CGPA Calculator - Credit Weighted

CGPA stands for Cumulative Grade Point Average. It represents your overall academic performance across all completed semesters in your degree program. CGPA is crucial because it determines your eligibility for scholarships, higher education admissions, campus placements, and even some government job positions. Most top companies require a minimum CGPA of 7.0 (on a 10-point scale) or 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) for recruitment. Universities abroad also evaluate CGPA when considering applications for master's programs.

To calculate CGPA manually: Step 1 - List all your subjects with their grade points and credit hours. Step 2 - Multiply each subject's grade point by its credit hours (this gives you grade points earned). Step 3 - Add all the grade points earned from all subjects. Step 4 - Add all the credit hours from all subjects. Step 5 - Divide total grade points earned by total credit hours. The result is your CGPA. Example: Subject A (Grade 9, Credits 4) = 36 points, Subject B (Grade 8, Credits 3) = 24 points, Subject C (Grade 7, Credits 2) = 14 points. Total points = 74, Total credits = 9, CGPA = 74/9 = 8.22.

Weighted CGPA considers credit hours assigned to each subject, giving more importance to subjects with higher credits. This is the standard method used by most universities. Unweighted CGPA treats all subjects equally regardless of credit hours - you simply average all grade points. For example, if you scored 9, 8, and 7 in three subjects with credits 4, 3, and 2 respectively: Weighted CGPA = (9×4 + 8×3 + 7×2) / (4+3+2) = 8.22. Unweighted would be (9+8+7)/3 = 8.0. Weighted CGPA is more accurate as it reflects the actual academic load and importance of each course.

Yes, you can convert CGPA to percentage, and it's often required for job applications and competitive exams. For the 10-point scale (Indian universities), the standard formula is: Percentage = CGPA × 9.5. For example, CGPA 8.0 = 76%. For the 4-point scale (US/Canada), use: Percentage = (CGPA ÷ 4) × 100. For example, GPA 3.5 = 87.5%. However, always check if your university has an official conversion formula, as some institutions use different multipliers. For official purposes like government jobs or university admissions abroad, you may need a conversion certificate from your university's examination office.

For engineering students on a 10-point scale: CGPA 9.0-10.0 is Outstanding (top tier companies, foreign universities), 8.0-8.9 is Excellent (most premium recruiters), 7.0-7.9 is Good (decent placement opportunities), 6.0-6.9 is Average (limited options), below 6.0 needs improvement. For a 4-point scale: 3.7-4.0 is Outstanding, 3.3-3.6 is Excellent, 3.0-3.2 is Good, 2.5-2.9 is Average. Engineering programs typically have tougher grading, so these standards are slightly relaxed compared to other streams. Many top tech companies have a minimum requirement of 7.0 CGPA for campus placements in India.

Yes, failed subjects significantly affect your CGPA. When you fail a subject, it typically receives a grade point of 0, but the credit hours still count in your calculation. This severely lowers your CGPA. For example, if you fail a 4-credit subject (grade 0) and pass two 3-credit subjects with grades 8 and 9: CGPA = (0×4 + 8×3 + 9×3) / (4+3+3) = 51/10 = 5.1, which is much lower than the 8.5 you would have if all subjects were passed. When you retake and clear a failed subject, most universities replace the failing grade with your new grade in CGPA calculations, though policies vary. Some universities may keep both attempts on record but use only the passing grade for CGPA.