Uttar Pradesh's University System & CGPA Grading Explained
Uttar Pradesh is India's most populous state and home to an immense higher-education network, from the vast affiliating technical university AKTU (formerly UPTU, Lucknow) to central institutions such as Banaras Hindu University (founded 1916) and Aligarh Muslim University, alongside leading private universities like Amity University (Noida).
Under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and the UGC 10-point grading scale, every university publishes its own CGPA to percentage conversion rule in its academic regulations. We currently index 4 verified Uttar Pradesh university formulas below — select your university to convert instantly, free of cost, with a printable PDF report.
Official CGPA to Percentage Formula for Uttar Pradesh Universities
The most widely used formula across Uttar Pradesh technical universities follows the official AICTE 10-point conversion model:
Standard Uttar Pradesh CGPA to Percentage Formula (AKTU Ordinance):
Percentage (%) = (CGPA − 0.75) × 10
Note: Amity University and AMU apply a direct CGPA × 10, while BHU uses the UGC-recommended CGPA × 9.5.
Uttar Pradesh University Formula Quick Table
| University | Official Formula | Example (CGPA 8.0) | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKTU | (CGPA - 0.75) × 10 | (8.0 - 0.75) × 10 = 72.5% | Convert → |
| Amity | CGPA × 10 | 8.0 × 10 = 80.0% | Convert → |
| BHU | 10 × CGPA − 4.5 | 8.0 × 9.5 = 76.0% | Convert → |
| AMU | CGPA × 10 | 8.0 × 10 = 80.0% | Convert → |
Formulas verified from official academic regulations. Always cross-check the “Official Notice” badge on each university page before submitting forms.
How to Convert CGPA to Percentage: Step-by-Step Guide
- Step 1 — Find your CGPA: Locate the final CGPA on your marksheet or University website, e.g.
8.0. - Step 2 — Pick your university formula: Select your university from the directory above; the official formula is applied automatically by our calculator.
- Step 3 — Apply the formula: For AKTU,
(8.0 − 0.75) × 10 = 72.5%. For Amity and AMU,8.0 × 10 = 80%. For BHU,8.0 × 9.5 = 76%. - Step 4 — SGPA to CGPA: If you only have semester SGPAs, aggregate them by credits first — your CGPA is the credit-weighted average of all semesters.
Use the Semester Aggregator tab on your university page to combine six or eight semesters into a single CGPA before converting.
All 4 Uttar Pradesh Universities — CGPA to Percentage Calculators
Every university below has a dedicated calculator with its official conversion formula, reference table and PDF report download:
Uttar Pradesh CGPA to Percentage — FAQs
Q1: How do I convert CGPA to percentage in Uttar Pradesh universities?
AKTU (formerly UPTU) converts using the official formula (CGPA - 0.75) × 10. Example: (8.0 - 0.75) × 10 = 72.5%. Amity University and AMU use CGPA × 10, while BHU uses the UGC-recommended CGPA × 9.5.
Q2: What is the AKTU CGPA to percentage formula?
AKTU converts CGPA to percentage using (CGPA - 0.75) × 10, as prescribed by Section 15 of the AKTU B.Tech Ordinance 2018-19, effective from the 2018-19 academic session. A perfect 10 CGPA therefore equals 92.5%. The formula applies across B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm, MBA, MCA and other programmes at all AKTU-affiliated colleges.
Q3: Which formula does Banaras Hindu University use?
BHU follows the UGC-recommended multiplier: Percentage = CGPA × 9.5, under its Ordinances on the CBCS grading system for UG and PG programmes. A CGPA of 8.0 converts to 76.0%.
Q4: Does Amity University use the same formula as AKTU?
No. Amity University's official placement office notice specifies the conversion as CGPA × 10 and states that no other formula or parameter is accepted. A CGPA of 8.0 equals 80.0%, uniformly across all Amity campuses.
Q5: What is the AMU CGPA to percentage formula?
Aligarh Muslim University converts using CGPA × 10 under its CBCS grading ordinances (2014-20) on a 10-point scale. A CGPA of 8.0 equals 80.0%.
Q6: How do I convert SGPA to CGPA and then to percentage in Uttar Pradesh?
Each semester reports an SGPA (semester grade point average). The cumulative CGPA is the credit-weighted average of all semester SGPAs. Once you have your final CGPA, apply your university formula: for AKTU, Percentage = (CGPA - 0.75) × 10.