Academic calendar
Odd Semester 2026 runs Jul 20, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- ACC
- Amity Cadet Corps; a mandatory or elective military-style training program for students to build discipline.
- ACCGC
- Amity Career Counselling and Guidance Cell, the department helping students with college applications.
- ACERT
- Amity Centre for Educational Research and Training, focused on teacher and student development.
- AERC
- Amity Educational Resource Centre; the department handling international exchange programs and university counseling.
- AFG
- Amity Festival of Goodwill, an annual event focused on community service and charity.
- AICE
- Amity Institute for Competitive Examinations; the specialized wing providing on-campus coaching for entrance exams like JEE and NEET.
- AIMUN
- Amity International Model United Nations; the school's prestigious annual international debating conference.
- Alaknanda
- One of the four school houses (typically represented by the color blue).
- Alaknanda
- One of the four primary 'Houses' (social/competitive units) that students are sorted into, functioning as their primary campus identity.
- Ami-spirit
- The collective sense of pride, ethics, and school spirit among students.
- AMIMUN
- Amity International Model United Nations, the school's premier annual MUN conference.
- Amitian
- The standard term for any student or alumnus of Amity International School.
- Amity-ite
- A term used to refer to any student attending an Amity institution.
- Amityite
- A student or alumnus of Amity International School.
- ARC
- Amity Resource Centre, the central hub for curriculum planning and teacher training.
- ASB
- Amity Student Board, the student council body responsible for organizing school events and maintaining discipline.
- ASMA
- Amity School of Moving Art, the student organization focused on filmmaking and media production.
B
- Bhagirathi
- One of the four school houses (typically represented by the color yellow).
- Bhagirathi
- The blue-themed House; students in this group compete in inter-house sports and cultural events.
C
- Canteen
- The primary on-campus cafeteria where students purchase snacks, meals, and beverages.
- Chairperson Ma'am
- The ubiquitous way students refer to Dr. Amita Chauhan, the Chairperson of Amity Group of Schools.
- Chintan
- The annual teacher-student-parent workshop or brainstorming session.
F
- Founder's Day
- The annual celebration of Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan's birthday, marked by the conclusion of Sangathan.
G
- GT
- The Global Times; the student-run newspaper that is a central part of campus life and journalism activities.
- GT Awards
- The annual ceremony celebrating the best student contributors to the school newspaper.
- GT Making
- The intensive process of students working as guest editors to produce an issue of The Global Times.
- GT work
- Refers to the specific journalism, writing, or editing tasks assigned to students for the school newspaper.
- GT-er
- A student who is part of the editorial board or a frequent contributor to The Global Times newspaper.
- GT-ing
- A verb used by students to describe the act of writing, editing, or designing for The Global Times newspaper.
H
- H-Block Canteen
- A specific dining area often frequented by students near the senior wing in the Noida campus.
- Hostel Block
- The specific building area designated for residential students at the Amity Noida campus.
K
- Kala Utsav
- The annual festival dedicated to the performing and visual arts.
- Kashish
- The annual cultural festival featuring dance, music, and drama performances.
M
- Mandakini
- One of the four school houses (typically represented by the color red).
- Mandakini
- The yellow-themed House; a core social unit for students throughout their school years.
- Mathamity
- The annual mathematics festival featuring competitions, games, and projects related to math.
- Mess
- The dining hall specifically for hostel residents providing daily scheduled meals.
- MUN
- Model United Nations, a major extracurricular activity with a dedicated student secretariat.
- MUNning
- The popular activity of participating in Model United Nations conferences, a core part of the school's extracurricular culture.
N
- Nescafe
- The popular coffee and snack stall located on many Amity campuses.
P
- Pawani
- One of the four school houses (typically represented by the color green).
- Pawani
- The green-themed House; the fourth major student division used for organizing competitions and assemblies.
S
- Sangathan
- The month-long sports meet and competition held to celebrate the Founder's Day.
- Synchro
- Shorthand for students enrolled in the 'Amity Synchro' program, which integrates regular schooling with competitive exam coaching.
T
- The Cafe
- A smaller refreshment kiosk often located near the senior wing or sports area.
- The Canteen
- The primary on-campus eatery where students buy snacks, lunch, and 'Maggi' during breaks.
- The Hostel
- The residential facility located at the AIS Noida campus, primarily housing outstation students.
- Tuck Shop
- A small kiosk or counter selling quick snacks, stationery, and basic school supplies.
V
- Vasudha
- The annual science exhibition; students use this to refer to the intense project-building period.
- VASUDHA
- The annual inter-school science exhibition and competition hosted by Amity.
Y
- YP
- Youth Power; a social leadership program and competition where student teams work on community service projects.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-Block
- Commonly refers to the administrative and primary sections in the Noida campus.
- Almanac
- The mandatory school diary that contains the calendar, rules, and is used for daily teacher-parent communication.
- Amitasha
- A dedicated wing or building for the school's social initiative for underprivileged girls.
- Amitrakshak
- The school's security and ID card system used for monitoring student entry and exit.
- Amitranet
- The mandatory online portal used by students and parents to check attendance, grades, and circulars.
- Amity Hall
- The main auditorium used for assemblies, guest lectures, and the annual 'Annual Day' performances.
- Amity Portal
- The online management system used by students and parents to track attendance, grades, and fee payments.
- Amizone
- The centralized intranet portal where students and parents track attendance, grades, and circulars.
- B-Block
- Typically houses middle school classrooms and laboratories.
- Block A
- The Senior Wing building, typically housing the oldest students and administrative offices.
- Block B
- The Middle Wing building, used for secondary school classes and specialized labs.
- Block C
- The Junior Wing, a dedicated area for primary school students to ensure a separate learning environment.
- Bus Route
- The specific number assigned to school transport, used by students to identify their designated commute vehicle.
- Circulars
- Official notices distributed via Amitranet or physical handouts that dictate school schedules and policy changes.
- ERP
- The online portal used by students and parents to track attendance, academic performance, and fee payments.
- Gate Pass
- A physical slip required from the coordinator's office to leave the school premises before the official dispersal time.
- Junior Wing
- The designated building or section for primary school students (classes 1-5).
- Late Slip
- A required physical permit obtained from the reception if a student arrives after the morning bell.
- Middle Wing
- The section of the campus for students in middle school grades.
- Nursery Wing
- The separate area or building dedicated to pre-primary students.
- Primary Wing
- The campus section dedicated to elementary and primary grade students.
- RFID
- The Radio Frequency Identification card used by students to 'tap in' and 'tap out' for automated attendance tracking.
- RFID Card
- The student identification card used for electronic attendance and tracking on school buses.
- Route [Number]
- The standard way students refer to their specific school bus (e.g., 'I'm on Route 22').
- Sangathan
- The annual month-long sports event held to celebrate Founder's Day, involving inter-house and inter-school competitions.
- School Bus Route
- Students identify their commute by a specific route number (e.g., 'Route 14') rather than a destination name.
- School Diary
- The mandatory physical handbook used for daily communication between teachers and parents and for recording homework.
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- Sector 43 Nutritious Cafeteria
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- Sector 46 School Canteen
- Senior Wing
- The designated building or floor area for students in classes 9 through 12.
- Sports Complex
- The facility housing the swimming pool, indoor courts, and gym.
- The Audi
- Shorthand for the main school auditorium used for assemblies and cultural events.
- The Auditorium
- The central hub for morning assemblies, annual days, and inter-school competitions.
- The Plaza
- The central open-air courtyard area in the Noida campus used for assemblies and gatherings.
- Vasudha
- The annual inter-school science exhibition and competition where students present research projects.
- Winter Timings
- The seasonal adjustment where school start and end times are delayed by 30-60 minutes due to winter fog and cold.
- Yellow Bus
- The official school transport system; students are often identified by their specific bus route numbers.
- Zero Period
- A time slot before or after regular classes dedicated to remedial teaching, sports practice, or club meetings.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Odd Semester 2026 runs Jul 20, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 51 approved campus terms and 38 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.