BHU CGPA to Percentage Converter
BHU, founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in 1916, is Asia's largest residential university with over 30,000 students. Located in Varanasi, it comprises 16 faculties and 140+ departments.
Formula
Percentage = CGPA × 9.5 BHU uses the conversion shown above: Percentage = CGPA × 9.5. This matters because Indian institutions do not share one national CGPA-to-percentage rule; the same 8.0 CGPA can convert differently under x10, x9.5, offset, and sliding-scale systems.
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BHU Grading Scale
Banaras Hindu University uses a 10-point grading system with letter grades from A+ (9–10 points) to F (fail). BHU follows the UGC CBCS guidelines and calculates CGPA based on credit-weighted grade points across all semesters.
| Grade | Grade points / CGPA band | Marks band | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| O / S / AA | 10 | 90-100 or 91-100, depending on the regulation | Top band; exact letter varies by university |
| A+ / AB | 9 | 80-89 or equivalent band | High distinction band |
| A | 8 | 70-79 or equivalent band | First-class band in most schemes |
| B+ / BB | 7 | 60-69 or equivalent band | Usually first-class threshold |
| B / C | 6 / 5 | 50-59 or equivalent band | Pass-to-second-class range |
| F / RA / U | 0 | Below pass mark | Course must be cleared under university rules |
Credit Structure and Applicability
Banaras Hindu University uses a 10-point grading system with letter grades from A+ (9–10 points) to F (fail). BHU follows the UGC CBCS guidelines and calculates CGPA based on credit-weighted grade points across all semesters. In practice, the final CGPA is usually built from course grade points weighted by credits, so high-credit labs, projects, core papers, internships, or thesis work can move the final CGPA more than low-credit electives.
Use this page for BHU grade-point records where the transcript reports CGPA but an application asks for percentage. If your marksheet already prints aggregate percentage, or your regulation year has a different conversion note, use that official value over this quick calculator.
Worked Example
For a CGPA of 8.20 at BHU, this calculator applies Percentage = CGPA × 9.5 and returns the percentage according to the selected institution's rule. Use the official source above when an employer, admission form or scholarship portal asks for documentary proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BHU CGPA to percentage accepted for IIM admission?
Yes, IIMs accept BHU's official conversion (CGPA × 9.5) for computing academic scores in the CAT selection process. Keep your original mark sheet for verification.
Does BHU IIT use the same formula as BHU main campus?
IIT BHU (IIT Varanasi) uses CGPA × 10 like other IITs. Only BHU's non-IIT programs use the 9.5 multiplier.
What CGPA is considered good at BHU?
A CGPA above 8.0 (76%+) is considered very good at BHU. For gold medal consideration, you typically need 9.0+ CGPA in most departments.