Is CGPA a fair evaluation criterion for campus placements?
Parents’ obsession with high grades, top rankings, and full marks has been the benchmark for evaluating a student’s potential in India. Cumulative Grade Point Average or CGPA is commonly used in educational institutions, especially in India, to assess student performance. It measures a student’s overall academic performance, calculated by averaging the grade points earned in all subjects/courses attempted. It has ruled our education system for far too long. For many years, it has stood as an ultimate decision-making criterion, somehow cementing the probability of whether the aspirant will make it to the workforce or not.
Is that still the case, though? Can your CGPA assure you of a job in today’s competitive job market? More than 70% of students concur, per our most recent survey, that a strong CGPA shouldn’t be the sole prerequisite for employment placement. While a high CGPA may open doors, it is far from the only deciding factor.
Scores are important
Undeniably, a good CGPA can get an aspirant invited to written examinations and interviews during campus placements. A low CGPA may not indicate a lack of intelligence or competence. Variables, including personal circumstances, family duties, and ineffective exam approaches, can cause lower scores.
