Is there any minimum GPA required for applying for Masters in the US?

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What is the role of GPA in the application process of Masters in the US. How much CGPA should be considered the minimum for the application process?  
    
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Sanika Udhoji · Answer

Hi Adi,
For a MS degree in the US these are some of the primary requirements: 
- 3 to 4 years of a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with an average GPA of 3.0+ or 70 – 75% and above
- Proof of your English-language Proficiency test such as IELTS or TOEFL
- GRE score that is 310 or above (There are some universities that waive off GRE for some courses)
- Statement of Purpose
- Two to three letters of recommendation

While a GPA is not the deciding factor in graduate admissions, it can get you rejected. A good GRE score will not make up for a low GPA especially at top schools. GPAs are used to determine if you are really to take graduate courses, and the graduate schools expects a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Hope this helps!