India, May 13 -- T he recent cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan left many Delhi University students, especially outstation ones, grappling with uncertainty. While families now breathe a sigh of relief following the ceasefire, students are racing against time as end-semester exams begin today, May 13. Some had left Delhi to be with family or take preparatory leave amid the escalating situation, while others stayed back, coping with growing anxiety. Now, as many return just in time for exams, campus buzzes with a sense of urgency and underpreparedness. Gurnam, a final-year student pursuing a BA (Prog) at Sri Aurobindo College, shares, "Most of my friends, including myself, thought the exams would be postponed. Once the ceasefire was declared, I had to scramble to find tickets to get back to Delhi. I arrived only last night, and honestly, I'm feeling panicked. My parents live in Amritsar, and the situation felt really fragile there, but I left Delhi to be with them without thinking twice. Now, I'm trying to catch up on everything." Similarly, Digvijay Sulekh, a final-year BA (Hons) Economics student at Motilal Nehru College, shares his own struggle: "I couldn't focus at all. Like many others, I was glued to the news, and the anxiety was real. We couldn't even organise our usual group study sessions because one of my close friends was stuck in Jammu, and we spent our time checking in on her. She's still trying to get back to Delhi in time for the exams. We're all supporting her, but it's left us with little time to properly prepare." However, for some students, staying focused despite the tension became a matter of principle. Yashika Verma, a second-year BA (Hons) student at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, notes, "I live in a hostel, so I had a good support system to keep me grounded. We were certainly stressed, but communicating with friends helped. Many of my batchmates wanted the exams to be postponed, but I honestly think that wouldn't have been the right call. We must trust in the strength of our Armed Forces and focus on doing our part - staying focused on our studies. That's our way of showing support." Some students also found creative ways to support each other through the uncertainty. Kanika Uppal, a second-year BA (Prog) student at Maitreyi College, explains, "We created a WhatsApp group with our friends and other students in the college. Anyone stuck in high-risk areas could reach out for help, whether it was sharing notes, clearing doubts, or providing extra study materials. It was a great way to keep everyone on track."...