SGPA to CGPA Calculator 2026 – Convert SGPA to CGPA and Percentage
Convert semester-wise SGPA to overall CGPA, credit weighted, for UG/PG govt job eligibility
CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) is the credit-weighted average of your SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average) across every semester, the number universities report on the final degree certificate and the number most government job applications ask for. Use this calculator to combine your semester-wise SGPA and credits into a single CGPA, convert it to a percentage, and check whether you meet a job posting's minimum CGPA requirement.
CGPA Requirements by Recruiter
Minimum CGPA cutoffs vary significantly by recruiter and post. UPSC's Civil Services Examination, CDS, and NDA set no minimum CGPA or percentage at all, any recognized bachelor's degree qualifies. ISRO's Scientist/Engineer posts typically require around 65% aggregate (roughly 6.84/10 CGPA) in the relevant engineering discipline, while DRDO's technical posts generally require 60%. Most central PSUs (ONGC, BHEL, NTPC, HAL, and similar) require approximately 65% for general category candidates and around 60% for SC/ST candidates, though the exact figure differs by organisation and recruitment cycle. IBPS PO and similar banking exams typically require 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST). Always confirm the exact cutoff in the specific notification you are applying against, since requirements can change between recruitment cycles.
Formula
CGPA = Σ(SGPA × Credits) ÷ Σ(Credits)
Percentage = CGPA × 9.5
The 9.5 multiplier is the UGC's standard formula. Some universities publish their own conversion factor, check your institution's grading scheme before using the percentage on an official form.
Worked Examples
Example 1: Four semesters, SGPA 7.8, 8.1, 7.5, 8.4 with credits 22, 24, 22, 24
CGPA = 7.96 / 10 (total 92 credits). Percentage equivalent = 75.65%. Letter grade = A.
Example 2: Two semesters, SGPA 6.9 and 7.2 with 20 credits each
CGPA = 7.05 / 10 (total 40 credits). Percentage equivalent = 66.97%. Letter grade = A.
How Universities Round CGPA
Most Indian universities calculate CGPA to two decimal places without rounding up, so a computed value of 7.496 is reported as 7.49, not 7.50. Some universities do round to the nearest two decimals using standard rounding rules, and a smaller number round the final CGPA to one decimal place or to the nearest whole number for classification purposes (First Class, Distinction, and similar categories). Because the method varies, check your own university's examination regulations before relying on a rounded figure for a job application's eligibility cutoff, and use the unrounded value from this calculator as your reference figure.
Semester-wise SGPA
| Semester | SGPA (/10) | Credits | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sem 1 | 196.8 | |||
| Sem 2 | 189.6 | |||
| Sem 3 | 204.0 | |||
| Sem 4 | 194.4 |
✓ Meets CGPA Requirement
CGPA: 8.17/10
Grade
A+
* Percentage = CGPA × 9.5 (UGC formula). Some universities use different multipliers, check your university's grading scheme.
Backlogs and Their Effect on CGPA
A backlog (an arrear or failed subject cleared in a later attempt) does not usually change your semester's original SGPA retroactively, most universities compute that semester's SGPA using only the credits and grade points from the original attempt, and a separately cleared backlog is recorded on the transcript without altering past CGPA. What backlogs can affect is your overall degree completion timeline and, in some recruitment processes, eligibility: some government job notifications explicitly disqualify candidates with active, uncleared backlogs at the time of application, even if their calculated CGPA otherwise meets the cutoff. Always check whether a notification requires no active backlogs in addition to a minimum CGPA before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CGPA = Sum of (SGPA × Credits for each semester) ÷ Total Credits. This credit-weighted average gives the true cumulative performance across all semesters.
As per UGC norms: Percentage = CGPA × 9.5. For example, CGPA of 7.5 equals 71.25%. Some universities use a different multiplier, check your university's formula before applying.
Most technical govt jobs (DRDO, ISRO, PSUs) require a minimum CGPA of 6.5/10 or 60% equivalent. Banking (IBPS) requires 60% aggregate. UPSC CSE has no CGPA/percentage restriction.
SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average) is the GPA for a single semester. CGPA (Cumulative GPA) is the overall average across all semesters, weighted by credit hours.