Percentage to GPA: Complete Guide for TU/KU/PU

Converting percentage to GPA is essential for Nepal students applying for higher studies, scholarships, or jobs. Each university in Nepal uses a slightly different conversion method, so knowing the correct formula for your institution is crucial.

This guide covers percentage to GPA conversion for all major Nepal universities with examples, formulas, and a free calculator.

Why Convert Percentage to GPA?

• International Applications: Foreign universities require GPA (4.0 scale) instead of percentage
• Scholarship Forms: Most scholarship applications ask for GPA
• Job Applications: Corporate jobs often request GPA equivalents
• Academic Comparison: GPA provides standardized comparison across institutions

Understanding the 4.0 GPA Scale

Nepal's education system uses a 4.0 GPA scale where:

• 4.0 GPA = Perfect (90-100%)
• 3.0 GPA = Good (60-69%)
• 2.0 GPA = Pass (40-49%)
• 0.0 GPA = Fail (Below passing marks)

Percentage to GPA Conversion: Tribhuvan University (TU)

TU follows a 9-grade system for semester-based programs (BBS, BCA, BBM, BSc CSIT, etc.):

Percentage	Letter Grade	Grade Point	Division
90 - 100%	A	4.0	Distinction
80 - 89%	A-	3.7	First Division
70 - 79%	B+	3.3	First Division
60 - 69%	B	3.0	Second Division
55 - 59%	B-	2.7	Second Division
50 - 54%	C+	2.3	Third Division
45 - 49%	C	2.0	Third Division
40 - 44%	D	1.7	Pass
Below 40%	F	0.0	Fail

TU Examples: Percentage to GPA

Percentage to GPA: Kathmandu University (KU)

Kathmandu University uses a similar 4.0 scale with continuous assessment:

Grade	Grade Point	Description
A	4.0	Outstanding
A-	3.7	Excellent
B+	3.3	Very Good
B	3.0	Good
B-	2.7	Fair
C+	2.3	Satisfactory
C	2.0	Sufficient
F	0.0	Fail

Note: KU assigns grades based on overall performance across internal assessments, mid-terms, and finals. The exact percentage cutoffs may vary by school/department.

Percentage to GPA: Pokhara University (PU)

Pokhara University follows this conversion table:

Percentage	Grade	Grade Point
90 - 100%	A	4.0
85 - 89%	A-	3.7
80 - 84%	B+	3.3
75 - 79%	B	3.0
70 - 74%	B-	2.7
65 - 69%	C+	2.3
60 - 64%	C	2.0
Below 45%	F	0.0

Pokhara University Examples

Percentage to GPA: Purbanchal University

Purbanchal University uses a similar scale to Pokhara University:

• 90-100%: A (4.0)
• 80-89%: A- (3.75)
• 70-79%: B+ (3.50)
• 60-69%: B (3.00)
• 50-59%: C (2.50)
• 40-49%: D (1.75)
• Below 40%: F (0.0)

Common GPA Values: What They Mean

3.1 GPA to Percentage

3.1 GPA typically falls in the B range (60-69%) across most Nepal universities:

• TU: 3.1 GPA ≈ 63-64% (B grade)
• KU/PU: 3.1 GPA ≈ 76-77% (B grade)
• Purbanchal: 3.1 GPA ≈ 62-63% (B grade)

3.35 GPA to Percentage

3.35 GPA is in the B+ range (70-79%):

• TU: 3.35 GPA ≈ 73-74% (B+ grade)
• KU/PU: 3.35 GPA ≈ 82-83% (B+ grade)
• Purbanchal: 3.35 GPA ≈ 72-73% (B+ grade)

3.6 GPA to Percentage

3.6 GPA typically represents A/A- grade (80-89%):

• TU: 3.6 GPA ≈ 83-84% (A- grade, borderline A)
• NEB: 3.6 GPA = exactly A grade (80-89%)
• KU/PU: 3.6 GPA = A- grade

The Formula Method (Approximate)

If you don't have access to a grading table, you can use this approximate formula:

Examples:

• 3.5 GPA × 25 = 87.5%
• 3.0 GPA × 25 = 75%
• 80% ÷ 25 = 3.2 GPA

How to Convert Your Full Transcript to GPA

If you have a complete transcript with multiple semesters:

1. Step 1: Convert each subject's percentage to grade point using your university's scale
2. Step 2: Multiply each grade point by its credit hours
3. Step 3: Sum all (grade point × credit) values
4. Step 4: Divide by total credit hours

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Common Questions

Q: Is the conversion the same for all subjects?

The grading scale is the same for all subjects within a university, but the GPA calculation considers credit hours. Higher-credit subjects affect your overall GPA more.

Q: Can I convert my old degree (before semester system) to GPA?

Yes. Use the division-based conversion: Distinction ≈ 3.7-4.0, First Division ≈ 3.0-3.6, Second Division ≈ 2.5-2.9.

Q: Do foreign universities accept Nepal's GPA conversion?

Yes, if you provide your official transcript along with the grading scale used by your university. Some universities may require WES evaluation for verification.

Q: What if my percentage is exactly on a boundary (like 80%)?

Most systems include the lower boundary in the range. So 80% = A- (3.7 GPA) in TU, not A (4.0). Check your institution's policy for exact boundaries.

Quick Reference Table: Percentage ↔ GPA

Percentage	TU GPA	KU/PU GPA	Grade
95%	4.0	4.0	A/A+
85%	3.7	3.7	A-
75%	3.3	3.0	B+/B
65%	3.0	2.3	B/C+
55%	2.7	-	B-
45%	2.0	-	C

Conclusion

Converting percentage to GPA in Nepal requires knowing your institution's specific grading scale. TU, KU, Pokhara, and Purbanchal universities all use the 4.0 scale but with different percentage cutoffs. Always use the official scale from your university for accurate conversion.

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