Delhi University Postpones Exams Amid UPSC Schedule Conflict
No end-sem or PG exam from May 20 to 25, notifies Delhi University
Hindustan Times
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The University of Delhi has postponed all postgraduate and professional semester examinations originally scheduled from May 20 to May 25, 2026, due to 'unavoidable circumstances.' This decision, speculated to be influenced by the upcoming Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) preliminary exams, has sparked mixed reactions among students and faculty.
- 01Delhi University has rescheduled exams from May 20-25, 2026.
- 02The decision is linked to the UPSC preliminary exams on May 24.
- 03Students express mixed feelings about the postponement.
- 04Concerns arise over potential scheduling conflicts with UGC NET exams in late June.
- 05Travel plans for some students may be disrupted due to the change.
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The University of Delhi (DU) announced that it will not conduct any postgraduate or professional semester examinations from May 20 to May 25, 2026, citing 'unavoidable circumstances.' This decision, made public in a notice dated April 29, is believed to be related to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) preliminary examinations scheduled for May 24. While some students appreciate the additional time to prepare for the civil services exam, others are frustrated by the lack of clarity regarding new exam dates. Concerns have been raised about the impact of the rescheduling on students' travel plans and potential conflicts with the UGC NET exams, which are set to take place from June 22 to June 30. Faculty members have also voiced their concerns, noting that the decision could lead to increased workload and shortened vacation time for teachers.
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The postponement may provide some students with more time to prepare for the UPSC exams, but it also creates uncertainty and potential scheduling conflicts for others.
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