Calcutta University Revises Admission and Examination Regulations for 4-Year UG Programmes
The University of Calcutta (CU) has revised its Admission and Examination Regulations for four-year undergraduate programmes under the Curriculum and Credit Framework (CCF), 2022. Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the notification was issued on October 9, 2026. The new provisions cover Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programmes. The revised rules take effect starting from the odd semester examinations in 2026.
Revised Marks Distribution and Assessment Structure
Undergraduate Board of Studies (UGBOS) approved the revised marks distribution across theory and practical papers. Continuous assessment comprises internal assessment and attendance. Backlog candidates will appear for internal assessment at their respective colleges, with attendance marks calculated from their regular tenure in that semester.
| Paper Type | Semester-End Exam | Continuous Assessment | Practical / Tutorial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75-Mark Theory (Major, Minor, SEC) | 50 Marks | 25 Marks (20 Internal + 5 Attendance) | 25 Marks |
| 100-Mark Theory (Semesters 7 & 8) | 75 Marks | 25 Marks | - |
| Practical Papers | 60 Marks | 40 Marks | - |
Attendance Marks and Passing Criteria
Continuous assessment awards up to 5 marks based on classroom attendance slabs. To earn credits in any paper, students must secure a minimum of 30% marks overall and at least 30% separately in the semester-end theory and practical or tutorial examinations.
| Attendance Percentage | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| 90% to 100% | 5 marks |
| 80% to <90% | 4 marks |
| 75% to <80% | 3 marks |
| 60% to <75% | 2 marks |
| Below 60% | 0 marks |
Revised 10-Point Grading Scale
University of Calcutta has implemented a 10-point letter grading system applicable to newly admitted Semester 1 candidates. Percentages are calculated by dividing total marks obtained by maximum marks and multiplying by 100. The final marksheet displays combined percentages for Major and SEC papers together, and for all other papers combined.
| Range of Percentage | Grade | Letter Grade | Grade Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90% to 100% | Outstanding | O | 10 |
| 80% to <90% | Excellent | A+ | 9 |
| 70% to <80% | Very Good | A | 8 |
| 60% to <70% | Good | B+ | 7 |
| 50% to <60% | Above Average | B | 6 |
| 40% to <50% | Average | C | 5 |
| 30% to <40% | Pass | P | 4 |
| Below 30% | Fail | F | 0 |
| Absent | Absent | Ab | 0 |
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