Mumbai University Postpones Palghar District Exams Due to Heavy Rain

The University of Mumbai postponed all examinations scheduled to be held on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at colleges across Palghar district. The decision came in response to extreme spells of rain and a holiday declared by the local district administration.

The postponement was officially confirmed in a notification issued by the Director of the Examination and Evaluation Board of the University of Mumbai. According to the university, the decision to defer the exams was made after the Palghar District Collector issued a circular on July 3, 2026, declaring a holiday for colleges in the district due to the heavy rainfall.

The heavy downpour has caused extreme spells of rain across Mumbai and its surrounding areas, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures for the safety of students and college staff.

All examinations that were slated to take place on July 4, 2026, in colleges affiliated with the University of Mumbai within Palghar district have been affected by this announcement.

The University of Mumbai has stated that a revised schedule for the postponed examinations will be announced. The new dates and details will be shared on the university's official website in due course.