How to Read Your TU Marksheet: Grades, GPA, Division and Legend Explained
Learn how to read your Tribhuvan University marksheet — grades, grade points, GPA, division, the legend, and the difference between a marksheet and a transcript.
Your marksheet (or grade sheet) is the official record of your result for a year or semester — but many students are unsure how to read it properly. Understanding the grades, grade points, GPA, division and the legend on your marksheet lets you confirm your result is correct and explain it to employers or universities. This guide walks you through exactly how to read a Tribhuvan University marksheet, section by section.
What information a marksheet contains
A TU marksheet typically shows your name, programme, symbol number and registration number, the subjects you took with their grades or marks, your overall GPA or percentage/division, and a legend explaining the grading scale. It covers a single year or semester. The consolidated record of your whole programme is the transcript, which is a separate document.
Reading grades and grade points
If your marksheet uses the grade system, each subject shows a letter grade and a corresponding grade point. The legend maps each letter to a grade point and usually a percentage band. Read the legend first, then interpret each subject's grade against it. Higher grade points are better. If your marksheet uses the percentage system instead, each subject shows marks and the overall result shows a division.
Understanding GPA and division
Your GPA is the credit-weighted average of your grade points for that year or semester; your overall division (in the percentage system) classifies your result as Distinction, First, Second or Pass. Both summarise your performance in one figure. To verify your GPA, you can calculate it yourself — see our guide to calculating your GPA — and compare it with the printed figure.
Reading the legend
The legend is the small key, usually at the bottom of the marksheet, that explains what each grade means in grade points and percentage bands. It is the most important part for interpreting your result, because grade scales can vary by programme and batch. Always read your own marksheet's legend rather than assuming a scale you saw elsewhere. Our grading system guide explains the systems in detail.
Marksheet vs transcript vs grade sheet
A marksheet or grade sheet covers one year or semester and is issued by your campus after each result. A transcript is the consolidated, sealed record of your whole programme, requested separately. For many local purposes a marksheet plus certificate suffices, but study abroad and formal verification usually need the transcript. Knowing which you need saves time.
Checking your marksheet for errors
When you receive your marksheet, check your name, symbol number, registration number, subjects and grades carefully. If any personal detail is wrong, report it to your campus for correction. If you believe a mark or grade is wrong, you can apply for re-totaling within the deadline announced with the result.
After reading your marksheet
Once you understand your marksheet, you can plan your next steps — requesting your transcript for jobs or study abroad, or preparing for the next year with our exam preparation tips.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read my TU marksheet?
Read the legend first to understand the grade scale, then interpret each subject's grade or marks against it, and check your overall GPA or division and your personal details.
What is the legend on a TU marksheet?
It is the key, usually at the bottom, that explains what each letter grade means in grade points and percentage bands. Always use your own marksheet's legend.
What is the difference between a marksheet and a transcript?
A marksheet covers one year or semester, while a transcript is the consolidated official record of your whole programme, requested separately.
How do I check my GPA on the marksheet is correct?
Calculate it yourself using your grade points and credit hours and compare with the printed GPA. If there is a genuine error, apply for re-totaling.
What details should I verify on my marksheet?
Your name, symbol number, registration number, subjects and grades. Report any personal-detail error to your campus for correction.
Is a grade sheet the same as a marksheet?
Yes, the terms are used interchangeably for the official record of your result for a year or semester.
What should I do if my marksheet has a mark error?
If you believe a mark or grade is wrong, apply for re-totaling within the official deadline. For personal-detail errors, contact your campus.
Which is needed for study abroad, marksheet or transcript?
Usually the transcript, often sealed and attested, sometimes along with individual marksheets. Confirm the specific requirements of the institution.