Delhi University’s newly released tentative date sheet for semester exams has drawn sharp criticism from teachers, who have flagged major scheduling overlaps that could disrupt both teaching and examinations.

According to the date sheet hosted on the university’s examination portal, semester exams for undergraduate programmes will begin on December 10, 2025, and continue till January 30, 2026. However, classes for the even semester are scheduled to commence on January 2, resulting in a month-long overlap between ongoing exams and new semester classes.

The Delhi University Teachers’ Front (DTF) and several Academic Council members have said the overlap will make it impossible to manage both teaching and examination duties simultaneously.

“This is a matter of great concern, there will be

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