gave University of Delhi has released the final schedule for the undergraduate semester exams, days after students expressed concern over confusion in the earlier date sheet. The revised timetable includes exams on Sundays, a move the university says is aimed at helping senior students complete their papers earlier.The latest development comes during a critical phase of the academic session, when students of colleges are preparing for the end-of-semester exams under both the existing and newly introduced academic structures.
Sunday exams Added to avoid delays.
According to the university authorities, some examinations have been scheduled on Sundays to ensure that the examination process is completed within the stipulated timeline. Officials said the revised arrangements will help prevent delays in the academic calendar and allow final year students to take admissions, placements, internships and pursue higher studies on time.The decision has caught the attention of students, as Sunday exams are not usually a regular feature in the university’s semester schedule.
Revised Date Sheet Issued after complaints from students.
The final schedule was released after several students reported confusion regarding the earlier exam time table. Concerns were expressed over paper timings, overlapping schedules and differences between examinations.Following the complaints, the university revised the date sheet and issued an updated examination calendar for undergraduate programmes.
The first time 8th Sem Exams Under the NEP 2020
This examination period is also significant as it will be the first time that Delhi University will conduct the eighth semester examinations under the four-year undergraduate framework introduced by the National Education Policy 2020.The new structure allows eligible students to continue into the fourth year with options such as honors with research and multidisciplinary learning pathways. The eighth semester is an important part of this extended undergraduate model.
Focus on completing academic sessions on time.
University officials maintained that the revised examination schedule has been prepared to ensure smooth completion of the semester without affecting the larger academic timeline.With the final date sheet, colleges and departments are expected to coordinate exam arrangements and inform students about the paper schedule and related instructions in the coming days.(with inputs from PTI)
