Editorial Guidelines
Every calculator, formula, and article on CGPA Online Calculator is authored and verified by Amar Mahaseth. This page explains the standards we hold ourselves to — how content is created, fact-checked, and kept up to date.
Last updated: February 23, 2026
Our Mission
CGPA Online Calculator exists for one purpose: to give Indian students a fast, free, and provably accurate tool for grade conversions. Many students make consequential decisions — applying for jobs, submitting exam forms, or preparing university applications — based on their converted grades. An error in a calculator or a misleading article can cost them an opportunity.
That responsibility shapes everything on this site. We do not publish content to fill pages. Every calculator formula is traced directly to official university documents or UGC guidelines, and every article answers a specific, real question that students face.
Who Creates the Content
All content — calculators, guides, and articles — is written and maintained by Amar Mahaseth, the founder of CGPA Online Calculator. Amar is an engineering graduate who built this platform after personally experiencing the confusion of grade conversion while applying for competitive exams and job opportunities.
Background
Engineering graduate with direct experience of Indian university grading systems, CGPA-based job applications, and competitive exam eligibility requirements.
Research approach
Formulas are sourced from official university ordinances, UGC circulars, and institution-specific academic regulations — not from third-party aggregators.
Ongoing involvement
Amar personally reviews every formula update, answers reader queries via the contact form, and updates content whenever universities revise their grading policies.
Transparency
The author's name, background, and contact details are publicly available on the About Us page. There is no anonymous or AI-generated content on this site.
How We Verify Calculator Formulas
Accuracy is non-negotiable for a calculator tool. Our formula verification process involves three steps:
Source from official documents
Every conversion formula is referenced from the primary source: university examination ordinances, UGC model curriculum documents, or Board of Studies regulations. For example, the standard CBSE/Delhi University formula (CGPA × 9.5) is sourced from the UGC circular on CGPA-to-percentage equivalence.
Cross-check against known results
Formulas are validated by computing known grade-to-percentage results and comparing against published university mark sheets or conversion tables. If a formula produces results that contradict official mark sheets, it is re-examined.
Test across edge cases
Calculators are tested at boundary values (e.g., maximum CGPA of 10.0, minimum passing CGPA) and with uneven credit distributions to confirm the weighted formula handles all realistic inputs correctly before publishing.
Sources We Use
We rely exclusively on primary and authoritative sources. Articles and calculators are never based on unverified blog posts or crowd-sourced information. Our primary reference sources include:
University Grants Commission (UGC) — circulars on grading systems and percentage equivalence
Official university examination ordinances (VTU, Anna University, Mumbai University, GTU, BPUT, and others)
CBSE academic documents on 10-point grading under Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation
AICTE model curriculum and credit system documentation
Official GATE portal (GOAPS) helpdesk guidelines for percentage calculation
IIT and NIT M.Tech admission portals for CGPA eligibility cutoffs
IIM official admission policy documents for CGPA shortlisting criteria
Official university prospectuses for foreign university CGPA requirement data
Article & Guide Standards
Every article published in the Blog section must meet the following criteria before going live:
Addresses a real student question
Topics are chosen based on common queries from students, not keyword volume alone. If a question is commonly misunderstood or poorly answered online, it is a candidate for an article.
Contains original, specific information
Articles include data tables, worked examples, university-specific formulas, and eligibility cutoffs — not generic advice that could apply to any topic. Vague filler content is not published.
Verified before publication
All numerical data (cutoffs, formulas, eligibility thresholds) is cross-checked against official sources before an article is published. Where data may change year to year (e.g., IIM shortlisting criteria), articles include a note advising readers to verify with official sources.
Written in plain English
Content is written for students, not for search engines. Technical concepts are explained with examples. Jargon is avoided where possible; where necessary, it is defined.
Properly attributed
Every article displays the author's name (Amar Mahaseth), publication date, and last modified date. Schema markup includes structured author and publisher data for transparency.
Update & Correction Policy
University grading policies, admission cutoffs, and exam eligibility criteria change from time to time. We are committed to keeping content accurate and up to date.
Scheduled reviews
Calculator formulas and articles containing time-sensitive data (admission cutoffs, exam eligibility) are reviewed at the start of each academic year when universities publish updated policies.
Reader-reported corrections
If a reader identifies an error — whether in a formula, a data table, or an article claim — we investigate it within 7 working days. Confirmed errors are corrected, the article's "last modified" date is updated, and where appropriate, a correction note is added.
How to report an error
Use the Contact Us page to submit a correction request. Please include the specific formula or claim in question and the source you believe contradicts it. We take every report seriously.
What We Don't Do
For full transparency, here is what you will never find on CGPA Online Calculator:
We do not publish sponsored or paid content presented as editorial material
We do not use AI-generated articles without human review and factual verification
We do not fabricate user statistics, ratings, or reviews to appear more credible
We do not make definitive claims about specific university cutoffs without linking to or citing official sources
We do not collect, sell, or share user data — all calculations run in your browser and nothing leaves your device
Found an Error or Have Feedback?
If you spot an inaccuracy in a calculator formula or an article, or if you have a suggestion for a topic we should cover, please reach out. Your input directly improves the accuracy and usefulness of this site for every student.