Calicut University, the largest university in Kerala follows the Choice Based Credit Semester System(CBCSS) for its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This system evaluates the students not only on the basis of their marks but also through grade and grade points.
The article provides a guide to understand the SGPA and CGPA grading system at Calicut University.
What is SGPA?
Semester Grade Point Average or SGPA as it is commonly known as is the average of grade points earned in all the courses during an individual semester.
How is SGPA Calculated at Calicut University?
The SGPA at Calicut University is calculated in a very precise manner. The formula of calculating the SGPA at the Calicut University is given below:
SGPA = (Sum of credit X Grade point for all courses in the semester)/Total Credits in the semester
Sample
A sample for the SGPA calculation is given below:
Subject | Grade | Grade Point | Credit |
English | A | 8 | 4 |
Economics | B+ | 7 | 3 |
History | A+ | 9 | 3 |
Environmental Sciences | B | 6 | 2 |
Now,
- Multiply each course credit by its grade point
- Add all those values and divide by total credits
- SGPA = (4*8+7*3+9*3+6*2)/12=7.667
- Thus the SGPA for this particular semester is 7.67
What is CGPA?
Cumulative Grade Point Average or CGPA as it is known as is the average of all the SGPAs earned throughout the course (across all the semesters).
How is CGPA calculated at Calicut University?
The CGPA at Calicut University is calculated in a very precise manner. The formula of calculating the CGPA at the Calicut University is given below:
CGPA = (Sum of SGPA X Credit of each semester)/Total Credits in the program
Sample
A sample for the CGPA calculation is given below:
Semesters | SGPA | Total Credits |
Semester 1 | 7.5 | 20 |
Semester 2 | 8.0 | 22 |
Semester 3 | 7.0 | 23 |
Semester 4 | 8.5 | 25 |
- CGPA = (7.5*20+8.0*22+7.0*23+8.5*25)/90=7.772
- The final CGPA is 7.772
Calicut University Grading Scale
Every college/university uses a different grading scale. The one that is given below is the one Calicut University follows:
Grade | Grade Point | Description |
O | 10 | Outstanding |
A+ | 9 | Excellent |
A | 8 | Very Good |
B+ | 7 | Good |
B | 6 | Above Average |
C | 5 | Average |
P | 4 | Pass |
F | 0 | Fail |
Ab | 0 | Absent |
The minimum passing grade is P (Grade Point 4)
Important Notes Regarding the Grading System
It is important to keep the following in mind in regards to the grading system of Calicut University
Understanding SGPA and CGPA helps you keep track of your academic progress at Calicut University. While marks are important, it’s the grade points and credit system that ultimately define your performance. Make sure you perform consistently in each semester to maintain a good CGPA by the end of your course.
