GPA Calculator
Sri Lanka

SGPA stands for Semester Grade Point Average, which is your GPA for a single semester only. CGPA, or Cumulative Grade Point Average, is the overall GPA for all the semesters you have completed in your degree program. The CGPA gives a long-term view of your academic performance.

Typically, courses taken on a Pass/Fail basis are not included in the GPA calculation. A 'Pass' grade will earn you the course credits, but it won't affect your GPA. A 'Fail' grade in such a course also doesn't affect the GPA but results in no credits earned. However, for standard courses, a 'Fail' (often an 'E' grade) will be assigned 0 grade points and will significantly lower your GPA.

An 'Incomplete' (I) grade is a temporary placeholder and does not have a numerical grade point value. Therefore, it is excluded from your GPA calculation until a final letter grade is assigned by your professor. Once the final grade is submitted, you can update your calculation.

Discrepancies can occur for several reasons. You might be using an incorrect grading scale, have the wrong credit points for a course, or your institution may have specific policies regarding grade assessment that are not accounted for. For your official GPA, always refer to your academic transcript provided by the Registrar's Office.

This tool is designed as a universal GPA calculator for Sri Lanka. However, since grading scales can vary slightly between institutions like the University of Colombo, University of Peradeniya, SLIIT, or NSBM, it's crucial to ensure the grade points you are using match your specific university's official scale for an accurate result.

While this varies by institution and field of study, a cumulative GPA above 3.0 is generally considered good. A GPA above 3.5 is considered very good and makes you a strong candidate for scholarships and honours. A GPA above 3.7 often puts you in the category for a First Class Honours distinction.

Your GPA is a very important factor for both. Many graduate programs have minimum GPA requirements for admission. Similarly, many employers, especially for entry-level positions, use GPA as a screening tool to assess a candidate's discipline, competence, and ability to succeed in a challenging environment.

The official number of credit points or credit hours for each unit of study can be found in your student handbook, the university's online course catalog, or on your official academic history available through the student portal. If in doubt, an enquiry with your Academic Advisor is the best course of action.

There is no universal, official formula for converting a GPA back to a percentage, as the GPA scale is not linear. Any conversion would be a rough estimate. This tool focuses on providing your accurate GPA based on the 4.0 scale, which is the standard academic metric used by universities.

A 'Withdrawn Fail' (WF) grade is typically treated the same as a 'Fail' ('E') grade in GPA calculations. It is assigned 0 grade points and is included in the total credit hours, which will negatively impact your overall GPA. A 'Withdrawn Without Penalty' (W) is usually excluded.