Check your attendance and stay exam eligible
Every student at some point wonders: am I going to be debarred? The 75% attendance rule is one of those things colleges enforce unevenly โ some are strict, some aren't โ but you don't want to find out the hard way right before exam registration. This calculator tells you exactly where you stand and what you need to do from here.
The 75% minimum attendance requirement comes from UGC guidelines and is adopted by most universities in India. The practical consequence of falling below is severe โ you may be prevented from sitting for the semester exam. Track it throughout the semester, not just two weeks before exams.
Maximum absences remaining = Total future classes โ (0.75 ร Total including future โ Classes attended so far). Enter your current attended classes, total held so far, and remaining classes โ the calculator tells you the maximum you can miss going forward while staying eligible.
Many colleges track attendance per subject. You might be fine overall but below the limit in one subject โ and that professor can debar you regardless of your overall attendance. Always track both. If attendance issues are affecting your performance, our study time calculator can help build a structured catch-up plan.
Many colleges debar you from that specific subject's exam even if overall attendance is fine. Some allow the exam but impose a grade penalty. Know your college's exact policy โ the student handbook usually spells this out clearly.
It depends on the institution. During official hybrid semesters where online classes are formally scheduled, they typically count. Check your college's current attendance policy rather than assuming.
Yes โ in most engineering and science programmes, theory and lab attendance are tracked separately. You need to meet the minimum in both independently. Missing lab sessions is often more problematic because they're harder to make up and carry significant internal marks.
Most universities allow the attendance requirement to reduce to 65% with a valid medical certificate for genuine emergencies. Some colleges also allow HOD appeals on a case-by-case basis. If you're under 75% due to a genuine reason, check your institution's specific policy and submit documentation early โ don't assume you're automatically done.