Survival Guide.
How does grading work at NIT Jalandhar?
NIT Jalandhar follows a 10-point grading system.
| Grade | Grade Points | Description |
|---|---|---|
| S | 10 | Outstanding |
| A | 9 | Excellent |
| B | 8 | Very Good |
| C | 7 | Good |
| D | 6 | Average |
| E | 5 | Marginal Pass |
| U | - | Fail |
| I | - | Incomplete |
| W | - | Withdrawn |
Recommended Cutoffs
| Grade | Typical Marks |
|---|---|
| S | 90+ |
| A | 80+ |
| B | 70+ |
| C | 60+ |
| D | 50+ |
| E | 40+ |
However, these are only recommended cutoffs.
NITJ also uses relative grading in many courses. If a course has a large number of students, grade boundaries may be adjusted based on overall class performance and standard deviation.
A typical relative grading distribution may roughly look like this:
| Approx. Batch Percentile | Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|
| Top ~5% | S | 10 |
| Next ~15–20% | A | 9 |
| Next ~20–25% | B | 8 |
| Next ~20–25% | C | 7 |
| Next ~15–20% | D | 6 |
| Remaining Passing Students | E | 5 |
This means:
- In a difficult course, an S grade might be awarded at 75–80 marks.
- An A grade could sometimes be awarded around 70–75 marks.
- In easier courses, the cutoffs may be much higher.
A common first-year example is programming-related courses, where strict checking and tougher papers can lead to lower absolute scores but relatively higher grades.
The only fixed rule is that the minimum marks required to pass a course is generally 40.
How is SGPA calculated?
Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) is calculated using the following formula:
Example
| Course | Credits | Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4 | A | 9 |
| Physics | 4 | B | 8 |
| Programming | 3 | S | 10 |
| Workshop | 2 | A | 9 |
Calculation:
How is CGPA calculated?
CGPA is the cumulative average across all completed semesters.
Example
| Semester | Credits | SGPA |
|---|---|---|
| Sem 1 | 22 | 8.50 |
| Sem 2 | 24 | 9.00 |
Calculation: