Delhi University Reschedules May 28 Exam Following Student Protests Over Eid-ul-Zuha
DU Revises May 28 Exam Schedule Over Eid-ul-Zuha
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The University of Delhi has revised its May 28 examination schedule to accommodate students observing Eid-ul-Zuha. Students can opt to take the exam after July 4, 2026, following protests against the original scheduling. The decision comes after clashes between students and security personnel during demonstrations.
- 01The University of Delhi (DU) has rescheduled the May 28 exam due to Eid-ul-Zuha, allowing affected students to take it after July 4, 2026.
- 02Protests erupted as students demanded the postponement of exams on the Islamic festival, which is a gazetted holiday.
- 03The All India Students' Association (AISA) reported instances of security personnel using force against protestors.
- 04DU Proctor Manoj Kumar Singh denied claims of violence, stating that students were only prevented from entering the examination building.
- 05The National Testing Agency (NTA) also postponed the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) scheduled for May 28 due to the same festival.
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In response to student protests, the University of Delhi (DU) has revised its examination schedule for May 28, allowing students observing Eid-ul-Zuha to take the exam after July 4, 2026. This decision follows significant demonstrations led by the All India Students' Association (AISA), which argued that holding exams on a gazetted holiday was unjust. Tensions escalated during protests, with claims from AISA that security personnel used excessive force against students. DU Proctor Manoj Kumar Singh refuted these allegations, asserting that students were merely prevented from entering the examination branch. Additionally, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) scheduled for the same date, further accommodating students' requests related to the festival. The university's decision has been met with relief from students, who had expressed their dissatisfaction with the initial scheduling.
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The rescheduling of the exam allows students observing Eid-ul-Zuha to participate without conflict.
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