Why did the university consider my GPA as 2.7 when I expected 2.4 based on a 4-point scale?
27 Aug 2026 · Answered by Smitha Satish S · 1 min read
German universities usually convert international grades using the Modified Bavarian Formula, which differs from the standard 4-point scale. For your CGPA of 7.08 out of 10, this formula typically results in a German grade around 2.46.
Universities may use slightly different parameters or conversion methods, which can lead to small variations - such as your grade being assessed as 2.7 instead of 2.4. This is normal and depends on each university's specific process.
Understanding this conversion helps explain why your grade appears different on the German scale.
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