DUSU president urges Delhi University to postpone exams set to be held from May 13

Khatri said the current situation has created a sense of panic among students, and their families are requesting for their return.

“Many students, who had gone home on preparatory leave are now panicked, and several parents are requesting their children to return home amid the growing tensions,” he said in an official statement.

DUSU has launched two helpline numbers — 73780 22365 and 62686 85067 — for students seeking assistance related to accommodation, medical support and examination-related queries amid the conflict.

“Since the launch of the helplines, we have received multiple requests from students and their families urging the postponement of the upcoming examinations, citing safety concerns and travel difficulties,” the statement read.

Khatri reiterated his concerns on X (formerly Twitter) and urged the vice chancellor of Delhi University to reschedule the examinations.

Looking at the unforeseen tensions between India and Pakistan, many students from across the country who had gone home on preparatory leave are now panicking.

Parents of students studying in Delhi University are increasingly concerned and are calling their children back home due…

— Ronak Khatri (@ronak_khatrii) May 9, 2025

“Examinations are scheduled to begin on the 13th of May, but the current situation has created anxiety among students and their families. I sincerely urge the Vice Chancellor of Delhi University to consider postponing the examination dates to ensure the safety and well-being of all students,” he posted.

Tensions have risen between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces, targeting terror infrastructure, on Wednesday in response to the deadly attack in Pahalgam on April 22. The terror attack in April caused a diplomatic rift between the two countries.

Since the operation, India has witnessed multiple drone and missile assaults from Pakistan which have been mostly thwarted. Border regions, on the other hand, have experienced intense shelling, leading to casualties.

Several states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and Ladakh, closed their schools and colleges in light of the escalation. Education institutions and various bodies have also postponed exams.