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Grading System in India
Most Indian universities follow the UGC Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) with a 10-point grade scale. The letters and points below are the UGC model; your university may set slightly different marks ranges.
| Letter grade | Meaning | Grade point |
|---|---|---|
| O | Outstanding | 10 |
| A+ | Excellent | 9 |
| A | Very good | 8 |
| B+ | Good | 7 |
| B | Above average | 6 |
| C | Average | 5 |
| P | Pass | 4 |
| F | Fail | 0 |
| Ab | Absent | 0 |
CBSE grading (Class 10 and 12)
CBSE uses grades A1 (91–100), A2 (81–90), B1 (71–80), B2 (61–70), C1 (51–60), C2 (41–50), D (33–40) and E (below 33). Indicative percentage is grade point × 9.5. See CBSE CGPA to percentage.
From grades to CGPA
Each subject's grade point is multiplied by its credits to give SGPA, and SGPAs are combined into CGPA. Try the CGPA calculator.
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Last updated: November 2026