IIT Bombay has postponed its mid-semester examinations that were planned for the end of September. The exams will now take place in the second week of October. The institute shared this update through an official communication to students. The decision comes amid recent developments on the campus. Students will now have additional time to prepare for their upcoming exams. The examination timetable remains unchanged. Students are advised to keep checking official updates from the institute for any further instructions related to the mid-semester examinations. Scroll to get more details.
New Dates For IIT Bombay Mid-Semester Exams
The mid-semester exams at IIT Bombay were earlier scheduled for Saturday September 26 and Sunday September 27. The institute has now revised these dates. The exams will be conducted on October 10 and October 11. The existing timetable has been retained. Students will therefore appear for the same papers that were listed in the previously announced examination schedule. Only the dates have shifted. The institute has not made any other changes to the examination plan. Students who had papers on the original dates should note the revised schedule and plan their studies. The additional days give them more time to revise their subjects and complete pending portions before the exams begin.
Why The Exams Were Postponed
The postponement follows the death of a student on the IIT Bombay campus. The incident led to protests by students. The students also submitted an 18 point charter of demands to the institute. In response the institute has initiated an internal review in connection with the developments. The exam dates were revised amid this situation. IIT Bombay has informed students about the change through its official communication. The institute has clarified that the same timetable will be followed for the examinations on the revised dates. Students should follow official channels for any new instructions. This will help them stay aware of further changes related to the examinations.
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