In a classic case of contradiction, when the state government cancelled examinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mumbai University is asking for physical submission of exam forms and fee receipts of students. This has led to major stress among students, many of whom are in their hometowns.

A Mumbai University circular dated July 2 extended the deadline for the examination registration process and explained its format. But it also read that once the online form is completed, its physical copy and fee receipts should be submitted to respective departments. Since many students returned to their hometowns after the lockdown was declared, it is not possible for them to complete this submission before the July 30 deadline.