Official CGPA to percentage formulas for 100+ Indian universities. Find your university below to get the correct conversion formula — IITs, NITs, IIITs, VTU, Anna University, AKTU and more.
All 21 Indian Institutes of Technology use CGPA × 10 as their official percentage conversion, with one exception: IIT Madras officially uses CGPA × 9.5. This standard was established alongside the 10-point grading scale adopted across the IIT system and is recognised by PSUs, GATE-recruiting companies, Indian government bodies, and foreign graduate admissions offices. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 80% at most IITs, and 76% at IIT Madras.
| Institute | Formula | Example (CGPA 8.0) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Delhi | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Madras | CGPA × 9.5 | 76.00% |
| IIT Kanpur | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Kharagpur | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Roorkee | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Guwahati | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Hyderabad | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT BHU Varanasi | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Indore | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Patna | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Gandhinagar | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Jodhpur | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Mandi | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Palakkad | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Tirupati | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Dhanbad (ISM) | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Bhilai | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Jammu | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Dharwad | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIT Ropar | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
IIT Madras is the only IIT that officially recommends multiplying CGPA by 9.5 rather than 10. This slightly lower multiplier reflects a grading scale where the top grade carries a higher relative weight than a direct 10x conversion would imply. A CGPA of 8.0 at IIT Madras converts to 76% — not 80% — which is a meaningful difference when applying to programmes with a strict 75% cutoff.
All 28 National Institutes of Technology use CGPA × 10 as their official conversion, with one exception: NIT Surathkal (NITK) officially uses CGPA × 9.5. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 80% at all NITs except NIT Surathkal, where it converts to 76%.
| Institute | Formula | Example (CGPA 8.0) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Warangal | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Surathkal | CGPA × 9.5 | 76.00% |
| NIT Calicut | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Rourkela | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Allahabad (MNNIT) | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Kurukshetra | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Jaipur (MNIT) | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Bhopal (MANIT) | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Nagpur (VNIT) | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Silchar | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Durgapur | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Hamirpur | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Jalandhar | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Patna | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Agartala | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Manipur | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Meghalaya | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Mizoram | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Nagaland | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Puducherry | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Sikkim | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Uttarakhand | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Arunachal Pradesh | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Goa | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Delhi | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Srinagar | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| NIT Andhra Pradesh | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
NIT Surathkal officially uses a multiplier of 9.5, making it the only NIT that departs from the standard 10x formula. A CGPA of 8.0 at NIT Surathkal corresponds to 76%, not 80%. The 9.5 factor is documented in NITK's official academic manual.
All 17 Indian Institutes of Information Technology use CGPA × 10 as their official percentage conversion — there are no exceptions within this group. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 80% at every IIIT.
| Institute | Formula | Example (CGPA 8.0) |
|---|---|---|
| IIIT Hyderabad | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Allahabad | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Bangalore | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Delhi | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Gwalior | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Jabalpur | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Kancheepuram | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Kota | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Lucknow | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Manipur | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Nagpur | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Pune | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Ranchi | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Vadodara | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Sri City | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Sonepat | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
| IIIT Una | CGPA × 10 | 80.00% |
Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra in Ranchi uses a 10x multiplier to convert CGPA to percentage. One of India's oldest private technical institutions, BIT Mesra has a strong alumni network in core engineering and IT. A CGPA of 8.2 converts to 82%. Students applying to SAIL, MECON, or Jharkhand industrial companies from BIT Mesra should use this formula.
BIT Sindri in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, uses the standard 10x formula. Located near India's coal belt, the institute has historically placed graduates in mining, power, and heavy manufacturing PSUs. A CGPA of 7.8 converts to 78%.
National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology (NIFFT) Ranchi uses CGPA × 10. The only institute in India specialising in foundry and forge engineering, NIFFT graduates join defence establishments, PSUs like HAL and BEL. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 80%.
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET) in Punjab uses a direct 10x conversion. A CGPA of 7.5 converts to 75%. Students from SLIET applying to Punjab government engineering posts or national-level PSUs should use this formula.
Assam University in Silchar uses a 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 7.4 converts to 74%, placing students in the First Class band. Assam government job portals and northeast-region scholarships typically require percentage-based documentation.
Tezpur University, a central university in Assam, uses a 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 8.3 converts to 83%. Students applying to ONGC's Assam Asset or IIT/IISc research positions should use this formula.
Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University) in Haridwar uses the 10x formula. A CGPA of 7.9 converts to 79%. Students applying to Uttarakhand government technical services should use this formula.
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University uses CGPA × 10. A CGPA of 7.6 converts to 76%. Students applying to Uttarakhand government civil services or central government jobs should use this formula.
VIT Vellore uses a 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 8.5 converts to 85%, qualifying as First Class with Distinction. VIT's grading is widely recognised by IT companies like TCS, Infosys, and Cognizant.
KIIT uses a 10x formula. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 80%. KIIT has one of the largest placement cells in India, placing thousands of graduates in IT and core sectors every year.
Lovely Professional University officially uses a 9.5 multiplier. A CGPA of 8.0 at LPU converts to 76% — not 80%. This 9.5 multiplier is documented in LPU's academic regulations and should be cited specifically on government or foreign university applications.
Galgotias University in Greater Noida uses a 10x formula. A CGPA of 7.9 converts to 79%. Students applying to companies in Noida's tech parks or UP government engineering departments should use this formula.
Amity University uses the 10x formula. A CGPA of 8.3 converts to 83%. Amity's wide recognition among corporate recruiters means this conversion is accepted by most Indian and multinational employers.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology uses a 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 8.7 converts to 87%. SRM places graduates extensively in Chennai's IT corridor and in global technology companies.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education uses a direct 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 80%. Manipal's grading is internationally recognised due to its global university partnerships.
Chandigarh University uses the 10x formula. A CGPA of 8.5 converts to 85%. Students applying to Punjab and Haryana government positions or Chandigarh-Mohali IT companies should use this formula.
BITS Pilani uses a 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 8.5 converts to 85%, marking First Class with Distinction. BITS graduates are sought after by top product and consulting companies globally.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology uses a 10x formula. A CGPA of 8.2 converts to 82%. Thapar has a strong alumni network in the US and Canada.
Christ (Deemed to be University) in Bengaluru uses a 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 7.5 converts to 75%, meeting the First Class with Distinction cutoff for many professional programmes.
Symbiosis International uses a 10x formula. A CGPA of 8.1 converts to 81%. Symbiosis graduates enter diverse sectors where percentage-based eligibility screening is common.
Sharda University uses the standard 10x conversion. A CGPA of 7.7 converts to 77%. Particularly useful for students applying to international postgraduate programmes in the Gulf region.
Bennett University (Times of India Group) uses a 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 8.4 converts to 84%. Bennett places graduates in IT, journalism, and startup ecosystems.
Sarla Birla University in Ranchi uses a 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 80%, meeting the First Class with Distinction threshold for most employers in the region.
Presidency University in Bengaluru uses CGPA × 10. A CGPA of 7.8 converts to 78%. The university places graduates in Bengaluru's dense IT and startup ecosystem.
RVCE in Bengaluru uses a 10x multiplier for its internal grading. A CGPA of 8.5 converts to 85%. Note: VTU's offset formula applies only to university examination marksheets, not RVCE's internal grading.
PES University in Bengaluru uses CGPA × 10. A CGPA of 8.2 converts to 82%. PES graduates are regularly recruited by Amazon, Intel, and leading Bengaluru startups.
DSU in Bengaluru uses a 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 7.9 converts to 79%. The university covers engineering, management, and health sciences.
MSRIT in Bengaluru uses CGPA × 10. A CGPA of 8.6 converts to 86%. MSRIT has strong placement ties with ISRO, HAL, Infosys, and multinational firms.
VIT-AP University uses CGPA × 10, consistent with its parent institution VIT Vellore. A CGPA of 8.3 converts to 83%.
UPES specialises in energy, engineering, business, and law. A CGPA of 7.7 converts to 77%. Graduates join oil and gas companies like ONGC, IOCL, and BPCL.
Graphic Era in Dehradun uses CGPA × 10. A CGPA of 8.1 converts to 81%. The university places graduates in IT companies and Uttarakhand's public sector.
Chitkara University (Punjab and Himachal Pradesh campuses) uses a 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 8.4 converts to 84%. Graduates join companies in the Chandigarh-Mohali-Panchkula tricity zone.
Shiv Nadar University uses CGPA × 10. A CGPA of 9.0 converts to 90%. The university emphasises research and places graduates at top technology companies globally.
Ashoka University uses a 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 8.7 converts to 87%. Ashoka places graduates in civil services, consulting, research, and social sector organisations.
FLAME University in Pune uses CGPA × 10. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 80%. FLAME places graduates in media, finance, consulting, and creative industries.
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in Karnataka uses a distinctive offset formula: subtract 0.75 from your CGPA and multiply by 10. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 72.5%. Students applying to Karnataka government engineering services or Bengaluru companies should always use this formula rather than the simpler 10x multiplier.
University of Mumbai subtracts 0.5 from CGPA before multiplying by 10. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 75%. Students applying to Maharashtra government posts or MPSC examinations must use this formula, not the default 10x multiplier.
Anna University in Tamil Nadu uses (CGPA × 10) − 7.5. A CGPA of 8.5 converts to 77.5%. Using a simple 10x multiplier would overstate the percentage by 7.5 points and could constitute misrepresentation on job applications.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) in Lucknow uses a 9.5 multiplier. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 76%. Students from AKTU-affiliated colleges should use this 9.5 multiplier consistently across all application forms.
University of Delhi officially uses a 9.5 multiplier under its CBCS system. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 76%. Students applying to UPSC or Delhi government services should use this multiplier and cite UGC guidelines as the source.
Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) subtracts 0.5 from CGPA before multiplying by 10. A CGPA of 8.5 converts to 80%. Students from SPPU-affiliated colleges should not use the raw 10x multiplier.
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) uses a 9.5 multiplier. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 76%. Students from RGPV-affiliated colleges applying to Madhya Pradesh government or BHEL Bhopal should use this factor.
Rajasthan Technical University uses the standard 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 7.8 converts to 78%. Students applying to Rajasthan government engineering jobs or mining PSUs should use this formula.
Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak uses the 10x formula. A CGPA of 7.6 converts to 76%. Students applying to HPSC or the Gurugram-Manesar industrial belt should use this formula.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University uses a 10x formula for all affiliated colleges in Delhi-NCR. A CGPA of 8.4 converts to 84%. Well recognised by Delhi government employers and private sector recruiters.
Osmania University in Hyderabad uses the standard 10x formula. A CGPA of 8.1 converts to 81%. Graduates apply to TSPSC government posts, Hyderabad PSUs, and IT companies on Hi-Tech City strip.
Bangalore University uses a 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 7.9 converts to 79%. Students applying to Karnataka government posts or companies in Electronic City and Whitefield should use this formula.
University of Kerala uses the 10x formula. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 80%. Students applying to Kerala PSC examinations, FACT, or Technopark companies should use this formula.
University of Calicut uses a 10x multiplier. A CGPA of 7.7 converts to 77%. Particularly important for students seeking Gulf employment, where percentage-based eligibility checks are common.
ⓘ Formulas are based on official university guidelines. Always cross-check with your university marksheet for final applications.