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Academic
Calendar

A complete view of the academic year — key dates, semester schedules, examination periods, and important deadlines for all Nova students and faculty.

2
Semesters
38
Teaching Weeks
2026–27
Academic Year
Calendar
Semester One Begins 18 Aug Exam Registration Deadline 10 Sep Convocation 21 Nov Winter Break 20 Dec – 5 Jan Research Week 3–7 Mar Semester Two Begins 19 Jan Final Exams 28 Apr – 12 May Academic Year Ends 30 May Semester One Begins 18 Aug Exam Registration Deadline 10 Sep Convocation 21 Nov Winter Break 20 Dec – 5 Jan Research Week 3–7 Mar Semester Two Begins 19 Jan Final Exams 28 Apr – 12 May Academic Year Ends 30 May
Aug - Dec Term
Semester One
Current Semester
18 Aug
Monday
Semester One Commences
Teaching begins across all faculties. New student orientation runs 18-20 Aug.
Academic
1 Sep
Monday
Last Day to Add / Drop Courses
Changes to enrolment must be submitted via the Student Portal by 5 PM.
Deadline
10 Sep
Wednesday
Examination Registration Opens
Students must register for end-of-semester examinations. Deadline: 10 Oct.
Deadline
2 Oct
Thursday
Gandhi Jayanti — Public Holiday
University offices closed. No lectures or tutorials scheduled.
Holiday
13–17 Oct
Mon – Fri
Mid-Semester Examinations
In-class assessments across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Exam
20–24 Oct
Mon – Fri
Diwali Break
University closed. Teaching resumes Monday 27 October.
Break
14 Nov
Friday
Last Day of Teaching — Semester One
Final lectures and tutorials. Study leave begins 17 November.
Academic
17–28 Nov
Mon – Fri
End-of-Semester Examinations
Formal examination period. Individual timetables available via Student Portal.
Exam
21 Nov
Friday
Autumn Convocation Ceremony
Graduation ceremony for Class of 2026 — Faculties of Arts, Science & Commerce.
Ceremony
20 Dec – 5 Jan
Sat – Mon
Winter Recess
University closed for winter break. Administrative offices reopen 6 January.
Break
Jan - May Term
Semester Two
Jan – May 2027
19 Jan
Monday
Semester Two Commences
Teaching begins. Supplementary exam results from Semester One released 16 Jan.
Academic
30 Jan
Friday
Last Day to Add / Drop Courses
Final opportunity to adjust course enrolment for Semester Two.
Deadline
26 Feb
Thursday
Dissertation Proposals Due
Postgraduate research students submit proposals to academic supervisors.
Deadline
3–7 Mar
Mon – Fri
Research & Innovation Week
Symposia, guest lectures, lab open days and student research presentations.
Academic
17–21 Mar
Mon – Fri
Mid-Semester Examinations
In-class assessments for Semester Two modules.
Exam
14 Apr
Tuesday
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti — Public Holiday
University offices closed. No lectures or tutorials scheduled.
Holiday
24 Apr
Thursday
Last Day of Teaching — Semester Two
Final lectures conclude. Study leave period: 25 April – 27 April.
Academic
28 Apr – 12 May
Mon – Mon
Final Examinations — Semester Two
University-wide examination period. Detailed timetables published 4 weeks prior.
Exam
22 May
Friday
Spring Convocation Ceremony
Graduation ceremony for Class of 2027 — all faculties. Guest speaker TBC.
Ceremony
30 May
Saturday
Academic Year 2026–27 Concludes
Official end of the academic year. Results released on a rolling basis from 2 June.
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Event Types
Academic Dates
Examinations
Public Holidays
Deadlines
Breaks & Recesses
Ceremonies
Coming Up
MAY
22
Spring Convocation

Graduation for Class of 2027 — all faculties

MAY
30
Academic Year Ends

2026–27 session concludes

AUG
18
New Year Begins

Semester One 2027–28 commences

AUG
20
New Student Orientation

Freshers' week across all faculties

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Key Deadlines

Critical submission windows and registration dates for the 2026–27 academic year. Mark these in your planner well in advance.

1 Sep 2026

Course Add / Drop Deadline

Final date to modify Semester One enrolment without academic penalty.

10 Oct 2026

Exam Registration Closes

All students must register for end-of-semester examinations by this date.

15 Oct 2026

Tuition Fee Payment — Rs.15,000

Semester One fees due in full. Payment plans must be arranged before this date.

26 Feb 2027

Dissertation Proposals

PG research students must submit approved proposals to supervisors.

28 Mar 2027

Convocation Registration

Graduating students must confirm attendance for the Spring ceremony.

15 Feb 2027

Tuition Fee Payment — Rs.16,000

Semester Two fees due. Late payment incurs an administrative surcharge.