Kolkata, April 20 -- Calcutta University has revised the method of calculating the merit index for undergraduate admissions under the Curriculum and Credit Framework (CCF), 2022, with changes effective from the 2026-27 academic session.

Under the revised rules, the merit index for four-year B.A./B.Sc. Courses (Honours and Honours with Research) will depend on whether a candidate has studied the chosen subject or a related subject at the Higher Secondary level. Candidates who have studied the subject will have their merit calculated by adding marks in the top four subjects and the relevant subject. Others will be assessed based on marks in the top four subjects alone.

For three-year multidisciplinary courses, the merit index will continue to be based on marks obtained in the top four subjects.

The university has retained the exclusion of compulsory Environmental Education/Studies from aggregate calculation, but Environmental Science will be considered if taken as an elective subject of 100 marks.

The amendment modifies Clause 5 of the 2023 admission regulations. Other provisions remain unchanged. Earlier, the merit index was based only on marks obtained in the top four subjects.

Eligibility for major courses remains unchanged. Candidates must secure at least 50 per cent in aggregate and 45 per cent in the subject or a related subject, or 55 per cent in the subject alone. Those who have not studied the subject may qualify with 50 per cent aggregate. The minimum requirement for reserved category candidates remains 40 per cent.

In a separate notification, re-admission rules have been revised. Students taking fresh admission with a change in course or combination can cancel their previous enrolment and will have seven years to complete the course.

For re-admission in the same course and combination, candidates who have not appeared in any semester examination will be treated as fresh entrants, with a seven-year completion window. Those who have appeared in at least one semester will retain their previous registration, with the seven-year period counted from the year of first admission.

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