VTU 2018 Scheme — Complete Calculator & Reference
Everything you need to know about VTU's 2018 scheme — calculators, grading system, percentage formula, and degree classification.
The VTU 2018 scheme is the older CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) framework used by Visvesvaraya Technological University before the NEP-aligned reforms. It uses a 10-point grading scale with grade letters O, S, A, B, C, D, F (note the use of 'S' instead of 'A+' and 'D' instead of 'P'). The percentage formula for this scheme is (CGPA − 0.75) × 10, which is different from the simpler CGPA × 10 used in the 2021, 2022, and 2025 schemes. Students admitted under the 2018 scheme continue to follow it until completion.
Calculators for 2018 Scheme
SGPA Calculator
Calculate your semester grade point average with subject-wise breakdown.
Calculate SGPACGPA Calculator
Calculate your cumulative grade point average across all semesters.
Calculate CGPACGPA to Percentage
Convert your CGPA to percentage using the 2018 scheme formula.
Convert NowMarks to Grade
Convert your marks to VTU grades using the 2018 scheme grading scale.
Convert MarksKey Details — 2018 Scheme
Important — Different from Newer Schemes
Percentage Formula
Percentage = (CGPA − 0.75) × 10
Example: CGPA 8.0 → (8.0 − 0.75) × 10 = 72.5%
Comparison with 2022/2025 scheme
CGPA 8.0 in 2018 scheme = 72.5% vs CGPA 8.0 in 2022 scheme = 80%
Difference of 7.5 percentage points
Grade Scale — Note Different Grade Letters
Grade Letter Comparison
Passing Marks
40%
D grade (4 grade points)
CIE / SEE Split
50 / 50
Internal + External equally weighted
Percentage Formula
(CGPA − 0.75) × 10
Includes 0.75 base offset
Degree Classification — 2018 Scheme
Based on your final CGPA, VTU classifies your degree into one of four categories. The thresholds for the 2018 scheme are different from the newer schemes because the percentage formula includes the 0.75 offset.
Percentage = (CGPA − 0.75) × 10
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the percentage formula for VTU 2018 scheme?
The percentage formula for VTU 2018 scheme is: Percentage = (CGPA − 0.75) × 10. This is different from the newer 2022 and 2025 schemes which use CGPA × 10. For example, CGPA 8.0 → (8.0 − 0.75) × 10 = 72.5%, whereas the newer scheme would give 80%.
Why does the 2018 scheme subtract 0.75 from CGPA?
The 0.75 subtraction is part of VTU's original grading system design for the 2018 and older schemes. It acts as a base factor in the percentage conversion formula. This was removed in the 2021 and newer schemes to simplify the conversion to a direct CGPA × 10 formula.
What grade letters does the 2018 scheme use?
The 2018 scheme uses: O(10), S(9), A(8), B(7), C(6), D(4), F(0). Note that the 2018 scheme uses 'S' instead of 'A+' and 'D' instead of 'P' compared to the newer schemes (2021/2022/2025) which use O, A+, A, B+, B, C, P, F.
Is the 2018 scheme still valid for current students?
Yes, students admitted under the 2018 scheme continue to follow it until completion of their degree. VTU does not retroactively change the scheme for existing students. However, new admissions typically follow the latest scheme.
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