Viral posts claimed every Delhi exam was cancelled after October 10 advisories. That is false. Security and transport curbs were issued around a central protest. Delhi Metro shut entry and exit at many stations. Traffic diversions were announced. But authorities did not order blanket exam cancellations. Today is October 11, 2026.
What changed, officially, was institute specific. Dyal Singh College asked faculty to teach online on October 10. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College moved classes online the same day. DU Physics postponed internal assessments scheduled for October 10. DU Open Learning suspended weekend counselling sessions. Bhavan’s Mehta Vidyalaya cancelled limited campus activities.

Across universities, there was no citywide exam holiday. Several colleges and schools rescheduled or moved assessments online. Others conducted papers as planned, depending on location and logistics. Early advisories created confusion. A Supreme Court bench later termed blanket transport curbs “overreaching,” signalling recalibration through the day.
For travel, restrictions mattered more than cancellations. Advisories mentioned closures or curtailed access at 45 to 57 stations. Interchange stayed functional at several points, while gates were shut at many. Students needed extra time or alternate routes. Traffic police flagged diversions on corridors affecting central Delhi access.
Thirty second checklist for today. Check your institute ERP or portal first. Refresh the notices page. Scan official social handles for updates. Confirm any SMS or email alert received. If unclear, call the department office. Finally, recheck current Metro status before leaving. Save screenshots of every update.
Missed an exam on October 10? Act quickly. Email the course teacher and exam office with reasons and proofs. Many colleges arrange makeup internal assessments case by case. Mid-semester retests depend on departmental approval and timetables. Track notification pages this week for revised dates or re-test windows.