Academic calendar
Semester Ganjil 2026-2027 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Aug 19, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- Alig
- A term for a current student or an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University.
- AMUDSC
- AMU Drama Club, the student organization responsible for theatrical performances.
- AMUGC
- AMU Games Committee, the body overseeing university sports and athletics.
- AMUSU
- Aligarh Muslim University Students' Union, the central student representative body.
B
- Bibi Fatima
- Bibi Fatima Hall, a prominent hall of residence for female students.
C
- CEC
- Cultural Education Centre, the headquarters for various student clubs and cultural activities.
- Chungi
- A nearby commercial area and landmark frequently used as a student hangout spot.
D
- Dastar-khwan
- The traditional floor-seating dining arrangement still practiced during certain formal hall events.
- Dining
- The specific meal area where students gather; each hall has its own 'Dining Hall'.
I
- Intro
- A term for the interaction session between seniors and new students (freshers).
M
- Mess
- The standard term for the dining facility located within each Hall of Residence.
- MM Hall
- Mohsin-ul-Mulk Hall, one of the primary halls of residence.
N
- Nadeem Tarin
- Nadeem Tarin Hall, a residential facility for male students, often referred to by the donor's name.
- NSS
- National Service Scheme, the university unit for community service and social work.
R
- RM Hall
- Ross Masood Hall, a residence hall named after the grandson of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
S
- Sherwani
- The mandatory formal black coat worn by students during official university functions.
- SS Dinner
- The annual commemorative feast held on October 17th to celebrate Sir Syed Day.
- SS Hall
- Sir Syed Hall, the oldest and most prestigious residential hall on campus.
- Sulaiman
- Sulaiman Hall, a large residential complex for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
T
- Tehzeeb
- The refined etiquette, culture, and tradition specifically associated with AMU students.
- Tradition
- Often refers to the specific behavioral norms and customs unique to the university environment.
V
- VM Hall
- Viqar-ul-Mulk Hall, a major residential hall for male students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Arts Fac
- The Faculty of Arts building, a central academic hub.
- bibi_fatima_hall_dining
- Bibi Fatima Hall Dining
- Enrollment Number
- The permanent, unique identification number assigned to every student for all official records.
- hadi_hasan_hall_dining
- Hadi Hasan Hall Dining
- Hall Admission
- The process of being formally assigned to a residence hall, which serves as a student's primary identity node.
- JNMC
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, the university's medical school and hospital building.
- Kennedy
- Kennedy Auditorium, the main venue for university functions, debates, and cultural shows.
- MAL
- Maulana Azad Library, the university's central library and a major campus landmark.
- mohammad_habib_hall_dining
- Mohammad Habib Hall Dining
- Proctor's Office
- The administrative body responsible for maintaining discipline and campus security.
- Reading Room
- Dedicated 24/7 study spaces located within the Maulana Azad Library or individual halls.
- Strachey
- Strachey Hall, the historic building representing the foundation of the university.
- Wardens Office
- The local administrative office within a Hall of Residence for room assignments and welfare.
- ZHCET
- Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, the main engineering campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester Ganjil 2026-2027 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Aug 19, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 22 approved campus terms and 14 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.