VTU 2021 Scheme — Complete Calculator & Reference
Everything you need to know about VTU's 2021 scheme — calculators, grading system, OBE framework, percentage formula, and degree classification.
The VTU 2021 scheme marked a significant shift in Visvesvaraya Technological University's academic approach by introducing the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework. Under OBE, student performance is measured against predefined learning outcomes rather than just content coverage. The 2021 scheme uses the standard 10-point CBCS grading scale and follows a 50/50 CIE/SEE split. The percentage conversion formula is CGPA × 10, consistent with the newer 2022 and 2025 schemes. This scheme bridges the gap between the older 2018 framework and the more recent NEP-aligned schemes.
Calculators for 2021 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 2021 scheme formula.
Convert NowMarks to Grade
Convert your marks to VTU grades using the 2021 scheme grading scale.
Convert MarksKey Details — 2021 Scheme
Percentage Formula
Percentage = CGPA × 10
Example: CGPA 7.5 → 7.5 × 10 = 75%
Same formula as 2022 and 2025 schemes. Different from 2018 scheme: (CGPA − 0.75) × 10
OBE Framework — Introduced in 2021
- Outcome-Based Education — focuses on measurable learning outcomes
- Each course defines specific program outcomes (POs) and course outcomes (COs)
- Assessment methods aligned to evaluate what students can do, not just what they know
Grade Scale
Passing Marks
40%
P grade (4 grade points)
CIE / SEE Split
50 / 50
Internal + External equally weighted
Percentage Formula
CGPA × 10
Simple multiplication, no offset
Degree Classification — 2021 Scheme
Based on your final CGPA, VTU classifies your degree into one of four categories. These thresholds are the same as the 2022 and 2025 schemes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the percentage formula for VTU 2021 scheme?
The percentage formula for VTU 2021 scheme is: Percentage = CGPA × 10. This is the same as the newer 2022 and 2025 schemes. For example, if your CGPA is 7.5, your percentage is 7.5 × 10 = 75%.
What is OBE in VTU 2021 scheme?
OBE stands for Outcome-Based Education, which was introduced in the VTU 2021 scheme. OBE focuses on measuring student performance against predefined learning outcomes rather than just content coverage. It emphasizes what students can do after completing a course, not just what they know.
Is the 2021 scheme grading different from 2022?
No, the 2021 and 2022 schemes use the same 10-point CBCS grading scale (O=10, A+=9, A=8, B+=7, B=6, C=5, P=4, F=0) and the same percentage formula (CGPA × 10). The main difference is in curriculum structure and OBE framework introduction.
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Use our calculators to compute your SGPA, CGPA, and percentage accurately.