IIT Roorkee Postpones 70 Exams to November 22 After Student’s Death: Check Revised Date

IIT Roorkee delays 70 exams to November 22 After Student dies, here is the new exam date

Uttarakhand: Students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will have to revise their exam plans after the institute delayed 70 exams which were scheduled to take place on November 13, 2026. They have been postponed to November 22, 2026 after a second year student died.

Sonika Srivastava, In-charge of the IIT Roorkee Media Cell, confirmed the New Date in a statement released by news agencies on November 14. Students have been informed of the delay. Students who were going to sit their exams on November 13 should check official communications from the institute for any extra information.

IIT Roorkee Exam Delay 2026

70 exams have been postponed from November 13. The New Date has been set to November 22, according to the Media Cell.

Why Have IIT Roorkee Exams Been Delayed?

The exams have been delayed following the death of a 20-year-old second-year student who was studying for a BS-MS degree in Mathematics and Computing. The incident took place in the institute's Govind Bhawan hostel and was reported to police. As a result, IIT Roorkee have delayed the exams scheduled for November 13. The Media Cell confirmed that 70 exams have been moved to November 22.

The police are investigating into the death of the student. The institute has expressed its condolences for the loss and confirmed it is working with the authorities. It has also said it is offering support to the family. The exams have been delayed but this should not be confused with the investigation.

When Are IIT Roorkee Exams Now?

The New Date for the 70 exams has been set to November 22, 2026. Students who were due to sit their exams on November 13 should note the New Date and check with their department for any extra information.

Whilst this confirms the New Date, students should not assume the details of their exams are the same. Check official communications for any updates on when your papers will be taking place, where they will be held, your seat number etc.

How Can I Check the New IIT Roorkee Exam Dates?

Students can check the official website for any academic updates.  To find the most up to date information:

• Go to the official IIT Roorkee website at https://www.iitr.ac.in/
• Find the correct academic section.
• Search for any notices regarding exams in November 2026.
• Look for any updates regarding exams being delayed from November 13.
• Follow any extra instructions from the relevant department.

Do not assume the details of your papers will be the same. Check official communications for any updates.

What Should I Do Before My Exams on November 22?

With the New Date coming up, use the extra time to revise. Focus on the subjects you have in your exams and check with your departments for any extra information.

Also keep an eye on any emails from the institute. If you have any questions regarding your papers, contact the relevant department.

IIT Roorkee Exam Update

The exams have been delayed, this has been confirmed in a statement from the IIT Roorkee Media Cell. This was reported by PTI and other news organisations. The exams have been delayed to November 22, 2026.

A downloadable official PDF could not be found confirming the exams have been delayed. Continue to check the official website for any formal notice.

FAQs

1. What is the reason behind the postponement of IIT Roorkee examinations for November 2026?

IIT Roorkee postponed 70 examinations after the death of a second-year student on its campus. The institute’s Media Cell confirmed the revised examination date.

2. What is the total number of IIT Roorkee examinations that have been postponed?

IIT Roorkee postponed 70 examinations which were to be held on November 13, 2026.

3. What is the revised date for the postponed examinations?

The postponed examinations will be held on November 22, 2026.

4. When was the examination postponed?

The examinations were postponed on November 14, 2026 after confirmation from the institute’s Media Cell.

5. What student programme was the deceased student a part of?

The student was a part of the second year of BS-MS Programme in Mathematics and Computing.

6. Where can students find the revised examination schedule?

To know the revised examination schedule students can visit https://www.iitr.ac.in/ and check for new notification for academic/examination related announcement.

7. Is there any official PDF notification regarding the postponement?

Separately, a downloadable PDF regarding the postponement could not be verified. The revised date was confirmed by the institute’s Media Cell in the statements released by different news agencies.

8. Will there be changes in examination venues and timings?

November 22 is the revised date for the examinations. Students should check for other official directives for their programmes regarding timings, venues and other arrangements.

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