Academic calendar
Academic Session 2026-2027 runs Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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B
- Bhel Puri wala
- Refers to the popular street food vendor located just outside the college gate.
- BRH
- Bharat Ram Hostel, the sole on-campus residence for students at Lady Shri Ram College.
C
- Cafe
- The main college canteen, known for its variety of affordable meals and snacks.
- Cafe-ing
- The act of hanging out in the canteen for extended periods between or instead of classes.
D
- Dhwani
- The Indian Music Society of the college.
- DramSoc
- The Dramatics Society, known for high-intensity theater and street plays.
- DU
- Shorthand for Delhi University, the parent university of the college.
E
- E-Cell
- The Entrepreneurship Cell, which fosters business and startup culture among students.
- Elsa
- A proud moniker for any student or alumna of Lady Shri Ram College (derived from the Alumnae Association name).
- Enactus
- The college chapter of the global social entrepreneurship organization focused on community empowerment.
- Expressions
- The Creative Writing Society of the college.
F
- Fuchcha
- A first-year student or fresher (standard Delhi University slang used on campus).
G
- Ghissu
- A student who is perceived to study excessively or 'mug up' course material.
H
- Hiraeth
- The Creative Writing Society of LSR, known for its literary publications.
- HIVE
- The Fine Arts Society of the college, responsible for campus murals and art exhibitions.
- Hostel
- The common shorthand for the single on-campus residential wing.
- HRC
- Human Rights Cell, a student-led organization focused on social justice and advocacy.
- HSS
- History Students' Society, representing the history department's academic and cultural activities.
I
- Internals
- Short for internal assessments, which are a significant and stressful part of the academic calendar.
J
- Jugaad
- A clever, improvised solution or 'hack' to navigate campus bureaucracy or technical issues.
K
- Kathi Rolls
- A staple food item from the canteen that is a student favorite.
L
- LSR Cafe
- The main college canteen, famous for its keema samosas and cold coffee.
- LSRECO
- The Economics Society of Lady Shri Ram College.
- LSRECS
- The Economics Society of Lady Shri Ram College, known for hosting 'Eclat'.
- LSREnt
- The Entrepreneurship Cell of Lady Shri Ram College.
- LSREU
- Lady Shri Ram College Students' Union, the elected body representing the student population.
- LSRite
- The standard term for a student or alumna of Lady Shri Ram College.
- LSRSU
- Lady Shri Ram Students' Union, the elected student government body.
M
- Mithas
- A popular nearby sweet shop and eatery in Lajpat Nagar frequently visited by students for meals.
- Moolchand Paratha
- A famous nearby eatery frequently visited by students just outside the campus area.
- Mother Dairy
- The dairy booth located on campus providing milkshakes, ice cream, and quick bites.
N
- National Park
- The residential area in Lajpat Nagar IV where the majority of students live in private PGs (Paying Guest accommodations).
- NCC
- National Cadet Corps, the campus wing for military training and discipline.
- Nescafe
- The on-campus coffee kiosk, a popular spot for quick caffeine fixes and snacks.
- Nescafé
- The coffee kiosk located near the college entrance, a popular spot for quick snacks and beverages.
- Nescie
- The on-campus Nescafe kiosk, a primary social hub for coffee and quick snacks.
- Nescii
- The Nescafe kiosk on campus, a popular spot for coffee and quick snacks.
- NSO
- National Sports Organisation, the wing responsible for sports activities and physical education credits.
- NSS
- National Service Scheme, the college unit dedicated to community service and social work.
P
- Peace Out
- A common phrase used by students to describe the relaxed vibe of certain campus spots.
- Prakriti
- The Environmental Society responsible for campus sustainability initiatives.
- Projekt
- The Film and Photography Society of the college.
R
- REACH
- Reaffirming Equity, Access, Capacity, and Humanism; the college's Equal Opportunity Cell for students with disabilities.
- Red Bricks
- A reference to the college's distinctive red-brick architectural style, often used sentimentally.
- Residence Hall
- The formal name for the student dormitory, often shortened to just 'the hostel' in daily conversation.
S
- Senti
- Short for sentimental; used when a student gets overly emotional or serious about a topic.
- South Campus
- Refers to the cluster of Delhi University colleges in South Delhi, with LSR being a key member.
T
- Tarang
- The name of the college's massive annual cultural festival.
- The Back Gate
- The secondary exit point that leads toward the Lajpat Nagar area, often used as a meeting point for commuters.
- The Cafe
- The main college canteen, known for its diverse menu and as a central social hub.
- The Hostel
- Common shorthand for the Bharat Ram Hostel among residents and day scholars.
- The Juice Shop
- The small stall near the canteen providing fresh fruit juices and shakes.
- The Residence
- The on-campus hostel facility for students, officially known as the LSR Residence Hall.
- Tutorials
- Small-group academic sessions that are a staple of the LSR learning experience, often held in faculty cabins.
W
- WDC
- Women's Development Cell, a highly active student body focusing on gender issues and advocacy.
- WSDC
- Women's Development Cell, one of the most active and prominent student societies.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 66.67%
- The mandatory minimum attendance percentage required by the university to be eligible for exams.
- 66%
- The strict minimum attendance percentage required by the college to sit for university exams.
- 75% Rule
- The mandatory attendance percentage required by Delhi University to be eligible for semester examinations.
- Amar Colony
- A nearby residential and commercial area where many students find off-campus housing (PGs) and street food.
- Audie
- Shorthand for the main college auditorium.
- Back Lawns
- The large green space behind the main building used for sunbathing, studying, and society practices.
- Bharat Ram Auditorium
- The main college hall used for formal ceremonies, guest lectures, and cultural performances.
- Bharat Ram Hall
- The main college auditorium, named after the founder's wife, used for major events and assemblies.
- CUET
- Common University Entrance Test; the mandatory entrance exam for admission to the college.
- DTC
- Delhi Transport Corporation buses, the primary public transit used by students commuting from various parts of the city.
- Front Lawn
- The iconic manicured green space at the entrance, strictly off-limits for walking but a central visual landmark.
- Front Lawns
- The manicured gardens at the entrance, often used for formal photos and quiet sitting.
- Gate 1
- The main entrance of the college where security checks and ID card verifications are strictly enforced.
- Gazebo
- A central outdoor shaded structure used by students for meetings and socializing.
- GK-1
- Greater Kailash 1, a nearby upscale market area frequently visited by students for shopping and dining.
- Kailash Colony
- An alternative nearby Metro station often used by students living in PGs.
- Lajpat
- Refers to Lajpat Nagar Market, the nearby commercial hub used for student housing, shopping, and dining.
- M-Block
- Refers to the Greater Kailash-1 M-Block market, a popular upscale hangout spot near the college.
- Manju Bharat Ram Hall
- A state-of-the-art seminar room located in the New Academic Block.
- Moolchand
- The nearest Delhi Metro station (Violet Line), the primary transit point for commuters.
- NCR
- The New Common Room, a frequent venue for society events and indoor gatherings.
- New Academic Block
- The newer wing of the campus housing modern classrooms and seminar halls.
- New Block
- The academic extension building housing several classrooms and tutorial rooms.
- Night-out
- Formal permission granted to hostel residents to stay overnight outside the campus.
- Outpass
- The official leave slip required for hostel residents to exit the campus gates.
- Pink Line
- The Delhi Metro line (Lajpat Nagar station) frequently used by students commuting from other parts of the city.
- Residence Hall Guidelines
- The strict set of rules governing hostel life, including mandatory attendance and leave protocols.
- Roll Call
- The mandatory nightly attendance check for hostelers, typically conducted at 10:00 PM.
- school_cafeteria
- School Cafeteria
- The Audi
- Shorthand for the college auditorium, where major events and guest lectures are held.
- The Exhibition Gallery
- The space used for art displays and society exhibitions near the main entrance.
- The Exhibition Hall
- A dedicated space for art displays and society-led exhibitions.
- The Gallery
- The Exhibition Gallery used for showcasing student art and society projects.
- The Gate
- The main security checkpoint where students must present their ID cards for entry and exit logging.
- The Gazebo
- A central outdoor structure and iconic meeting point for students.
- The Porch
- The main entrance area of the college building, often used for student protests or gatherings.
- The Red Building
- The main academic block, characterized by its distinctive red-brick architecture.
- The Red Building
- A reference to the college's distinctive red-brick architecture style.
- The Ruins
- The concrete seating area near the cafe, traditionally used for student protests, meetings, and hangouts.
- Tutorials
- Small-group teaching sessions that are a mandatory and rigorous part of the LSR academic culture.
- Violet Line
- The specific Delhi Metro line that connects the campus to other parts of the city.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Session 2026-2027 runs Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 56 approved campus terms and 41 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.