Semester-Wise CGPA Calculator - Cumulative Semester Grade Planner

Enter your individual semester SGPA and credit hours for semesters 1 through 8 to calculate your complete cumulative academic CGPA.

Multi-Semester Cumulative CGPA

8.53First Class with Distinction

Approx. Percentage: 81.04%(× 9.5 Standard)

Total Cumulative Credits:90.0

Completed Semesters:4

CGPA = Σ(SGPA_i × Credits_i) ÷ ΣCredits

Semester Breakdown (1 to 8)

Enter the SGPA and registered credit hours for each completed semester.

Semester	SGPA (0.00 - 10.00)	Semester Credits	Weighted Points
Semester #1	SGPA	Semester Credits	Weighted Points184.8
Semester #2	SGPA	Semester Credits	Weighted Points207.6
Semester #3	SGPA	Semester Credits	Weighted Points188.6
Semester #4	SGPA	Semester Credits	Weighted Points186.9
Semester #5	SGPA	Semester Credits	Weighted Points--
Semester #6	SGPA	Semester Credits	Weighted Points--

Cumulative Credits: Cumulative Points:

Calculation Breakdown

Cumulative Credit-Weighted Progression

Enter your semester SGPAs and credit counts to view the weighted progression.

Why a Simple Average of SGPAs is Often Incorrect

A common mistake students make is taking an arithmetic average of their semester SGPAs:

Incorrect: Simple Average = (SGPA₁ + SGPA₂ + ... + SGPAₙ) ÷ N

This simple average is only mathematically valid if every single semester had the exact same credit weight. In reality, Indian engineering and university degree programs vary in semester credit allocation (e.g. Semester 1 may have 22 credits, Semester 4 may have 25 credits, and Semester 8 may have 18 credits).

The true cumulative CGPA must be computed using credit-weighted aggregation:

Correct: CGPA = Σ(SGPAi × Creditsi) ÷ ΣCreditsi

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I calculate CGPA for 4 or 6 semesters instead of 8?

Yes. Simply leave uncompleted semesters blank or remove them. The calculator automatically computes your cumulative CGPA strictly based on the completed terms you provide.

What if one of my semesters has backlog or re-evaluation updates?

Enter the updated, cleared SGPA for that semester. Once your university issues the revised marksheet, your official degree CGPA will reflect the updated quality points.

How is 8-semester CGPA calculated for BTech and BE engineering degrees?

For 4-year engineering degrees (8 semesters), each semester's SGPA is multiplied by that semester's total credit hours. The sum of all quality points across all 8 terms is then divided by the total graduation credits (typically 160 to 180 credits).

What is the minimum CGPA required for First Class with Distinction?

In most Indian universities (such as Anna University, VTU, Mumbai University, and AKTU), a cumulative CGPA of 8.50 or higher without backlogs qualifies for First Class with Distinction, while 6.50 to 8.49 qualifies for First Class.