DU UG Admission 2026: DU academic calendar released; new session to begin on July 28, winter vacation starts December 25..

DU UG Admission 2026: Delhi University (DU) has released the academic calendar for the 2026-27 academic session. The calendar outlines the academic schedule for the entire session. According to the released calendar, DU will commence the new academic session on July 28; classes for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs will begin on this date. Meanwhile, the winter vacation is scheduled to start on December 25. Information regarding examination dates, semesters, and other holidays has also been provided.

Let us look at the details. We will explore when the semesters begin and end, when semester exams start, and the schedule for holidays at DU.

DU Academic Calendar 2026-27
Date of commencement of classes: July 28, 2026
Autumn vacation: October 18 to 25, 2026
College reopening: October 26, 2026
Start date for practical exams: November 20
Start date for theory exams: December 4
Winter vacation: December 25 to December 31
Start of next semester classes: January 1, 2027
Mid-semester break: March 21 to 28
Classes resume: March 29, 2027
Start of practical exams: April 30
Start of theory exams: May 13, 2027
Summer vacation: June 3 to July 20

Orientation program may last two weeks.
DU organizes an orientation program every year for students admitted to its UG and PG programs. This orientation program is held after the academic session—or classes—have commenced. According to reports, students enrolling in undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs this year may undergo a two-week induction program and orientation activities. These will include college welcome sessions, counseling, and student support services; the specific dates for these events will be announced at the college level.

**DU UG Admission Process Begins**
DU has released the academic calendar for the 2026-27 academic session following the commencement of the UG admission process. The university initiated this process after the NTA recently declared the CUET-UG 2026 results. Once again, the DU UG admission process is being conducted in two phases: the first phase involves registration, while the second phase allows students to select their preferred colleges and courses. Currently, the registration process for Phase 1 is underway, and students can register by visiting the DU admission portal.

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