A grade card lists each subject with its credits, the grade you earned, and the grade point for that grade. The SGPA at the bottom is the credit-weighted average for the semester, and the CGPA is the running average of all semesters so far. Once you know what each column means, you can check both numbers yourself in a couple of minutes.
The Columns You Will Usually See
| Column | What it means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Course code | The university's code for the subject | Matches your registration |
| Course title | Subject name | Spelling and correct elective |
| Credits (C) | Weight of the subject | Matches the syllabus |
| Grade | Letter grade earned | Matches your marks and the grade table |
| Grade point (G) | Number for the grade, such as A+ = 9 | Matches the legend |
| Credit points (C x G) | Credits times grade point | Simple multiplication |
| Result | Pass, Fail, or Absent | Any F or Ab means a backlog |
Below the table you will normally find total credits registered, total credits earned, total credit points, the SGPA, and the CGPA.
How to Verify Your SGPA
- Multiply credits by grade point for each subject (some cards already show this).
- Add the credit points.
- Divide by total credits registered.
If your result differs from the printed SGPA by more than rounding, check for a non-credit subject you counted by mistake, or a subject with credits you missed. The SGPA Calculator does the arithmetic if you enter each row.
How to Verify Your CGPA
Your CGPA combines every semester so far, weighted by each semester's credits:
CGPA = Sum(SGPA x semester credits) / Sum(semester credits)
Enter each semester's SGPA and credits in the SGPA to CGPA Calculator with the credit-based method. If the semesters all carry the same credits, the simple average gives the same answer.
Other Things on the Card
- Total credits earned: credits from subjects you passed. Your degree requires a minimum total.
- Remarks or result status: "Pass", "Promoted", "Fail", or "With backlog". An F shows up here even when the SGPA looks fine.
- Grade legend: the table of letters, points, and sometimes mark ranges. It is the official reference for your university.
- Conversion note: some universities print a CGPA to percentage formula. If yours does, use it on forms; see CGPA to Percentage formulas.
Spotting Errors
Contact your examination section if you notice:
- credits that do not match the syllabus,
- a grade that does not match the marks you were shown,
- an SGPA that you cannot reproduce with the formula above,
- a subject missing or appearing twice.
Errors are easier to fix before the final consolidated transcript is issued.
FAQs
What is the difference between credits and credit points?
Credits are the weight of a subject. Credit points are credits multiplied by the grade point you earned.
Why are registered and earned credits different?
Earned credits leave out subjects you failed. They match once all subjects are cleared.
Which number goes on my resume, SGPA or CGPA?
CGPA, because it covers your whole degree so far. See How to Write CGPA on a Resume.