'Special exam for students who skip paper on Eid': DU tells court after Muslim student's plea
Delhi University has announced a special examination for students who wish to observe Eid al-Adha on May 28 and cannot attend the scheduled exam. This decision comes after a petition from a Muslim law student challenged the university's initial plan to hold exams on the religious holiday. The university's lawyer confirmed that students can inform the dean and take the exam after July 4 if they choose to celebrate Eid.
- ▪Delhi University will conduct a special examination after July 4 for students observing Eid al-Adha.
- ▪A petition was filed by a Muslim law student against the university's decision to hold exams on May 28.
- ▪The university's decision drew criticism from both students and faculty, who deemed it discriminatory.
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'Special exam for students who skip paper on Eid': DU tells court after Muslim student's pleaA petition was filed by a fourth-semester law student challenging Delhi University’s decision to hold examinations on Eid.Updated on: May 27, 2026 7:46 AM ISTBy Shruti Kakkar, Gargi ShuklaShare viaCopy link The Delhi University on Tuesday informed the Delhi High Court that it would conduct a special examination after July 4 for students belonging to the minority community who wish to observe Eid al-Adha on May 28 and choose not to appear for the examination scheduled by the law faculty on that date.Delhi University offers alternative exam date for students celebrating Eid.
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