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Letter Grade Converter

Map course marks onto the IGNOU qualitative letter grades from A at 5.0 down to E at 1.0.

Letter Grade Converter

Course marks

Enter the marks or percentage for a course to see the qualitative letter grade and its grade point.

Marks or percentage is required.

IGNOU five point letter grade scale
GradePointMeaningMarks
A5.0Excellent80% and above
B4.0Very good60% to 79.9%
C3.0Good50% to 59.9%
D2.0Satisfactory40% to 49.9%
E1.0UnsatisfactoryBelow 40%

Result

Qualitative grade awarded on the IGNOU five point scale.

About this tool

IGNOU reports course performance as a qualitative letter grade alongside the numeric marks. This converter shows the letter, its grade point and the descriptive meaning for any mark you enter, along with the full band table so you can see how close you are to the next grade.

How it works

Using the Letter Grade Converter in three steps

Every step below reflects the actual calculation this tool runs, so you can check the result by hand if you need to.

  1. 1

    Select the letter grade shown against the course on your grade card.

  2. 2

    The grade is mapped to its qualitative point value from A at 5.0 down to E at 1.0.

  3. 3

    You see the point value and the performance band that IGNOU associates with that grade.

Five point letter grade bands

A = 5.0 Excellent, B = 4.0 Very good, C = 3.0 Good, D = 2.0 Satisfactory, E = 1.0
  • Grade A covers eighty percent and above.
  • Grade D at forty percent is the minimum satisfactory level for most courses.
  • Grade E is unsatisfactory and the course has to be repeated.

Frequently asked questions

Is the letter grade the same as the division?

No. The letter grade describes performance in a single course, while the division is derived from the overall percentage of the programme.

What is the lowest passing grade?

Grade D, awarded from forty percent, is the minimum satisfactory grade in most IGNOU programmes.

Is grade E a pass?

Grade E is the lowest band and is treated as unsatisfactory in most programmes, so the course usually has to be attempted again.

Do letter grades convert directly to marks?

No. Letter grades represent a range of marks, so the point value is indicative and the marks column remains the exact figure.

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