What is the Full Form of CGPA?
The CGPA full form is Cumulative Grade Point Average. CGPA is used to measure a student’s overall academic performance by giving A, B, C, D, or F grades. It considers all the courses, semesters, or years a student has completed.
Formula for Calculating CGPA?
CGPA is calculated by averaging the grade points obtained in all subjects over a given period. Here’s the formula for calcuating the CGPA.
CGPA=Grade Points earned in each course/Total Credit Hours Attempted
Method of Calculating CGPA from Percentage
In India, the CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) is often calculated based on the percentage obtained in examinations. Here’s a common method of converting percentage to CGPA:
Convert Percentage to CGPA
CGPA=(Percentage/100)×10
For example, if a student has scored 75% in their examinations:
CGPA=(75/100)×10=7.5
Method of Calculating Percentage from CGPA
To convert CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) from percentage, you typically need to follow the reverse process of converting percentage to CGPA. Here we are provide common method to get Percentage from CGPA
Identify the CGPA Scale: CGPA is usually on a scale of 10.
Steps for measuring the percentage of marks as given below
- Topic-wise percentage of marks = 9.5 ✕ Subject GP
- Overall, Mark Percentage = 9.5. ✕ Overall CGPA.
For example, Let us consider a student who has a 8.9 CGPA in total. The overall percentage of the student can be calculated as follows.
Overall Mark Percentage = 9.5. ✕ 8.9
Overall Mark Percentage = 84.55 %.
Different countries have their own grading standards. In our India grading system is based on percentage. This may different 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 |
What are the Difference Between GPA & CGPA
Full Form:
- GPA: The Full form of GPA is Grade Point Average.
- CGPA: The CGPA full form is Cumulative Grade Point Average.
Focus:
- GPA (Grade Point Average): Measures performance in a specific term or semester.
- CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average): Measures performance across the entire academic program, considering all semesters or years.
Scope:
- GPA: Narrower scope, reflects achievement in a shorter timeframe.
- CGPA: Broader scope, provides a holistic view of a student’s academic journey.
Use Cases:
- GPA: Useful for tracking progress within a semester, identifying areas needing improvement.
- CGPA: More important for scholarships, graduation requirements, and applications to higher education programs.
In simpler terms:
- Think of GPA as a progress report on a single project.
- CGPA is like your final exam grade for the entire course, encompassing all the projects and assignments.
