Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Anna University

Anna University, Chennai

Anna University awards ten point letter grades with an internal assessment of 25 marks and an end semester examination of 75 marks in most theory subjects. The CGPA is credit weighted and the percentage equivalence certified by the Controller of Examinations is CGPA multiplied by ten.

Key rules to remember

A candidate must secure the prescribed minimum in the end semester examination as well as the aggregate to pass a subject.
The official percentage equivalence is CGPA x 10, with no deduction applied.
First Class with Distinction requires clearing all subjects in the first appearance within the normal duration of the programme.

Anna University Passing Criteria & Marks Rules

Anna University mandates 45% minimum in end-semester theory exams and 50% overall aggregate for B.E. / B.Tech passing.

Assessment Component	Max Marks	Pass Marks	Official Guidelines
End-Semester Theory Exam	100 Marks	45 Marks (45%)	Mandatory theory paper minimum score.
Internal Assessment (IA)	20 / 40 Marks	No separate cutoff	Combines with end-semester exam score.
Combined Subject Aggregate	100 Marks	50 Marks (50%)	Minimum 50% combined score required to pass subject.

Grace Marks Policy

Anna University evaluation committee allows minor condonation marks under specific revaluation guidelines.

ATKT & Carry-Over Progression Guidelines

Arrear subjects (RA - Reappear) must be cleared in subsequent end-semester examinations.
First Class with Distinction requires passing all subjects in first appearance within 4 years with CGPA >= 8.50.

Anna University Key Terms & Grading Definitions

Official explanations for YGPA, DGPA, SPI, CPI, CGPA and Distinction criteria.

Anna University CGPA Conversion Formula

Percentage = CGPA x 10 (Direct 10x multiplier without deduction).

Percentage = CGPA x 10

First Appearance Rule for Distinction

Students clearing any subject in arrear/re-attempt attempts lose eligibility for First Class with Distinction.

Official Grade Scale

Anna University Letter Grade & Point Breakdown

Official letter grades, grade point values, equivalent mark percentages, and performance descriptions.

Letter Grade	Grade Point (GP)	Mark Range (%)	Status	Performance
O	10	91% - 100%	Pass	Outstanding
A+	9	81% - 90%	Pass	Excellent
A	8	71% - 80%	Pass	Very Good
B+	7	61% - 70%	Pass	Good
B	6	50% - 60%	Pass	Average
RA	0	< 50%	Reappear	Reappear / Arrear

Downloading Anna University Conversion Certificate

Official instructions for downloading and verifying your university percentage conversion certificate.

Official Circular Ref

Anna University Regulations 2021 Section 14

Issuing Authority: Controller of Examinations, Anna University Chennai

Step-by-Step Download Instructions

1Log in to Student Web Portal (acoe.annauniv.edu).
2Navigate to 'Academic Regulations & Circulars'.
3Download the official 'CGPA to Percentage Conversion Certificate'.
4The document confirms direct Percentage = CGPA x 10.

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