What is the minimum GPA required for my Indian bachelor's degree to apply for a master's program in the UK?
There is no single UK-wide minimum; a CGPA of around 6.0/10 can meet some universities' 2:2 requirement, while 6.5 to 7.0+ opens up more programs, and 7.5 to 8.5+ is typical for competitive universities like UCL or King's College London.
There is no single UK-wide minimum GPA for Indian bachelor's degree holders. Each university sets its own equivalence table, so the same CGPA can meet one university's requirement and fall short at another.
How Indian CGPA Typically Maps to UK Requirements
| UK Master's Requirement | Typical Indian CGPA Equivalent (out of 10) |
|---|---|
| UK 2:2 | Roughly 5.5 to 6.5 |
| UK 2:1 | Roughly 6.0 to 8.0 |
| UK First | Roughly 7.0 to 9.0 |
Examples From Specific UK Universities
- University of Sheffield: around 55 percent for a 2:2, 60 percent for a 2:1, and 65 percent for a First.
- University of Edinburgh: normally 7.0/10 or 55 percent for graduates of universities on its approved Indian list, otherwise 8.0/10 or 60 percent.
- UCL and King's College London: a 2:1 equivalent typically ranges from 7.5/10 to 8.0/10, depending on your specific Indian institution.
My Advice
Don't rely on a generic CGPA-to-percentage conversion. UK universities usually assess your specific Indian institution against their own approved list, so check your exact university's India country page before ruling any program in or out, and meeting the minimum still doesn't guarantee admission against a strong applicant pool.
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