Quick, accurate conversion of 5.79 CGPA to percentage using the standard UGC formula and university-specific formulas.
| Formula | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Standard / UGC | 5.79 × 9.5 | 55.01% |
| VTU | (5.79 − 0.75) × 10 | 50.4% |
| Anna University / JNTU | (5.79 ÷ 10) × 100 | 57.9% |
| GPA (4.0 Scale, US) | (55.01 ÷ 100) × 4 | 2.2 / 4.0 |
Division / Class (Standard formula): Second Division — always confirm the exact formula with your own university before using on official documents.
5.79 CGPA equals 55.01% when converted using the UGC-recommended standard formula (CGPA × 9.5), which is followed by most Indian universities and accepted for job applications and higher education admissions.
If your university uses the VTU formula, 5.79 CGPA converts to 50.4%. Under the Anna University / JNTU formula, it converts to 57.9%. Always check which formula your specific university or institute follows before submitting on official certificates or applications.
The most widely accepted method, published by the UGC, is a simple multiplication:
Percentage = CGPA × 9.5
So for a CGPA of 5.79: 5.79 × 9.5 = 55.01%. This formula is used across most Indian technical, arts and science universities that follow the UGC 10-point scale, including for AICTE-approved colleges.
A CGPA of 5.79 (55.01%) falls under the Second Division category and is graded B (Average). This meets minimum passing requirements at most universities, though many scholarship and higher-education cut-offs look for 60% and above.