<p>After the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), the A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University in Kerala has also decided to grant menstrual leave for girl students in colleges under the university.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/university-in-kerala-grants-menstruation-benefit-for-female-students-1180719.html" target="_blank">University in Kerala grants 'menstruation benefit' for female students</a></strong></p>.<p>Kerala Higher Education Minister R Bindu had earlier said that all universities in the higher education department would consider introducing menstrual leave. Hence other universities are also likely to introduce it soon.</p>.<p>CUSAT had recently decided to allow additional 2 per cent relaxation in attendance requirements for girl students. While 75% attendance is required for students to appear for examinations, for girls only 73 per cent will be required with the introduction of menstrual leave.</p>.<p>The decision was taken considering requests of students' unions.</p>
<p>After the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), the A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University in Kerala has also decided to grant menstrual leave for girl students in colleges under the university.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/university-in-kerala-grants-menstruation-benefit-for-female-students-1180719.html" target="_blank">University in Kerala grants 'menstruation benefit' for female students</a></strong></p>.<p>Kerala Higher Education Minister R Bindu had earlier said that all universities in the higher education department would consider introducing menstrual leave. Hence other universities are also likely to introduce it soon.</p>.<p>CUSAT had recently decided to allow additional 2 per cent relaxation in attendance requirements for girl students. While 75% attendance is required for students to appear for examinations, for girls only 73 per cent will be required with the introduction of menstrual leave.</p>.<p>The decision was taken considering requests of students' unions.</p>