Letter Grade Converter
Map course marks onto the IGNOU qualitative letter grades from A at 5.0 down to E at 1.0.
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Result
Qualitative grade awarded on the IGNOU five point scale.
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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.
Check the source and scheme
This is a rule-based calculation, not an official certificate. Confirm the regulation and program on your marksheet before using the result.
- IGNOU Common Prospectus - evaluation and division scheme (opens in a new tab)
IGNOU Common Prospectus, section on Evaluation System (assignment 30 percent, term-end 70 percent, division bands).
- IGNOU grade card and result portal (opens in a new tab)
IGNOU Student Evaluation Division grade card, used to read course credits and assignment or term-end marks.
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
Select the letter grade shown against the course on your grade card.
- 2
The grade is mapped to its qualitative point value from A at 5.0 down to E at 1.0.
- 3
You see the point value and the performance band that IGNOU associates with that grade.
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.
Grading guidance and conversion reference
IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) Passing Criteria & Marks Rules
IGNOU requires passing assignments (30% weightage) and Term-End Examinations (70% weightage) separately.
| Assessment Component | Max Marks | Pass Marks | Official Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Internal Assignment | 100 Marks | 40 Marks (40% UG) / 50 Marks (50% PG) | Must be cleared separately before TEE. |
| Term-End Examination (TEE) | 100 Marks | 40 Marks (40% UG) / 50 Marks (50% PG) | Main written university examination paper. |
Grace Marks Policy
IGNOU does not award grace marks. Students must reappear in sessional or TEE attempts until cleared.
ATKT & Carry-Over Progression Guidelines
- Re-registration is allowed even if previous semester TEE papers are pending.
- Maximum 6 years registration validity permitted for 3-year bachelor degree.
IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) Key Terms & Grading Definitions
Official explanations for YGPA, DGPA, SPI, CPI, CGPA and Distinction criteria.
30:70 Weightage Formula
Final Course Score = (Assignment Mark x 0.30) + (TEE Mark x 0.70).
Final Score = (Assignment x 0.3) + (TEE x 0.7)First Division
Overall aggregate percentage of 60% and above.
Downloading IGNOU Grade Card Equivalence Guidelines
Official instructions for downloading and verifying your university percentage conversion certificate.
IGNOU Student Evaluation Division Prospectus
Issuing Authority: Registrar (SED), IGNOU New DelhiStep-by-Step Download Instructions
- 1Log in to IGNOU Student Grade Card Portal (gradecard.ignou.ac.in).
- 2Print your consolidated grade card.
- 3Download the official evaluation prospectus stating the 30% assignment & 70% TEE weightage split.
Quick Conversion Lookup Table (Universal 10x Scale)
Standard 10-point linear scale percentage conversion table.
Formula: Percentage = CGPA x 10| SGPA / CGPA | Equivalent Percentage | Academic Division / Class |
|---|---|---|
| 6.00 | 60.00% | First Class |
| 6.25 | 62.50% | First Class |
| 6.50 | 65.00% | First Class |
| 6.75 | 67.50% | First Class |
| 7.00 | 70.00% | First Class |
| 7.25 | 72.50% | First Class |
| 7.50 | 75.00% | First Class with Distinction |
| 7.75 | 77.50% | First Class with Distinction |
| 8.00 | 80.00% | First Class with Distinction |
| 8.25 | 82.50% | First Class with Distinction |
| 8.50 | 85.00% | First Class with Distinction |
| 8.75 | 87.50% | First Class with Distinction |
| 9.00 | 90.00% | First Class with Distinction |
| 9.25 | 92.50% | First Class with Distinction |
| 9.50 | 95.00% | First Class with Distinction |
| 9.75 | 97.50% | First Class with Distinction |
| 10.00 | 100.00% | First Class with Distinction |
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.