University of Calcutta has announced changes to its undergraduate examination regulations for the 2026–27 academic session. The new rules cover attendance marks, internal assessment, passing marks and the grading system.
The changes apply to the relevant three-year and four-year undergraduate courses under CCF, 2022. Students studying BA, BSc, BCom and BBA should check the official notification for their course.
One important change is that eligible students can receive up to 5 marks for attendance. The university has also revised the way marks are divided between semester examinations and internal assessment.
Important Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| University | University of Calcutta |
| Academic session | 2026–27 |
| Framework | CCF, 2022 |
| Courses | Applicable BA, BSc, BCom and BBA programmes |
| Attendance marks | Up to 5 |
| Minimum passing requirement | 30% overall and separate component minimums, where applicable |
| Official website | https://www.caluniv.ac.in/ |
What Has Changed in the New Rules?
Students should understand these main changes:
- Attendance can carry up to 5 marks.
- Internal assessment marks form part of continuous assessment under the revised scheme.
- Students must meet the minimum passing marks in the overall paper and the applicable examination components.
- A revised 10-point grading system is provided for eligible new Semester 1 students.
- Backlog students have specific rules for internal assessment and attendance marks.
The exact rules depend on the course and the applicable notification.
Calcutta University Attendance Marks
The university has introduced attendance-based marks under the revised assessment scheme.
| Your attendance | Attendance marks |
|---|---|
| 90% to 100% | 5 |
| 80% to below 90% | 4 |
| 75% to below 80% | 3 |
| 60% to below 75% | 2 |
| Below 60% | 0 |
For example, if your attendance is 85%, you fall in the category that receives 4 attendance marks. If your attendance is 95%, you fall in the category that receives 5 marks.
Students should attend classes regularly and check their attendance records with their college.
New Marks Distribution for UG Exams
The marks distribution depends on the paper.
Theory Papers with a 75-Mark Theory Component
For the specified Major, Minor and SEC papers, the structure is:
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Semester-end examination | 50 |
| Internal assessment | 20 |
| Attendance | 5 |
| Practical or tutorial, where applicable | 25 |
Theory Papers in Semesters 7 and 8
For the specified 100-mark theory papers, 75 marks are for the semester-end examination and 25 marks are for continuous assessment.
Practical Papers
For practical papers under the stated scheme, 60 marks are for the semester-end examination and 40 marks are for continuous assessment.
Always check your subject’s regulations because the assessment pattern can depend on the paper and semester.
What Are the Passing Marks?
Students must score at least 30% of the total marks to meet the overall minimum requirement. They must also secure at least 30% separately in the semester-end theory examination and in the practical or tutorial examination, wherever applicable.
This means students should not focus only on their total marks. They should also check their marks in each required examination component.
Calcutta University Grading System 2026
The revised 10-point grading system uses percentage ranges to assign letter grades and grade points.
| Percentage | Letter grade | Grade point |
|---|---|---|
| 90% to 100% | O | 10 |
| 80% to below 90% | A+ | 9 |
| 70% to below 80% | A | 8 |
| 60% to below 70% | B+ | 7 |
| 50% to below 60% | B | 6 |
| 40% to below 50% | C | 5 |
| 30% to below 40% | P | 4 |
| Below 30% | F | 0 |
| Absent | Ab | 0 |
The revised grade-point calculation applies to students taking new admission to Semester 1 from the 2026–27 academic session onwards. It does not apply to backlog students under the stated conditions.
What Should Backlog Students Know?
Backlog students should read the official notice carefully. Under the stated rules, their respective college conducts the 20-mark internal assessment, and attendance marks are based on their attendance during the regular period in that semester.
The marks-distribution changes and the new grade-point calculation have different applicability conditions. Therefore, backlog students should confirm their position with their college instead of assuming that every new rule applies to them.
How to Check the Official Notification
Follow these simple steps:
- Open the official website: https://www.caluniv.ac.in/.
- Visit the UG CCF admission regulations page.
- Find the October 2026 amendments.
- Open the notice for your course: CSR-132-2026 for the applicable four-year programmes or CSR-133-2026 for the applicable three-year programmes.
- Read the notification and check the rules that apply to your semester.
- Ask your college office if you have questions about attendance or marks.
Important Links
- Calcutta University Official Website: Click Here
- UG Regulations and Official Amendments: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the new Calcutta University UG rules for 2026?
The rules revise attendance marks, internal assessment, passing requirements and grade-point calculation for specified undergraduate courses.
2. Can students get marks for attendance?
Yes. Eligible students can receive up to 5 marks, depending on their attendance percentage.
3. What is the minimum passing percentage?
Students must meet the 30% overall minimum and the separate minimum in theory and practical or tutorial examinations, wherever applicable.
4. Who gets the new 10-point grading system?
It applies to students newly admitted to Semester 1 from the 2026–27 academic session onwards, under the stated rules.
5. Do backlog students get attendance marks?
The notification provides for attendance marks based on attendance during the student’s regular period in that semester. Students should check the applicable rules with their college.
6. Where can I read the official rules?
Visit https://caluniv.ac.in/ccf-ug/admission-regulation.html to find the relevant amendments.
7. When do the new rules start?
The amendments take effect from the odd-semester examinations in 2026 onwards, subject to the conditions in the relevant notification.
Disclaimer
This article provides a simple explanation of the revised rules. Students should check the official University of Calcutta notification and contact their college for course-specific guidance. Official university notices take priority if any information changes.