AKTU Academic Calendar 2026-27: Quick Facts

Particular Details
University
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow
Academic Session
2026-27
Calendar Status
Officially released
Release Date
3 July 2026 • Ref. No. AKTU/RO/2026/12402
Applicable Courses
B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Arch, BHMCT, BFAD, B.Voc, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Arch and other UG/PG courses

Full Semester Schedule

AKTU Academic Calendar 2026-27 odd and even semester schedule
S.No. Particulars Odd Semester Even Semester
1 Commencement of classes for continuing students
14 July 2026
For III, V, VII and IX semesters of all UG and PG programs.
1 January 2027
For II, IV, VI, VIII and X semesters of all UG and PG programs.
2 Commencement of first-year classes
1 August 2026: First semester for all programs except B.Pharm. 1 September 2026: First semester B.Pharm.
Not separately specified
3 Last date to submit newly admitted students' admission list to the University
1 September 2026: All programs except B.Pharm. 15 September 2026: B.Pharm.
Not applicable
4 Enrollment form and registration/exam form deadline for newly admitted students, with fee
15 September 2026: All programs except B.Pharm. 30 September 2026: B.Pharm.
Not applicable
5 AKTU Fests
Sports Zonal: 15-17 October 2026 Sports State: 29-31 October 2026
LMT Fest Zonal: 7-9 January 2027 LMT Fest State: 21-23 January 2027 Arts & Cultural Zonal: 4-6 February 2027 Arts & Cultural State: 18-20 February 2027
6 Last date to submit regular and carry-over examination form with fee
1 November 2026
31 March 2027
7 Last date to submit theory and practical sessional marks to the University
16 November 2026
15 April 2027
8 End Semester Theory Examinations
24 November-27 December 2026: Most programs. 3-24 December 2026: B.Pharm 1st and 3rd semester newly admitted students.
20 April-20 May 2027
9 End Semester Practical Examinations (PE)
7-24 December 2026
1-24 May 2027
10 Last date for submission of Practical Examination marks
As per the practical examination schedule.
As per the practical examination schedule.
11 Evaluation of answer sheets begins
9 December 2026
1 May 2027
12 End Semester Result Declaration
15 January 2027
30 June 2027
13 Summer Training / Internship No separate odd-semester period specified
After the end-semester examination, continuing up to 12 July 2027.
14 Winter Vacation / Summer Vacation
From the last examination date through 31 December 2026.
From the last examination date through 12 July 2027.
15 Commencement of classes for the next academic cycle
13 July 2027
For III, V, VII and IX semesters.
Not separately specified
Important: The official circular says these dates are subject to modification based on updates from AICTE/PCI. Students should rely on subsequent AKTU and college notices for any revised date.

AKTU Fests 2026-27

Sports Fest

Zonal15-17 October 2026
State29-31 October 2026

LMT Fest

Zonal7-9 January 2027
State21-23 January 2027

Arts & Cultural

Zonal4-6 February 2027
State18-20 February 2027

Important Notes for Students & Institutes

These instructions are not optional suggestions. They are operational requirements stated in the university calendar.

Minimum Teaching Hours

Institutes must complete the minimum teaching hours prescribed in university ordinances. Directors or principals must arrange extra classes on weekends or holidays, online or offline, whenever required.

Two Class Tests Are Compulsory

Every semester must include two class tests after completing one-third and two-thirds of the syllabus. Makeup tests must be provided for genuine absence, with the timing governed by the circular.

AMS Attendance Is Mandatory

Institutes must regularly submit attendance through the University Attendance Monitoring System (AMS). Students below the required attendance may be detained and barred from university examinations.

Leave for Evaluation Duty

Faculty assigned evaluation work during vacation are entitled to earned leave according to the rules, along with duty leave for other examination work assigned by the University.

Lost Syllabus Must Be Recovered

Institutes must compulsorily cover the syllabus lost by newly admitted third-semester B.Tech and B.Pharm students through extra classes in the early morning, late evening, Sundays or holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers to the dates AKTU students are most likely to search for.

When do AKTU odd semester exams start in 2026?

Odd-semester theory examinations for most programs start on 24 November 2026 and continue through 27 December 2026.

When will AKTU semester results be declared?

The odd-semester result is scheduled for 15 January 2027. The even-semester result is scheduled for 30 June 2027.

When do AKTU classes resume after vacation?

Classes for III, V, VII and IX semesters are scheduled to resume on 13 July 2027.

When will AKTU first-year classes begin in 2026?

First-year classes begin on 1 August 2026 for programs other than B.Pharm. First-year B.Pharm classes begin on 1 September 2026.

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