Mumbai’s unrelenting monsoon has forced the University of Bombay to halt its examination schedule, with authorities postponing all undergraduate and postgraduate examinations scheduled for July 6, 2026. Heavy rains, widespread traffic jams and transport disruptions brought large parts of the city to a standstill. The decision follows the India Meteorological Departmentmeteorological advisory (IMD) advisory for adverse conditions in the Mumbai metropolitan region. With roads flooded and public transport services severely affected, the university said the safety of students and staff could not be compromised.
The University suspends the July 6 exam calendar
In an official notification, the University of Bombay announced that all undergraduate and postgraduate examinations scheduled for July 6 have been postponed until further notice.The university attributed the decision to continuous rains that led to severe waterlogging in several parts of the city, making travel to exam centers unsafe. He directed the candidates not to appear at their respective centers on the scheduled date.The postponement comes as Mumbai continues to grapple with the annual monsoon challenge, with persistent rain disrupting normal life and affecting road and rail connectivity.
Student safety is cited as a top priority
The university said the postponement was prompted by prevailing weather conditions and the IMD warning, which pointed to continued heavy rains in the region.With thousands of students relying on commuter trains, buses and road transport to get to exam venues, officials decided that continuing with exams in deteriorating weather conditions would expose candidates and staff to avoidable risks.
A new exam schedule will be published
While postponing the exams, the university clarified that the papers have not been cancelled. A revised schedule for all examinations initially scheduled for July 6 will be announced shortly through the university’s official website.In its notification, the university stated, “The new timetable for the said examination will be published very soon on the official website of the University of Bombay. Students are requested to check the notices on the university website frequently.”Students have been advised to monitor the college portal regularly for more announcements regarding the revised exam schedule.
Existing hall tickets remain valid
In order to avoid any kind of confusion for the rescheduled tests, the university assured that the candidates will not be asked to get fresh admit cards.Students have been advised to keep their classroom ticket which will still be valid for the postponed exams. The university also stated that the candidates should depend on the updates released from the official site of the university.