Kakinada & Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh

JNTU

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTUK & JNTUA)

JNTU affiliated colleges across JNTUK (Kakinada) and JNTUA (Anantapur) follow Choice Based Credit Systems. The CGPA is calculated on a 10-point scale and percentage conversion uses Percentage = (CGPA - 0.5) x 10 or (CGPA - 0.75) x 10 depending on regulation.

Key rules to remember

Grade points: S/O=10, A=9, B=8, C=7, D=6, E=5, F=0.
Percentage equivalence is derived directly from the credit-weighted CGPA.
First Class with Distinction is awarded for CGPA >= 7.75.

JNTU (JNTUK & JNTUA) Passing Criteria & Marks Rules

JNTU requires 35% minimum in external end-semester theory papers and 40% overall aggregate.

Assessment Component	Max Marks	Pass Marks	Official Guidelines
External Theory Paper	70 Marks	25 Marks (35%)	Minimum score in main end-semester paper.
Internal Mid-Sem Exam	30 Marks	No separate cutoff	Combines with external paper marks.
Combined Theory Pass	100 Marks	40 Marks (40%)	Total aggregate must be >= 40%.

Grace Marks Policy

JNTU permits adding up to 0.15% of total course marks as grace marks in 1 or 2 theory papers for degree award.

ATKT & Carry-Over Progression Guidelines

0.15% grace marks rule applies to final semester students clearing backlogs to receive Provisional Certificate (PC).

JNTU (JNTUK & JNTUA) Key Terms & Grading Definitions

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

JNTU R16 / R19 / R20 CGPA Formula

Percentage = (CGPA - 0.5) x 10.

Percentage = (CGPA - 0.5) x 10

First Class with Distinction

Awarded at CGPA >= 7.75.

Official Grade Scale

JNTU 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 / S	10	90% - 100%	Pass	Outstanding
A	9	80% - 89%	Pass	Excellent
B	8	70% - 79%	Pass	Very Good
C	7	60% - 69%	Pass	Good
D	6	50% - 59%	Pass	Fair
E	5	40% - 49%	Pass	Satisfactory Pass
F	0	< 40%	Fail	Fail

Downloading JNTU Grace Marks & Conversion Certificate

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

Official Circular Ref

JNTU B.Tech Academic Regulations R20 Section 12

Issuing Authority: Controller of Examinations, JNTUK / JNTUA

Step-by-Step Download Instructions

1Visit your college examination branch or official portal (jntuk.edu.in / jntua.ac.in).
2Obtain Form-7 (Grace Marks Application Form).
3Download the official equivalence notification specifying Percentage = (CGPA - 0.5) x 10.

Quick Conversion Lookup Table (Official (CGPA - 0.5) x 10 Scale)

Pre-computed percentage lookup table with 0.5 grade point deduction.

Formula: Percentage = (CGPA - 0.5) x 10

SGPA / CGPA	Equivalent Percentage	Academic Division / Class
6.00	55.00%	Second Class
6.25	57.50%	Second Class
6.50	60.00%	First Class
6.75	62.50%	First Class
7.00	65.00%	First Class
7.25	67.50%	First Class
7.50	70.00%	First Class with Distinction
7.75	72.50%	First Class with Distinction
8.00	75.00%	First Class with Distinction
8.25	77.50%	First Class with Distinction
8.50	80.00%	First Class with Distinction
8.75	82.50%	First Class with Distinction
9.00	85.00%	First Class with Distinction
9.25	87.50%	First Class with Distinction
9.50	90.00%	First Class with Distinction
9.75	92.50%	First Class with Distinction
10.00	95.00%	First Class with Distinction