NITs (All) Percentage to CGPA Converter

The 31 National Institutes of Technology are public engineering institutions of national importance. Originally Regional Engineering Colleges, they were upgraded to NIT status in 2002. Admission is through JEE Main.

Reverse Formula

CGPA = Percentage ÷ 10

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NITs (All) Grading Scale

NITs use a 10-point grading system following UGC guidelines. Most NITs use absolute grading with grades O/A+/A/B+/B/C/P/F. The minimum passing grade is typically P (Pass, 4 or 5 points depending on the NIT).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all NITs use the same grading system?

While all NITs use a 10-point scale, some use absolute grading and others use relative grading. The conversion formula (CGPA × 10) is universal across all NITs.

Is NIT CGPA equivalent to IIT CGPA for job applications?

Both use CGPA × 10, so numerically they're equivalent. However, some companies may have different CGPA cutoffs for IITs vs NITs based on their recruitment tiers.

What's the minimum CGPA for NIT placement eligibility?

Most NIT placement cells require a minimum of 6.0 CGPA (60%) with no active backlogs to be eligible for campus recruitment.