University of Calcutta Updates Undergraduate Exam Rules Including Attendance Marks
The University of Calcutta has revised its undergraduate examination rules for the 2026-27 academic session, introducing up to five marks per paper for attendance based on specific attendance percentages. Changes also affect internal assessment, grade-point calculation, and passing criteria. The semester theory exam now totals 75 marks, including 50 for the exam, 20 for internal assessment, and five for attendance. Students are advised to review official notifications and consult their colleges for details.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 13 Oct, 02:20 pm. Other outlets followed.
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