Delhi University: Delhi University released its academic calendar for the 2026-27 session on Wednesday. It states that classes for undergraduate and postgraduate programs will commence on July 28. The calendar provides details regarding essential academic timelines, examination dates, and holidays for all the university’s colleges and departments.
Delhi University: Important Dates 2026-2027
| Particular | Important Date |
| Commencement of classes | July 28, 2026 |
| Autumn break | October 18 to 25, 2026 |
| Colleges reopen after autumn break | October 26, 2026 |
| Conclusion of classes, preparatory leave, and start of practical exams | November 20, 2026 |
| Theory exams | From December 4, 2026 |
| Commencement of classes for the next (even) semester | January 1, 2027 |
| Mid-semester break: March 21 to 28, 2027 | March 21 to 28, 2027 |
| Classes resume after mid-semester break | March 29, 2027 |
| Conclusion of classes, preparatory leave, and start of practical exams | April 30, 2027 |
For new admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate courses this year, induction programs and orientation activities for new students are expected to take place during the first two weeks after classes begin.
Colleges will announce specific dates for welcome sessions, counselling, and student support services. Having a clear academic calendar in advance helps students plan their travel, internships, and competitive exam schedules. For a university with a large number of undergraduate students and diverse affiliated colleges, a predetermined timeline reduces uncertainty and facilitates administrative coordination across various departments.
