GPA (Grade Point Average)
GPA is a measure used to indicate a student's academic performance during a specific period, typically a single term or semester. It is calculated based on the grades received in courses during that period, with each grade being assigned a numerical value (grade point).
- Grade Points: Each course grade is converted to a grade point (e.g., A = 4.0, B = 3.0, etc.).
- Credits: Each course has a credit value.
- Weighted Grade Points: Multiply the grade point by the course credits to get the weighted grade points for each course.
- Sum of Weighted Grade Points: Add all the weighted grade points together.
- Total Credits: Add the credits for all the courses.
- GPA: Divide the sum of weighted grade points by the total number of credits.
- Course 1: Grade A (4.0), Credits: 3
- Course 2: Grade B (3.0), Credits: 4
- Sum of Weighted Grade Points: 12 + 12 = 24
CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average)
CGPA stands for Cumulative Grade Point Average. It is a measure of a student’s academic performance over multiple terms or the entire academic program. It provides an overall average of a student's grades throughout their academic career at an institution.
- Grade Points for All Courses: Similar to GPA, calculate the weighted grade points for all courses taken.
- Total Credits for All Courses: Sum the credits for all the courses taken.
- Sum of All Weighted Grade Points: Add all the weighted grade points from all courses.
- CGPA: Divide the sum of all weighted grade points by the total number of credits.
Assuming a student has taken multiple courses over several semesters with the following grades and credits:
- Course 1: Grade A (4.0), Credits: 3
- Course 2: Grade B (3.0), Credits: 4
- Course 3: Grade A (4.0), Credits: 2
- Course 4: Grade C (2.0), Credits: 3
- Semester 1: (4.0 * 3) + (3.0 * 4) = 12 + 12 = 24
- Semester 2: (4.0 * 2) + (2.0 * 3) = 8 + 6 = 14
- Sum of All Weighted Grade Points: 24 + 14 = 38
- Total Credits: 3 + 4 + 2 + 3 = 12
- GPA: Refers to academic performance over a single term or semester.
- CGPA: Refers to academic performance over multiple terms or the entire academic program, providing a cumulative average.
- Academic Evaluation: Both GPA and CGPA are crucial for evaluating academic performance.
- Scholarships and Honors: Often used to determine eligibility for scholarships and honors.
- Graduate Admissions: Important criteria for admission to graduate programs.
- Employment: Employers may consider GPA and CGPA when hiring fresh graduates.
Both GPA and CGPA help standardize academic performance assessment across courses and institutions, providing a clear metric for comparison and evaluation.
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