University of Delhi releases academic calendar for 2026-27

Delhi University has released its academic calendar for the 2026-27 session, giving students and colleges a timetable for classes, examinations, breaks and vacations while admissions are still underway.

Key dates

According to the calendar reported on July 2, 2026, UG and PG classes are scheduled to begin on July 28, 2026. Practical examinations and preparation leave are set to start on November 20, 2026, followed by theory examinations from December 4, 2026.

The schedule covers the academic year’s semester breaks and vacations as well as the main teaching and exam cycle.

Admissions still in progress

The calendar arrives while Delhi University’s CSAS admission process for the 2026-27 session is already under way. That gives applicants, current students and colleges a common planning framework as the intake cycle continues.

The timetable is likely to matter for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, since it sets the broad pace for teaching, assessments and breaks across the year.

What to watch next

No separate official calendar document was surfaced in search beyond reporting that linked to a DU PDF, so colleges may still issue implementation notes or clarifications. Any college-level exceptions to the dates would be the next key update to watch.