Overview

• The Maharashtra government’s corrigendum canceled Dahi Handi and Anant Chaturdashi holidays, replacing them with Narali Purnima on August 8 and Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjan on September 2 for Mumbai and its suburbs.
• All exams under Arts, Science, Commerce, Education, Pharmacy and the Centre for Distance & Online Education that were set for August 8 have been postponed by Mumbai University.
• University officials have instructed principals of affiliated colleges and the CDOE director to inform students of the postponement without delay.
• Schools and colleges across Mumbai will observe the Narali Purnima holiday and remain closed on Friday.
• Students reported frustration over the eleventh-hour change as they await new exam schedules and adapt study plans.