CGPA Calculator

The CGPA Calculator converts semester grade points into a Cumulative Grade Point Average — the single number that summarises your entire academic performance across a degree. Enter the grade point and credit hours for each subject and the tool returns the weighted average, so subjects with more credits (typically core papers and labs) have proportionally more influence than smaller electives. The formula is standard across most Indian universities: CGPA = Σ(GP × Credits) ÷ Σ(Credits), where GP is the grade point awarded for each subject (usually on a 10-point or 4-point scale depending on the institution). The tool handles any number of subjects and semesters, giving you an accurate rolling CGPA at any point in your degree, which is useful for scholarship applications, internship shortlists, MBA and MS admissions, and campus placement eligibility filters. Different universities use different grading scales and percentage-conversion formulas. Common Indian conventions: - CBSE Class X and XII: Percentage = CGPA × 9.5, applied to the overall CGPA out of 10. - VTU (Karnataka): Percentage = (CGPA − 0.75) × 10. - Anna University: Percentage = CGPA × 10 (approximate, applies from 2013 regulations onwards). - Mumbai University 7-point scale: Percentage = (7.1 × CGPA) + 12 for engineering; other formulas apply for arts and science. - DTU / IPU / most 4-point US-style scales: Percentage ≈ (GPA ÷ 4) × 100, though admissions committees typically look at the GPA directly. Always check your university's official transcript notes before using a converted percentage on a job or admission application — mismatches between the transcript formula and the number you quote are a common cause of rejected shortlists. Beyond the number, understand what admissions and recruiters actually look at. Top Indian engineering placements often filter at 7.5, 8.0, or 8.5 CGPA depending on the company. Master's programmes abroad typically want a US-equivalent GPA of 3.0+ (undergrad) or 3.5+ (competitive schools). MBA programmes weigh CGPA alongside entrance-test scores, work experience, and essays — a strong overall profile can offset a lower CGPA. Consistency across semesters matters: a rising trend is viewed more favourably than a high average with one very weak semester. Use the calculator each semester to see how upcoming subjects will affect your overall CGPA — a useful planning tool when deciding how much time to invest in each course. Combine it with the Percentage Calculator for grade-to-percentage math, the Average Calculator for simple arithmetic means, and read our CGPA calculator student guide for university-specific conversion formulas.