Quick Facts
- Delhi University begins odd semester classes on July 28, 2026, across all UG and PG programmes.
- Round 2 seat allotment fee payment closes July 28, the same day classes open.
- Freshers must finish fee payment, document checks and college reporting within five days.
In This Article
DU classes start July 28, 2026, for the first semester and all odd semesters at the University of Delhi, the registrar notification confirms.
The date applies to semesters I, III, V and VII across every undergraduate and postgraduate programme. It lands in the middle of the Common Seat Allocation System admission rounds, so many freshers will join classes while their fee payment window is still open on the official DU UG admission portal.
CampusFeed Take
The calendar change is the real story here. Delhi University has pulled the session start forward by four days compared to August 1 last year, and by nearly a month compared to August 29 in 2024. That signals a university trying to rebuild a stable July-to-December odd semester after four disrupted cycles. Freshers should watch one pressure point closely: Round 2 fee payment ends on July 28 itself, so a first day of class can collide with a payment deadline. Students in later allocation rounds may join a class that is already two weeks old. Plan for that gap. By Avinash.
DU Academic Calendar 2026-27 Key Dates
The DU academic calendar 2026-27 sets fixed teaching, examination and vacation dates for all odd semester programmes. The registrar issued the notification on July 1, 2026, and it applies to all UG and PG courses.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Odd semester classes begin (I, III, V, VII) | July 28, 2026 |
| Autumn vacation | October 18 to October 25, 2026 |
| Classes resume after autumn break | October 26, 2026 |
| Dispersal, preparation leave, practical exams | From November 20, 2026 |
| Theory examinations begin | December 4, 2026 |
| Winter vacation | December 25 to December 31, 2026 |
| Even semester classes begin (II, IV, VI, VIII) | January 1, 2027 |
The tightest squeeze is the gap between the last teaching day and the first theory paper. Students get roughly two weeks of practicals and preparation leave before December 4.
About the University of Delhi
The University of Delhi is a central university established in 1922 and funded through the UGC (University Grants Commission). It runs 73 undergraduate programmes and about 150 BA programme combinations across 67 colleges, with roughly 71,600 UG seats in the 2026-27 cycle. Admission to most UG programmes runs on CUET (Common University Entrance Test) scores through the CSAS portal.
Who can attend DU classes from July 28?
Any student with a confirmed DU admission for 2026-27 can attend classes from July 28, including freshers admitted in CSAS Round 1 and continuing students in semesters III, V and VII. Confirmation means the seat was accepted, documents were verified by the allotted college, and the admission fee was paid in full.
Round 1 allocation was published on July 16, 2026, at 5 PM, with acceptance closing July 18 and the fee deadline on July 21. Round 2 allotment followed on July 25, with fee payment running to July 28. Over 2.73 lakh candidates registered for DU UG admission this session, and about 2,18,284 completed registration, the university’s admission data shows. Students still awaiting a later round should track updates on the DU admission portal.
What should freshers finish in five days?
A fresher’s five-day countdown has four fixed tasks: fee confirmation, document readiness, college reporting, and timetable collection. Each one is handled by the allotted college, not the central university, so the college notice board is the single source of truth.
Day 1 and 2: Lock the admission
Check that the CSAS dashboard shows the admission as confirmed, not merely accepted. Download the fee receipt and the allocation letter. Keep both as PDF files and printed copies.
Day 3: Documents and photocopies
Carry originals plus two sets of self-attested photocopies. The standard set includes the Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, CUET UG 2026 scorecard, transfer certificate, category certificate where applicable, and passport size photographs.
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Day 4: Reporting and campus basics
Visit the allotted college in person. Collect the college identity card process details, library membership form, and the department orientation schedule. Ask about the attendance rule, which is typically two-thirds in DU colleges.
Day 5: Timetable and first week
Collect the semester timetable and the list of core papers and value-added courses. Confirm which building or department block your first lecture is in. Delhi University runs across North Campus, South Campus and off-campus colleges, so travel time matters on day one.
What This Means For You
If you are a student
Treat July 28 as a hard date, not a soft one. Attend classes even if your fee payment or document verification is still processing, because attendance counts from the first day in most DU colleges. Keep your allocation letter on your phone for entry checks during the first week.
If you are a parent
Plan travel, hostel and paying-guest arrangements for the week before July 28. Round 2 admissions close on the same day classes begin, so accommodation demand near North Campus peaks late July. Keep the fee receipt safe, since colleges ask for it during later verification.
If you are a school principal or teacher
Class 12 students moving to DU will need transfer certificates and attested marksheets in late July. Clearing these requests quickly prevents students from missing college reporting deadlines. Share the DU calendar with outgoing batches during the results counselling window.
If you work in policy or media
The July 28 start marks the third consecutive year of DU pulling its session start earlier, from August 29 in 2024 to August 1 in 2025. Track whether the December 4 examination date holds, since calendar slippage after CUET-linked admissions has been the recurring failure point.
What Is Next
Watch these dates on the official portal:
- July 28, 2026: Round 2 admission fee payment closes and classes begin
- After July 28: Further allocation rounds if seats remain vacant
- October 18, 2026: Autumn vacation starts
- December 4, 2026: Theory examinations begin
Are you starting DU this session with your admission fully confirmed, or still waiting for a later round?
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Last updated: July 23, 2026 at 18:30 IST
Last verified: July 23, 2026
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is based on publicly available information at the time of publishing. Exam dates, cutoffs, fees, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and scholarship details can change without notice. Always verify the latest information from the official portal of the University of Delhi and the UGC before taking any action. CampusFeed and its authors are not responsible for decisions made based on this article. This is not legal, financial, or career advice. Please consult a qualified professional for individual guidance.
Written by Avinash. Published: July 23, 2026. Updated: July 23, 2026. Have a tip or correction? Write to us at editorial@campusfeed.in.
