Delhi University Finalizes UG Exam Schedule for Semester 6 and 8
Delhi University Releases Final UG Date Sheet; Semester 6, 8 Exams to Be Held on Alternate Days
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The University of Delhi has released a revised undergraduate exam schedule, allowing Semester 6 and 8 students to take exams on alternate days starting May 16, 2026. This adjustment aims to help students complete their exams earlier, accommodating potential job interviews and other commitments.
- 01Undergraduate exams for Semester 6 and 8 will be held on alternate days starting May 16, 2026.
- 02The new schedule aims to help senior students finish exams earlier for job opportunities.
- 03Exams will include Sundays to accommodate the revised timeline.
- 04Postgraduate and professional semester exams scheduled between May 20 and 25, 2026, have been postponed.
- 05Only students under the National Education Policy (NEP) are affected by the new schedule.
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The University of Delhi (DU) has announced a final schedule for undergraduate examinations, particularly affecting Semester 6 and 8 students. Starting May 16, 2026, exams will be conducted on alternate days, including Sundays, to allow students to complete their assessments earlier. This change is significant as it marks the first time DU will conduct eight-semester examinations under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Gurpreet Singh Tuteja, DU's Controller of Examinations, explained that the schedule was adjusted to accommodate students who may have other commitments such as job interviews. The revised timeline means that Semester 6 and 8 exams will conclude within 14 days, while Semester 2 and 4 exams will follow for another 14 days, finishing by June 14. Meanwhile, all postgraduate and professional semester exams scheduled between May 20 and 25, 2026, have been postponed, with a revised schedule pending approval from the relevant departments.
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This revised schedule allows students to manage their academic and professional commitments more effectively, potentially reducing stress and improving job prospects.
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