Difference between CGPA and Effective CGPA

Difference between CGPA and Effective CGPA

#FAQ: What is the difference between CGPA and Effective CGPA in VU Final Term Exam Result?
CGPA Stands for CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE
There are two types of CGPA in VU
Effective CGPA and the total CGPA
Effective CGPA
Effective CGPA is the total CGPA without counting failure courses (F grade subjects)
CGPA
CGPA = Sum(Credit Hrs for course X Grade Point obtained in the course) / Sum(credit Hrs)
Cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is the weighted mean value of all grade points earned by enrollment or by examination in courses at VU.
(Explanation: GPA and CGPA includes the number of credit hours at VU for a letter grade even if a grade of “F” was earned).
Any improved grade will substitute “F” and “D” grades of the previous
Semester for calculating CGPA but “F” and “D” grades will form part of
the transcript.
CGPA means included F grade and Effective CGPA not included F grade.