DU semester exams start December 4, exam form deadline is November 15
By TUF News Desk · Published 29 October 2026 · 3 min read
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November 15 is the date University of Delhi students need to keep in view. That is the extended last date for submitting examination forms for the December-January semester examinations, and the theory examinations themselves begin on December 4, 2026.
The extension notice, dated October 13, covers eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students of regular colleges, the Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB) and the School of Open Learning (SOL). It applies to semesters I, III, V, VII and IX where applicable. Students who have not yet filed should check the notice on the official DU examination website to confirm whether a late fee applies to their submission.
What the December session covers
The examinations belong to the 2026-27 academic session and run through December 2026 into January 2027. The university’s academic calendar puts the start of theory examinations on December 4, while preparation leave and practical examinations begin earlier, on November 20.
Course-wise dates are not the same for every programme. Detailed date sheets are released separately for each course, and students need to read the schedule for their own paper codes rather than assume a common timetable. Regular college students, NCWEB students and SOL students all fall under the same form deadline, but their date sheets can differ.
Winter break follows the examination period. The calendar lists December 25 to 31, 2026 as the winter vacation, with classes for the even semester resuming on January 1, 2027.
What to check before submitting the form
The original examination form notification went out on September 1, and the October 13 notice extended the deadline to November 15. Students should confirm their course, semester and paper selections before submitting, since an error in the form can carry into the admit card and the result.
Enrolment details and paper codes deserve a second look at this stage. Students filling any university form for the first time can use the general admission documents checklist as a reminder of the records worth keeping ready, though DU’s own examination notice remains the final word on what its form requires.
Admit card dates have not been announced alongside the form extension. Students should watch the examination website for programme-specific announcements rather than rely on dates circulating on social media, and they should download their admit cards only from the official portal once released.
With the form deadline a little over two weeks away and theory papers starting on December 4, the practical step for now is simple: submit the form before November 15, then work from the date sheet for your own course.
Frequently asked questions
When do the DU semester exams begin?
December 4, 2026. The examinations run through the December 2026 to January 2027 session, with course-wise dates given in the separate date sheets.
What is the last date to submit the DU exam form?
November 15, 2026, under the extension notice dated October 13. It covers eligible regular college, NCWEB and SOL undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Who is covered by the DU exam form extension?
Eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students of regular colleges, the Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board and the School of Open Learning, in semesters I, III, V, VII and IX where applicable.
Where can DU students check examination notices?
On the university examination website at exam.du.ac.in, which carries the extension notice and programme-wise date sheets.
Frequently asked questions
When do the DU semester exams begin?
December 4, 2026. The examinations run through the December 2026 to January 2027 session, with course-wise dates given in the separate date sheets.
What is the last date to submit the DU exam form?
November 15, 2026, under the extension notice dated October 13. It covers eligible regular college, NCWEB and SOL undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Who is covered by the DU exam form extension?
Eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students of regular colleges, the Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board and the School of Open Learning, in semesters I, III, V, VII and IX where applicable.
Where can DU students check examination notices?
On the university examination website at exam.du.ac.in, which carries the extension notice and programme-wise date sheets.
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