The 75% Rule Explained: A Simple Guide for Aditya Students

Is it true that missing a class on a Saturday hurts your attendance more than on a weekday? It’s a common rumour on campus, but it's one of many misunderstandings about the college's most important rule. The truth is simple: your percentage is calculated purely by the number of classes you've attended versus the total classes held.

Staying above that 75% mark is crucial for every student. Falling below it means facing condonation fees, unless you have a valid medical certificate or another provable reason that the college officials will accept.

This guide will break down the 75% rule once and for all. We'll bust the common myths (like the 'Saturday leave' theory) and give you a clear understanding of how it works so you can avoid problems at the end of the semester.

Is It Overall or Subject-by-Subject?

This is one of the most important details to understand, and the answer depends on your campus.

For students of Aditya Engineering College (AEC) and Aditya College of Engineering and Technology (ACET), the condonation list is generated based on one number: your final, overall attendance percentage. This means the administration takes the total number of classes you've attended across all subjects and divides it by the total number of classes that were held. It is not calculated on a per-subject basis.

However, the rule is often different for students of Aditya University (AUS). For the AUS campus, students may be required to maintain the minimum attendance percentage in each individual subject.

Why this matters: This is a critical difference. For AEC and ACET students, having a very high percentage in one subject can help balance out another subject you may have missed more often. For AUS students, every single subject must be above the required mark on its own. Always be sure which rule applies to your specific campus!

What Happens If You Fall Below 75%? Understanding Condonation...

So, what happens if your attendance drops below the required mark? The official process to become eligible for exams is called condonation.

Condonation is not just a simple fine; it's a formal procedure. It involves two key steps:

Paying a Penalty Fee: The student must pay a specific penalty fee to the college for having a shortage of attendance.
Providing Valid Proof: Along with the fee, you must submit a valid medical certificate proving that your absences were due to a genuine health condition that required you to be at home or in a hospital.

Only after this process is completed and approved are you allowed to pay your normal examination fees and write your Semester End Exams.

It’s important to know that this isn’t just an internal college rule. This policy is set by JNTUK (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada), which both AEC and ACET are affiliated with. The best strategy is always to keep your attendance safely above 75% to avoid this complex and stressful process altogether.

Conclusion: Your Strategy for a Successful Semester

If there's one piece of advice for successfully managing your attendance, it's this: start the semester strong. By attending all your classes in the first few weeks, you build a high-percentage buffer close to 100%. This provides confidence and flexibility for later in the semester. Starting off by taking leaves can be disappointing, as you'll be fighting to catch up from day one.

Be smart about your college activities, too. If you are participating in an event or workshop, always seek permission from your Head of Department (HOD) to get official "on-duty" attendance. This is a critical way to engage in college life without hurting your percentage.

Finally, remember that there is no fixed number of days you can miss. Every semester has a different number of total working days and classes, so the "safe" number of leaves will always change. The only way to be sure is to keep a regular eye on your percentage. By being proactive, you can easily stay above the 75% mark and avoid the stress of condonation altogether.