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A Guide to calculating CGPA to percentage to study abroad

Q: How is CGPA calculated for abroad studies?

CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) is an overall average of all the grade points earned by a student in the complete academic session. The CGPA is usually calculated on a 10-point scale, which can be derived by dividing the percentage by 9.5.

Q: Can I study abroad with a low CGPA?

While a higher CGPA makes the admission process easier, students with a low CGPA can improve their chances of admission by highlighting other achievements in their application. Factors such as test scores, extra-curricular activities, well-written SOP (statement of purpose), LOR (letters of recommendation), etc., can significantly help students.

Q: Does CGPA matter for studying abroad?

CGPA is required during the admission process to universities abroad as it helps the admission authorities determine a student’s current academic position, including subjects relevant to pursuing a degree.

Q: Can I get admission for a master's abroad with a low CGPA?

A student with low CGPA can get admission for a master’s degree abroad if the university has a low CGPA requirement. The student also needs to highlight non-academic achievements to make a strong application profile.

Q: What is the Indian Grading System?

Universities, colleges and schools in India consider their grading system, with a majority using the percentage or grade-based evaluation system.

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Ever wondered what grading system is followed in the country of your choice? Here is a guide to calculating CGPA to percentage to study abroad, covering all your doubts.

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Assessing one’s academic performance is essential to decide the future course of action. One of the primary reasons to measure this performance is to identify and acknowledge a student's skills, which further helps in scrutinizing career options or subjects that fit their potential.

Different colleges and universities in India use different methods to measure a student’s academic performance, but percentage-based and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) grading systems are the two most popular methods used.

While Indian institutes accept both grading methods, universities and colleges abroad focus majorly on CGPA to evaluate the performance of international students worldwide. And if you plan to apply for education abroad, this writing will surely provide important insights on CGPA and how to convert percentage-based assessment into CGPA.

Benefits of the CGPA grading system

The assessment done under this method is based on advanced marking patterns.

Under this grading system, students' knowledge is not merely based on numbers but on their overall performance in the course duration, reducing the pressure of scoring higher than other students.

This system also makes studies more effortless and straightforward, helping students identify their strengths and weaknesses.

How to Calculate CGPA from Percentage?

Subject

Grade Point

Subject A

7

Subject B

9

Subject C

8

Subject D

7

Subject E

9

Total

40

The first step is to add the grade points earned in every subject, which in the example above is 7+9+8+7+9=40.
The next step is to divide the cumulative value by the number of subjects. For instance: 40/5= 8.
Now the final step is to multiply this number by 9.5 to calculate the percentage.
The point to note here is that CGPA cannot exceed a 10-point scale.

Conversion table for CGPA to Percentage

CGPA	Equivalent Percentage (%)	CGPA	Equivalent Percentage (%)
10	95	7	66.5
9.9	94.05	6.9	65.55
9.8	93.1	6.8	64.6
9.7	92.15	6.7	63.65
9.6	91.2	6.6	62.7
9.5	90.25	6.5	61.75
9.4	89.3	6.4	60.8
9.3	88.35	6.3	59.85
9.2	87.4	6.2	58.9
9.1	86.45	6.1	57.95
9	85.5	6	57
8.9	84.55	5.9	56.05
8.8	83.6	5.8	55.1
8.7	82.65	5.7	54.15
8.6	81.7	5.6	53.2
8.5	80.75	5.5	52.25
8.4	79.8	5.4	51.3
8.3	78.85	5.3	50.35
8.2	77.9	5.2	49.4
8.1	76.95	5.1	48.45
8	76	5	47.5
7.9	75.05	4.9	46.55
7.8	74.1	4.8	45.6
7.7	73.15	4.7	44.65
7.6	72.2	4.6	43.7
7.5	71.25	4.5	42.75
7.4	70.3	4.4	41.8
7.3	69.35	4.3	40.85
7.2	68.4	4.2	39.9
7.1	67.45	4.1	38.95
-	-	4	38

CGPA Grading System

The Grade Points scale is an indicator of student’s performance in a particular subject. These grade points can be converted into percentages by multiplying them by 9.5.

Grade	Grade Point	*Percentage (Grade Point9.5)**
A1	10	91-100
A2	9	81-90
B1	8	71-80
B2	7	61-70
C1	6	51-60
C2	5	41-50
D	4	33-40
E1	-	21-32
E2	-	00-20

What is GPA (Grade Point Average)?

Often students confuse GPA as a synonym for Grade point, which is wrong. While CGPA evaluates the performance of students in the entire course duration, GPA measures a student’s performance in one semester or a single unit. Also, GPA is a 4-point grading system accepted by US universities, but CGPA is a 10-point system recognized in other parts of the world.

Grade Point
A	4
B	3
C	2
D	1
E	0

So how 10 points CGPA is converted into 4 points GPA?

USA Grade

10 point CGPA

4 point GPA

A+

>8.5

>3.7

A

8.0-8.4

3.7

B+

7.5-7.9

3.3

B

7.0-7.4

3

C+

6.6-6.9

2.7

C

6.0-6.4

2.3

D+

6.5-6.9

2

D

5.0-5.4

1.7

F

<5.5

0-1.3

Can the percentage be converted to CGPA?

Often many students wish to convert their CGPA into a percentage to measure their performance in numerical terms. The method, in this case, is straightforward, as the student can get a percentage by dividing the same by 9.5.

What is considered a good CGPA score for studying abroad?

A good CGPA score depends on the type of country and institutes a student chooses to apply for. However, a score of 3.0, which is equivalent to grade B, is considered a good score in majority countries.

Can a student with a low CGPA apply for study abroad?

Although a high CGPA score is considered an essential factor for admission to any academic institute abroad, it is not the only aspect. Students with low CGPA can still manage to get admission in some selected institutes if they highlight other achievements in their profile, such as extra-curricular activities, job experience, well-written SOP, etc.

Canadian universities that accept International Students with Low GPA

Here are some popular academic institutes of Canada that accept low GPA scores:

Canada	GPA
Memorial University of Newfoundland	50
University of Victoria	75
Fairleigh Dickinson University	65
University of Manitoba	50
Carleton University	75
Dalhousie University	60
University of Saskatchewan	60

Applying to study abroad takes more than the academic achievements of a candidate. Visit the website today to get complete information on studying abroad and applying to the country of your choice.

FAQ

How is CGPA calculated for abroad studies?

CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) is an overall average of all the grade points earned by a student in the complete academic session. The CGPA is usually calculated on a 10-point scale, which can be derived by dividing the percentage by 9.5.

Can I study abroad with a low CGPA?

While a higher CGPA makes the admission process easier, students with a low CGPA can improve their chances of admission by highlighting other achievements in their application. Factors such as test scores, extra-curricular activities, well-written SOP (statement of purpose), LOR (letters of recommendation), etc., can significantly help students.

Does CGPA matter for studying abroad?

CGPA is required during the admission process to universities abroad as it helps the admission authorities determine a student’s current academic position, including subjects relevant to pursuing a degree.

Can I get admission for a master's abroad with a low CGPA?

A student with low CGPA can get admission for a master’s degree abroad if the university has a low CGPA requirement. The student also needs to highlight non-academic achievements to make a strong application profile.

What is the Indian Grading System?

Universities, colleges and schools in India consider their grading system, with a majority using the percentage or grade-based evaluation system.

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A Guide to calculating CGPA to percentage to study abroad

Table of Contents

Benefits of the CGPA grading system

How to Calculate CGPA from Percentage?

Subject Grade Point Subject A 7 Subject B 9 Subject C 8 Subject D 7 Subject E 9 Total 40

Conversion table for CGPA to Percentage

CGPA Grading System

What is GPA (Grade Point Average)?

So how 10 points CGPA is converted into 4 points GPA?

USA Grade 10 point CGPA 4 point GPA A+ >8.5 >3.7 A 8.0-8.4 3.7 B+ 7.5-7.9 3.3 B 7.0-7.4 3 C+ 6.6-6.9 2.7 C 6.0-6.4 2.3 D+ 6.5-6.9 2 D 5.0-5.4 1.7 F <5.5 0-1.3

Can the percentage be converted to CGPA?

What is considered a good CGPA score for studying abroad?

Can a student with a low CGPA apply for study abroad?

Canadian universities that accept International Students with Low GPA

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Subject

Grade Point

Subject A

7

Subject B

9

Subject C

8

Subject D

7

Subject E

9

Total

40

USA Grade

10 point CGPA

4 point GPA

A+

>8.5

>3.7

A

8.0-8.4

3.7

B+

7.5-7.9

3.3

B

7.0-7.4

3

C+

6.6-6.9

2.7

C

6.0-6.4

2.3

D+

6.5-6.9

2

D

5.0-5.4

1.7

F

<5.5

0-1.3