Aatif Ammad | May 20, 2026 | 09:29 AM IST | 1 min read
Savitribai Phule University postpones semester papers under 2019 pattern; student demands had earlier sought one-week delay

Savitribai Phule Pune University(SPPU) has revised portions of its undergraduate engineering examination calendar for 2026, postponing selected semester examinations under the science and technology faculty while keeping the broader university schedule unchanged.
As per the SPPU circular, the changes have been done in SE Semester 3, TE Semester 5 and BE Semester 7 examinations. These papers were originally scheduled in late May, but the university has postponed them to dates after mid-June. A separate detailed timetable is expected to be released later through the university website.
The notice also stated that examinations for other courses and subjects will continue according to the earlier published university timetable.
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The postponed engineering examinations listed in the circular are:
Semester, Pattern | Earlier Exam Dates | New Timeline |
SE 2019 Pattern – Semester 3 | May 20 to May 25, 2026 | After June 11, 2026 |
TE 2019 Pattern – Semester 5 | May 21 to May 26, 2026 | After June 17, 2026 |
BE 2019 Pattern – Semester 7 | May 20 to May 25, 2026 | After June 15, 2026 |
SPPU circular indicated that colleges and recognised institutions under the university’s jurisdiction must take note of the schedule revision and ensure internal circulation.
Earlier, over 500 engineering students at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) had gathered on campus seeking a one-week postponement of the 2026 engineering exams, citing limited preparation time and academic delays.
Students said syllabus completion, practical work and internal assessments were still pending in several colleges. They also flagged overlapping assignments and workload pressure. Student representatives were expected to submit their demand to the vice-chancellor, while the university had not issued an official response then.
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