Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak has introduced a special 'mercy chance' for students who have not completed their degrees within the allowed attempts. Vice Chancellor Milap Poonia stated that this initiative aims to protect students' academic and career prospects by providing a final opportunity to clear pending papers. The offer is available to students registered after 2001, with a committee able to consider older cases on merit. Examinations are expected to take place in August 2026, conducted offline on the university campus. The application window will be open from May 15 to June 5, and students are advised to verify their eligibility as fees will not be refunded for ineligible applications. The fee structure is set at ₹15,000 (approximately $180 USD) for the first attempt, ₹18,000 for the second, and ₹21,000 for subsequent attempts for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. For professional courses such as MBA, LLB, MCA, and BTech, the fees are ₹20,000, ₹24,000, and ₹27,000, respectively. The university has clarified that this provision will also allow students to improve their marks, except in the BEd program, and emphasized that no claims will be entertained after the deadline.