{
  "id": 1789944,
  "title": "Mumbai University Makes 30-Minute Early Reporting Mandatory For Students Appearing For Exams From 2026-27",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/mumbai-university-makes-30-minute-early-reporting-mandatory-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T19:21:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/mumbai-university-makes-30-minute-early-reporting-mandatory-for-students-appearing-for-exams-from-2026-27"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As of the 2026-27 academic year, the University of Mumbai has implemented a new rule mandating that all students appearing for examinations must arrive at the examination hall at least 30 minutes prior to the designated start time. This decision was made following consultations among the Board of Examinations and Evaluation, the Management Council, and the Academic Council. The primary purpose of this rule is to provide ample time for identity verification, seating arrangements, and other critical pre-examination procedures. Additionally, the university aims to prevent any inconvenience to students who may rush to the examination centres just moments before their exams commence. For example, if an exam is scheduled to begin at 10:30 am, students will need to be present in the hall by 10 am. The university has emphasized the importance of students planning their travel and preparations in advance to avoid last-minute rushes. Dr Pooja Raundale, Director of the Board of Examinations and Evaluation, has instructed heads and directors of various university departments, principals of affiliated, conducted, and autonomous colleges, directors of recognized institutions, and coordinators/directors of sub-centres to disseminate this instruction to students, teachers, and examination staff, ensuring strict adherence to the new rule. The university has also appealed to students to abide by examination rules and cooperate with examination officers and staff to ensure a smooth and disciplined examination process.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The University of Mumbai has made it mandatory for students appearing for examinations to report to the examination hall at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time, beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. The decision will apply to all examinations conducted by the university from the 2026-27 academic year onwards. It was taken following decisions by the Board of Examinations…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}