SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average): How to Calculate SGPA?

The full form of SGPA is Semester Grade Point Average. It is a measure of a student's academic performance during the semester. SGPA is commonly used in Indian universities and colleges. Students can easily calculate their SGPA score to understand their performance in a given semester.

SGPA or Semester Grade Point Average is a marking system popular in India. SGPA is just like a counterpart of CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average). To calculate SGPA score, divide the total number of grade points earned by the total number of hours enrolled in the course. To improve student's learning experience, some universities and colleges have started using SGPA to evaluate students' performance in courses. This allows them to assess how well they are doing and how much they need to improve their grades.

Calculating your SGPA is one of the most used methods of understanding your current academic performance. The Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) is calculated at the end of each academic session/semester to understand the progress of the candidate for that particular semester.

Related Read: SGPA to Percentage

What is SGPA?

Before you understand the process of SGPA calculation, you should understand the basics. SGPA stands for Semester Grade Point Average. It is a method that represents the academic performance of a candidate during a semester. It is calculated at the end of every semester. Understing the calculation process will help you during your overseas education and set realistic goals to achieve.

Formula to Calculate SGPA = (Sum of (Credit Points * Grade Points)) / Total Credit Points

Calculate SGPA Example

Semester 1	Credits	Grade	Grade Points	Credit Points (credits * grade points)
Course No. XXXX0101	5 - 0 - 0 = 5	B	8	(5*8) 40
Course No. XXXX0102	3 - 2 - 0 = 5	F (Absent)**	0	(5*0) 00
Course No. XXXX0103	3 - 0 - 0 = 3	A	9	(3*9) 27
Course No. XXXX0104	0 - 1 - 1 = 2	F**	0	(2*0) 0
Course No. XXXX0105	4 - 1 - 0 = 5	D	6	(5*6) 30
Course No. XXXX0106	5 - 0 - 0 = 5	E	4	(5*4) 20
Total Credits for Semester 1	25	Total (40+0+27+0+30+20)		117

Source: VTU Karnataka | Quora

How to Calculate SGPA for Semester 1

• Here we will multiply the credits for each score with its respective Grade Points to get our cumulative Credit Points.
• We will then sum up the aggregate Credit Points for Semester 1 and divide it by the total number of Credits for Semester 1
• Therefore: 117 / 25

SGPA for Semester 1 = 4.68

How to Calculate SGPA?

In this section, we are going to be talking about how to calculate your SGPA for a given semester. However, before that, it is important to understand a few terminologies that students would come across on their scorecards.

• Semester in SGPA: An academic year can be spread across one or multiple semesters (sessions) during which a particular section or an entire course is taught to students.

  Universities and colleges use semesters to organize the academic year. This helps the students focus on one semester at a time, which is the ideal place for learning. However, some schools have chosen to use one semester for teaching all courses, regardless of the course type or subject.

• Grade Point in SGPA: This is your performance assessment for a given course. Once a candidate is trained in a particular course in a semester they would be evaluated on the same. The Grade Point would indicate their knowledge of the demonstrated coursework. While a good grade indicates a good understanding of the subject a low grade point would indicate a poor understanding of the subject. Read: GPA Calculator
• Credit points in SGPA: Credit points are a measure of your study load. Every subject would have been assigned a number of credit points depending on the hours spent on the subject over a given period. Every course requires you to complete a specified number of credit points as part of the final examination process.

Now that we have covered the terms related to SGPA that you would find on your scorecard. Let us understand the steps to calculating your SGPA. So candidates looking to calculate their SGPA would be required to do the following:

• Candidates would be required to find out the credit points for a particular subject for a semester
• Candidates would need their Grade Points for all subjects in a particular semester
• Candidates would be required to multiply Credit Points with their Grade Points for individual subjects
• Add the sum of the above
• Finally, divide the aggregate total by the total number of credits for the semester

Also Read:

• SGPA to CGPA
• Difference Between SGPA & CGPA

Calculate SGPA Example

Semester 2	Credits	Grade	Grade Points	Credit Points (Credits * Grade Points)
Course No. XXXX0107	3 - 1 - 1 = 5	C	7	(5*7) = 35
Course No. XXXX0108	4 - 0 - 0 = 4	B	8	(4*8)= 32
Course No. XXXX0109	3 - 0 - 0 = 3	D	6	(3*6) = 18
Course No. XXXX0110	4 - 1 - 0 = 5	E	4	(5*4) = 20
Course No. XXXX0111	2 - 1 - 1 = 4	A	9	(4*9) = 36
Course No. XXXX0112	2 - 0 - 0 = 2	F**	0	(2*0) = 00
Course No. XXXX0112	0 - 2 - 0 = 2	B	8	(2*8) = 16
Total Credits for Semester 2	25	Total Credit Points (35+32+18+20+36+00+16)		157

Source: VTU Karnataka | Quora

How to Calculate SGPA for Semester 2

• Here we will multiply the Credits for each score with its respective Grade Points to get our cumulative Credit Points.
• We will then sum up the aggregate Credit Points for Semester 2 and divide it by the total number of Credits for Semester 2
• Therefore: 157 / 25

SGPA for Semester 2 = 6.28

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Role of SGPA Score to Study Abroad

There's no doubt that the SGPA score plays a crucial role in making your study abroad dream a reality. A higher SGPA score means more universities and courses to choose from. It represents your academic performance and can significantly influence a university's consideration of your application. Moreover, a higher SGPA score can make you eligible for scholarships and education loans, potentially reducing the financial burden of studying abroad.

On the other hand, a lower SGPA score may require you to obtain high scores on standardized tests like the TOEFL, IELTS, or GRE. Additionally, you'll need to create a strong profile supported by strong letters of recommendation and other relevant materials.

Importance of Calculating SGPA

Why is it important to calculate SGPA marks? It provides a clear understanding of your academic performance and helps you to track your progress. Here are some situations where you need to convert your SGPA score. 

• Understanding Academic Performance: It is easy to track your performance every semester. You can easily figure out your strengths and weaknesses, and where you need to improve. A high SGPA score in a subject indicates that strong understanding of the course, while a low SGPA can show areas where you might be struggling.
• Admission to Foreign Universities: The major requirement for calculating SGPA score is to apply for admission to foreign universities. At the time of application, universities ask for the academic score of the student.
• Scholarship/Education Loan Eligibility: SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average) plays a crucial role in getting a scholarship or Education loan. Many scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, and SGPA is a primary indicator of your academic performance. High SGPA can differentiate you from other applicants. 

How to Calculate CGPA?

Candidates wanting to know how to calculate CGPA can check out our website. The full form of CGPA is Cumulative Grade Point Average. Candidates looking to calculate the CGPA for the above semesters 1 and 2 are required to follow the steps mentioned below.

CGPA Formula = Sum of Credit Points for Semester 1 + Semester 2 divided by the total number of credits for Semester 1 and 2.

Therefore:

• Total Credit Points for Semester 1 + Semester 2 (117 + 157) = 274
• Total Credits for Semester 1 + Semester 2 (18 +23) = 41
• (Kindly note while computing CGPA we will not consider Credits for Grades of F **)
• Total CGPA = 274/41 = 6.68

That's all about the process of calculating the SGPA score. We hope that we have covered every possible query related to the topic. If you still have any queries? Feel free to mention it in the comment box below or get in touch with our Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors for assistance with university applications.

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