Sun Mar 08 04:30:49 UTC 2026: ### University of Mumbai Reschedules Third-Year Exams Due to CET Clash

The Story:
The University of Mumbai has announced a rescheduling of its third-year semester examinations for various programs, including BCom, BA, and BSc, due to a conflict with the State Common Entrance Test (CET-2026) conducted by the Government of Maharashtra. The affected semester five exams, originally slated for March 10 to March 17, 2026, have been moved to later dates in April. Concurrently, semester six examinations across a wider range of programs, including self-finance courses, have also been postponed.

The changes, detailed in circulars issued by Dr. Pooja Raundale, Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation, affect a significant number of students across faculties of Commerce, Science, and Arts. Revised timetables will be published on the university website, with college principals responsible for informing students about the updated schedules.

Key Points:

  • Third-year semester five exams (BCom, BA, BSc, BSc Computer Science, BAMMC, BA under CDOE) are rescheduled due to clashes with CET-2026.
  • Original semester five exam dates were March 10 to March 17, 2026.
  • Revised dates for semester five exams: BCom (Choice Based) paper moves to April 4, 2026, while other papers move to between April 9 and April 15, 2026.
  • Semester six exams are also rescheduled, moving from April 1 and April 8, 2026, to April 9 and April 16, 2026, respectively.
  • Affected programs in semester six span Commerce, Science, and Arts, including various BCom variants, BMS, BSc, and BA courses.

Key Takeaways:

  • Coordination between state-level entrance exams and university exam schedules remains a challenge.
  • Rescheduling affects a wide range of students across multiple faculties.
  • The University of Mumbai has issued detailed instructions to colleges to ensure students are informed.
  • Students should regularly check the University of Mumbai website for the revised timetable.
  • The incident highlights the logistical complexities involved in managing large-scale examinations.

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