The NMIMS and several other institutes have postponed exams during Ganeshotsav 2025 after the Maharashtra government issued a notification following aj Thackray-led MNS' intervention, demanding to reschedule the exams which were to be held during the Ganesh festival 2025. 

In an official statement, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) said that after several educational institutions scheduled exams during the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, despite the festival being officially declared a state celebration, the Maharashtra government stepped in to ensure students are not burdened during the 10-day festival.

It said that the NMIMS Deemed University, Sinhgad Technical Institute, St. Arnold’s English Medium School (SSC Board), and J.B. Wacha School (ICSE Board) were among the institutions that had planned examinations during Ganeshotsav, causing concerns among students and parents.