Full form of CGPA

Full form of CGPA is Cumulative Grade Point Average.

In colleges and schools, CGPA is used to measure all academic performance of the students. It is allotted with the grading (A, B, C, D or F). It is the calculation for average of all grade points obtained in all subjects from all semesters after the course completion. It is used to specify only one term.

The grading system is based on percentage in India. And it differs from different countries and also the grading standards may vary as per their principles and education policies.

How to calculate the percentage for CGPA?

To calculate the percentage of marks, these steps are followed:

Subjects wise percentage of marks = 9.5 * Subject GP

Overall percentage  = 9.5 * Total CGPA

Let’s understand with example,

If the student got 8.7 CGPA total, then the overall percentage of student can be calculated like this,

the total percentage of marks = 9.5 * 8.6 = 81.7%

The grading system of the India is based on percentage and calculated as per below given table:

Percentage	CGPA	Classification
90%  – 100%	O or A+	Distinction
79%  –  80%	A	First Class
50%  –  69%	B+	Second Class
40%  –  49%	B	Pass Class
Under 39%	F	Fail

Advantages of CGPA

This type of grading system has reduced the pressure of score for students and make the learning stress free.

The studies are made simple and easier because of this type of grading standard.

The grading standard is based on the advanced pattern.

This type of grading standard helps the students to know their strengths and weaknesses.

Disadvantages of CGPA

The performance of students decreased due to the grading standard.

In percentage calculation, students come equal although the students who have achieved higher in comparison with those who have achieved less. So this method demotivates the students.

This type of grading system is imperfect for showing the accurate result of students.