How Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) & Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) are calculated in Amity University? Is Amity University follows Absolute Grading and Relative Grading depending upon the student strength?

The details about the Grade System under System of Education as offered by Amity University for its students are as follows:

Grade System
The level of students' academic performance as the aggregate of continuous evaluation and end term exam is reflected by letter grades on a Ten Point Scale.

Letter grades (A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, F) have points associated with them in quantified hierarchy and have qualitative meaning.

Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) & Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) are calculated based on the students' performance in Semester(s), & overall respectively.

University follows Absolute Grading and Relative Grading depending upon the student strength in a particular programme & batch.

One needs to maintain minimum SGPA & CGPA to pass a semester/promote to the next semester and qualify for Degree/Diploma.


Semester System
University follows a Semester System which is in accord with the global practices and standards.
The Course curriculum of one year is taught into two semester i.e.17-18 weeks each. Semester system promotes greater interaction between faculty members and students and also permits more meaningful term paper and research assignments.

100% Attendance
Every student in University need to achieve 100% attendance in all the Lectures, Tutorials and Practical and Seminars arranged for the respective course during the semester.
However, a relaxation up to a maximum of 25% is granted in case of emergency.
A minimum of 75% attendance is required to appear in the exams.
100% attendance criteria ensure academic excellence, disciplinary approach and growth of the student.

Internal Evaluation System
In Amity, the students are assessed at regular intervals.
30% weightage is given to continuous/internal assessment in a semester wherein 3-4 evaluation components with weightages are defined.
It covers Class Test, Viva, Quiz, Case Discussion / Presentation / Analysis, Home Assignment, Project, Seminar, Term Paper, Attendance etc.