New Delhi, June 12 -- After widespread appeals from students and parents, Delhi's St Stephen's College on Thursday granted a one-time permission to first-year students who were earlier barred from appearing in their semester exams due to attendance shortages.

As per the students, Principal Prof. John Varghese confirmed that students falling short of the mandatory 66.67% cumulative attendance for Semesters I and II will now be allowed to sit for their exams on June 13, 2025.

ANI reached out to Principal John Varghese, but he did not respond to calls.

This decision was made following the Junior Member's representations to the Grievance Redressal Committee and subsequent approval by the committee.

"The Principal grants a one-time permiss...