Madras University Postpones November 2 Exams and Cancels Classes Amid Heavy Rain Alert
The University of Madras postponed its theory and practical examinations scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, and declared a holiday for students in all university departments. The decision followed an orange rain alert for Chennai and Tiruvallur districts amid prevailing cyclonic weather conditions.
The university’s notice concerns examinations scheduled for November 2. Students who were due to write a paper or attend a practical examination that day should not travel to the exam venue based on the earlier timetable. The university is expected to announce revised dates separately; candidates should check for an official update before making plans.
Exam and Class Update
| Item | Update |
|---|---|
| University | University of Madras |
| Exam date affected | November 2, 2026 |
| Examinations postponed | Theory and practical examinations scheduled for that day |
| Classes | Holiday for students of all university departments |
| Reason | Heavy rainfall and an orange alert for Chennai and Tiruvallur |
| Revised exam dates | To be announced by the university |
What Students Should Do
Students affected by the postponement should save the university’s notice and monitor the official website and department communications for the replacement timetable. Check the course, semester, paper code and session when revised dates are published, as the new schedule may list morning and afternoon examinations separately.
Keep the existing hall ticket and exam details available, but follow any new instructions issued with the revised schedule. Students should contact their department or college examination office if they need confirmation about a specific paper, practical session, venue or reporting requirement. Do not assume that an examination set for another date has also been postponed unless a separate university notice says so.
Important Date
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | Holiday for students in University of Madras departments; scheduled theory and practical examinations postponed |
| To be announced | Revised dates for the postponed examinations |
The weather-related decision applies to the University of Madras examinations and department classes identified in the university’s announcement. Students at affiliated colleges should also check directly with their college, since local instructions may differ. For safety and travel planning, follow current advisories from the relevant district authorities and the India Meteorological Department.
Important Links
University of Madras official website: https://www.unom.ac.in/
India Meteorological Department, Chennai: https://mausam.imd.gov.in/chennai/
