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How is CGPA calculated for Visvesvaraya Technical University (VTU) Karnataka from given percentage?
There is no universal formula for converting your percentage to CGPA or vice versa, and it is also dependent on where you intend to use it.
If you want to apply for graduate studies (assuming you do), your alumni who have applied recently can help you. Contact them through LinkedIn. Seek assistance from your professors/college administration as well, as they may have witnessed/aided other students who have faced similar issues in the past.
Otherwise, if you're just curious about your percentage's equivalent GPA, see if your college, VTU has an established conversion formula for students who want to pursue higher education and must include an equivalent GPA in their applications.
How do I calculate engineering aggregate percentage of 8 semesters in VTU?
Having a cousin who graduated from VTU and read online reviews here’s what I got to know. Firstly, you have to calculate the obtained marks divided by maximum marks obtained from 1 to 8 semesters * 100 to calculate your overall aggregate in engineering.
To calculate your final obtained marks in respective subjects. Final obtained marks will be different in many cases. For example,
- In the first case, if a student is cleared on the 1st attempt, then the 1st attempt marks will be their final marks.
- In the second case, if a student is cleared in the 2nd or 3rd attempt, then the final marks will be their 2nd or 3rd respectively.
Also, according to VTU, they use only 5th semester to 8th-semester 1st attempt marks for awarding the degree or rank's purpose. So, it can’t be considered as overall engineering aggregate marks.
If a company or an exam asks for overall engineering aggregate marks, one should use their final obtained marks from 1st semester to 8th-semester marks.
Which is better: VTU or autonomous?
Autonomus colleges under VTU are better. These colleges shave the autonomy to frame their syllabus, academic calender, curriculum, and evaluation methods. In comparison to VTU, you can score better. The overall learning experience is better.
RVCE, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, and BMS College of Engineering are among the most reputed autonomous colleges under VTU.
What are some tips for scoring high marks in VTU?
The trick for scoring well in VTU is simple. You should choose 5 units and go through them thoroughly. Don’t skip any topics from these units. You can keep the last unit optional. Solve the previous 5 years' questions. However, don’t rely on these papers alone.
Take all three internals and don’t take the third internal lightly. It will prepare you for the external. Try to score well in practicals. In the examination, present your answer in an effective way.
How is the correction done in VTU? Is it strict?
No, the evaluation process at VTU is not that strict. You can easily score decent marks if you write the answer according to the books recommended by VTU. The answer scripts are evaluated according to the answer key prepared by the board that sets up the question paper. So, follow VTU recommended books for preparation.
How many marks are required to clear VTU?
Visvesvaraya Technological University, VTU's minimum passing mark is 35%, with 40% in practical, project work, viva voce, and so on. It should be 40% after aggregation, including theory and internal marks. If a student fails only one subject, passes all exams with grace marks, or receives minimum pass marks in theory, practical, or internal and scores less after aggregation, 5 marks will be awarded.
Each candidate must receive at least 50% of the marks allotted for each subject's internal assessment, including the seminar. Candidates who receive less than 50% of the Internal Assessment marks in any subject are ineligible to take the exam in that subject.
For passing a theory subject, a candidate must obtain a minimum of 40% in the University Examination and a minimum of 50% in the aggregate including the Internal Assessment marks.
Is it possible to change my college under Visvesvariah Technological University (VTU)?
It is absolutely possible to change your for the second and third year for some branch. It is possible for the 4th year too for non-autonomous colleges. The process is discussed below.
- Approach both colleges (the one you are currently in and the one you want to go to) registrars/clerical heads.
- If the college you want to go to has a vacancy you can change.
- You will need to get N.O.C from both colleges.
- You also need to go to the VTU campus, Belagavi with N.O.C, handwritten letter, and 2500 INR DD addressing the registrar. Collect your N.O.C.
- Take all your N.O.C to the college you want to attend and they will provide you with further details on the admission procedure.
Note that you will need to do all these within 15 days from the result announcement date.
Will they take only last 4 semester’s aggregate for graduation in vtu?
Yes, VTU will do an aggregate over your 4 semesters, for your degree certificate. Your grades will be decided on your score in the last semester. If your average percentage of 4 semesters is more than 60% and less than 70%, then you will get first class. If your average is above 70%, then you will clear your BE with first class and distinction.
Is VTU good?
I have a few friends who completed their engineering degrees from VTU. They didn’t have a good experience at the institute. Here are some of the things that they complain about.
- The examination papers are tough.
- The syllabus is vast.
- Evaluation does not depend on how well you did in your paper, it is completely up to luck.
- The faculties are not that cooperative. You will get little to no help in terms of academics from the faculty.
Going by all these factors I will say go for other institutes if you have that option.
How much time does it take to get the final year degree certificate from VTU?
VTU usually send the final year degree certificate via courier approximately one year after the completion of graduation. You will get your certificate shortly after the VTU convocation is over. It usually takes 1-2 months after the convocation. You will get the degree certificate, only if you have cleared all your graduation subjects.
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