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Anna University Regulation 2021 Rules

The rules that matter most to B.E. and B.Tech students who joined from 2021, from Anna University's UG Academic Regulations 2021. Clause numbers are given so you can check the original.

Attendance

  • You need at least 75% attendance to write the end semester exams (clause 7.1).
  • 65–74% may be allowed for illness or sports, with a certificate attested by your Head of Institution (7.2).
  • Below 65%, you repeat the semester and the grade sheet shows SA (7.3).

Check yours with the attendance calculator.

Internal and end semester marks

Course typeInternalEnd semester
Theory course4060
Theory with lab component5050
Laboratory course6040

Work out your internals with the internal marks calculator.

Pass marks

You pass a course with at least 50% of the total (internal + end semester) and at least 45% in the end semester exam (clause 14.1). From the third attempt on, 50% in the end semester exam alone is also a pass. See exactly what you need with thepass mark calculator.

Grades and grade points

GradeGrade points
O (Outstanding)10
A+ (Excellent)9
A (Very Good)8
B+ (Good)7
B (Average)6
C (Satisfactory)5
U (Re-appearance)0

GPA is the credit-weighted average of grade points for the courses you passed (clause 15). Calculate it with theGPA calculator and the CGPA calculator.

CGPA to percentage and class

  • Percentage of marks = CGPA × 10 (clause 15.5.3).
  • First Class with Distinction: CGPA 8.50 or more, every course passed at the first attempt, within five years.
  • First Class: CGPA 6.50 or more, all courses passed within five years.
  • Second Class: everyone else who completes the degree.

Convert yours with CGPA to percentage.

The original document

The full regulations and every department's curriculum and syllabus are on the Centre for Academic Courses site,cac.annauniv.edu. Where this page and the original differ, the original applies.

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