The University of Delhi has notified the academic calendar for the 2026–27 session, outlining key dates for classes, examinations, and vacations for all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
The University of Delhi released the academic calendar for the 2026–27 session on 2nd July 2026, via an official notification issued by the Registrar. The calendar, applicable to all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, specifies dates for both odd and even semesters across the academic year. The calendar comes amidst 82,900 registrations for undergraduate admissions in Phase 1 of CSAS.
According to the notification, classes for odd semesters, I, III, V, and VII, are scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 28th July 2026. This marks a slightly earlier start to the odd semester compared to the 2025–26 academic session, in which classes commenced on 1st August 2025.
An autumn vacation has been designated from 18th to 25th October 2026, with classes resuming on 26th October 2026. Dispersal of classes is scheduled from 20th November 2026, also marking the commencement of preparation leave and practical examinations. Theory examinations for the odd semester are scheduled to begin on 4th December 2026.
For even semesters, II, IV, VI, and VIII, classes are scheduled to begin on 1st January 2027, after a winter vacation lasting from 25th to 31st December 2026.
A mid-semester vacation has been scheduled from 21st to 28th March 2027, with classes resuming on 29th March 2027. Dispersal of classes and commencement of preparation leave and practical examinations are scheduled for 30th April 2027, with theory examinations commencing on 13th May 2027. The academic year is set to conclude with a summer vacation running from 3rd June to 20th July 2027.
The notification additionally states that the summer vacation, which is currently in effect under the 2025-26 academic calendar, originally notified to end on 20th July 2026, may be extended to 27th July 2026, in order to accommodate the commencement of the new academic session.
The calendar has been issued for necessary compliance by all concerned. Copies of the notification have been sent to the Dean of Students’ Welfare, the Controller of Examinations, and college heads and principals, among others.
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