Education
UGC 2025 rules leave student attendance thresholds to institutions
The Hindu2h
THE BRIEF
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Under UGC 2025 regulations, minimum attendance requirements are no longer set universally but are determined by individual higher education institutions.
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Most institutions require 75% to 80% attendance with a 10% medical accommodation, while professional nursing councils mandate up to 100% in practical areas.
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Recent student protests in Lucknow and Bhopal highlight severe academic penalties and denied medical leaves for students dealing with serious illnesses.