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Request for De-registration from an Exam for Valid Reasons

Doctoral students who are unable to take an examination due to illness or another valid reason must submit the Request for De-registration from an Exam for Valid Reasons.

Please note that the German version of the form is legally binding. An English translation is provided for convenience.

Important information:

  • In cases of illness, the application must be accompanied by a qualified medical certificate. The medical certificate should generally be obtained on the day of the examination.
  • In cases of other valid reasons (e.g. the death of a close relative), the application must be submitted together with a written explanation and any relevant supporting documents.
  • All documents must be submitted without undue delay, meaning at the earliest possible opportunity and without avoidable delay.

Please send the completed form and all required supporting documents to cdsb.gessuni-mannheim.de and copy promovierenuni-mannheim.de.