Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP), and UP College have announced revised examination schedules for the semester exams of the academic session 2026-27. The new timetables ensure that most UG and PG exams will conclude by the end of December 2026, helping start the next academic session on time as per the new education policy.
BHU Examination Schedule
BHU has planned to complete its PG first semester exams in the shortest span, scheduled from 4 December 2026 to 24 December 2026, thereby finishing within 20 days. Other semester exams at BHU are planned as follows:
- UG and PG third semester exams, and UG fifth, seventh and ninth semester exams will be held from 19 November 2026 to 24 December 2026.
- UG first semester exams will be conducted from 21 December 2026 to 12 January 2027.
This schedule marks a significant change from previous years, where exams would extend for several months, providing students relief from lengthy examination periods.
UP College Examination Details
UP College has also released its exam schedule for the 2026-27 session, with exams starting from 28 November 2026 and continuing until 30 December 2026.
Examinations will be conducted in two shifts daily:
- First shift: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- Second shift: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
On the first day, 28 November 2026, exams include Economics for BA and BSc third semesters, Commerce for BCom first semester, English and Sanskrit for BA fifth semester, and MA third semester exams.
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NIRF #6 (2025)Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1916View details
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Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP) has announced that UG and PG fifth semester exams will commence on 23 November 2026.
The timing of exams is as follows:
- BA and BSc exams: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- BCom, BBA, BCA exams: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- MA Journalism and Mass Communication third semester exams will be held starting 18 November 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Summary and Impact
These revised schedules reflect efforts to comply with the new education policy aimed at reducing the length of exam periods. By concluding exams mostly by December end, the universities aim to start new academic sessions without delay, providing students with academic continuity and timely results.
