How to Calculate CGPA
Last updated: June 2025 · 5 min read
CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) is the overall academic score across all semesters of your degree. Here's how to calculate it from your semester grades.
CGPA Formula
If you don't have credit information, you can use the simpler formula:
Step-by-Step Example
A BTech student has completed 4 semesters:
| Semester | SGPA | Credits | SGPA × Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.0 | 22 | 176.0 |
| 2 | 8.4 | 24 | 201.6 |
| 3 | 8.8 | 22 | 193.6 |
| 4 | 9.0 | 20 | 180.0 |
| Total | 88 | 751.2 |
CGPA = 751.2 / 88 = 8.54
Equivalent percentage (×9.5) = 81.13%
CGPA Ranges and What They Mean
| CGPA Range | Classification |
|---|---|
| 9.0 – 10.0 | Outstanding / Distinction |
| 8.0 – 8.9 | Very Good / First Class with Distinction |
| 7.0 – 7.9 | Good / First Class |
| 6.0 – 6.9 | Above Average / Second Class |
| 5.0 – 5.9 | Average / Pass |
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A CGPA calculator is a tool that computes your Cumulative Grade Point Average from your semester-wise SGPAs. It uses either the simple average or credit-weighted average method to give you an overall academic score.
To calculate CGPA: (1) Gather all your semester SGPAs and credit hours. (2) Multiply each SGPA by its credits. (3) Add up all the products. (4) Divide by total credits. Formula: CGPA = Σ(SGPA × Credits) / Σ(Credits).
In most Indian engineering colleges: 9.0+ is outstanding, 8.0–8.9 is very good, 7.0–7.9 is good (usually meets placement cutoffs), 6.0–6.9 is above average. Most top companies have a cutoff of 7.0 or 7.5 CGPA.