The Official AKTU / UPTU Credit and Grading Ordinance (CBCS Architecture)
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly known as Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), is Uttar Pradesh's apex technical university, affiliating 750+ engineering, management, and pharmacy colleges across Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, and Kanpur.
Under the University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) directives, AKTU adopted the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). Under CBCS, student performance is graded on a 10-point scale:
- Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA): Evaluates academic performance in a single semester.
- Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): Weighted average of all completed semesters up to the final degree award.
Students can also explore our universal CGPA to percentage converter, check VTU scores on our VTU CGPA converter, or schedule daily study targets with our study time planner guide.
The Official AKTU Conversion Formula: (CGPA - 0.75) × 10
Per the official notification issued by the Registrar of AKTU (Notification Ref: AKTU/RO/2018/10411), the conversion formula for batches admitted under the CBCS curriculum is:
For example, if an AKTU engineering graduate secures a 7.85 CGPA, the converted percentage is: (7.85 - 0.75) × 10 = 7.10 × 10 = 71.00%.
Pre-2016 vs Post-2016 Batch Ordinance Differences Explained
Understanding your admission batch is crucial when converting grades:
- Batches Admitted in 2016-17 and Later: Governed by the CBCS ordinance where Percentage = (CGPA - 0.75) × 10.
- Batches Admitted Prior to 2016: Governed by absolute marks or the legacy
CGPA × 10linear factor. Check your consolidated marks card to see if total absolute marks (e.g. 3850 / 5000) are printed.
Complete AKTU CGPA to Percentage Equivalence Reference Table
The table below illustrates conversion values across the full AKTU 10-point scale:
| AKTU 10-Point CGPA | Formula Applied: (CGPA - 0.75) × 10 | Equivalent Percentage | Degree Division Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00 CGPA | (10.00 - 0.75) × 10 | 92.50% | First Division with Honours |
| 9.50 CGPA | (9.50 - 0.75) × 10 | 87.50% | First Division with Honours |
| 9.00 CGPA | (9.00 - 0.75) × 10 | 82.50% | First Division with Honours |
| 8.50 CGPA | (8.50 - 0.75) × 10 | 77.50% | First Division with Honours |
| 8.00 CGPA | (8.00 - 0.75) × 10 | 72.50% | First Division with Honours |
| 7.50 CGPA | (7.50 - 0.75) × 10 | 67.50% | First Division with Honours (Baseline) |
| 7.00 CGPA | (7.00 - 0.75) × 10 | 62.50% | First Division |
| 6.75 CGPA | (6.75 - 0.75) × 10 | 60.00% | First Division (IT Placement 60% Cutoff) |
| 6.50 CGPA | (6.50 - 0.75) × 10 | 57.50% | First Division (Minimum Threshold) |
| 6.00 CGPA | (6.00 - 0.75) × 10 | 52.50% | Second Division |
| 5.50 CGPA | (5.50 - 0.75) × 10 | 47.50% | Second Division |
| 5.00 CGPA | (5.00 - 0.75) × 10 | 42.50% | Second Division (Pass Standard) |
How to Calculate Cumulative CGPA from Semester SGPAs
Cumulative CGPA is computed using the credit-weighted formula:
Never calculate CGPA by taking a simple arithmetic average of your 8 semester SGPAs, as credit weights vary across semesters (e.g. 24 credits in earlier semesters vs 20 credits in the final year).
AKTU Degree Division Criteria: Honours, First and Second Division
According to AKTU Academic Regulations:
- First Division with Honours: Final CGPA ≥ 7.50 (equivalent to ≥67.50%), provided the candidate passed all subjects in the first attempt without any carryover (backlog), re-appearances, or grace marks.
- First Division: Final CGPA ≥ 6.50 and < 7.50 (or ≥ 7.50 with backlog/grace marks cleared).
- Second Division: Final 5.00 ≤ CGPA < 6.50.
Step-by-Step Solved B.Tech 8-Semester Conversion Examples
Example 1: B.Tech Computer Science Graduate (CGPA: 8.24)
Consider an AKTU B.Tech CSE student graduating with a final CGPA of 8.24:
Calculation: (8.24 - 0.75) × 10 = 7.49 × 10 = 74.90%
Division: First Division with Honours (if no backlogs/grace marks).
Example 2: Reverse Conversion (Percentage to CGPA)
To find the CGPA required for an 80.00% aggregate:
Calculation: (80.00 / 10) + 0.75 = 8.00 + 0.75 = 8.75 CGPA
Impact on IT Placements (TCS, Infosys 60% Criteria), GATE and PSUs
Major IT recruiters (TCS Digital/Ninja, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture) and Public Sector Undertakings (IOCL, NTPC, ONGC via GATE) enforce strict 60% or 65% aggregate criteria. Ensure your AKTU CGPA meets these thresholds:
- 60% Placement Cutoff: Minimum 6.75 CGPA.
- 65% Top MNC Cutoff: Minimum 7.25 CGPA.
- 70% Product Company / Master's Cutoff: Minimum 7.75 CGPA. Check government grant eligibility on our scholarship eligibility tool.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
As per the official AKTU notification (Ref: AKTU/RO/2018/10411), the formula for converting CGPA to percentage for batches admitted from 2016-17 onwards under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) is: Percentage = (CGPA - 0.75) × 10.
In AKTU, a student is awarded 'First Division with Honours' if they secure a final CGPA of 7.50 or higher and have cleared all theory and practical subjects in the first attempt within the standard minimum duration of the program (4 years for B.Tech) without any carryover (backlog) or grace marks.
CGPA is calculated using the credit-weighted sum of SGPAs: CGPA = Σ(SGPA of Semester i × Credits of Semester i) / Σ(Total Credits of all Semesters). For example, over an 8-semester B.Tech program carrying ~160 to 180 total credits.
For students admitted prior to the 2016-17 academic session, the traditional conversion formula was Percentage = CGPA × 10 (or standard percentage out of total maximum marks). Post-2016, the university aligned with AICTE-based norms using (CGPA - 0.75) × 10.
To achieve 60.00% marks under the AKTU formula, a student requires a minimum CGPA of 6.75: (6.75 - 0.75) × 10 = 60.00%. For 65.00% eligibility, a CGPA of 7.25 is required.
AKTU awards up to a maximum of 7 grace marks in a single academic year to help a student clear border-line subjects. However, receiving grace marks (marked with 'PWG' on the grade card) forfeits eligibility for 'First Division with Honours'.