Belagavi, Karnataka
VTU
Visvesvaraya Technological University
VTU awards letter grades on a ten point scale and reports SGPA per semester and CGPA across the programme. The percentage equivalence depends on the admission scheme: students admitted from 2021-22 onwards use CGPA multiplied by ten, while the 2015, 2017 and 2018 scheme batches subtract 0.75 from the CGPA before multiplying by ten.
Key rules to remember
- SGPA is the sum of credit multiplied by grade point divided by the credits registered in the semester.
- The 2015 to 2018 scheme conversion is (CGPA - 0.75) x 10, which caps a perfect ten at 92.5 percent.
- A student must clear the minimum prescribed credits of the previous years to be eligible for promotion to the next year.
VTU tools
4 utilities available for VTU students.
Convert grades & percentage
Calculate SGPA & CGPA
Check results & eligibility
VTU (Visvesvaraya Technological University) Passing Criteria & Marks Rules
VTU requires 35% minimum in university end-semester exams (SEE) and 40% aggregate in theory subjects.
| Assessment Component | Max Marks | Pass Marks | Official Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester End Exam (SEE) | 100 / 50 Marks | 35 / 18 Marks (35%) | Minimum 35% in university theory examination paper. |
| Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) | 50 / 40 Marks | 40% | Internal assessments and sessional tests minimum score. |
| Combined Course Aggregate | 100 Marks | 40 Marks (40%) | Combined score (SEE + CIE) must be at least 40%. |
Grace Marks Policy
VTU permits awarding up to 5 grace marks in theory papers for passing or securing first class.
ATKT & Carry-Over Progression Guidelines
- Under CBCS rules, students can progress to 3rd semester carrying a maximum of 4 failed heads from 1st year.
- Progression to 5th semester requires clearing all 1st year subjects completely.
VTU (Visvesvaraya Technological University) Key Terms & Grading Definitions
Official explanations for YGPA, DGPA, SPI, CPI, CGPA and Distinction criteria.
VTU 2021 Scheme vs 2018 Scheme Conversion
2021 Scheme uses Percentage = CGPA x 10. The 2015/2017/2018 schemes use Percentage = (CGPA - 0.75) x 10.
Percentage = CGPA x 10 (2021 Scheme) or (CGPA - 0.75) x 10 (2018 Scheme)First Class with Distinction
Awarded at CGPA >= 7.75 under the 10-point scale.
Official Grade Scale
VTU 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 | 90% - 100% | Pass | Outstanding |
| S | 9 | 80% - 89% | Pass | Excellent |
| A | 8 | 70% - 79% | Pass | Very Good |
| B | 7 | 60% - 69% | Pass | Good |
| C | 6 | 50% - 59% | Pass | Above Average |
| D | 5 | 45% - 49% | Pass | Average |
| E | 4 | 40% - 44% | Pass | Pass |
| F | 0 | < 40% | Fail | Fail |
Downloading VTU Percentage Conversion Certificate
Official instructions for downloading and verifying your university percentage conversion certificate.
VTU Executive Council Resolution Ref: VTU/BGM/ACA/2021-22/1042
Issuing Authority: Registrar (Evaluation), VTU BelagaviStep-by-Step Download Instructions
- 1Visit the VTU Official Circulars Portal (vtu.ac.in).
- 2Download the official notification 'Equivalence of CGPA into Percentage'.
- 3For 2021 scheme: Percentage = CGPA x 10. For 2018 scheme: Percentage = (CGPA - 0.75) x 10.
- 4Attach the official PDF notification alongside your marks cards.
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 |
Sources and applicability
Check the program and regulation in the published source against your marksheet. University links may lead to a document library rather than a specific circular.
- VTU academic regulations for B.E. and B.Tech (opens in a new tab)
Visvesvaraya Technological University outcome based education regulations defining the ten point letter grades, SGPA and CGPA, and the CGPA to percentage equivalence for each scheme.
- VTU circulars and examination notifications (opens in a new tab)
VTU circular section carrying eligibility, credit shortfall and backlog notifications for each academic year.