Here for the rules or the exam form? Carry-over rules at a glance
Enter your marksheet SGPA
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Credits must be a number between 0 and 30
Credits must be a number between 0 and 30
Credits must be a number between 0 and 30
Credits must be a number between 0 and 30
Credits must be a number between 0 and 30
Credits must be a number between 0 and 30
Credits must be a number between 0 and 30
Credits must be a number between 0 and 30
Credits must be a number between 0 and 30
Credits must be a number between 0 and 30
Credits must be a number between 0 and 30
Credits must be a number between 0 and 30
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Carry-over rules at a glance
- A failed subject is graded F, worth 0 points, and its credits still count in your SGPA until you clear it (clause 14.2(a)).
- Carry-over papers are sat only alongside the end-semester exams, never in a separate sitting (clause 11.2).
- The ordinance sets no limit on how many times you can attempt a carry-over paper, but you get seven years from first admission to finish the degree, or six if you joined through lateral entry (clause 4.2).
- Moving up a year needs one semester of that year fully cleared or a minimum number of credits earned (clause 10.2).
- Last exam form window: 20 to 30 April 2026, with exams from 7 May 2026 (AKTU notice of 20 April 2026). The notice for the next cycle was not out as of 11 October 2026. New notices appear on our AKTU circulars page.
Sitting a carry-over paper soon? Exam dates and allowed calculators are on our exam date sheet page.
Formula
SGPA = Σ(Ci × Gi) / ΣCi
Ci is the credit value of subject i. Gi is the grade point for subject i. F carries 0 points regardless of how close you were to passing. Σ means you add this up across every subject in the semester, including the failed one. ΣCi is the total credits for the semester, unchanged by a fail.
The full grade table these points come from is on our grading system page.
A failed subject still counts its full credits in ΣCi. It just contributes 0 to the top half of the formula, and that is what pulls the SGPA down.
If you only have your marksheet SGPA and failed one subject, you can skip the subject list. The F contributed 0 points, so clearing it adds the new points of that subject, weighted by its share of the semester’s credits.
New SGPA = current SGPA + (failed subject credits × new grade points) / total semester credits
Student A has an SGPA of 6.50 on 22 credits and failed a 4-credit subject. In the carry-over exam Student A scores a B, worth 7 points. New SGPA = 6.50 + (4 × 7) / 22 = 6.50 + 1.27 = 7.77.
Worked example
Student A takes five subjects: 4, 4, 3, 3 and 2 credits. Before the carry-over exam, the grades are A, B+, F, B and A, so the points are 9, 8, 0, 7 and 9.
| Subject | Credits | Grade (before) | Points | Credits × Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | A | 9 | 36 |
| 2 | 4 | B+ | 8 | 32 |
| 3 | 3 | F | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 3 | B | 7 | 21 |
| 5 | 2 | A | 9 | 18 |
Subject 3 failed, but its 3 credits still sit in the total. Add the last column: 36+32+0+21+18=107. Add the credits: 4+4+3+3+2=16. Divide: 107 ÷ 16 = 6.6875, which rounds to 6.69.
Student A’s SGPA before the carry-over exam is 6.69.
Student A then clears subject 3 in the carry-over exam and is awarded a C, worth 6 points. The other four subjects are unchanged.
| Subject | Credits | Grade (after) | Points | Credits × Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | A | 9 | 36 |
| 2 | 4 | B+ | 8 | 32 |
| 3 | 3 | C | 6 | 18 |
| 4 | 3 | B | 7 | 21 |
| 5 | 2 | A | 9 | 18 |
Only subject 3’s row changed, from 0 to 18. Add the last column: 36+32+18+21+18=125. Divide: 125 ÷ 16 = 7.8125, which rounds to 7.81.
Student A’s SGPA after the carry-over exam is 7.81, up from 6.69, because subject 3’s contribution rose from 0 to 18 while its credits stayed at 3 throughout.
Grade table
The table below lists every grade AKTU awards, its point value and the marks range it covers.
| Grade | Points | Marks range | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 10 | 90 to 100 | Outstanding |
| A | 9 | 80 to 89 | Excellent |
| B+ | 8 | 70 to 79 | Very Good |
| B | 7 | 60 to 69 | Good |
| C | 6 | 50 to 59 | Above Average |
| D | 5 | 45 to 49 | Average |
| E | 4 | 40 to 44 | Poor |
| F | 0 | 0 to 39 | Fail |
What the ordinance says
B.Tech Ordinance 2018-19 (Revised), clause 14. PDF (fms.aktu.ac.in), checked 22 October 2026
Where this formula comes from
The SGPA formula used here comes from clause 14 of the B.Tech Ordinance 2018-19 (Revised), in force since session 2018-19 and still the version AKTU links as of September 2026. The original 2018-19 PDF is also still on AKTU’s ordinance page, but it is the percentage conversion clause that differs between the two documents, not the SGPA formula. For a carry-over result that needs to go on official paperwork, get it verified through your AKTU marksheet or a conversion certificate rather than a calculator result.
Carry-over, grace marks and divisions
A failed subject is graded F, worth 0 points, and it still counts its credits toward the semester total, ΣCi, in the SGPA formula. Passing it later in a carry-over exam replaces the F with the new grade you earn, which is why the calculator shows your SGPA both before and after. See our carry-over rules guide for what the ordinance does specify. Under clause 11, carry-over papers are sat with the end-semester exams, though AKTU also holds special carry-over exams for final-year students (see the exam date sheet). Divisions are decided on CGPA, not on a single semester’s SGPA. Honours or Distinction needs CGPA 7.5 or above with no grace marks, no year gap and every subject passed in one attempt (plus 20 NPTEL or MOOC credits for Honours). First division is 6.5 up to below 7.5. Second division is 5.0 up to below 6.5 (clause 16.1). The Revised ordinance sets no number for grace marks. If your marks are close to a pass, ask your college examination cell what was applied, because AKTU does not publish a figure. Your actual carry-over grade appears on your marksheet, which you can check on AKTU Results 2026.
Questions students ask
What grade does a failed AKTU subject get?
A fail is graded F, worth 0 grade points. It is not left out of your SGPA calculation. Its credits still count in the total credits for the semester. They just contribute 0 to the points side of the formula, and that is what brings your SGPA down.
Does passing the carry-over exam erase the effect of the fail?
It replaces the F with whatever grade you score in the carry-over exam, and your SGPA for that semester can be recalculated with the new figure. It does not erase the fact that you needed a carry-over attempt, but the grade point itself is updated.
Is there a maximum grade I can get in a carry-over exam?
The B.Tech Ordinance 2018-19 (Revised) does not set a cap on the grade you can be awarded in a carry-over exam. You are graded on your marks like any other paper.
When are AKTU carry-over exams held?
Under clause 11 of the ordinance, carry-over papers are sat alongside the end-semester exams. AKTU also runs special carry-over exams for final-year students; the 2026 one started on 15 Oct. See our exam date sheet page for current dates.
Can I still get Honours or Distinction if I carried over a subject?
No. Honours or Distinction under clause 16.1 needs every subject passed in a single attempt, with no grace marks and no year gap, on top of a CGPA of 7.5 or above. A carry-over rules that out, though First or Second division are still possible depending on your CGPA.
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Last checked against the source documents on 22 October 2026