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AKTU grade points and mark ranges
| Level | Letter grade | Grade points | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | A+ | 10 | 90 and above |
| Excellent | A | 9 | 80 to 89 |
| Very Good | B+ | 8 | 70 to 79 |
| Good | B | 7 | 60 to 69 |
| Above Average | C | 6 | 50 to 59 |
| Average | D | 5 | 45 to 49 |
| Poor | E | 4 | 40 to 44 |
| Fail | F | 0 | Below 40 |
Two points worth noting. The lowest passing grade, E, sits at 40 marks and still carries 4 points, so a bare pass is not worth zero. And because the ordinance follows the AICTE model curriculum, the same ladder appears at many other technical universities.
The SGPA formula
SGPA = Σ(credits × grade points) ÷ Σ(credits)
The ordinance works its own example across eight semesters: credits of 17.5, 20.5, 21, 21, 21, 21, 20 and 18 against SGPAs of 7, 8.5, 9.2, 6.86, 8.18, 7.73, 8.68 and 9.4 give a CGPA of 8.66 over 160 credits. That is the same credit-weighted average, applied to semesters instead of courses.
Worked example for one semester
| Course | Credits | Grade | Points | Credits × points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | 4 | A+ | 10 | 40 |
| Course 2 | 4 | A | 9 | 36 |
| Course 3 | 3 | B+ | 8 | 24 |
| Course 4 | 3 | B | 7 | 21 |
Total credits = 14, total points = 121, so SGPA = 121 ÷ 14 = 8.64.
Converting to a percentage
Clause 15 of the same ordinance gives percentage = (CGPA − 0.75) × 10, and illustrates it with the 8.66 above becoming 79.1%. The AKTU CGPA to percentage page covers it, including why the widely repeated × 10 shortcut does not match what the ordinance says.
Grade points and rules follow AKTU's Model Curriculum Ordinance for B.Tech, effective from session 2018-19, read on 21 September 2026 from a copy of the ordinance PDF. We could not reach aktu.ac.in from our side to check for a later revision, so confirm against your own batch's ordinance before relying on a figure.
Sources
The formula on this page follows the documents below. Confirm any figure that matters with the issuing body or your registrar.
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University: Model Curriculum Ordinance, B.Tech, effective session 2018-19 (clauses 14.1 and 15): Absolute grading A+ 10 to E 4, F 0, with mark bands; clause 15: percentage = (CGPA − 0.75) × 10, illustrated as (8.66 − 0.75) × 10 = 79.1%; read 21 September 2026