ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2026
16 Weeks Classes+ 1 Week Exams+ 1 Quiet Week= 18 Weeks
Undergraduate & Graduate ProgramsAdmissions & Enrolment Schedule
| Early Admission | Date |
| Admission Announcement | Friday, April 03, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 |
| Admission Test & Interview | Thursday, July 02, 2026 – Thursday, July 09, 2026 |
| Display of Merit Lists / Issuance of challan / Admission offer letter | Monday, July 13, 2026 Thursday, July 16, 2026 (only for SVAD) |
| NB Scholarship application deadline | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 |
| NB Scholarship Decision | Friday, July 24, 2026 |
| Payment of Dues Due Date | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Valid Date: Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| Regular Admission | Date |
| Admission Announcement | Thursday, July 02, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
| Admission Test & Interview | Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Wednesday, August 05, 2026 |
| Display of Merit Lists | Saturday, August 08, 2026 |
| NB Scholarship application deadline | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
| NB Scholarship Decision | Monday, August 17, 2026 |
| Payment of Dues Due Date | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Valid Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 |
| Zero Week | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | Monday, September 21, 2026 |
| Enrolment & Semester Fee Payment | Date |
| Deadline for NBS Applications | Monday, July 20, 2026 |
| Award of NB Scholarships - Existing Students | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
| Issuance of fee challan – Existing Students | Monday, August 17, 2026 |
| Online Course Enrollment – Existing Students | Friday, August 28, 2026 – Friday, September 04, 2026 |
| Due/Valid Date of Semester Fee Payment – Existing Students | Due Date: Friday, September 04, 2026 Valid Date: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 |
| Zero Week | Monday, September 14, 2026 – Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
| Online Course Enrollment – New Students | Monday, September 14, 2026 – Wednesday, September 16, 2026 |
| Online Course Add/Drop | Thursday, September 24, 2026 – Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| Online Course withdrawal | Monday, October 12, 2026 – Friday, November 27, 2026 |
Classes & Exams Schedule
| Commencement of Classes - Existing | Monday, September 21, 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes - New | Monday, September 21, 2026 |
| Mid Term Exams (9th Week) | Monday, November 16, 2026 – Friday, November 20, 2026 |
| Last day of Classes (17th Week) | Saturday, January 16, 2027 |
| Final Exams (18th Week) | Monday, January 18, 2027 – Saturday, January 23, 2027 |
| Semester Break/Winter Break (2 Week) | Monday, January 25, 2027 – Friday, February 05, 2027 |
| Announcement of Result | Friday, January 29, 2027 |
Spring Semester 2026
16 Weeks Classes + 1 Week Exams + 1 Week Spring Break + 1 Quiet Week = 19 Weeks
Undergraduate & Graduate ProgramsAdmissions & Enrolment Schedule
| Early Admission | Date |
| Admission Announcement | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | Friday, January 15, 2027 |
| Admission Test & Interviews | Monday, January 18, 2027 – Wednesday, January 20, 2027 |
| Display of Merit Lists / Issuance of challan / Admission offer letter | Friday, January 22, 2027 |
| Payment of Dues Due Date | Due Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2027 Valid Date: Friday, January 29, 2027 |
| Regular Admission | Date |
| Admission Announcement | Friday, January 01, 2027 |
| Application Deadline | Wednesday, January 20, 2027 |
| Admission Test / Interviews | Thursday, January 21, 2027 – Friday, January 22, 2027 |
| Display of Merit Lists / Issuance of challan / Admission offer letter | Saturday, January 23, 2027 |
| Last date fee payment (Due & Valid date) | Friday, January 29, 2027 |
| Enrolment & Semester Fee Payment | Date |
| Online Course Enrollment – Existing Students (Zero Week) | Tuesday, February 02, 2027 – Friday, February 05, 2027 |
| Online Course Enrollment – New Students (Zero Week) | Monday, February 08, 2027 – Tuesday, February 11, 2027 |
| Online Course Add/Drop | Thursday, February 11, 2027 – Friday, February 12, 2027 |
| Online Course withdrawal | Monday, March 01, 2027 – Friday, April 23, 2027 |
| Issuance of fee Challan | Monday, January 04, 2027 |
| Due/Valid Date of Semester Fee Payment – Existing Students | Due Date: Friday, January 22, 2027 Valid Date: Friday, January 29, 2027 |
Classes & Exams Schedule
| Commencement of Classes - Existing | Monday, February 08, 2027 |
| Commencement of Classes & Orientation – for Regular Admission Intake | Monday, February 08, 2027 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 22, 2027 – Friday, March 26, 2027 |
| Mid Term Exams (10th Week) | Monday, April 12, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 |
| Last day of Classes (18th Week) | Friday, June 11, 2027 |
| Final Exams (19th Week) | Monday, June 14, 2027 – Saturday, June 19, 2027 |
| Semester Break | Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, July 09, 2027 |
| Announcement of Result | Wednesday, June 23, 2027 |
Summer Semester 2027
8 Weeks Classes + 1 Week Exams = 9 Weeks
MA Art Education - Subject to the Confirmation by MDSVADAdmissions & Enrolment Schedule
| Regular Admission | Date |
| Admission Announcement – MA AE | Monday, March 22, 2027 |
| Application Deadline – MA AE | Wednesday, April 14, 2027 |
| Interview/Portfolio – MA AE | Thursday, April 15, 2027 – Saturday, April 17, 2027 |
| Display of Merit Lists – MA AE | Saturday, April 18, 2027 |
| Issuance of Fee Challans | Saturday, April 18, 2027 |
| Deadline for NB Sch. Applications (1st W) | Friday, April 17, 2027 |
| Payment of Dues (2W) | Monday, May 03, 2027 |
| Award of NB Scholarships (3rd W) | Monday, May 10, 2027 |
| Online Course enrollment (MAAE New students) | Thursday, June 10, 2027 |
| Commencement of Classes | Monday, June 14, 2027 |
Enrolment & Semester Fee Payment |
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| Online Course Enrollment | Wednesday, July 07, 2027 – Friday, July 09, 2027 |
| Online Course Add/Drop | Thursday, July 15, 2027 – Friday, July 16, 2027 |
| Online Course withdrawal | Monday, July 19, 2027 – Friday, August 20, 2027 |
| Due/Valid Date of Semester Fee Payment | Friday, July 30, 2027 |
Classes & Exams Schedule
| Commencement of Classes & Orientation (Existing Student) | Monday, July 12, 2027 |
| Mid Term Exams | Monday, August 09, 2027 – Wednesday, August 11, 2027 |
| Last day of Classes (8th W) | Friday, September 03, 2027 |
| Examination (1W) | Monday, September 06, 2027 – Friday, September 10, 2027 |
| Semester Break/Summer Break (1W) | Monday, September 13, 2027 – Friday, September 17, 2027 |
| Announcement of Result (1W) | Friday, September 17, 2027 |
Holidays 2026 - 27
Tentative Schedule of Holidays
| Occasion | Dates |
|---|---|
| Eid Milad un-Nabi* | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
| Iqbal Day | Monday, November 09, 2026 |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| Kashmir Day | Friday, February 05, 2027 |
| Pakistan Day | Tuesday, March 23, 2027 |
| Labor Day | Saturday, May 01, 2027 |
| Eid-ul-Fitar* | Tuesday, March 09, 2027 – Thursday, March 11, 2027 |
| Eid-ul-Azha* | Sunday, May 16, 2027 – Tuesday, May 18, 2027 |
| Yom e Takbeer | Friday, May 28, 2027 |
| Ashura* | Tuesday, June 15, 2027 – Wednesday, June 16, 2027 |
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 14, 2027 |
Note: Islamic holidays are subject to the sighting of the moon.
Public Holidays of Minorities in Pakistan
| Sects | Public Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Hindus | Diwali Dasara/Dussehra Holi Vaisakhi |
Sunday, November 08, 2026 Sunday, October 11, 2026 Wednesday, March 04, 2026 Wednesday, April 14, 2027 |
| Buddhists | Buddhist Lunar New Year Buddha Day (Vaisakha Puja, Wesak) |
Wednesday, February 17, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027 |
| Christians | Easter – Christian Christmas Day |
Monday, April 05, 2027 Saturday, December 25, 2027 |
| Sikhs | Installation of the Guru Granth Sahib Diwali Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year) |
Wednesday, September 01, 2027 Monday, November 08, 2027 Wednesday, November 24, 2027 Wednesday, January 06, 2027 Wednesday, April 14, 2027 |
