An Academic Calendar is one of the most essential pages for students, faculty, and administrators. It provides a clear, time-bound roadmap for the entire academic year.

Since the Punjab Institute of Oriental & Indian Languages (PIOIL) is likely affiliated with a major university (like Panjab University or Punjabi University Patiala), its calendar will follow the standard semester system common in India.

Here is a template for the “Academic Calendar” page, focusing on the two main semesters: Odd Term (Monsoon/Autumn) and Even Term (Winter/Spring), for the Academic Session 2026-2027.

Academic Calendar (Session 2026-2027)

The academic year at the Punjab Institute of Oriental & Indian Languages (PIOIL) is divided into two semesters: the Odd Term (July to December) and the Even Term (January to June). The following schedule outlines the key dates for all M.A., Post-Graduate Diploma, and Ph.D. coursework programs.

I. Odd Term (Monsoon Semester: July 2026 – December 2026)

Activity	Start Date	End Date	Notes
Admission & Enrollment	July 1, 2026	July 15, 2026	Final dates for fee submission for new and continuing students.
Student Induction Program	July 20, 2026	July 24, 2026	Mandatory for all newly admitted students.
Commencement of Classes	July 27, 2026		Instruction begins for all semesters.
Mid-Semester Break / Internal Exams (1)	September 21, 2026	September 25, 2026	Tentative dates for the first round of mid-term assessments/quizzes.
Last Date for Course Withdrawal	October 9, 2026		Without academic penalty.
Diwali/Festival Break	November 2, 2026	November 8, 2026	Subject to change based on the lunar calendar.
Internal Exams (2) & Project Submissions	November 23, 2026	November 27, 2026	Final internal assessment period.
Last Instructional Day	December 4, 2026		Last day of scheduled teaching.
Preparation Leave	December 5, 2026	December 11, 2026	Time for students to prepare for End-Term Exams.
End-Term Examinations	December 12, 2026	December 23, 2026	Final written examinations.
Semester Break / Winter Vacation	December 24, 2026	January 3, 2027

II. Even Term (Winter Semester: January 2027 – June 2027)

Activity	Start Date	End Date	Notes
Registration for Continuing Students	January 4, 2027	January 6, 2027	Fee payment and course registration.
Commencement of Classes	January 7, 2027		Instruction begins for all semesters.
Mid-Semester Break / Internal Exams (1)	March 1, 2027	March 5, 2027	Tentative dates for the first round of mid-term assessments.
Last Date for Course Withdrawal	March 19, 2027		Without academic penalty.
Internal Exams (2) & Project Submissions	May 3, 2027	May 7, 2027	Final internal assessment period.
Last Instructional Day	May 14, 2027		Last day of scheduled teaching.
Preparation Leave	May 15, 2027	May 21, 2027	Time for students to prepare for End-Term Exams.
End-Term Examinations	May 22, 2027	June 3, 2027	Final written examinations.
Declaration of Results	June 20, 2027		Tentative date for publishing results.
Summer Vacation	June 4, 2027	July 26, 2027	For students and faculty; research work continues.

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PhD & Research Scholar Schedule

Activity	Tentative Period	Notes
Ph.D. Entrance Test & Interviews	May / June 2027	Announced separately via the Admissions portal.
Ph.D. Coursework Classes	August 2026 – February 2027	Follows the odd/even term structure, usually a one-semester commitment.
Thesis Submission Deadlines	Continuous	As per individual registration and university guidelines.
Pre-Thesis Submission Seminar	Ongoing	Scholars must coordinate with their respective departments/supervisors.

Important Notes

• Holidays: The Institute observes all Central and State Government holidays, including major regional festivals. A separate list of approved holidays is published at the start of each academic year.
• Result Declaration: Dates are approximate and subject to change based on the evaluation process.
• Flexibility: The Institute reserves the right to alter the dates mentioned above in case of unforeseen circumstances or directives from the affiliating university/regulatory bodies (UGC). Students are advised to check the official notice boards and website regularly.