Conversion table
| Percentage | CGPA /10 | GPA /4.0 | German | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85–100% | 8.5–10.0 | 3.7–4.0 | 1.0–1.5 | Competitive everywhere, including funded awards |
| 75–84% | 7.5–8.4 | 3.3–3.6 | 1.6–2.0 | Strong for most masters programs |
| 65–74% | 6.5–7.4 | 2.7–3.2 | 2.1–2.5 | Meets the typical minimum; scholarships are a stretch |
| 55–64% | 5.5–6.4 | 2.3–2.6 | 2.6–3.2 | Below many cut-offs; target flexible programs |
| 50–54% | 5.0–5.4 | 2.0–2.2 | 3.3–4.0 | Needs work experience or a bridging qualification |
Indicative ranges. Universities and credential evaluators apply their own formulas, and the official conversion on your admission decision may differ.
Quick formulas
- 10-point CGPA to percentage: multiply by 9.5 (common in Indian systems)
- Percentage to 4.0 GPA: divide by 100 and multiply by 4 only as a rough guide; most US evaluators map grade bands instead
- Modified Bavarian formula (German scale): 1 + 3 × (best grade − your grade) ÷ (best grade − minimum pass grade). Lower is better; 1.0 is the top mark.
What counts as competitive
Most masters programs set a floor around 2.7–3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or a German 2.5. Fully-funded awards such as DAAD, Erasmus Mundus and Chevening effectively want the top band — 3.3 and above, or a first-class result. A borderline GPA is not fatal if you offset it with relevant work experience, publications or a strong test score.
Do not convert it yourself on the application
Enter your grade exactly as printed on your transcript unless the form asks for a converted value. Where required, use an official evaluator: WES or ECE for North America, uni-assist for Germany, UK ENIC for the United Kingdom. Self-converted grades that do not match your transcript are treated as a discrepancy.
Check your grade against real cut-offs
Instead of estimating, enter your GPA once and see which programs list you as eligible, partially eligible, or out of range — with the exact requirement you are missing.