CGPA Calculator

Enter each semester's GPA and credit hours to get your cumulative (overall) CGPA, weighted exactly the way universities do it.

Overall CGPA

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63 total credit hours

First Division

Semester GPA (0-4) Credits

How CGPA is calculated

CGPA = Σ(semester GPA × semester credits) ÷ Σ(total credits). A 4-credit semester counts twice as much as a 2-credit one, which is why a simple average of your GPAs is usually wrong.

What is CGPA and how is it calculated?

CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) is your overall grade point average across every semester of a programme. It is not a simple average of your semester GPAs. Instead, each semester GPA is weighted by that semester’s credit hours, then all the weighted points are added up and divided by the total credits. This gives a fair picture of your performance across the whole degree.

Difference between GPA and CGPA

GPA is for a single semester or term, while CGPA is the running total across all semesters completed so far. A strong GPA in one semester lifts your CGPA, but its effect depends on how many credits that semester carried. Your final CGPA is what appears on your transcript and is usually what employers and universities ask for.

Why credit hours matter

A 4-credit semester contributes twice as much to your CGPA as a 2-credit one, because it represents roughly twice the study load. That is why a plain average of your GPAs is usually wrong - the calculator multiplies each GPA by its credits so heavier semesters count for more, exactly as universities do it.

CGPA divisions in Nepal

On the 4.0 scale commonly used by Nepali universities, a CGPA of 3.6 and above is typically a Distinction, 3.0-3.59 is First Division, 2.4-2.99 is Second Division, and below that needs improvement. Exact cut-offs vary by institution, so treat these as a general guide rather than a fixed rule.

Can I include semesters with different credit loads?

Yes. The whole point of the weighted formula is to handle semesters of different sizes. Just enter each semester’s GPA and its credit hours, and the calculator works out the correct combined CGPA no matter how the credits are distributed.

Common mistakes when calculating CGPA

The most common error is averaging the semester GPAs directly instead of weighting by credits. Others include entering credits as zero, mixing up GPA (0-4) with percentage, or forgetting a repeated/extra semester. Enter every completed semester with its real credit hours and the tool avoids all of these.

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Made for CGPA in Nepal

Where Nepali universities grade on a 4.0 scale and students need the percentage.

TU students

TU result cards show CGPA; students track it each semester.

KU / PU

Private universities grade on 4.0; students convert to %.

Scholarships

Scholarship forms ask for CGPA or %.

Job applications

Graduates enter CGPA on CVs and portals.

Backlog tracking

Students see impact of a failed subject.

Offline campus

Rural college labs use it without net.

What is a CGPA calculator, and how does this free Nepal tool work?

A CGPA calculator combines your semester grade points into one cumulative score out of 4.0, and can show the equivalent percentage. Scolar's CGPA Calculator is a free, browser-only tool for Nepal: add each subject's credits and grade point, and see your CGPA instantly. No sign-up, no watermark, nothing uploaded.

Why it is free, with no sign-up and unlimited use

All calculation runs in your browser, so your marks are never uploaded and no account is needed. That keeps the tool 100% free, adds no watermark, asks for no email, and lets you recalculate unlimited times as grades change.

How to calculate CGPA, step by step

Add each subject with its credit hours and grade point (for example 3.6).
The tool weights them by credit and totals your CGPA.
See your cumulative CGPA and the matching percentage.

CGPA at Nepali universities

TU, Kathmandu University, Pokhara University and many colleges publish results as CGPA on a 4.0 scale, while scholarships and job forms often ask for a percentage. This tool lets a student in any Nepali campus convert and track their CGPA offline after the page loads.

“A Nepali graduate should not pay an app to turn CGPA into a percentage. Add grades - free.”

CGPA found free in Nepal

I add each semester's grade points and get my CGPA and % for the scholarship form - free.

SB Sujan Basnet TU student · Kirtipur

Job portal wanted a percentage from CGPA. This converted it instantly, no login.

AR Anjali Raut KU graduate · Dhulikhel

My daughter's CGPA confused me; this showed the % clearly. Private, nothing uploaded.

TB Tek Bahadur Parent · Chitwan

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between GPA and CGPA?

GPA is your grade point average for a single semester, while CGPA is the cumulative average across all semesters completed, weighted by credit hours.

How is CGPA calculated in Nepal?

CGPA = Σ(semester GPA × semester credits) ÷ Σ(total credits). Each semester is weighted by its credit hours rather than being a plain average of GPAs.

Why are credit hours important in CGPA?

A semester with more credits represents a heavier study load, so it should count for more. Weighting by credits ensures your CGPA reflects the actual contribution of each term.

What CGPA is a Distinction or First Division?

On the 4.0 scale, roughly 3.6+ is Distinction, 3.0-3.59 is First Division, and 2.4-2.99 is Second Division. Exact cut-offs vary by university, so confirm with your institution.

Can I calculate CGPA if semesters had different credits?

Yes. Enter each semester’s GPA and credit hours and the calculator handles different credit loads automatically using the weighted formula.

Does CGPA include failed or repeated semesters?

In most Nepali universities the repeated or improved semester result is what counts toward the cumulative CGPA. Check your university’s specific repeat policy, as rules differ.

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