Convert your CGPA, percentage, or marks into an estimated German grade (1.0-5.0 scale) using the Modified Bavarian Formula.
German universities use converted grades to evaluate international applicants fairly. Most require a minimum grade (often 2.5-3.0) for admission.
Scholarships publish their own academic criteria. Use the estimate only when a scholarship explains how foreign grades should be compared.
Understanding the estimate can help you read published admission rules, but subject prerequisites and selection procedures may matter as much as the final grade.
The Modified Bavarian Formula:
The best possible grade in your grading system (e.g., 10 for Indian CGPA, 100 for percentage)
Your actual grade or CGPA that you achieved (e.g., 7.5 CGPA or 75%)
The minimum passing grade in your system (e.g., 4 for Indian CGPA, 40 for percentage)
Given: CGPA = 7.5, Best = 10, Pass = 4
Step 1: Calculate (Nbest - Nyours) = 10 - 7.5 = 2.5
Step 2: Calculate (Nbest - Npass) = 10 - 4 = 6
Step 3: Divide: 2.5 ÷ 6 = 0.417
Step 4: Multiply by 3: 0.417 × 3 = 1.25
Step 5: Add 1: 1 + 1.25 = 2.25
✓ Result: A 7.5 CGPA converts to German grade 2.25 (Good - Gut)
| German Grade | German Term | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 – 1.5 | Sehr gut | Excellent |
| 1.6 – 2.5 | Gut | Good |
| 2.6 – 3.5 | Befriedigend | Satisfactory |
| 3.6 – 4.0 | Ausreichend | Sufficient (Pass) |
| 4.1 – 5.0 | Nicht bestanden | Fail |
| Grading System | Your Grade | German Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Indian 10-point CGPA | 8.5 | 1.75 |
| Indian 10-point CGPA | 7.5 | 2.25 |
| Indian 10-point CGPA | 6.5 | 2.75 |
| Percentage (India) | 75 | 2.25 |
| US 4.0 GPA | 3.5 | 1.75 |
| UK First Class | 70 | 2.50 |
💡 These are examples using the Modified Bavarian Formula. Your exact grade may vary based on your university's specific requirements.
The formula scales linearly from the pass mark you enter, so a UK First Class (70 with a pass mark of 40) lands at 2.50 rather than in the 1.x range. That is the arithmetic, not a judgement on the degree — UK institutions grade on a different distribution, and German universities usually apply their own table for UK transcripts.
The calculator applies the Modified Bavarian Formula to the best achievable grade, the lowest passing grade, and the grade earned. It does not reproduce country-specific rules, non-linear grade tables, rounding policies, or a university's binding admission assessment.
Methodology reviewed 29 August 2026. The responsible university or application service remains authoritative.
Some universities have their own conversion tables, especially for Indian, Chinese, and other common applicant countries. Always check the admissions page.
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Disclaimer: This tool provides an estimate using the Modified Bavarian Formula. Results may vary by institution. Always verify with your target university's official requirements.