BBAU End Semester Exams 2026-27 Schedule and Guidelines

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, has issued the schedule and examination guidelines for the End Semester Examinations of the academic year 2026-27 for UG and PG programs. The exams will cover the First, Third, Fifth, Seventh, and Ninth Semesters of all UG and PG programs, along with the Second Semester of MBA (Executive), PG Diploma in Translation and PG Diploma in Yoga Therapy (Previous Batch).

The examinations will be conducted in offline mode only, beginning on 7 December 2026 and ending on 15 December 2026. Examination timings are set as:

• Morning session: 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
• Evening session: 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Lab and field-based exams such as practicals and viva-voce on dissertations may be conducted during the week prior to 7 December to ensure all exams conclude by 15 December 2026.

Additionally, AEC, VAC, AECC, and MPDC exams for UG and PG courses, if any, will be held on 4 and 5 December 2026 before the main end semester exams. CBCS exams for all courses, if any, shall be scheduled on 7 December 2026, the first day of the exams.

The Deans of Schools shall finalize and submit the detailed exam schedule, including duties of flying squads and invigilators, to the Controller of Examinations (COE) office by 26 November 2026.

Up to 50% of core theory question papers will be set by external examiners from outside the university. Heads of departments must also ensure compliance with mandates of regulatory bodies such as AICTE, NCTE, BCI, and PCI.

Online Examination Form Submission

The online examination forms for UG & PG regular students admitted from academic session 2024-25 onwards will be available on SAMARTH portal from 18 November to 29 November 2026. Registration on the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) portal is mandatory to submit the examination form.

The Heads or Coordinators of courses/programmes are responsible for verifying candidates’ eligibility and fee payment on the SAMARTH portal by 30 November 2026.

Any student who does not submit their online form by 29 November will have their form rejected. The COE office is not responsible for non-issuance of admit cards if forms or ABC registration are not completed on time.

Admission Card and Offline Form Submission

Eligible candidates who were admitted before academic session 2024-25 may collect examination forms (Regular and Backpapers) from their departments between 12 and 17 November 2026 from 2 PM to 5 PM. Filled forms must be submitted to the COE office by 30 November 2026.

Admit cards can be downloaded from 3 December 2026 afternoon onwards. Answer books will be distributed by the Examination Section from 19 November to 2 December 2026 on submission of requisition.

Central Universities in Uttar Pradesh

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NAAC ANIRF #37 (2025)Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1996View detailsNAAC ANIRF #6 (2025)Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1916View detailsNAAC A+NIRF #10 (2025)Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1920View detailsNAAC B++Central UniversityAllahabad UniversityPrayagraj, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1887View detailsRGNAUCentral UniversityRajiv Gandhi National Aviation UniversityRaebareli, Uttar PradeshAdmission: Own EntranceEst. 2013View detailsRLBCACentral UniversityRani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural UniversityJhansi, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, ICAR AIEEAEst. 2014View details

Important Dates

This notification is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority at BBAU. All departments and concerned officials are instructed to take necessary actions to ensure smooth conduct and security arrangements for the examinations.