How is VTU CGPA calculated from SGPA?

VTU CGPA = sum of (SGPA times credits for each semester) divided by total credits across all semesters. This is a credit-weighted average, not a simple average. A semester with 26 credits contributes more to the CGPA than one with 20 credits at the same SGPA.

How do I convert VTU CGPA to percentage?

It depends on your scheme. Under the 2021 and 2022 schemes, Percentage = CGPA times 10, so a CGPA of 8.5 equals 85%. Under the 2015, 2017 and 2018 schemes, Percentage = (CGPA minus 0.75) times 10, so the same 8.5 equals 77.5%. The scheme is printed on your grade card; the CGPA to Percentage converter on this site lists both VTU options.

What is a good VTU CGPA?

A VTU CGPA of 9.0 and above (90%) is considered Outstanding. A CGPA between 8.0 and 8.9 (80% to 89%) is First Class with Distinction at most VTU-affiliated colleges. A CGPA between 6.0 and 7.9 is First Class. The minimum to pass is typically a CGPA that satisfies all course pass requirements without active backlogs.

Does VTU OBE use the same CGPA formula as CBCS?

Yes. VTU launched its Outcome Based Education scheme in 2021, but the 10-point CGPA system and the credit-weighted formula are the same as under the older CBCS scheme. Course credits and some grade boundaries differ slightly between schemes, but the method for calculating CGPA from SGPA is unchanged.

What happens to CGPA after a revaluation?

If a revaluation raises your marks and changes a grade, your SGPA for that semester changes, which in turn changes your cumulative CGPA. Update the affected semester row in this calculator with the revised SGPA after the revaluation result is published to see the corrected cumulative figure.

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VTU grading system

Visvesvaraya Technological University uses a 10-point Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) and, from 2021, an Outcome Based Education (OBE) scheme. Both use the same CGPA calculation method. Marks are converted to grade points and credits, and the SGPA for each semester is computed from those. The cumulative CGPA is the credit-weighted average of all semester SGPAs.

The VTU SGPA formula

CGPA = Σ(SGPA × Credits) ÷ Σ(Credits)

VTU percentage (2021 & 2022 schemes) = CGPA × 10

VTU percentage (2015, 2017 & 2018 schemes) = (CGPA − 0.75) × 10

VTU letter grade scale

Grade	Grade points	Marks range	Percentage equivalent
O (Outstanding)	10	90 and above	90% and above
A+ (Excellent)	9	80 to 89	80% to 89%
A (Very Good)	8	70 to 79	70% to 79%
B+ (Good)	7	60 to 69	60% to 69%
B (Above Average)	6	55 to 59	55% to 59%
C (Average)	5	50 to 54	50% to 54%
P (Pass)	4	40 to 49	40% to 49%
F (Fail)	0	Below 40	Below 40%

Worked example: calculating VTU SGPA

A second-year VTU computer science student after four semesters:

Semester	SGPA	Credits	Quality points
Semester 1	8.6	24	206.4
Semester 2	9.0	22	198.0
Semester 3	8.8	26	228.8
Semester 4	8.4	24	201.6
Total		96	834.8

CGPA = 834.8 ÷ 96 = 8.70. VTU percentage under the 2021/2022 schemes = 8.70 × 10 = 87.0%; under the 2015/2017/2018 schemes = (8.70 − 0.75) × 10 = 79.5%.

VTU scheme comparison

CGPA	VTU 2021 & 2022 schemes (CGPA × 10)	VTU 2015, 2017 & 2018 schemes ((CGPA − 0.75) × 10)	Difference
9.0	90.0%	82.5%	+7.5%
8.0	80.0%	72.5%	+7.5%
7.5	75.0%	67.5%	+7.5%
7.0	70.0%	62.5%	+7.5%
6.5	65.0%	57.5%	+7.5%

The 2021/2022-scheme formula gives 7.5 percentage points more than the older schemes at every CGPA level (the older VTU formula is the same as the general Indian (CGPA − 0.75) × 10 conversion). Using the wrong scheme on a job application misstates a VTU student's result by that margin, so read the scheme off your grade card first.

How to calculate VTU SGPA with this calculator

Add a row for every completed VTU semester.
Enter the SGPA from the official VTU result sheet.
Enter the credit hours for that semester, typically 21 to 28 depending on the scheme and semester.
Read the cumulative CGPA at the bottom.
Multiply by 10 for your VTU percentage, or use the CGPA to Percentage India tool.

When to use the VTU SGPA Calculator

Update it after each semester result to track your running CGPA. Use it after a revaluation to see the corrected cumulative figure. Use it before the final semester to find the minimum SGPA needed to reach a target CGPA, by adding a hypothetical final semester row. For the percentage conversion, use the VTU option in the CGPA to Percentage India tool. For overseas applications, use the CGPA to GPA converter.

Common mistakes when calculating VTU SGPA

Using the general Indian formula for VTU percentage. The general formula (CGPA minus 0.75) times 10 is wrong for VTU. VTU uses CGPA times 10. At a CGPA of 8.0, the general formula gives 72.5% while the correct VTU figure is 80%. This 7.5-point error can place a student below a 75% eligibility threshold when the correct result is above it.

Averaging SGPAs without credit weighting. A simple average of SGPAs ignores the fact that semesters carry different credit loads. Always use the credit-weighted formula.

Entering marks instead of SGPA. This calculator takes the SGPA that VTU prints on your result sheet, not raw marks. Check the official result document for the SGPA figure.

Related calculators

SGPA to CGPA Calculator for the general credit-weighted formula across all Indian universities
CGPA to Percentage India for VTU and all other Indian university formulas
Anna University CGPA Calculator for Tamil Nadu engineering results
CGPA to GPA for converting VTU CGPA to the US 4.0 scale
Attendance Calculator to track your class attendance percentage alongside GPA

Disclaimer: Results use the credit-weighted CGPA formula and the VTU CGPA × 10 percentage conversion from VTU's published academic regulations. Credit hours and grade boundaries may differ between CBCS and OBE schemes. Always confirm your official CGPA with the VTU results portal.

Sources

The formula on this page follows the documents below. Confirm any figure that matters with the issuing body or your registrar.

VTU: CGPA standard formula (2015, 2017 and 2018 schemes): Percentage = (CGPA − 0.75) × 10; checked 19 September 2026
VTU: B.E./B.Tech. Regulations effective 2021-22, clause 21OB13.2: Percentage of marks M = CGPA × 10 (a formula that "may be used"); read 19 September 2026
VTU: (Award of Bachelor of Engineering/Technology Degree) Regulations, 2022, clause 22OB 6.7: Percentage of marks M = CGPA × 10 (a formula that "may be used"); read 19 September 2026

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