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DU Academic Calendar 2026-27: Delhi University has released the academic calendar for Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programs for the 2026-27 academic session. According to the notification, classes for Semesters I, III, V, and VII will commence on July 28, 2026 (Tuesday). Meanwhile, classes for even semesters (II, IV, VI, VIII) will begin on January 1, 2027.

When is the Autumn Break at DU?
According to the university schedule, the Autumn Break will be observed from October 18 to October 25, 2026. Regular classes will resume on October 26.

When will the UG and PG practical and theory exams take place at DU?
As per the academic calendar, the conclusion of classes, preparatory leave, and practical examinations will begin on November 20, 2026. Theory examinations will be conducted starting December 4, 2026.

When is the Winter Break at DU?

Delhi University will observe the Winter Break from December 25 to December 31, 2026.

Check the Odd Semester Schedule:

Event    Date
Classes begin    July 28, 2026 (Tuesday)
Autumn Break    October 18 to October 25, 2026
Classes after break    October 26, 2026 (Monday)
Conclusion of classes, preparatory leave, and practical exams    November 20, 2026 (Friday)
Theory exams begin    December 4, 2026 (Friday)
Winter Break    December 25 to December 31, 2026

Schedule for the second phase also released

The university has also released the schedule for Semesters II, IV, VI, and VIII. The schedule for the even semester is as follows:

**Event** | **Date**
Classes begin | 1 January 2027 (Friday)
Mid-semester vacation | 21 March to 28 March 2027
Classes resume after vacation | 29 March 2027 (Monday)
Conclusion of classes, preparatory leave, and practical exams | 30 April 2027 (Friday)
Theory exams begin | 13 May 2027 (Thursday)
Summer vacation | 3 June to 20 July 2027

The university has also stated that, to implement the new academic calendar, the summer vacation for the 2025-26 academic session may be extended from 20 July to 27 July 2026.

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