Calcutta University Academic Calendar 2026-27: The University of Calcutta has released the tentative Academic Calendar 2026-27 for the Four/Three Year B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. Examination (under CCF, 2022) and the B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. Semester Examination (Honours/General/Major) under CBCS, 2026-27. Students are advised to refer to the academic calendar to check all the important dates related to commencement of classes, filling up of examination forms, tutorial and home centre examinations, and the tentative commencement of theoretical, practical, project and viva examinations. The Calcutta University Academic Calendar 2026-27 covers all eight semesters, from Semester I through Semester VIII.
Students should keep track of all the dates related to their respective semester to avoid missing any deadline. Students appearing for tutorial and home centre examinations are advised to prepare in advance as per the given schedule. Check Calcutta University UG semester-wise academic calendar, exam dates, and other details here.
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Calcutta University Academic Calendar 2026-27
The Calcutta University has released the Academic Calendar 2026-27 for undergraduate B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. students, covering both the CCF 2022 pattern and the CBCS pattern. The calendar below specifies, for every semester, the commencement of classes, the window for filling up the university examination form, the tutorial and home centre examination period, and the tentative commencement of the theoretical and practical/project/viva examinations. Students can check the complete semester-wise schedule below and plan their preparation accordingly. As per the notice, all dates are tentative.
| Semester | Commencement of Classes | Filling of Form for University Examination | Tutorial & Home Centre Examination | Commencement of Examinations (Tentative) — Theoretical & Practical/Project/SI (viva) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sem-I | 1st week of July, 2026 | 3rd week of November, 2026 | Last week of Nov., 2026 to 2nd week of Dec., 2026 | (**) 3rd week of December, 2026 to 3rd week of January, 2027 |
| Sem-II | 3rd week of January, 2027 | 3rd week of April, 2027 | 1st week of May, 2027 to 3rd week of May, 2027 | (*) 3rd week of May, 2027 to 2nd week of June, 2027 |
| Sem-III | 1st week of October, 2026 | Last week of January, 2027 to 1st week of February, 2027 | 2nd week of Feb., 2027 to last week of Feb., 2027 | (*) 1st week of March, 2027 to last week of March, 2027 |
| Sem-IV | 1st week of April, 2027 | 3rd week of June, 2027 to 4th week of June, 2027 | 2nd week of July, 2027 to last week of July, 2027 | (*) Last week of July, 2027 to last week of August, 2027 |
| Sem-V | 2nd week of September, 2026 | Last week of December, 2026 to 1st week of January, 2027 | 1st week of Jan., 2027 to 3rd week of Jan., 2027 | (*) Last week of January, 2027 to last week of February, 2027 |
| Sem-VI | 1st week of March, 2027 | 2nd week of May, 2027 to 3rd week of May, 2027 | Last week of May, 2027 to 2nd week of June, 2027 | (*) 3rd week of June, 2027 to 3rd week of July, 2027 |
| Sem-VII | 3rd week of July, 2026 | 3rd week of November, 2026 | Last week of Nov., 2026 to 2nd week of Dec., 2026 | (*) 3rd week of December, 2026 to 3rd week of January, 2027 |
| Sem-VIII | 3rd week of January, 2027 | 3rd week of April, 2027 | Last week of April, 2027 to 2nd week of May, 2027 | (*) 2nd week of May, 2027 to 1st week of June, 2027 |
Note: (**) denotes Practical before Theoretical, and (*) denotes Theoretical before Practical, as specified in the official notice.
Calcutta University Academic Calendar 2026-27 PDF Download
The University of Calcutta releases an academic calendar every year to help undergraduate students plan their semester-wise activities, including class commencement, examination form filling, tutorial/home centre examinations, and the final theoretical and practical examinations. Students can download the official calendar PDF from the university website to keep track of all the important dates.
Download Calcutta University Academic Calendar 2026-27 PDF
CU Academic Calendar 2026-27 Important Points
Students can check important details about the Calcutta University academic calendar below:
- Referring to the calendar helps students prepare a structured semester-wise study plan.
- Keeps students updated with the latest schedule for classes, forms, and examinations.
- The CU academic calendar 2026-27 helps students avoid missing the examination form filling window.
- Students appearing for tutorial and home centre examinations can prepare their study material in advance as per the calendar.
- All dates mentioned in the calendar are tentative and subject to change by the university.
Calcutta University Academic Calendar 2026-27 FAQs
Q1. What does the Calcutta University Academic Calendar 2026-27 cover?
It covers the tentative schedule for the Four/Three Year B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. Examination under CCF 2022, and the B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. Semester Examination (Honours/General/Major) under CBCS, for Semesters I to VIII, 2026-27.
Q2. When does Semester I commence as per the calendar?
Classes for Semester I are proposed to commence in the 1st week of July, 2026.
Q3. When is the tutorial and home centre examination for Semester I?
The tutorial and home centre examination for Semester I is proposed from the last week of November, 2026 to the 2nd week of December, 2026.
Q4. When are the Calcutta University Semester VIII examinations tentatively scheduled to begin?
The Semester VIII theoretical and practical/project/viva examinations are tentatively proposed to commence from the 2nd week of May, 2027 to the 1st week of June, 2027.
Q5. Where can students check the official Calcutta University Academic Calendar 2026-27?
Students can check the complete academic calendar on the official Calcutta University website (caluniv.ac.in) and through the official notice released by the university.