Mumbai University postpones exams amid heavy rain; rescheduled to August 23
Vikas Kumar Pandit | August 18, 2025 | 10:45 PM IST | 1 min read
The decision follows a red alert issued by the IMD for Mumbai and nearby coastal districts, with heavy rainfall and gusty winds affecting the city. The timing of the exams will remain the same as per the original schedule.
The University of Mumbai (MU) has announced the postponement of all exams scheduled to be held on August 19, 2025, citing heavy rainfall across the city. According to the official circular, all papers originally set for August 19 will now be conducted on August 23, 2025.
The decision was communicated through a circular issued by the Examination Section from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Bhavan, Vidyanagari, Kalina. The circular further states that the timing of the exams will remain the same as per the original schedule.
The university has directed heads of departments, affiliated colleges, and the directors of its sub-centres in Ratnagiri, Thane, and Kalyan to inform students and staff immediately about the revised schedule.
“The Head, University Departments, Director, Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) Director, Ratnagiri, Thane & Kalyan Sub Centre and the Principals of the all-affiliated Colleges in all Faculty concerned are hereby informed that the tomorrow’s Dated 19th August 2025 all examinations are Postponed due to heavy rain,” the official notice said.
The postponement comes amid a red alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for Mumbai and nearby coastal districts, including Thane, Raigad, and Ratnagiri.
IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, coastal districts
Earlier today, the IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai and nearby coastal districts, including Thane, Raigad, and Ratnagiri, predicting heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The advisory comes as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, combined with cyclonic circulation, continues to affect Maharashtra’s coastal regions.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in the afternoon session, and residents were advised to step out only if necessary. Several low-lying areas, including Andheri Subway and Lokhandwala Complex, have been waterlogged, affecting traffic, while local trains are operating with minor delays.
Follow us for the latest education news on colleges and universities, admission, courses, exams, research, education policies, study abroad and more..
To get in touch, write to us at news@careers360.com.
Next Story
]DU PG Spot Round 3 cut-off 2025: MA in Psychology highest at 271; Buddhist Studies drops to 14
DU PG Spot Round 3 Seat Allocation 2025: Candidates who have been included in the allocation list for various courses at Delhi University must remit their admission fee before August 20.
Suviral Shukla | 1 min readFeatured News
]- IIT Delhi’s Jhajjar campus expansion shelved after technical survey flags weak soil, waterlogging: Govt
- Post-Matric Scholarship: Government plans to impose fee cap, raise income limit to Rs 4.5 lakh next year
- What is the Rohith Act? Provisions, origin, politics of a draft law to combat caste discrimination on campus
- Jadavpur University civil engineer’s work on vernacular architecture and climate resilience wins plaudits
- Minority Scholarships: Rs 3,400 crore unspent, panel says revive scheme in states ‘with no irregularities’
- NMC to medical colleges: File monthly reports on student suicides, ragging cases, faculty vacancies
- Primary school teachers in Karnataka must serve 12 years before promotion, say new recruitment rules
- Education Loan: PM-USP scholarships up 31.6% nationally, but J-K and Ladakh see 10.9% drop in 5 years
- Experts propose 7 spots for university townships in education ministry’s post-budget webinar
- Operation Kayakalp: ‘Jarjar’ schools in UP a blind spot – with crumbling buildings and children left behind