Grade Point Average (GPA) is the average of the grade points earned by a student in a specific semester. It is calculated by dividing the total grade points obtained for each subject by the total number of credit hours for the courses taken that semester.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is the average of all grade points a student has earned throughout their entire course of study, typically across all semesters. CGPA is an overall reflection of the student's academic performance throughout the program. It is calculated in the same way as GPA but considers the grades and credits for all the semesters combined.
Here is the comparison of GPA and CGPA:
| GPA | CGPA |
|---|---|
| The GPA is calculated for one term or semester. | The CGPA Is calculated for all the semesters or terms of the course/degree program. |
| It stands for Grade Point Average. | It Stands for Cumulative Grade Point Average. |
| Represents performance for a single semester. | Reflects overall performance across all the semesters. |
GPA (Grade Point Average) and CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) are two important metrics used to evaluate a student’s academic performance. Here’s a simplified guide on how to calculate GPA and CGPA:
