From This 2026-27 Academic Session
Rumpa Das, principal at Maheshtala College, said, “The move will provide a clear benchmark for both students and parents. Attendance is a major issue that we have been struggling with for a few years, and marks can bring changes,” she said. Kolkata: Calcutta University is set to introduce grading system for fresh undergraduate students, admitted to the four-year degree programmes this academic session. The university is also bringing back marks for attendance from this session. College principals welcomed the decision, with several pointing out that it would help students track and evaluate their own academic progress. It also brings us on a par with other universities in the country. Students can aspire higher as they now have a clear sense of where they stand and where to improve. ” Sonali Banerjee Jash, principal of Netaji Nagar Day College, also felt a transparent grading system would give a clear understanding of students’ performance, and that reintroducing marks for attendance was an apt decision to bring students back to classrooms. “Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) would make performance much clearer, and reintroducing marks for attendance will make a difference in the future.
Students scoring 90 to 100 marks will be awarded an ‘Outstanding’ or ‘O’ grade and 10 grade points. Those securing 80 to 89 marks will receive an ‘Excellent’ or ’A+’ grade with 9 grade points, between 70 and 79 will earn ‘Very Good’ or ’A’ grade with 8 grade points, between 60 and 69 will earn ‘Good’ or ’B+’ grade with 7 grade points, between 50 and 59 will earn ‘Above Average’ or ’B’ grade with 6 grade points. Those scoring 40 to 49 will receive ‘Average’ or ’C’ grade with 5 grade points and those getting 30 to 39 will get a ‘Pass’ or ‘P’ grade with 4 grade points. Any score below 30 will be categorised as ‘Fail’ with an ‘F’ grade and 0 grade points.
The university has released a detailed breakdown of the new grading system.