Amid Eid al-Adha celebrations, a significant majority of students at the University of Delhi (DU) attended the examinations conducted on Thursday, with approximately 1.35 lakh undergraduate students appearing for the tests, according to university officials.
High Attendance Despite Holiday
Delhi University Controller of Examinations Gurpreet Singh Tuteja informed PTI that while final attendance figures were still being compiled, most students scheduled for the examinations were present. He noted, "There were some absentees in the Faculty of Law, maybe around 200-300 students. In postgraduate courses, not many absentees were observed. The total number of students who were supposed to sit for exams was around 1.50 lakh."
Special Examination Provision
In response to the holiday, the university issued a notification on Wednesday stating that undergraduate and postgraduate students unable to appear for examinations on May 28 due to Eid al-Adha would be permitted to take a special examination at a later date. Tuteja explained that students unable to take the examinations were required to email their respective principals by Wednesday night to report their absence.
According to the notification signed by the Controller of Examinations, students unable to attend the examinations were instructed to inform their respective principals or heads of departments. The university announced that the special examinations for such students would be conducted after July 4, 2026. "The detailed schedule, venue(s), and other relevant instructions for the Special Examination shall be notified separately," the notification stated.
Further Updates
The university further mentioned that a separate notice containing dates and other details of the special examination would be issued well in advance, preferably at least a week before the commencement of the special examinations. Students have been advised to regularly check the university’s official examination website for further updates and notifications.
Background
The decision came amid protests by several student organisations demanding the rescheduling of examinations falling on Eid al-Adha, which is a gazetted holiday. The university's move aims to accommodate students while maintaining the examination schedule for the majority.
