Four hours of waiting, over 1 lakh students in limbo, two outcomes: Why DU’s exam delay hit them differently

Delhi University’s semester exams descended into chaos after question papers for over 35 subjects reached centres up to four hours late, affecting more than one lakh students. While Honours students were cushioned by additional exam slots, Programme students faced rescheduling and extended uncertainty. The episode exposes how DU’s exam design distributes disruption unequally.