Osmania University has officially postponed all examinations scheduled to be held on 24 July 2026 across its faculties. The decision follows a bandh call issued by Left-affiliated student unions, and was confirmed through an official notification issued by the Controller of Examinations on 23 July 2026.
Here’s the full notification, what it means for your exam schedule, and what to do next.
Quick Summary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad |
| Notification Date | 23 July 2026 |
| Exams Affected | All examinations scheduled on 24 July 2026, across all faculties |
| Reason | Bandh call by Left-affiliated student unions across educational institutions in the state |
| Revised Schedule | To be announced separately by OU |
| Issued By | Controller of Examinations, Osmania University |
Official Notification Key Points
The notification, issued by the Office of the Controller of Examinations, Osmania University, Hyderabad, states the following:
- Subject: Examinations – Postponement of all examinations scheduled on 24 July 2026.
- In view of the bandh call issued by Left-affiliated student unions regarding educational institutions across the state, all examinations scheduled to be held on 24 July 2026 under the various faculties of Osmania University are postponed.
- The revised schedule/timetable for the postponed examinations will be communicated in due course.
- All Principals of Constituent and Affiliated Colleges, Heads of Departments, Chief Superintendents of Examination Centers, and candidates concerned are requested to take note.
The notification was marked for wide circulation to: Principals of Constituent/Affiliated Colleges, Deans of Faculties/Heads of Departments, Chief Superintendents of Examination Centres, the Public Relations Officer (for media publicity), the Web Administrator (for uploading on the university website), and Notice Boards/File.
Context: According to reports, the shutdown call was given by Left-affiliated student unions protesting an alleged lathi-charge on students during a recent Chalo Sansad march in Delhi, held over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak issue.
What This Means for Students
- If your exam was scheduled for 24 July 2026, it stands postponed — you do not need to appear on that date.
- A new date will be announced separately by the university; there is no confirmed revised date yet.
- Exams on other dates are not affected by this notification and continue as per the original schedule, unless a separate notice says otherwise.
- Keep checking the official website, osmania.ac.in, and your college notice board for the revised timetable.
What to Do Next
- Do not travel to your exam center on 24 July 2026 — the exam will not be conducted.
- Watch for the revised schedule on osmania.ac.in and your college notice board.
- Continue preparation for your subject as usual — postponement doesn’t reduce your syllabus or exam pattern, only the date.
- Contact your college examination cell if you have specific doubts about your own exam center or paper.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Why did Osmania University postpone exams on 24 July 2026? Due to a bandh call issued by Left-affiliated student unions regarding educational institutions across the state.
Q2. Which exams are affected? All examinations scheduled to be held on 24 July 2026 under the various faculties of Osmania University.
Q3. When will the revised exam date be announced? Osmania University has stated the revised schedule/timetable will be communicated in due course. No specific date has been announced yet — keep checking osmania.ac.in.
Q4. Are exams on other dates also postponed? No, this notification applies only to exams scheduled on 24 July 2026, unless a further notice is issued.
Q5. Where can I get the official notification? The notification is issued by the Controller of Examinations, Osmania University, and is available on the official website osmania.ac.in and college notice boards.
Final Thoughts
This is a developing update — we’ll revise this page as soon as Osmania University announces the new exam date. Bookmark this page and keep your hall ticket and syllabus ready so you’re not caught off guard once the revised schedule is out.
Stay updated, and all the best for your postponed exam.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with or an official publication of Osmania University. Always cross-verify all exam-related information on the official Osmania University website, osmania.ac.in, before making any decisions.