India grade
to US GPA
India → US GPA
How India grades convert to US GPA
WES publishes grade bands (9–10→4.0, 8–8.99→3.7, 7–7.99→3.3, 6–6.99→3.0, 5–5.99→2.0). We apply these per course and credit-weight, matching WES methodology rather than a flat multiplier.
Indian universities grade on a 10-point CGPA scale; school boards (CBSE/ICSE) use grade points or percentages. US evaluators convert each course by band and credit-weight the result.
Grade equivalents at a glance
| India grade | US GPA (est.) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0–10.0 CGPA | ~3.7–4.0 | Outstanding / top of class |
| 8.0–8.9 CGPA | ~3.7 | Very good (First Class with distinction) |
| 7.0–7.9 CGPA | ~3.3 | Good (First Class) |
| 6.0–6.9 CGPA | ~3.0 | Above average (Second Class) |
| 5.0–5.9 CGPA | ~2.0 | Pass |
Is this competitive for US admission?
Most US master's programmes look for roughly a 3.0 US-equivalent (about 7.0 CGPA) as a floor; competitive programmes typically admit students around 8.0+ CGPA, alongside GRE/experience. Floors vary by programme — always check each one.
Credential evaluation (WES / ECE)
WES converts Indian transcripts course-by-course and requires them sent directly from your university. Many US programmes also accept your CGPA as-is on the 10-point scale — check whether a formal evaluation is required.
For the credit-weighted multi-course version, see the WES iGPA calculator. Indian students wanting a percentage instead can use the CGPA to percentage tool.