If the April/May 2026 results left you with an RA, your next chance is the Nov/Dec 2026 session — and registration happens months before the exam. Miss the window and you wait a full semester more. Here’s how it works.
How arrear registration actually happens
- Arrear exams are written alongside regular exams in the next session — same papers, same halls.
- You register through your college, not directly with the university: the exam cell announces a registration window (typically well before the exam season) and collects the per-paper fee.
- Once registered, your arrear subjects appear on your hall ticket along with any current-semester papers.
The mistakes that cost students a semester
- Assuming it’s automatic. It isn’t — an unregistered arrear simply stays an arrear.
- Missing the college’s window. Colleges set short deadlines; watch the notice board, class groups and the exam cell.
- Ignoring fee dues. Pending fees can block your registration or hall ticket — clear them early.
- Skipping “easy” arrears. Standing arrears block many placement drives (see arrears and placements) — clear them at the first chance.
Smart preparation for an arrear paper
You’ve seen the subject once — this time, work the previous papers hard, secure Part A completely, and master the units that repeat. A focused two weeks is usually enough for a paper you narrowly missed.
Fee amounts and exact windows vary — confirm with your college examination cell. Full arrear rules: the arrear guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is arrear registration for Nov/Dec 2026 exams?
Registration happens through your college in the weeks/months before the session, in a window announced by your exam cell. There is no single university-wide date — ask your college and watch official notices.
What happens if I miss arrear registration?
You cannot write that arrear in the upcoming session and must wait for the next one (typically six months later). The arrear stays on your record until you register, appear and pass.
Do I pay a fee for each arrear paper?
Yes — arrear exams carry a per-paper fee, usually higher than regular papers. Exact amounts are set per notification, so confirm the current fee with your college examination cell.