High attendance norms squeeze students facing health issues
Under the UGC 2025 regulations, individual higher education institutions are permitted to set their own minimum attendance requirements. Most colleges have fixed the threshold at 75–80%, with a narrow 10% allowance for medical emergencies.
This framework places students in a difficult position when health issues arise. Those facing illness or medical treatment risk academic consequences if absences exceed the permitted buffer, forcing many to choose between recovery and maintaining satisfactory attendance records.
The 10% accommodation, while intended as a safety net, often proves insufficient for extended medical conditions or recurring health problems. Students lacking documentary proof of illness or facing bureaucratic delays in obtaining medical certificates further struggle to retain their attendance standing.
