DU's Grading & 66.6% Attendance Rules: The Complete First-Year Survival Guide
Exhaustive guide to Delhi University's grading and attendance system under UGCF 2022. CA (40) / IA (30) / Exam (90) mark splits, Ordinance VII 66.6% attendance floor, detention rules, medical concessions, and CGPA-to-percentage conversion formulas.
Navigating Delhi University's academic environment requires understanding the official evaluation and attendance regulations published on the University of Delhi Main Portal and administered by the DU Examination Branch. Misunderstandings surrounding credit weighting, continuous assessment, or Ordinance VII attendance thresholds can lead to unexpected exam detentions or lost CGPA points.
1. Internal vs. End-Semester Assessment Split under UGCF 2022
Under the DU Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF 2022), evaluation for a standard 4-credit course (160 total marks) is structured into three mandatory components:
| Assessment Component | Marks Allocation | Evaluation Method & Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment (CA) | 40 Marks | Class tests, tutorial presentations, group assignments, attendance marks. |
| Internal Assessment (IA) | 30 Marks | Mid-term written test (20 marks) & term papers / projects (10 marks). |
| End-Semester Written Exam | 90 Marks | Centralized 3-hour written examination set by DU Examination Branch. |
2. Ordinance VII: The 66.6% Attendance Rule & Detention Criteria
Delhi University Ordinance VII mandates a strict 66.6% minimum attendance floor calculated individually for each enrolled subject. Failing to meet this threshold leads to detention from sitting the end-semester examination for that paper.
Minimum Required Lectures = Math.ceil(0.666 × Total Conducted Lectures)
Worked Example: If a course holds 60 lectures in a semester:
Required Attendance = Math.ceil(0.666 × 60) = 40 lectures.
Maximum Allowed Bunks = 60 - 40 = 20 lectures.
Medical Concessions & ECA Waivers
- Medical Waiver (Up to 16.6% Relaxation): Students suffering from illness can submit a verified medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner within 7 days of returning to college. This can relax the attendance requirement from 66.6% down to 50%.
- ECA / NCC / Sports Duty Waiver: Students representing their college or university in official events receive attendance duty slips (ODs) which count as attended lectures.
3. Official CGPA to Percentage Conversion Formula
For official applications (scholarships, IIM CAT, UPSC Civil Services, or master's entry at DSE/JNU), Delhi University prescribes multiplying Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) by 9.5:
Worked Example: A student with a CGPA of 8.2 gets an equivalent percentage of 8.2 × 9.5 = 77.9%.
4. Related Academic Guides
To understand how degree structures affect your transcript, explore our guides on DU Honours vs BA Programme Differences and The DU Long-Answer Question Playbook.
Frequently asked questions
Can I appear for exams with less than 67% attendance?
Only with medical or authority-approved concession, and only up to the specified relaxation. Otherwise you're marked detained for that course and cannot sit the semester exam.
How is SGPA converted to a final percentage?
Multiply your SGPA by roughly 9.5 for an approximate percentage, DU publishes an exact conversion in the examination handbook.
Do internal marks carry across semesters?
No. Internal assessment is calculated fresh each semester per course and cannot be revised after the semester closes.
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