Exam Date Clash Application

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Report a date clash the moment you spot it on the date sheet — examination offices can fix clashes easily in the first few days, but once papers are printed and invigilators assigned, rescheduling becomes very difficult. Submit the application in writing to the controller of examinations and attach a copy of your date sheet clearly marking both papers. Also inform your department head, who can push the request through official channels.

Be precise about what is clashing: name both subjects with their paper codes and timings, so the office does not have to guess. If the clash involves papers from two different departments or programs, mention both, because the fix may require coordination between departments. Keep a copy of your application with the receiving stamp or email acknowledgment as proof you reported it in time — this protects you if the issue is raised later.

A practical tip: while waiting for the revised schedule, prepare for both papers as if each will be held on the original date — students who pause studying for one subject often regret it when the rescheduled paper lands only a day or two later. Once the new date is announced, confirm it appears on your admit card or the official revised date sheet.

Stay calm and polite throughout the process. Date clashes are administrative errors, and examination staff deal with them every session — a clear, courteous application with proper documentation gets resolved fastest, while an angry complaint only slows things down.

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