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Plan your study year

Academic Calendar

Key study-year information for 2026–2027 and 2027–2028, with links to official university calendars and notices.

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Dates are university-specific. The Trust supports learners across multiple universities and study modes. Use the official university calendar or CDOE/DDE notice for your programme; dates below are planning checkpoints unless linked to an official calendar.

Current academic year

2026–2027

Official schedules available for some universities
PeriodAcademic activitySchedule status
July–September 2026Admission, enrolment and course registrationCheck university notice
October–December 2026Learning period, contact classes and assignment workProgramme-specific
January–March 2027Continuation / next session admissions and internal assessmentsCheck CDOE / DDE
April–June 2027Semester or annual examinations, results and next-year registrationExam notice to follow

These periods are a general planning guide for distance and online learners, not confirmed examination dates.

Published official calendar

Pondicherry University · 2026–27

The University has published a revised 2026–27 calendar for university departments, constituent colleges and affiliated colleges. DDE learners should also follow the CDOE/DDE timetable and examination notices.

Open official calendar ↗Pondicherry DDE notices ↗

Next academic year

2027–2028

Official dates to be announced
Expected periodPlanning checkpointStatus
July–September 2027Admission and registration windowTo be announced
October–December 2027Learning period and academic supportTo be announced
January–March 2028Next session / continuing programme activitiesTo be announced
April–June 2028Examinations, results and progressionTo be announced

Watch for official updates

Universities publish the 2027–28 academic calendar and examination timetables separately. Recheck your university’s CDOE/DDE announcements before planning travel, fee payments or assessments.

Stay on track

Use your programme’s official schedule

Admission sessions, contact classes, assignment deadlines and examination dates can differ by university, course, batch and learning mode. Confirm your dates through official student portals and notices.

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University students planning their studies

Need help finding your academic schedule?

Contact the Trust for general guidance on where to find university calendar and examination updates.