some students |
| Removal of competitive pressure, focusing on grades clearing | Inaccuracy in result representation: 91 marks = A1, 100 marks = A1; 89 marks = A2, 92 marks = A1 |
Method of Calculating CGPA from Percentage
- Topic-wise Percentage of Marks:
- Multiply the subject Grade Point (GP) by 9.5.
- Overall Mark Percentage:
- Multiply the Overall CGPA by 9.5.
The Indian CGPA system is given in the table below. This may slightly differ for different universities and different courses.
| Marks Obtained | Numerical Grade | Letter Grade | Category |
| ≥90 | 10 | O | Outstanding |
| <90 ≥80 | 9 | A+ | Excellent |
| <80 ≥70 | 8 | A | Very Good |
| <70 ≥60 | 7 | B+ | Good |
| <60 ≥50 | 6 | B | Above Average |
| <50 ≥45 | 5 | C | Average |
| <45 ≥40 | 4 | D | Pass |
| <40 | 0 | F | Fail |
Calculation of CGPA
- “ Average CGPA”
| Grade point(GP)=S1+S2+S3+S4+S5CGPA=GP/5 |
Example:
Subject 1 Grades= 10 , Subject 2 Grades=9 , Subject 3 Grades=10
Subject 4 Grades=8 , Subject 5 Grades=10
GP=10+9+10+8+10=47
“CGPA=47/5=9.4”
- Percentage Using CGPA Obtained
| Percentage=(CGPAx9.5) |
Example:
CGPA=9.4
Percentage=9.4×9.5=89.3
- CGPA Using the Percentage
| CGPA=(Percentage/9.5) |
Example:
Percentage=89.3
CGPA=89.3/9.5=9.4
Calculation of Grades
| Marks | Grades Allotted | Grade Points |
| 91 to 100 | A1 | 10 |
| 81 to 90 | A2 | 9 |
| 71 to 80 | B1 | 8 |
| 61 to 70 | B2 | 7 |
| 51 to 60 | C1 | 6 |
| 41 to 50 | C2 | 5 |
| 33 to 40 | D | 4 |
| 21 to 32 | E1 | 0 |
| 00 to 20 | E2 | 0 |
Conversion of 10 point CGPA to 4 point GPA
Most U.S. universities are familiar with the Indian grading system and handle the conversion themselves. Students typically don’t need to convert CGPA to GPA on their own, as it’s managed by the universities or designated organisations. Students can still make a rough calculation for their own reference.
The table below shows the rough estimate of conversions
| 10 point CGPA | Approximate 4 point GPA | USA Grade Equivalent |
| 10 | 4 | A |
| 9.9-9.5 | 3.97-3.84 | A |
| 9.4-9.0 | 3.81-3.68 | A |
| 8.9-8.5 | 3.65-3.52 | A |
| 8.4-8.0 | 3.49-3.36 | A |
| 7.9-7.5 | 3.33-3.20 | A |
| 7.4-7.0 | 3.17-3.04 | A |
| 6.9-6.5 | 3.00-2.80 | B |
| 6.4-6.0 | 2.75-2.55 | B |
| 5.9-5.5 | 2.50-2.30 | B |
| 5.4-5.0 | 2.25-2.05 | B |
| 4.9-4.0 | 2.0-1.47 | C |
| <4.0 | 0-1.41 | F |
Conversion of CGPA to Marks Calculator
Understanding the concept of Marks, CGPA, and Percentage is crucial when dealing with academic scores. To calculate marks, you usually need the scores obtained and the maximum marks.
Some educational boards in India directly provide total marks out of the maximum marks, while others use CGPA or percentage. When you need to assess your performance, especially for revaluation or to understand your actual scores, converting CGPA and Percentage to actual marks becomes essential.
In order to calculate marks from CGPA, you need the CGPA grade and Maximum Marks that the paper was worth. The CGPA always represents the following:
| CGPA = (Marks out of 100) / 9.5 |
Example:
If you score 78 out of 100, your CGPA would be calculated as 78/9.5, resulting in 8.210. After rounding, this becomes 8.2.
The formula to calculate marks
| Marks out of 100 = CGPA X 9.5 |
If the marks are not out of 100, the first step is to calculate the equivalent score out of 100.
| Marks out of 100 = (Marks scored / Maximum Marks) X 100 |
Example:
If the Marks scored are 64 and the maximum marks are 80, the score out of 100 is 80. If we have to calculate the CGPA, it becomes 8.4210 which rounds off to 8.4.
Formula to Calculate Marks from CGPA
| Marks Scored = (CGPA X 9.5 X Maximum Marks) / 100 |
Percentage to Marks
The formula that we have applied in order to obtain marks obtained out of 100 applies to percentages as well.
| Percentage = (Marks scored / Maximum Marks) X 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CGPA and GPA the same?
GPA is calculated as the average grade point earned by a student in a single semester. On the other hand, CGPA is the mean of all GPA scores earned in an academic year (all semesters). High GPA scores in each semester give a very good overall CGPA score.
Is 8.5 A Good CGPA?
If you have an 8.5 CGPA, that is a good score and should be sufficient for most placements
Which Examination Board Use CGPA?
The Central Board of Secondary Education uses the CGPA method to prepare the result of Class 10th.
Which one is better Percentage or CGPA?
Both systems have their own values. In other words, both the systems are different and cannot be compared easily to decide which one is better.
Does the CBSE provide GPA in the result?
No, CBSE only provides CGPA in the class 10th Result.
Conclusion
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