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NTA Revises Examination Calendar for 2026–27

By DU Beat October 26, 2026

NTA revises its 2026–27 examination calendar, announcing updated dates for 13 exams including JEE Main, CUET PG, UGC NET and CMAT.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised its examination calendar for December 2026 to April 2027, announcing new dates for 13 examinations, including UGC NET, JEE Main, CUET PG and CMAT. The revised calendar was issued on October 26, citing administrative reasons. It replaces the previously announced schedule, making it important for candidates to check the updated dates before planning their examinations.

The December 2026 cycle will begin with the Rashtriya Indian Military College examination on December 6. SWAYAM examinations will follow from December 8 to 12, while the Rashtriya Military Schools examination is scheduled for December 13. The UGC NET December cycle will be held from December 14 to 18 and on December 21. The Joint CSIR UGC NET is scheduled for December 19, 22 and 27.

In January 2027, the Army Cadets College examination will take place on January 4, followed by the SHRESHTA (NETS) and NIFT entrance examinations on January 10. The first session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is scheduled for January 20–24 and January 28. The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination will be held on January 31.

The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is scheduled for February 7. The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programmes (CUET PG) will be conducted across 17 days in March, with examinations scheduled for March 2–5, 8–9, 12, 15–19, 24–25 and 29–31. The second session of JEE Main will take place from April 2–7.

The NTA has advised candidates to check the revised calendar on its official website, nta.ac.in, and follow updates on the respective examination portals. It has also cautioned candidates and other stakeholders against relying on information from unofficial sources.

The agency clarified that the dates are tentative and may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances. Candidates are advised to check official announcements regularly to stay informed of any further changes.

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SGGSCC Mandates 66.7% Attendance For Eligibility in December 2026 Exams

By DU Beat October 25, 2026

SGGSCC has directed strict compliance with the minimum attendance requirements for eligibility to appear in the December 2026 end semester examinations.

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce (SGGSCC), University of Delhi, has directed students to maintain a minimum attendance of 66.7% to be eligible to appear in the December 2026 end semester examinations, according to a notice issued on October 16.

The notice, issued by the principal Prof. Kawal Gill, states that students whose attendance falls below the prescribed minimum attendance requirement of 66.7% will not be permitted to appear for the examinations of December 2026. Those failing to meet this threshold may be barred from entering the examination hall, with their admit cards liable to be withdrawn. The college has also reiterated that submitting an affidavit for attendance shortage in the previous semester does not exempt students from meeting the attendance requirements in the current semester.

The minimum attendance requirement is governed by the University of Delhi’s attendance rules. Under DU’s Ordinance VII, certain provisions allow for attendance related concessions in some circumstances. These include participation in NCC, NSS, representing their respective college in cultural/ youth festivals, or engaging in civil defence activities. Similar relaxation may also be granted on genuine medical grounds, subject to the submission of valid medical certificates. However, such provisions are subject to the conditions mentioned in the ordinance and the discretion of the college authorities; they do not constitute an automatic exemption from attendance requirements. Under the university’s guidelines, attendance also accounts for 5% weightage in the calculation of the internal assessment marks.

The college has, therefore, advised all the students to take the issued notice seriously and ensure strict compliance to avoid any inconvenience or disqualification from the December examinations.

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DU Flags Off 56-member Yuva Sangam Team for Tamil Nadu

By DU Beat October 25, 2026

Delhi University flags off a 56-member Yuva Sangam delegation to Tamil Nadu, promoting cultural exchange, national integration and understanding among the Indian youth through educational visits.

The University of Delhi flagged off its 56-member Yuva Sangam Phase VII delegation to Tamil Nadu from Gandhi Bhawan on Saturday, under the Government of India’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative. The delegation comprises 50 students and six teachers who will visit the Central University of Tamil Nadu for an educational and cultural exchange.

Prof. Rajni Abbi, Director of South Campus, Delhi University, attended the ceremony as chief guest, alongside officials from the Ministry of Education. Those present included Shreyansh Mohan of the Ministry of Education, Dr. Naresh Grover of the All India Council for Technical Education, and Jai Singh of the Ministry of External Affairs. Prof. KP Singh, Director of Gandhi Bhawan and the programme’s nodal officer were also present.

Students chanted slogans celebrating cultural diversity, national unity, and Yuva Sangam. According to the university’s announcement, Registrar Dr. Vikas Gupta remarked, “Youth Sangam will work wonders, it will change India’s scenario,” while Vice-Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh said, “Unity in diversity, that is India’s specialty.” Their remarks showed the exchange’s focus on building understanding across regional and linguistic borders.

According to Prof. KP Singh, the programme’s main objective is to promote national unity and cultural understanding . The Joint Director of Gandhi Bhawan, Prof. Hansraj Suman said the journey would help young people appreciate India’s diversity and shared heritage.

Yuva Sangam is a youth exchange programme under the Ministry of Education’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative. According to the Ministry, Phase VII involves 20 higher education institutions paired across states and Union Territories. Participants undertake educational and cultural visits to learn about local traditions, educational institutions, governance, innovation, industries, heritage and community life. A PIB press release by the Ministry of Education provides further details about Yuva Sangam Phase VII.

The programme is organised around five thematic pillars [5Ps]– Paryatan (tourism), Parampara (traditions and culture), Pragati (development and governance, Paraspar Sampark (people-to-people connections), and Prodyogiki (technology and innovation). The framework aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and aims to strengthen emotional bonds and mutual understanding among young citizens.

During their visit, the Delhi University delegation is expected to explore Tamil Nadu’s educational and cultural landscape, including its language, cuisine, historical sites and traditions. By learning from local communities and institutions, participants can compare regional experiences and recognise national ties.

Through shared experiences and interaction, Yuva Sangam seeks to turn “unity in diversity” into a lived experience for young Indians and promote cultural awareness beyond classrooms.

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Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Shifts All Academic Classes To Online Mode

By DU Beat October 25, 2026

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) shifts all academic classes to an online mode until further notice. This administrative decision comes as the protest reaches its fourteenth day.

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) in New Delhi has officially shifted all academic classes to an online only format until further notice. This administrative decision was triggered by rising tensions on campus, caused by the student-led protest and an indefinite hunger strike that had stretched into its thirteenth day.

The primary catalyst for the agitation is the students’ ongoing demand for the reinstatement of the university’s student union, a body that has remained inactive since being dissolved back in 2006. While the hunger strike continued to draw attention, the campus atmosphere turned volatile following physical confrontations between protesting students, university staff, and security personnel. Reports and footage from the grounds indicated attempts by authorities to dismantle portions of the protest site, which quickly drew sharp backlash from student organisations.

According to an official notice issued by Registrar Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi on 24 October, “In view of the ongoing situation and to ensure the safety and security of bonafide students on the university campus, the competent authority, JMI, has decided to conduct classes of all courses of the university through online mode with immediate effect until further notice.” Moving classes online was deemed a necessary precautionary step to safeguard the safety and security of the student body. The administration highlighted concerns regarding campus stability, the preservation of institutional property, and the smooth continuity of the academic calendar.

Student groups like AISA have criticised these actions, especially after the blockage of an emergency gate on campus and the alleged detainment of multiple protestors and hunger strikers.

According to the Hindustan Times, a 22-year-old master’s student, who requested anonymity, alleged that the administration was attempting to divide the student community by using the term “bonafide students.”

The student further added,

The protest has been going on for around two weeks, and students have remained peaceful. People are joining the movement of their own free will. By claiming that the shift to online classes is aimed at ensuring the safety and security of bona fide students, the administration is only trying to divide students who have united to demand the restoration of the students’ union.”

At present, the physical campus remains heavily regulated, with regular teaching entirely moved to an online mode.

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DU Notifies Erasmus Mobility Rules for Students, PhD Scholars and Faculty

By DU Beat October 24, 2026

Delhi University issued a notification on 22 October setting out eligibility criteria and selection procedures for Erasmus mobility across four categories: students, PhD scholars, teaching staff and non-teaching staff.

DU has formalised the selection process for Erasmus mobility opportunities available to students, PhD scholars and staff under its bilateral agreements with foreign higher education institutions. The notification, issued on 22 October with the competent authority’s approval, prescribes separate procedures depending on whether an individual department coordinates the agreement or the university’s International Relations office coordinates it directly.

For students, the minimum CGPA requirement is 7.5 for candidates from the Unreserved, OBC and EWS categories, and 6.5 for SC and ST candidates. Applicants must have passed all papers in completed semesters without any essential repeat, meet a minimum attendance of 66.67 per cent and hold a valid passport with at least two years of remaining validity. Prior participation in any Erasmus mobility programme disqualifies a candidate.

For students other than PhD scholars, the selection process gives the highest weightage to academic record at 50 per cent. The interview carries 30 per cent, while the statement of purpose, faculty recommendation, departmental contributions and attendance account for the remaining 20 per cent. The interview will assess subject knowledge, communication skills, clarity of thought and the candidate’s stated objectives for the exchange.

For PhD scholars, the research proposal carries the most weight at 40 per cent. Alignment between the candidate’s research area and the host supervisor’s expertise accounts for 20 per cent, and the interview for 30 per cent. UGC or CSIR NET or JRF qualification contributes 10 per cent. Scholars must submit both a recommendation letter from their DU supervisor and an acceptance letter from a prospective supervisor at the host institution. Preference will be given to candidates with publications in Scopus-indexed journals.

Faculty applying for teaching staff mobility must have at least five years of full-time teaching experience at DU and must not have participated in the programme in the preceding five years. The same five-year gap requirement applies to non-teaching staff, whose applications are restricted to Group A officers, and whose proposed training must align with their job responsibilities.

According to the notification, the Vice-Chancellor holds final authority over any difficulties in interpreting or implementing the Erasmus agreements.

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DU Proposes Distribution of Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired Students at ARSD

By DU Beat October 24, 2026

Delhi University plans to distribute updated Jyoti AI VIsion Glasses and Saarthi Smart Canes to visually impaired students at ARSD College, with applications open until November 5, 2026.

Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma (ARSD) College has invited visually impaired students to register for an initiative to receive the updated and advanced version of Jyoti AI Vision Glasses and Saarthi Smart Canes, according to a college notice dated October 23.

Issued by the college principal Prof. Gyantosh Kumar Jha, the notice refers to an email dated October 22, 2026, received from the Office of the Standing Counsel for Disability (OSD), Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), University of Delhi.

It states that visually impaired students enrolled in the first, second, third or fourth year of any course can express their interest in obtaining the equipment by filling a Google Form. Interested students must submit the application form by November 5, 2026. The college has advised eligible students to complete the process within the given deadline. However, the college notice does not specify the total number of devices available, the distribution date, or the procedure for selecting beneficiaries.

The initiative is being undertaken by the University of Delhi’s Equal Opportunity Cell, which works to improve accessibility for students with disabilities through accessible learning materials, infrastructure, and assistive technology. Such technologies can help people with visual impairments navigate their surroundings and access information. However, the notice does not detail the specific features of the devices being offered.

The proposed distribution builds on Delhi University’s broader efforts to promote accessibility through assistive technology. The Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) has previously documented a distribution initiative involving Jyoti AI Smart Glasses and Saarthi Smart Canes, organised on April 2, 2025, in collaboration with the Centre for Disability Studies, Rotary Club of Ghaziabad Smart City and Ferolite Jointings Ltd.

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Protests Escalate at Jamia Millia Islamia over Students’ Union Restoration; Administration Sets Up Committee

By DU Beat October 24, 2026

Tensions continue to rise at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) in New Delhi as student protests demanding the restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union (JMISU), discontinued since 2006, enter their second week.

Tensions have escalated at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) in Delhi as students have intensified campus demonstrations demanding the immediate restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union (JMISU). Multiple students have been staging a hunger strike since October 12, demanding the restoration of students’ union elections that were last held in 2006. To press for campus democracy and democratic representation, students organised a General Body Meeting (GBM) on campus.

In response to the growing unrest and gathering crowds, the JMI university administration implemented strict security measures to control student movement and limit campus access. Administrative officials sealed an emergency gate with bricks that is situated near the Ibn-e-Sina Block following heightened tensions on campus as the movement progressed. This decision received a large amount of backlash, raising concerns about student safety and movement, because the gate was traditionally used as an emergency passage during monsoons in times when there was severe waterlogging. Additionally, main entry points such as Gate No. 7 were locked, and heavy security personnel were deployed alongside local police officers.

Severe disciplinary action has also been taken. Ebin Basil, the NSUI unit general secretary at JMI, claimed that he received a one-year rustication period and Jasim Ali, a postgraduate student, received a six-month campus ban order. A Jamia unit of the NSUI said, “Approximately 60 security guards, accompanied by the chief proctor and security advisor, arrived at the protest site and forcibly dragged away the students.”

The movement also gained momentum across multiple academic departments. In a show of solidarity, law students from JMI took out a peaceful “black coat” march across campus wearing their official legal attire on Thursday, 22 October.

On the 12th day of the hunger strike, the Rampur MP Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi, a prominent member of the Samajwadi Party, visited the university to extend his solidarity to Jamia students and was detained by the police on 23 October.

In the past week, multiple MPs have written to the Vice Chancellor, Mazhar Asif, demanding restoration of the students’ union and withdrawal of all actions against the students on hunger strike. The situation of the protests within the campus continued on Friday, and a large number of students gathered at Gulistan-e-Ghalib to offer Juma prayers.

Amidst the ongoing protests and hunger strikes, the JMI administration formed a seven-member committee on 17 October to confer with and understand the demands of the student protesters. Further, a committee, chaired by Prof. Zubair Meenai, was created on 21 October. The committee has been tasked with drafting a constitution for the JMISU by 20 December 2026.

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NTA Announces Examination Calendar for 2026–27; JEE Main, CUET PG Dates Out

By DU Beat October 23, 2026

The NTA has announced its proposed examination calendar for December 2026 to March 2027, outlining key dates for JEE Main, CUET PG, UGC NET and other national-level examinations.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released its proposed examination calendar from December 2026 to March 2027, outlining dates for major national-level examinations, including UGC NET, JEE Main and CUET PG. The schedule gives students an early look at the upcoming examination season and helps them plan their preparation in advance.

The December cycle begins with the Rashtriya Indian Military College examination on December 6, followed by SWAYAM examinations from December 8 to 12 and Rashtriya Military Schools examinations on December 13. The UGC NET December cycle is scheduled for December 14–19, with December 20–21 reserved as buffer dates. The Joint CSIR UGC NET examination will take place on December 20–21.

January brings a packed schedule for aspirants. The Army Cadets College examination is proposed for January 4, while the NIFT Entrance Examination and SHRESHTA (NETS) are both scheduled for January 10. JEE Main Session 1 will be held on January 22–24 and January 28–30, with January 31 kept as a buffer date. The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination is also scheduled for January 31.

In February, the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is scheduled for February 7. The National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training (NITTT) Part 1 examination will follow on February 26–27.

March will see the CUET PG examination, proposed across March 1–5, 8, 12–20 and 24–25. The calendar lists a total duration of 17 days for the examination, with March 30–31 reserved as buffer dates. NITTT Part 2 is scheduled for March 5 and 7.

For students preparing for postgraduate admissions, engineering entrance tests and eligibility examinations, the calendar offers a useful starting point for organising revision schedules and balancing academic commitments. However, the NTA has clarified that the dates are tentative and may change due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances. Candidates are advised to check official NTA announcements regularly for updates and confirm the final dates before making examination-related plans.

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DU to Hold 103rd Convocation on November 20; Over 92,000 Students to Receive Degrees

By DU Beat October 22, 2026

Over 92,000 students are set to graduate at Delhi University’s 103rd convocation, with Amit Shah as chief guest and a historic first: degrees awarded in the year of course completion.

The University of Delhi will hold its 103rd convocation on November 20, 2026, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah attending as the Chief Guest. Vice-Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh will preside over the ceremony, which will see thousands of students receive their degrees. This year’s convocation will also mark a change in how the university distributes degrees, with students set to receive them in the same year they complete their programmes.

According to reports by ETV Bharat and Careers360, DU will award degrees to 85,231 undergraduate and 7,235 postgraduate students, taking the total to 92,466. More than 400 PhD scholars will also receive their degrees. The move to same-year degree distribution is expected to make the transition out of university easier for students, particularly those applying to foreign universities or meeting deadlines for jobs and other opportunities where degree certificates are required.

Preparations for the convocation were reviewed at a meeting held on October 22, attended by senior university officials and committee coordinators. Those present included Registrar Dr Vikas Gupta, Controller of Examinations Professor Gurpreet Singh Tuteja, Cultural Council Chairperson and Public Relations Officer Anoop Lathar, and Dean of Academic Affairs Professor K. Ratnabali. The meeting focused on reviewing arrangements and issuing directions for the smooth conduct of the ceremony.

The convocation will also recognise students for their academic achievements. The university is set to award 163 gold medals, one silver medal and 34 prizes to students across various categories.

For graduating students, the change in degree distribution could have practical implications beyond the convocation ceremony. Receiving their degree certificates in the same year they graduate would help students applying for higher education or jobs, where these documents are often required. With more than 92,000 students set to receive their degrees, the convocation will mark not only the culmination of their university years but also the beginning of their academic and professional journeys beyond Delhi University.

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DU Announces 126 Non-Teaching Vacancies, Applications Open October 23

By DU Beat October 21, 2026

The University of Delhi has announced 126 non-teaching vacancies for Senior Assistant and Assistant posts. Online applications open on October 23.

The University of Delhi (DU) has announced 126 vacancies for non-teaching posts, with online applications set to open on October 23, 2026. The university will fill 46 Senior Assistant posts and 80 Assistant posts under Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026, dated October 19, 2026. The vacancies are on a regular basis and cover administrative roles.

The Senior Assistant post is placed at Pay Level 6, while the Assistant post carries Pay Level 4. Assistant roles make up roughly 63 per cent of the total vacancies. Online registration will run from October 23 to November 9. The deadline may extend to two weeks after the advertisement appears in Employment News, whichever date is later. Candidates must apply through the official DU website, du.ac.in.

Applicants will be asked to fill in personal, educational and experience details in the online form, so candidates should keep their documents ready before the link goes live on October 23. The full advertisement on du.ac.in lists eligibility criteria, experience requirements, reservation details and the selection process. Aspirants have been advised to use only the link provided by the university and to avoid third-party sites when filling the form.

This is the latest in a series of non-teaching recruitment drives at the university. In December 2024, DU invited applications for 137 posts, including 11 Assistant Registrar, 46 Senior Assistant and 80 Assistant positions. An earlier drive, conducted by the National Testing Agency, aimed to fill 1,145 vacancies across 51 non-teaching posts, with examinations held in March 2023. At 126 posts, the current drive is smaller than the December 2024 round and far smaller than the 1,145-vacancy exercise conducted through the NTA.

In the previous drive, applications went through a preliminary scrutiny, after which provisionally eligible candidates were allowed to appear for the recruitment examination.

Further details, including the category-wise distribution of vacancies, are available in the notification on the DU website. Candidates can track further updates on the university’s official website.

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