How are grades given in IIT Kanpur? Is there any formula?

Earlier, IIT Kanpur followed the even grading system wherein students were given even grades only. It looked like this 

• A=10
• B=8
• C=6
• D=4

These grades provide no middle ground and you either ended up with excellent grades or very low grades in a specific course. 

However, thanks to the continuous rebellion, the implementation of a granular grading policy has been made. This will be implemented uniformly for all students, including existing students from the 2022-23-I Semester. 

Students who have courses belonging to both the old and new system of grades will find the following footnote in their manuscripts "Intermediate grades (B*, C* and D* have been introduced from semester 2022-23-I semester for all students."

The granular grading scheme is as follows: