DU Academic Calendar 2026-27 Out: UG & PG Classes from July 28, Full Schedule

The University of Delhi has released the DU Academic Calendar 2026-27. Get the complete schedule for semesters, admission timelines, examinations, and holidays here.

Key Pointers

Delhi University has released the Academic Calendar for the 2026-27 session.
Classes for Odd Semesters (I, III, V & VII) will begin on July 28, 2026.
Autumn Vacation will be observed from October 18 to October 25, 2026.
Theory examinations for odd semesters will start from December 4, 2026.
Even Semester classes will commence on January 1, 2027.
Summer Vacation will be held from June 3 to July 20, 2027.

The University of Delhi (DU) has released the academic calendar for the 2026-27 session for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. According to the Delhi University notification, classes for the odd semesters will commence on July 28, 2026, while the even semester will begin on January 1, 2027. The release of the DU calendar is aimed at streamlining the academic workflow and ensuring transparency regarding important dates for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses.

Download The Delhi University academic calendar 2026-27 PDF

DU Odd Semester Timeline (2026)

The odd semesters marks the transition of lakhs of students under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) based on CUET scores.

Academic Event / Activity	Important Scheduled Dates
Commencement of Classes (Sem I, III, V, VII)	July 28, 2026
Autumn Break / Mid-Semester Vacation	October 18, 2026 – October 25, 2026
Resumption of Classes Post-Autumn Break	October 26, 2026
Dispersal of Classes & Practical Exams Begin	November 20, 2026
Commencement of Theory Examinations	December 4, 2026
Winter Vacation Break	December 25, 2026 – December 31, 2026

DU Even Semester Timeline 2027

There will be no prolonged winter lag this year. Delhi University will transition directly into the even semesters on New Year’s Day.

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Academic Event / Activity	Important Scheduled Dates
Commencement of Classes (Sem II, IV, VI, VIII)	January 1, 2027
Mid-Semester Break / Holi Vacation	March 21, 2027 – March 28, 2027
Resumption of Regular Classes	March 29, 2027
Dispersal of Classes & Practical Exams Begin	April 30, 2027
Commencement of Theory Examinations	May 13, 2027
Summer Vacation Period	June 3, 2027 – July 20, 2027

How to Download DU Academic Calendar 2026-27

Students can access the official calendar by following these steps.

Visit the official Delhi University website.
Open the Academic Calendar section.
Select Academic Session 2026-27.
Download the PDF for future reference.

FAQs on DU 2026-27 Academic Calendar

When will Delhi University classes start for the 2026-27 session?

Classes for the odd semesters (I, III, V and VII) will begin on July 28, 2026.

When will DU odd semester theory exams begin?

Theory examinations for the odd semesters are scheduled to begin from December 4, 2026.

When do even semester classes start?

ven semester classes will commence on January 1, 2027.

When is the summer vacation in DU for 2027?

Summer vacation is scheduled from June 3 to July 20, 2027.

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