Delhi University has postponed postgraduate and professional semester exams scheduled between May 20 and May 25, 2026 , the Examination Wing said in a notification issued on May 1, 2026 . The university cited "unavoidable circumstances" and described the affected cohort as large.

DU exam postponement May 2026 — What the order says

The postponement applies strictly to exams falling within the six-day window from May 20 to May 25, 2026 . Exams scheduled before May 20 and after May 25 will continue as per the existing datesheet, the notification clarified.

All academic departments have been directed to prepare and submit revised date sheets to the Examination Wing for approval. The administration said new dates will be decided after careful deliberation to avoid timetable clashes and logistical overlaps.

DU exam postponement May 2026 — Immediate student impact and next steps

Students enrolled in affected PG and professional semester courses should regularly check exam.du.ac.in for the official notification and updated PDF schedules once approved. Departments will publish course-specific notices; you should follow departmental email alerts and notice boards for details about rescheduled papers.

Learners registered with the School of Open Learning should consult sol.du.ac.in for SOL-specific updates. Students under the Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board must check the NCWEB portal for any separate instructions related to their papers.

The university has not released revised dates or a timeline for announcing them. The notification did not specify the exact administrative reason beyond the phrase "unavoidable circumstances," nor did it state the number of students affected.

Colleges, departments and examination authorities were asked to ensure the new timetable avoids overlaps with other academic commitments. The Examination Wing will upload approved PDFs on the official exam portal once schedules are finalised.

Students with imminent travel or accommodation plans should await the official rescheduled dates before making changes. For now, treat only the papers within May 20–25 as postponed and all other exams as proceeding as scheduled.

For authoritative updates, monitor exam.du.ac.in , your department’s notices, sol.du.ac.in for SOL updates, and the NCWEB portal for course-specific advice. The Examination Wing remains the issuing authority for the revised schedule.