
Eligibility Criteria: Most universities require international students to have a GPA of 2.7 (around 7 in Indian GPA) or higher for admission, though competitive programs might require a GPA of 3.0 (around 7.5 in Indian GPA) or higher. Extremely elite universities might have a requirement of a 3.3 GPA (around 8 in Indian GPA) or higher.

Grade Point Average (GPA): The GPA is calculated as a weighted average of all course grades, with each course contributing based on its credit hours.

Percentile Based Grading: Some universities may calculate GPA based on the student’s class rank. Eg: top 20% would be A, next 20% would be B and so on.

Subjective Nature: Grading policies and standards can vary widely between institutions and even between departments within the same institution.