Mumbai University Postpones July 2 Examinations In Rain-Hit Regions
Mumbai University has postponed all examinations scheduled for July 2, 2026, at colleges located in Palghar district and areas falling under the Panvel Municipal Corporation after heavy rainfall prompted local authorities to declare a holiday for educational institutions.
The move was taken to ensure the safety of students and staff as continuous downpours affected normal life across several parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Holiday Declared Following Heavy Rainfall
The decision came after the District Collector of Palghar and the Commissioner of the Panvel Municipal Corporation issued separate circulars on July 1, announcing a holiday for colleges due to the worsening weather conditions.
Acting on these directives, Mumbai University cancelled the examinations that were to be conducted in the affected colleges.
University Confirms Cancellation
In an official announcement shared on social media, the University of Mumbai said: “In accordance with the circular issued on 01/07/2026 by the District Collector of Palghar and the Commissioner of Panvel Municipal Corporation, due to heavy rainfall today, 02/07/2026, holidays have been declared for colleges. Consequently, all examinations scheduled for today, 02/07/2026, in colleges within the Palghar district as well as in the jurisdiction of Panvel Municipal Corporation are being cancelled. The revised dates for these examinations will be announced on the official website of the University of Mumbai.”
The statement clarified that the cancelled examinations will be conducted on revised dates, which will be notified later.
Fresh Exam Schedule To Be Announced
The notification regarding the postponement was issued by the Director, Examination and Evaluation Board, University of Mumbai.
Students whose examinations were affected have been advised to regularly visit the University’s official website for updates on the revised examination timetable and further instructions.
The university has urged students not to rely on unofficial information circulating on social media and to follow only official announcements regarding the rescheduled examinations.
