India → US GPA · 2026 edition

India CGPA to US GPA Converter

Convert your Indian 10-point CGPA — from CBSE, Anna, VTU, Mumbai, or GTU — to the US 4.0 GPA scale used on American graduate-school applications. WES standard mapping.

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Your weighted GPA

4.42

Unweighted: 3.86

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US GPA (4.0 scale) equivalent

3.70First class with Distinction

Equivalent percentage: 80.75%

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Note: CBSE Class X/XII. Official since 2011.

India CGPA → US GPA reference (WES standard band)

The CGPA → percentage step uses your university formula, then WES's percentage → US 4.0 GPA band-lookup. This matches the conversion most US graduate admissions offices apply.

Indian %	CBSE CGPA (÷9.5)	US GPA	Indian class
85%+	8.95+	4.00	Distinction
80–84%	8.42–8.94	3.70	Distinction
75–79%	7.89–8.41	3.30	First w/ Distinction
70–74%	7.37–7.88	3.00	First class
65–69%	6.84–7.36	2.70	First class
60–64%	6.32–6.83	2.30	First class
55–59%	5.79–6.31	2.00	Second class
50–54%	5.26–5.78	1.70	Second class
45–49%	4.74–5.25	1.30	Passing
40–44%	4.21–4.73	1.00	Passing
<40%	<4.21	0.00	Failing

Important: US grad schools usually require a WES (World Education Services) or ECE course-by-course report for an Indian transcript. This calculator gives the same conversion WES applies. Your official report may include a per-course breakdown the application form requests.

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Indian CGPA to US GPA: the two-step WES conversion

Definition

CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average)

The weighted average of grade points across all semesters of an Indian degree, reported on a 10-point scale. Each university uses its own formula to convert CGPA to a percentage, and the percentage is what US graduate schools convert further to the US 4.0 GPA scale.

Indian universities report academic performance as CGPA on a 10-point scale; US graduate schools want a GPA on a 4.0 scale. There is no single direct CGPA × 0.4 conversion that works — because each Indian university uses a different percentage formula. WES and ECE, the two main credential evaluators for the US, apply your university's official formula first, then map the resulting percentage to a US 4.0 GPA using a standard band lookup.

Step 1: CGPA → percentage (your university formula)

University / board	Formula	CGPA 8.0 →
CBSE Class X/XII	% = CGPA × 9.5	76.0%
Anna University (TN engg)	% = (CGPA − 0.5) × 10	75.0%
VTU (Karnataka)	% = (CGPA − 0.75) × 10	72.5%
Mumbai University (Engg)	% = CGPA × 7.1 + 11	67.8%
GTU (Gujarat)	% = CGPA × 10 − 5	75.0%
Generic 10-point	% = CGPA × 10	80.0%

Step 2: percentage → US 4.0 GPA (WES band)

Once you have the percentage, the WES band lookup gives a US GPA in 0.3 (or 0.4) steps: 85%+ = 4.0, 80% = 3.7, 75% = 3.3, 70% = 3.0, 65% = 2.7, 60% = 2.3, 55% = 2.0, 50% = 1.7, 45% = 1.3, 40% = 1.0. Below 40% scores 0.0. This is the band most US grad schools accept without question.

CBSE 9.0 CGPA → US GPA: 85.5% → 4.0
Anna 8.0 CGPA → US GPA: 75% → 3.3
VTU 8.5 CGPA → US GPA: 77.5% → 3.3
US Master's typical floor: 3.0 (~CBSE 7.5)

What US grad schools actually want from an Indian transcript

Top-tier programs. A WES or ECE course-by-course report is required. The application form will not accept a self-converted GPA. WES costs ~$200 and takes 1–3 weeks. Start early.
Mid-tier Master's. Many programs accept either a WES report or a self-reported GPA on the application, with a transcript verification later. The self-reported number should match the WES band — which is what this calculator outputs.
Direct-admission programs. A few schools (especially in the Northeast) accept the CGPA directly and apply their own conversion. If your target school does this, just submit the CGPA as printed on the transcript.
Engineering and STEM specifically. Strong CGPA matters less than project portfolio, GRE quant, and research papers. A 7.5 CBSE CGPA + first-author publication often outperforms a 9.0 CGPA + no research.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert an Indian CGPA to US GPA?

Two steps: (1) convert CGPA to percentage using your university formula — e.g. CBSE uses CGPA × 9.5, Anna University uses (CGPA − 0.5) × 10, Mumbai engineering uses CGPA × 7.1 + 11. (2) Convert that percentage to US 4.0 GPA using the WES band lookup. 85%+ = 4.0, 80–84% = 3.7, 75–79% = 3.3, 70–74% = 3.0, and so on. This calculator does both steps together.

What is a CGPA of 8.5 in US GPA?

A CBSE / generic 10-point CGPA of 8.5 = 80.75% (× 9.5) = roughly 3.7 on the US 4.0 scale. The exact value depends on which university formula you use — Anna gets 80%, VTU gets 77.5%, Mumbai Engineering gets 71.35%. Each maps to a slightly different US GPA.

What is a 9.5 CGPA in US GPA?

A 9.5 CGPA on the CBSE 10-point scale = 90.25% = 4.0 US GPA. On Anna University this becomes 90% = 4.0. On VTU (× 10 − 7.5) it becomes 87.5% = 4.0. All map to the top US GPA band.

Does WES accept the conversion this calculator gives?

Yes — this calculator uses the same percentage-to-GPA mapping WES (World Education Services) and ECE apply on official course-by-course reports for Indian transcripts. The official report you submit to a US grad school includes the per-course breakdown the application form requires; the overall GPA in the report will match this calculator within rounding.

Which Indian universities use which CGPA formula?

CBSE (boards), most central universities, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi → CGPA × 9.5 (some IITs use × 10). Anna University → (CGPA − 0.5) × 10. VTU → (CGPA − 0.75) × 10. Mumbai Engineering → CGPA × 7.1 + 11. GTU → CGPA × 10 − 5. Always check your transcript or your university's official conversion page — the formula on the convocation document is the one US grad schools will accept.

Is a CGPA of 7 enough for US grad school?

A 7.0 CBSE CGPA ≈ 66.5% ≈ 2.7 US GPA. Most US Master's programs ask for a 3.0 minimum GPA, which means roughly 7.5+ CGPA (on the × 9.5 scale) or 8.0+ CGPA (on Anna / VTU scales). Some programs accept lower GPA candidates with high GRE scores or research experience, but a 7.0 CGPA is below the typical cutoff.

What is the difference between CGPA and SGPA?

SGPA (Semester GPA) is the GPA for one semester. CGPA (Cumulative GPA) is the weighted average across all semesters using credit hours. To convert SGPA to CGPA, multiply each SGPA by that semester's credit count, sum, then divide by total credits across all semesters. We have a dedicated SGPA-to-CGPA calculator linked below.