The mid-semester examinations were to be conducted by IIT-Delhi from today, however, the examinations have been pushed further. Check new exam schedule and reason for postponement..
The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi has revamped its evaluation system and dropped a set of mid-semester exams to reduce students stress, according to institute director Rangan Banerjee. The decision comes against the backdrop of several cases of student suicides across IITs which has sparked a debate about whether the curriculum and the rigorous study schedule are impacting the mental health of students.