While your GPA measures your performance for a single 6-month period, your CGPA is the true reflection of your entire academic journey.
The CGPA Formula
CGPA = Sum(Semester GPA x Semester Credits) / Sum(All Credits)
Each semester GPA is weighted by its total credits. Semesters with more credits impact your CGPA more than lighter semesters.
CGPA Calculation Example
| Semester | Credits | GPA | GPA x Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 24 | 8.5 | 204 |
| Semester 2 | 24 | 8.2 | 196.8 |
| Semester 3 | 23 | 9 | 207 |
| Semester 4 | 23 | 8.7 | 200.1 |
| Total | 94 | 807.9 |
CGPA = 807.9 / 94 = 8.59
GPA vs CGPA
- GPA: Measures performance in a single semester. Uses individual subject grades and credits.
- CGPA: Measures performance across all semesters combined. Uses semester GPAs weighted by their respective total credits.