SPPU Postpones All October 23 Exams Due to Maharashtra Legislative Council Elections; Revised Timetable Awaited
Savitribai Phule Pune University has postponed all examinations scheduled for October 23, 2026, due to Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. Revised examination dates will be announced separately, and affiliated colleges have been instructed to inform students.
Pune, October 20, 2026: Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has announced the postponement of all examinations scheduled for Friday, October 23, due to voting for the Maharashtra Legislative Council's Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies.
The decision has been taken to avoid inconvenience to students, teaching staff and examination personnel during polling for five Legislative Council seats.
Revised Examination Dates to Be Announced
Dr Rajendra Talware, Director of SPPU's Board of Examinations and Evaluation, stated that the university would announce the revised examination dates through a separate official circular.
Students have been advised not to assume any new examination dates until the university issues an official notification.
The postponement applies to examinations scheduled for October 23. The university has not announced changes to examinations scheduled on other dates.
Affiliated Colleges Directed to Inform Students
SPPU has instructed all affiliated colleges to communicate the postponement to students at the earliest.
The decision comes as polling for the Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies is scheduled for October 23, potentially affecting examination arrangements and staff availability.
Students should monitor official university announcements and updates from their respective colleges for the revised timetable.