Andhra University postpones October 2026 exams; revised dates to be announced

Andhra University in Visakhapatnam has postponed all examinations that were scheduled to take place in October 2026. The university issued a notification regarding this decision around October 22, 2026, on its official examination portal.

The university has stated that revised dates for these postponed examinations will be announced shortly. Students are advised to regularly check the official website, https://exams.andhrauniversity.edu.in/, for the latest information.

Details of the Postponement

Andhra University, located in Visakhapatnam, has postponed all examinations originally scheduled for October 2026. The university issued a notification regarding this decision around October 22, 2026, on its official examination portal, https://exams.andhrauniversity.edu.in/. While the specific reasons for this postponement have not been disclosed by the university, revised dates for these examinations are expected to be announced shortly.

Andhra University, under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. P.V.G.D. Prasad Reddy, is a prominent institution that conducts research and offers courses across many disciplines. These include sciences, engineering, earth sciences, social sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, law, commerce and managements, psychology, linguistics, mathematics, and statistical sciences.

Previous Examination Postponement in 2026

This is not the first instance of Andhra University postponing examinations in 2026. Earlier this year, the university had postponed all undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional examinations scheduled for August 5, 2026. That decision was made following orders issued by the Vice-Chancellor on August 4, 2026, due to a proposed State-wide bandh.

The circular for the August 5 postponement was issued by the Controller of Examinations. Several examinations were rescheduled, with timings remaining unchanged. The details of the rescheduled examinations from August 5, 2026, are provided below:

Special Drive and Special Examinations that were scheduled for August 5 were conducted as per their original timetable, despite the general postponement. Principals of affiliated colleges and Chief Superintendents of examination centres were informed to adhere to the revised schedule for the August 5 postponements.

Student Information and Next Steps

Students awaiting the October 2026 examination dates are advised to regularly check the official Andhra University examination portal for the announcement of the revised schedule. The university also reminds students that any pending Term Fee Registration and Payment for eligible AY 2022 – AY 2025 batches must be completed compulsorily.

Also, after an examination notification is released, students are required to register for pending or failed papers through the Supplementary Examination Registration Form. Study materials are accessible on the university portal only to students who have successfully paid their tuition fees. The university also supports online applications for various certificates, including Original Degree Certificates, Provisional Certificates, and Migration Certificates, for which a high-speed internet connection is mandatory.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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