US GPA to India conversion
Last updated: August 4, 2026
Enter a US 4.0-scale GPA to see the approximate India equivalent. Handy for applications, transfers and credential evaluation.
India conversion reference table
India uses a 10-point CGPA / percentage. These mappings follow common credential-evaluation practice, but every institution sets its own policy — always confirm with the receiving school.
| US GPA | Indian CGPA (10-point) |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 9.0–10 CGPA (~90%+) |
| 3.7 | 8.5–8.9 CGPA |
| 3.3 | 8.0–8.4 CGPA |
| 3.0 | 7.0–7.9 CGPA |
| 2.7 | 6.5–6.9 CGPA |
| 2.3 | 6.0–6.4 CGPA |
| 2.0 | 5.5–5.9 CGPA |
| 1.0 | 4.5–4.9 CGPA |
| 0.0 | <4 CGPA (fail) |
How to read it
Find your US GPA in the left column; the right column gives the closest India equivalent (10-point CGPA / percentage). Conversions are approximate.
India grading culture
Indian higher education runs two traditions side by side: a 10-point CGPA used by many modern universities, and an older percentage-plus-division system (First Division, Second Division, Third Division) that still appears on many degree certificates and government-job eligibility notices. Which one a given transcript leads with depends on the university and the decade it was issued.
Common conversion pitfall
The ×9.5 multiplier that turns a CGPA into a percentage is specifically a CBSE formula for school-leaving exams (see our CGPA to percentage calculator) — it is not a universal university rule, and applying it blindly to a university CGPA can misstate your percentage by several points versus your institution's own multiplier.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official India conversion?
No. Universities and evaluators (e.g. WES, ECE) apply their own formulas — treat this as a guide.
How do I get my US GPA first?
Use the GPA calculator for one term or the cumulative GPA calculator across your degree.
Why are conversions only approximate?
Grading scales differ in shape and meaning between countries, so any mapping is an estimate.
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