Academic Calendar

The academic year at IIT Delhi is divided into two main semesters and an optional summer term. The institute follows a credit-based system where students register for courses each semester.

Semester Schedule

Semester	Typical Duration	Key Activities
Semester I (Autumn)	Late July – November	Registration, classes (~16 weeks), minor tests, major examinations
Winter Break	December – early January	~3 weeks
Semester II (Spring)	January – May	Registration, classes (~16 weeks), minor tests, major examinations
Summer Term	May – July	Optional summer courses, summer internships, research projects

Key Dates (Typical)

Registration: First day of each semester. Late registration attracts a fine.
Course Add/Drop: First 1–2 weeks of the semester.
Minor Test 1: Around week 6–7.
Minor Test 2: Around week 11–12.
Major Examination: Final 2 weeks of the semester.
Grade Submission: Within 1 week after the major exam.
Convocation: Typically held in October/November.

Important Academic Milestones

Orientation Week: Conducted before Semester I begins for new students, including campus tours, department introductions, and mentorship programme kick-off.
Mid-Semester Feedback: Students provide feedback on courses and teaching quality midway through the semester.
Course Withdrawal: Students may withdraw from a course (with "W" grade) up to a specified deadline, typically around week 10.

Institute Holidays

IIT Delhi observes national holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti), major religious festivals (Holi, Diwali, Eid, Christmas), and institute-specific breaks. The official list of holidays is published annually by the Time Table Unit.

Official Resources

Academic Calendar — Official semester dates and schedules
Semester Schedule — Detailed week-by-week schedule
Examination Schedule — Exam timetables
Class Schedule — Room and slot assignments
Institute Holidays — Annual holiday list