CBSE Class 12 results out: How to calculate your percentage from CGPA?

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With the CBSE Class 12 declared, students are eager to determine their percentage score. Here's a simple guide to help you calculate it:
CBSE Class 12 results 2025 format
The result table consists of three elements:
- Subject-wise marks obtained in the board exam
- Grades for each subject
- Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
How to calculate percentage from CBSE 12 marklist
- Add up the marks obtained in all five subjects
- Divide the total marks by 500
- Multiply this quotient by 100 to obtain the percentage
How to calculate CBSE 12th percentage from CGPA
- Determine your CGPA for each subject from the result sheet
- Multiply your CGPA by 9.5
- The result is your percentage score.
Class 10 evaluation
In Class 10, CBSE also provides a CGPA — the average of grade points obtained in five main subjects (excluding additional subjects).
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
CGPA = Total grade points in 5 subjects ÷ 5
Percentage = CGPA × 9.5
Example:
If a student has a CGPA of 8.2, their percentage is:
8.2 × 9.5 = 77.9%