Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University (BNMU), located in Madhepura, Bihar, is a state university established in 1992. Named after the socialist leader Bhupendra Narayan Mandal, the university affiliates colleges across the Madhepura, Saharsa, and Supaul districts. For the 2026 academic session, BNMU has streamlined its examination processing through its UMIS portal, ensuring that theoretical and practical assessments for regular and vocational courses like BA, BSc, BCom, and PG programs are conducted according to a rigorous schedule.
About BNMU Madhepura Examinations 2026
BNMU follows a semester-based system for PG and a year/semester system for UG courses. As of January 2026, the university is actively conducting the PG 1st Semester (CBCS) December 2025 session. Theory papers for this session are scheduled from January 19 to January 25, 2026. Additionally, the university has opened online submissions for the UG Semester-III and BLIS/MLIS 1st Semester examination forms. The 2026 academic calendar aims to regularize the session, with Even Semester (Spring) exams tentatively planned for May-June 2026.
Key Dates for 2026 Examination Sessions
- PG 1st Semester (CBCS) Theory Exams: January 19 – January 25, 2026
- PG 1st Sem Practical Marks Submission: Within one week of theory exams
- BLIS & MLIS 1st Sem Exam Form Submission: January 18, 2026 onwards
- UG Semester-III Exam Form Submission: Ongoing in January 2026
- PhD Course Work Orientation/RAC: January 13, 2026
- Even Semester End-Term Exams (UG/PG): May 2026 (Tentative)
How to Download BNMU Date Sheet 2026
- Visit the official university website at bnmu.ac.in.
- Navigate to the 'Examination' or 'Notices' section.
- Look for the link titled 'Revised Centre and Programme Schedule for P.G. 1st Semester 2026' or similar.
- For form filling and admit cards, visit the BNMU UMIS Portal at bnmuumis.in.
- Download the PDF to check the Group-wise subject distribution (e.g., Group A for Science/Social Science, Group B for Arts/Commerce).
- Verify the shift timings: 1st Sitting (10:00 AM – 01:00 PM) and 2nd Sitting (02:00 PM – 05:00 PM).
Expert Tips for Students
- Group System: BNMU often divides PG subjects into Groups (A & B). Ensure you check which group your subject (e.g., Political Science or Chemistry) falls into before looking at the date column.
- Online Admit Card: Hall tickets are now issued digitally via bnmuumis.in. Affiliated (Private) college students must collect their physically stamped admit cards from their respective colleges.
- Form Filling Deadlines: BNMU is strict with late fees. For current January sessions, ensure your online form is printed and submitted to your college within 48 hours of online payment.
- Result Tracking: Results for current Jan 2026 exams are expected to be published on the UMIS portal by late March 2026.
Note: Students are advised to monitor the 'Ticker News' on the official BNMU portal for sudden changes in examination centers or dates due to administrative requirements.
Verification Source: Verify at: OFFICIAL BNMU WEBSITE
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