Indian CGPA to UK honours class Converter

Convert an Indian 10-point CGPA to a UK honours classification with a free instant calculator, a full conversion table, worked examples, and what each grade mea

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Admissions offices and recruiters in the UK and Commonwealth expect UK honours class, so an Indian 10-point CGPA has to be converted before it goes on a form. Enter your grade for an instant Indian CGPA-to-UK honours class result, then use the conversion table, the worked examples, and the notes on each scale to sense-check it.

Indian CGPA to UK honours class conversion table

How the conversion works

The converter works by anchoring both scales on the US 4.0 GPA, which is the most widely recognised reference point for comparing grades internationally. Your Indian CGPA is placed on the 0 to 4.0 scale first, then expressed as UK honours class. Percentage ≈ CGPA × 9.5 under the common CBSE convention, though boards vary. UK degrees are classified on the whole degree, so this is indicative.

Percentage ≈ CGPA × 9.5 under the common CBSE convention, though boards vary. UK degrees are classified on the whole degree, so this is indicative.

Worked examples

• A Indian CGPA of 9.3 / 10 converts to roughly First-Class, an excellent result.
• A Indian CGPA of 7.5 / 10 converts to roughly 2:2 (Lower Second), a solid, competitive result.
• A Indian CGPA of 5.8 / 10 converts to roughly Third, a clear pass.

About the Indian CGPA

The Indian CGPA is the cumulative grade point average used by CBSE and most Indian universities, reported on a 10-point scale. Under the common CBSE convention an approximate percentage is the CGPA multiplied by 9.5, though individual boards and universities publish their own tables. A 6.0 is usually the pass mark, 7.5 and above is a first class, and 8.5+ is an excellent record.

About UK honours classes

UK honours degrees are classified into four bands: a First (70% and above), an Upper Second or 2:1 (60 to 69%), a Lower Second or 2:2 (50 to 59%), and a Third (40 to 49%). A 2:1 is the level most employers and postgraduate courses ask for, and a First is the top classification. The class is worked out from the whole degree rather than a single average, so any GPA equivalent is indicative.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Indian CGPA to UK honours class?

Enter your Indian CGPA in the calculator above and it maps to UK honours class instantly through the US 4.0 GPA scale, which acts as the common reference between the two systems. The table below shows the full range. It is a close estimate, so for admissions or immigration use your institution's official scale or a credential evaluator such as WES.

Is this Indian CGPA-to-UK honours class conversion exact?

No conversion between grading systems is exact, because scales differ by country and institution. Percentage ≈ CGPA × 9.5 under the common CBSE convention, though boards vary. Treat the result as a reliable estimate rather than an official equivalence, and use a recognised credential evaluator when an application formally requires one.

What is a good Indian CGPA, and what does it convert to?

As a rough guide, the very top of the Indian CGPA scale corresponds to about First-Class, and a strong upper result maps to around 2:1 (Upper Second). The full mapping across every band is in the conversion table above, and the examples show a few common grades in context.

Should I convert my Indian CGPA on my CV or leave it as it is?

On an international CV it helps to show both: your original Indian CGPA and the UK honours class equivalent in brackets, so a reader in the UK and Commonwealth can understand it at a glance without doing the maths. Prezumi's free résumé builder lets you list your GPA, grade, and honours in a clean, ATS-friendly format.

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