Attendance Percentage

Check your attendance and find out how many classes you can miss or must attend to meet the 75% rule.

Enter your classes attended and total classes to see your attendance status

The 75% Attendance Rule Explained

Most Indian universities and colleges require a minimum 75% attendance to be eligible to sit for semester exams. Some institutions allow 65% with a medical certificate.

Attendance Formula
Attendance % = (Attended ÷ Total) × 100
Example: Attended 60 out of 80 classes → 60 ÷ 80 × 100 = 75%
Classes You Can Miss (to stay above target)
Can Miss = Total − ceil(Target% × Total / 100)
At 75% target with 80 total: can miss = 80 − 60 = 20 classes
Classes Needed (if below target)
Need = ceil((T% × Total − Attended × 100) / (100 − T%))
If 50 attended out of 80, need to reach 75%: need consecutive attend of remaining classes
With Future Classes
New % = (Attended + Future) ÷ (Total + Future) × 100
Assuming you attend all future planned classes

Frequently asked questions

What happens if attendance falls below 75%?

Students with less than 75% attendance are typically marked "detained" or "not eligible" (NE) for semester exams. They must re-enroll for those subjects in the next cycle, losing a full academic year. Some colleges offer conditional eligibility at 65–74% with a medical or duty-leave certificate.

Does attendance apply per subject or overall?

In most Indian engineering and degree colleges, attendance is calculated per subject. You must maintain 75% in each individual subject, not just overall. Bunking only one subject repeatedly can make you ineligible for that paper even if overall attendance is fine.

Are online classes counted for attendance?

Post-2020, most colleges count online/hybrid classes in attendance. The UGC and AICTE have allowed colleges to include online sessions. Check with your college administration for their specific policy on attendance for online versus in-person sessions.

Can a faculty or dean grant attendance exemption?

Colleges can condone attendance shortfall of up to 10% (from 75% to 65%) for medical reasons, inter-college sports, NCC/NSS duties, or official college events. Students must submit supporting documents. The final decision rests with the principal or examination committee.

How do I plan my attendance for the rest of the semester?

Use the "Future Classes Planned" field above to see what attendance you will have if you attend all remaining classes. Work backwards: find the minimum classes you must attend from remaining classes to reach your target percentage.