- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University offers an additional final examination opportunity to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students whose regular attempts have expired. Applications close on November 6.
New Delhi.: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has announced an additional final examination opportunity for students who could not complete their undergraduate or postgraduate degrees within the prescribed duration. The opportunity, commonly described as a mercy chance, is intended to provide relief to students who have exhausted all their regular examination attempts.
The facility will cover eligible students enrolled in various programmes governed by Ordinances 10, 11 and 25. According to the university's announcement, students whose prescribed examination opportunities expired by June 2026 can apply for this additional opportunity.
The last date to submit applications is November 6, 2026.
Who Is Eligible for the IPU Mercy Chance?
The additional final opportunity is intended for students who:
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Could not complete their degree within the prescribed course duration.
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Have exhausted all examination opportunities available under the applicable examination scheme by June 2026.
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Have completed the study requirements of their respective courses.
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Have already availed the prescribed examination opportunities.
The facility covers both odd and even semester examinations.
Students who still have regular examination attempts available to complete their degrees will not be eligible for this additional opportunity.
IPU Mercy Chance 2026: Application Deadline
Eligible students must submit their applications by November 6, 2026. Applicants are required to provide a list of the papers in which they wish to appear for the examination.
The application must carry the signature of the concerned Dean, Director or Principal. Students should ensure that the required approval and documents are included before submitting their applications.
Examination Mode and Schedule
The university will conduct the additional final opportunity examinations in offline mode only.
The proposed examination schedule is:
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Examination |
Expected schedule |
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Odd semester |
December 2026–January 2027 |
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Even semester |
May–June 2027 |
Students should follow university announcements for detailed examination dates and other instructions.
IPU Mercy Chance Fee Structure
Students applying for the additional final opportunity will have to pay the prescribed fees.
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Fee component |
Amount |
|---|---|
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Continuation fee |
₹25,000 |
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Re-appearing fee |
₹1,200 per subject |
The continuation fee is payable in addition to the re-appearing fee for each subject selected by the student.
How to Apply
Eligible students should submit an application to the university through the prescribed process. They should:
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Prepare the application for the additional final examination opportunity.
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List all the papers in which they wish to appear.
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Obtain the signature of the concerned Dean, Director or Principal.
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Pay the continuation fee of ₹25,000.
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Deposit the re-appearing fee of ₹1,200 for each subject.
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Submit the application by November 6, 2026.
Students should confirm the applicable submission procedure and payment instructions with their respective university department or college.
A Final Opportunity for Students to Complete Their Degrees
The additional examination opportunity provides a further chance to students whose regular attempts have expired but who still need to clear pending papers to complete their degrees. Eligible students should carefully check the conditions under Ordinances 10, 11 and 25 and complete the application process before the deadline.
FAQs
1. What is the IPU mercy chance 2026?
It is an additional final examination opportunity announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University for eligible students who have exhausted their regular examination attempts but have not completed their degrees.
2. What is the last date to apply for the IPU additional final opportunity?
The last date for application submission is November 6, 2026.
3. Which students are eligible?
Students who have completed their course study and exhausted all prescribed examination opportunities by June 2026 may be eligible, subject to the applicable university rules.
4. Which courses are covered?
The opportunity applies to various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes governed by Ordinances 10, 11 and 25.
5. What is the continuation fee?
Students must pay ₹25,000 as a continuation fee.
6. What is the re-appearing examination fee?
The re-appearing fee is ₹1,200 per subject.
7. Will the examinations be conducted online or offline?
The additional final opportunity examinations will be conducted in offline mode.
8. When will the odd and even semester examinations take place?
Odd semester examinations are scheduled for December 2026–January 2027, while even semester examinations are scheduled for May–June 2027.
9. Can students with regular examination attempts remaining apply?
No. Students who still have regular examination opportunities available to complete their degrees cannot avail themselves of this additional final opportunity.
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