Key Academic Dates
- Mon, May 4Even Semester End-term Exams
How the academic year is structured
The 2025/2026 academic year at Jawaharlal Nehru University runs from July through May. The year is divided into three terms (including a summer term). Each term begins with enrollment, followed by classes and end-of-term exams. Indian universities typically follow a two-semester (odd/even) academic year, with end-semester exams and a summer break between semesters. See the full 2025/2026 schedule below for exact dates.
🎓 JNU — Jawaharlal Nehru University — Academic Calendar 2026/2027
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January
- Even Semester BeginsMon, Jan 19
- Even Semester RegistrationTue, Jan 6 – Mon, Jan 12
March
- Even Semester Mid-term ExamsMon, Mar 16 – Sat, Mar 28
May
- Even Semester End-term ExamsMon, May 4 – Fri, May 22
June
- ConvocationSat, Jun 20
When is enrollment at JNU?2
- Monday, July 14, 2025Odd Semester Registration
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026Even Semester Registration
When do classes start at JNU?3
- Monday, July 21, 2025Orientation
- Monday, July 28, 2025Odd Semester Begins
- Monday, January 19, 2026Even Semester Begins
When are midterm exams at JNU?2
- Monday, October 6, 2025Odd Semester Mid-term Exams
- Monday, March 16, 2026Even Semester Mid-term Exams
When are final exams at JNU?2
- Monday, November 24, 2025Odd Semester End-term Exams
- Monday, May 4, 2026Even Semester End-term Exams
When are academic holidays at JNU?2
- Monday, December 15, 2025Odd Semester Ends
- Monday, December 22, 2025Winter Break
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) — Academic Calendar 2025/2026
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) — Academic Calendar 2025/2026Jawaharlal Nehru University in New delhi has 12 key academic dates for the 2025/2026 academic year. Browse the full schedule below.
Dates shown are approximate and may not reflect the official academic calendar. Please verify with the university before making plans. Check official calendar
- When does the 2025/2026 academic year start at Jawaharlal Nehru University?
- The 2025/2026 academic year at Jawaharlal Nehru University starts on Jan 19, 2026 (सम सेमेस्टर प्रारंभ).
- When are final exams at Jawaharlal Nehru University?
- Final exam periods at Jawaharlal Nehru University for the 2025/2026 academic year: Nov 24, 2025 – Dec 12, 2025; Oct 6, 2025 – Oct 18, 2025; May 4, 2026 – May 22, 2026; Mar 16, 2026 – Mar 28, 2026.
- How many key academic dates does Jawaharlal Nehru University have in 2025/2026?
- Jawaharlal Nehru University has 12 key academic dates for the 2025/2026 academic year, including semester starts, exams, and other academic activities.
- When is enrollment at Jawaharlal Nehru University?
- Enrollment deadlines at Jawaharlal Nehru University for the 2025/2026 academic year: Jan 6, 2026 – Jan 12, 2026; Jul 14, 2025 – Jul 18, 2025.
- How is the academic year structured at Jawaharlal Nehru University?
- The academic year at Jawaharlal Nehru University is typically split into two semesters. Each semester begins with enrollment, followed by classes, midterm exams, final exams, and concludes with graduation. See the date list above for the specific 2025/2026 schedule.
- Where can I find the official Jawaharlal Nehru University academic calendar?
- Jawaharlal Nehru University's official academic calendar is published by the Office of the University Registrar. Source: https://www.jnu.ac.in/content/academic-calendar
Public Holidays Affecting the Academic Calendar
- Mar 21, 2026— ईद उल-फ़ित्र
- Mar 26, 2026— राम नवमी
- Feb 15, 2026— महा शिवरात्रि
- Oct 20, 2026— दशहरा
- Jan 26, 2026— गणतंत्र दिवस
- Nov 8, 2026— दीपावली
- Apr 3, 2026— Good Friday
- Mar 3, 2026— होली
- Apr 14, 2026— Ambedkar Jayanti
- Dec 25, 2026— क्रिसमस
and 8 more holidays
