KTU Grading System Explained: Grades, Grade Points & Pass Marks
Understand the KTU grading system — letter grades (S, A+, A...), grade points, pass marks, and how they feed into your SGPA and CGPA under the 2024 scheme.
Your KTU result isn't a percentage — it's a letter grade that converts to grade points and then into your SGPA/CGPA. Here's how the system works.
KTU letter grades and grade points
KTU maps each letter grade to a grade point (highest to lowest):
| Grade | Grade Point | Meaning | |------|------------:|---------| | S | 10 | Outstanding | | A+ | 9 | Excellent | | A | 8.5 | Very good | | B+ | 8 | Good | | B | 7 | Above average | | C+ | 6.5 | Average | | C | 6 | Pass | | D | 5.5 | Marginal pass | | F | 0 | Fail |
Exact point values follow your scheme's current regulations — always confirm with the official KTU academic regulations for the 2024 scheme.
Pass marks
To clear a course you typically need a minimum grade of D, which means meeting the minimum internal marks, the minimum external (university exam) marks, and the combined minimum. Missing any one threshold means an F.
How grades become SGPA / CGPA
Each course's grade point is weighted by its credits to give your SGPA per semester, and the credit-weighted average of all SGPAs gives your CGPA. See our full SGPA & CGPA calculation guide for the formula and a worked example, or use the GPA calculator.
Quick answer
S = 10 points (best), D = minimum pass, F = fail. Pass each subject by clearing internal, external, and combined minimums.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the grades in KTU?
- KTU uses letter grades S, A+, A, B+, B, C+, C, D for passing performance, with F (fail) and other codes for absent or incomplete. S is the highest grade, carrying 10 grade points.
- What is the pass mark in KTU?
- To pass a KTU course you generally need a minimum grade of D, which requires meeting both the minimum internal and external marks and an overall minimum, subject to the current regulations of your scheme.
- How many grade points is an S grade in KTU?
- An S grade carries 10 grade points in KTU, which is the maximum. Grade points then decrease for A+, A, B+ and so on.