Summary
The University of Calcutta (CU) has revised its undergraduate examination framework for the 2026-27 academic session.
The university communicated the updated guidelines through two official notifications, covering students enrolled in three-year and four-year undergraduate programmes.
The University of Calcutta (CU) has revised its undergraduate examination framework for the 2026-27 academic session. The university communicated the updated guidelines through two official notifications, covering students enrolled in three-year and four-year undergraduate programmes. Among the key changes, students will be eligible to earn a maximum of five marks for attendance in each paper during every semester. The university has also amended provisions governing internal assessment and the calculation of grade points, requiring students to familiarise themselves with the updated examination rules applicable to their respective courses.
One of the significant changes concerns the allocation of marks for attendance. Under the revised framework, students can receive up to five marks for attendance in every paper in each semester. This provision makes attendance a component of the semester-level assessment structure and establishes the maximum marks that can be awarded under this category.
Attendance and Marks Allocation
- 90% ≤ A ≤ 100%: 5 marks
- 80% ≤ A < 90%: 4 marks
- 75% ≤ A < 80%: 3 marks
- 60% ≤ A < 75%: 2 marks
- A < 60%: no marks
The university has also revised the provisions relating to internal assessment as part of the broader examination changes for the 2026-27 academic session. Internal assessment forms part of the evaluation process for undergraduate students, and the updated rules are intended to clarify the applicable framework for assessment alongside semester examinations. However, students should consult the official notification corresponding to their course for the specific provisions governing internal assessment.
Another important aspect of the revised examination framework concerns the calculation of grade points. The University of Calcutta has announced changes to the method used to determine grade points for undergraduate students. Since grade-point calculations form part of the academic evaluation process, students should carefully examine the updated provisions to understand how their performance will be assessed under the revised system.
Students seeking complete details of the revised undergraduate examination rules for 2026-27 should refer to the official notifications released by the University of Calcutta.
Find the official notice links here.
Last updated on 14 Oct 2026
10:15 AM
