How to calculate CGPA in universities and engineering colleges?
CGPA means Cumulative Grade Points Average. CGPA is used by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). In many universities and colleges we have to calculate our marks in CGPA. So here we only learn how to calculate CGPA in different different given situations.
To Calculate CGPA in universities and engineering colleges from given percentages is based on the formula. The formula of calculating CGPA from percentage is just divide the given percentage by 9.5 and the obtained number will be your required CGPA marks. Lets see an example.
Points to remember before calculating CGPA:-
- 1 CGPA = 9.5 percentage
- Total CGPA = 10.5
- Total Percentage = 100%
- So, 10.5 CGPA = 100 %
Suppose we have five subjects in an exam conducted in our universities or colleges. Let the subject name be:-
- Subject 1
- Subject 2
- Subject 3
- Subject 4
- Subject 5
Now, Obtained marks by a student in each subject is
- Subject 1 = 70 marks
- Subject 2 = 80 marks
- Subject 3 = 60 marks
- Subject 4 = 90 marks
- Subject 5 = 70 marks
CGPA Calculation:-
Now, Calculate the percentage required by a student in the exam. Remember the total marks of the exam is 500 having 100 marks of each subject.
Percentage = Total obtained marks / Total marks of the exam × 100
Percentage = 70 + 80 + 60 + 90 + 70 = 370/500 × 100
Percentage = 74% approx
Calculate the CGPA from given percentage
To calculate the CGPA from given percentage, we have to just multiply the given percentage with 9.5 percentage then the obtained number will be your required CGPA.
Required CGPA = 74 / 9.5 = 7.78 CGPA approx
After calculating CGPA from percentage. One can ask that to calculate CGPA into Percentage.
Calculating CGPA into Percentage
To calculate CGPA into percentage, just multiply the 1 CGPA that is 9.5 percent in overall CGPA marks. Hence the required number will be in percentage.
For example:-
In above case, we have converted percentage into CGPA but here we convert the same CGPA into percentage by multiplying the required CGPA with 9.5 %.
CGPA = 7.78 × 9.5
Required percentage = 74 % approx.
How to calculate CGPA in Universities?
To calculate CGPA in universities put the value of 1 CGPA in percentage with the multiplication sign and the required number will be your overall CGPA.
For example let suppose a student have six subjects in their university's final exam. The full marks of the exam has 600. then just sum all the marks obtained by the students in the exam and divide it by 6. The answer you got will be in percentage. Then again divide the required percentage with 9.5. The number you obtain after division will be your required CGPA.
Let see a live example on how to calculate CGPA for university's result. here in this example we took Anna university's result marksheet for illustrate our example. So if you have different universities or college then just follow these simple steps to calculate CGPA.
5 simple steps to calculate CGPA from given marks
- Step 1:- Determine the number of subjects came in the exam.
- Step 2:- Add all the obtained marks in each subject.
- Step 3:- Divide the required marks by number of subjects came in the exam.
- Step 4:- Again divide it with 9.5% that is equal to 1 CGPA.
- Step 5:- Now, the final obtained number after calculation will be your required CGPA.
In the above marksheet. There are total five subjects came in the exam. So if we calculate how much CGPA came in the examination then we have to first calculate the percentage.
Percentage = Total obtained marks / Maximum marks × 100
Percentage = 60 + 50 + 59 + 56 + 65 / 500 × 100
Percentage = 290 / 500 × 100
Percentage = 58%
Now, Calculate the CGPA obtained in the exam. So if we convert the 58 percentage into CGPA then we have to just divide this percentage with 9.5 then the required number will be your CGPA.
Required CGPA = 58 / 9.5 = 6.105263 CGPA
Required CGPA = 6 CGPA approx.
To calculate CGPA just putting the number. you can simply use online CGPA calculator tool. In this tool you have to put your grade or even each subject number. Your CGPA will be calculated within a second. Use this tool for quick result. Otherwise you can use the above method to calculate CGPA personally.
How to calculate CGPA in engineering Colleges
Many of the students has confusion about calculating CGPA grades in their engineering colleges. Because many of the engineering colleges released their marksheet in simple grade marks not in CGPA marks. So they have to do the calculation to convert their percentage or marks into CGPA grades.
So here are the rules for calculating marks in CGPA. weather it is in the form of percentage and simple number. These following rules helps you to calculate CGPA in three simple steps. These three rules has used in many engineering colleges to calculate CGPA grades.
3 simple rules to calculate CGPA grades in engineering colleges
- Rule 1:- Identify the number of subjects in a particular semesters.
- Rule 2:- Add all the obtained marks and divide it with the number of subjects in a particular semesters.
- Rule 3:- Now, Again divide the required number with 9.5. You will get your CGPA grade.
Examples to calculate CGPA according to the above rules:-
Lets suppose you have six subjects in first semester. then what will be your CGPA grades in first semester. So lets calculate it with the help of above three golden rule.
In first semester
According to rule 1. Identify the number of subjects in a particular semesters.
- Subject 1
- Subject 2
- Subject 3
- Subject 4
- Subject 5
- Subject 6
We have Identified the number of subjects. Now,
According to Rule no. 2, Add all the obtained marks and divide it with the number of subjects in a particular semesters.
- Subject 1 = 60 (obtained marks out of 100)
- Subject 2 = 70 (obtained marks out of 100)
- Subject 3 = 50 (obtained marks out of 100)
- Subject 4 = 80 (obtained marks out of 100)
- Subject 5 = 90 (obtained marks out of 100)
- Subject 6 = 60 (obtained marks out of 100)
Now, Add all the obtained marks and divide it with the number of subjects.
Required Number = (60 + 70 + 50 + 80 + 90 + 60) / 6
Required Number = 410 / 6
Required Number = 68.33333
According to Rule 3, Again divide the required number with 9.5.
Required Number / 9.5
68.33333 / 9.5
CGPA = 7.1 approx
Hence, you got 7 CGPA in your first semester.
If you want to calculate CGPA of all 6 semesters. then just follow the above rules to calculate CGPA for each semester. After the calculation of CGPA for each semester. Then Calculate the Credit score in each semester and follow the simple rules that is given below.
Rules for calculating CGPA of 6 semesters = (CGPA of 1st semester × credit score + CGPA of 2nd semester × credit score -------------- + CGPA of 6th semester × credit score) / sum of all credit score.
For example:-
- In first semester. Credit = 10 and CGPA = 9
- In second semester. Credit = 20 and CGPA = 8
- In third semester. Credit = 30 and CGPA = 9
- In forth semester. Credit = 10 and CGPA = 7
- In fifth semester. Credit = 10 and CGPA = 8
- In sixth semester. Credit = 20 and CGPA = 9
Sum of all credit = 100
Now, According the above rule of calculating CGPA of 6 semesters.
(CGPA of 1st semester × credit score + CGPA of 2nd semester × credit score -------------- + CGPA of 6th semester × credit score) / sum of all credit score.
(9 × 10 + 8 × 20 + 9 × 30 + 7 × 10 + 8 × 10 + 9 × 20) / 100
Overall CGPA of 6 semester = (90 + 160 +270 + 70 + 80 + 180) / 100
Overall CGPA of 6 semester = 850 / 100 = 8.5 CGPA
Hence, the overall CGPA of all the 6 semesters are 8.5 CGPA
How to Calculate cgpa in engineering vtu
Given below are the same rules on ow to calculate CGPA in Engineering vtu. Engineering vtu is an another method of calculating CGPA in your engineering college.
Even if is not wrong if we say VTU CGPA calculation is one of the finest and easiest way to calculate CGPA in your engineering college.
Here are the quick formula and easy rules to calculate VTU CGPA.
VTU CGPA = (Your aggregate percentage / 10) + 0.75.
Lets Suppose your aggregate percentage is 80. Then your VTU CGPA will be,
VTU CGPA Calculation = 80 / 10 + 0.75
= 8 + 0.75 = 8.75
Required vtu CGPA = 8.75
Let's take one more explanation to understand better CGPA.
The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is a measure used in universities and engineering colleges to evaluate a student's academic performance. It's based on the grades obtained in various courses over a specified period (usually a semester or academic year). The general process of calculating CGPA involves the following steps:
1. Understand the Grading Scale:
Universities and colleges typically use a Grade Point system, where each letter grade (like A, B, C, etc.) corresponds to a grade point value. For example:
- A = 4.0
- B = 3.0
- C = 2.0
- D = 1.0
- F = 0.0
Some institutions might have variations, so it is important to understand the exact grading scale used by the specific institution.
2. Obtain the Credits for Each Course:
Each course typically has a certain number of credits (also called credit hours). These credits reflect the number of hours spent in class or the weight of the course.
For example:
- A 3-credit course might be more important than a 1-credit course.
3. Calculate the Grade Points for Each Course:
Multiply the grade point earned for each course by the number of credits for that course.
Formula:
Example:
- If you scored an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course:
4. Calculate the Total Grade Points and Total Credits:
Add up the grade points for all courses and the total credits for all courses.
Total Grade Points = Sum of (Grade Points for each course)
Total Credits = Sum of (Credits for each course)
5. Calculate the CGPA:
Finally, calculate the CGPA by dividing the Total Grade Points by the Total Credits.
Formula:
Example: Suppose you have the following courses and results:
| Course | Credits | Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 4 | A | 4.0 |
| Physics | 3 | B | 3.0 |
| Chemistry | 3 | A | 4.0 |
| Programming | 2 | C | 2.0 |
- Math: 4 credits × 4.0 = 16
- Physics: 3 credits × 3.0 = 9
- Chemistry: 3 credits × 4.0 = 12
- Programming: 2 credits × 2.0 = 4
Total Grade Points = 16 + 9 + 12 + 4 = 41
Total Credits = 4 + 3 + 3 + 2 = 12
CGPA =
So, your CGPA is 3.42.
Important Notes:
- Some universities use a 10-point scale instead of a 4-point scale.
- CGPA is often calculated over a semester or the entire course duration (like the entire degree program).
- Some institutions may use a weighted CGPA system for specific categories of courses (like core courses vs elective courses).
This method gives you a weighted average that reflects both your performance and the importance of each course.
Q & A on CGPA
1. I got 43 marks in AP eamcet 2019 and I got 9.8 CGPA in board exam and I am a BC.E candidate what will be my rank is there any chances of getting Jntu College.
Ans:- Yes may be you can get admission in JNTU college. But If you got 9.8 CGPA then its quite higher possibilities to get admission. But before be happy please see the cut-off marks of JNTU college. over and out😁.
2. Is I am able to give nimcet if I got 6.27 CGPA in my 1 semester?
Ans:- Yes you can give nimcet exam if you get 6 CGPA marks in 1st semester. Because 6 CGPA is equivalent to approx 60 percentage of marks. so that's enough for the exam. but If NIMCET changes the exam criteria then not. So make sure to visit the official site of nimcet and see the exam criteria.
