Overview
Indian educational regulators set minimum attendance percentages. Falling below these thresholds can result in exam detention (not being allowed to sit for exams).
Engineering Colleges (AICTE)
Minimum: 75%
AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) mandates 75% attendance for all engineering programs. This applies to:
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech / M.E.
- Diploma programs
Consequences of falling below 75%:
- Detention from end-semester exams
- Warning letters to parents
- Some colleges allow condonation up to 65% with medical certificates
Medical Colleges (NMC)
Minimum: 80%
The National Medical Commission requires higher attendance:
- MBBS: 80% in theory AND practicals separately
- BDS: 80%
- Internship: Near 100%
Medical attendance is tracked more strictly because clinical exposure directly affects competency.
Law Colleges (BCI)
Minimum: 75%
Bar Council of India mandates 75% for:
- 3-year LLB
- 5-year integrated BA LLB
- LLM programs
Arts, Commerce & Science (UGC)
Minimum: 75% (recommended)
UGC recommends 75% but individual universities can set their own thresholds. Some state universities allow as low as 65%.
CBSE Schools
Minimum: 75% for board exams
Students need 75% attendance to receive their board exam admit card.
How to Track Your Attendance
Use our Attendance Calculator to:
- See your current percentage
- Calculate how many classes you can safely skip
- Find out how many consecutive classes you need to attend to reach your target
We also have pre-configured calculators for engineering, medical, and law colleges with the correct default targets.