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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A
- AISSCE
- All India Senior School Certificate Examination, the final board exams for Class XII students.
- AISSE
- All India Secondary School Examination, the board exams for Class X students.
- ATL
- Atal Tinkering Lab, the school's innovation and robotics hub.
- Ayah
- The lady guard or attendant assigned to each school bus to ensure student safety during transit.
B
- BH
- The Boys' Hostel, the residential wing for male students.
- Boarders
- The common term used to refer to students who reside in the school hostel.
- Boys Block
- The residential wing for male hostelers within the air-conditioned school hostel.
- Brahmaputra
- The Red House; one of the four primary student houses named after local rivers.
- Brahmaputra
- One of the four primary houses students are assigned to for residential and competitive identity, named after the local river.
- Bunking
- Student term for skipping classes or school without permission, which is a punishable offense.
C
- Canteen
- The school cafeteria where day scholars and boarders purchase snacks and refreshments.
- CBSE
- Central Board of Secondary Education, the national level board of education in India that the school is affiliated with.
- CCS
- Computer Science & Coding, a subject and club category for students from Class III onwards.
- Chenab House
- One of the four student houses, associated with the color yellow and prosperity.
- Club Days
- Wednesdays, when the school schedule is dedicated to co-curricular club activities for Classes III to IX.
- Community feast
- A special communal meal organized during school events like the Blessing Ceremony.
- Council
- The Student Council, the elected body of student leaders including the Head Boy and Head Girl.
D
- Dihing
- The Yellow House; one of the four primary student houses named after local rivers.
- Dipsite
- The standard term for any student or alumnus of the Delhi Public School system.
- Dipsites
- The common term used to refer to students of Delhi Public School.
- Dispersal
- The organized end-of-day process where students leave the campus for their buses or private transport.
- Dispersal card
- A mandatory identification card that parents must present to pick up students from Playgroup to Class V.
- DPS Dib
- The standard shorthand used by students and alumni to refer to the school.
- DPSD
- Delhi Public School Dibrugarh, the common abbreviation used in official circulars and by students.
E
- ERP
- The Enterprise Resource Planning system used exclusively for fee payments and student records.
F
- Food Stalls
- Temporary dining and refreshment areas set up during major campus events like Utkrisht.
- FRC
- Fee Regulatory Committee, the government body that approves the school's fee structure.
- Fruit break
- A short morning interval specifically designated for eating fruits or dry fruits.
G
- Ganga
- One of the four primary houses used for student organization and residential identity.
- Ganga House
- One of the four student houses, associated with the color blue and spiritual purity.
- Ganges
- One of the four competitive houses that students identify with for sports and boarding activities.
- GH
- The Girls' Hostel, the residential wing for female students.
- Girls Block
- The residential wing for female hostelers within the air-conditioned school hostel.
- GVF
- Gyan Ved Foundation, the trust that manages and operates the school.
H
- HM
- House Master or House Mistress; the faculty member in charge of a specific house's welfare and activities.
- Hostel
- The on-campus residential facility for boarding students.
- House
- The competitive grouping system (e.g., Ganga, Yamuna) that determines a student's team for sports and activities.
- House Dress
- The specific colored uniform (Blue, Red, Yellow, or Purple) worn on Wednesdays and sports days.
I
- Inter-house
- Refers to the competitive events held between the four school houses: Ganges, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, and Krishna.
- IT Department
- The school's internal technology team responsible for digital infrastructure and website design.
- IT Dept
- The Information Technology department responsible for campus digital infrastructure.
J
- Jhelum
- One of the four primary houses used for student organization and residential identity.
- Jhelum House
- One of the four student houses, associated with the color purple or pink and compassion.
K
- Kaveri
- One of the four competitive houses for students.
L
- Lohit
- The Blue House; one of the four primary student houses named after local rivers.
- Lunch box
- The daily meal brought from home by day scholars, often complemented by school refreshments.
M
- Marker Cup
- A specific academic trophy or award presented during the school's Annual Academic Prize Day.
- Mess
- The central dining hall where hostelers and staff take their daily meals.
- MUN
- Model United Nations, a prominent student club focused on debating and international relations.
N
- NCC
- National Cadet Corps, the school's unit for disciplined military-style training.
- NCERT
- National Council of Educational Research and Training, the organization whose curriculum guidelines the school follows.
O
- Open House
- The official term used by students and staff for Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTM).
- Outing
- A designated time, typically on weekends, when boarders are permitted to leave campus to visit Dibrugarh town.
P
- Prep
- Mandatory supervised study hours for hostel residents, usually held in the evenings.
- PT
- Physical Training, referring to mass drill or exercise sessions held during assemblies.
- PTA
- Parent Teacher Association, the organization facilitating communication between parents and the school.
R
- RFID card
- The compulsory electronic identity card used for student tracking and attendance.
S
- SC
- Student Council, the elected body of student leaders including the Head Boy and Head Girl.
- Scholar badge
- A prestigious academic award given to students who score above 90% in their previous class.
- Scholar blazer
- An advanced academic award given to students for maintaining high academic standards over consecutive years.
- Smart Class
- The common term for digital learning sessions using simulations and interactive videos.
- SMC
- School Managing Committee, the body responsible for the school's administrative governance.
- Socials
- School-organized events or gatherings intended for student interaction.
- SPIC MACAY
- Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth, which organizes cultural performances on campus.
- Subansiri
- The Green House; one of the four primary student houses named after local rivers.
T
- The Mess
- The central dining facility where boarders and staff take their daily meals.
- The Residency
- The official name for the on-campus boarding and hostel facilities for boys and girls.
- Thematic Assembly
- A morning gathering centered around a specific educational, cultural, or social topic.
- Tiffin break
- The primary lunch period where students eat meals brought from home or provided by the canteen.
- Tuck Shop
- The school canteen where students can purchase snacks, beverages, and basic stationery.
U
- Utkrisht
- The name of the school's major Annual Day cultural event.
- UTKRISHT
- The name of the school's major annual day celebration (e.g., Utkrisht 4.0).
Y
- Yamuna
- One of the four competitive houses for students.
- Yamuna House
- One of the four student houses, associated with the color red and vibrant energy.
Z
- Zero Period
- A flexible time slot at the start or end of the day dedicated to extracurricular activities or house meetings.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 2 Toffees
- The strict school rule limiting birthday treat distribution to exactly two candies per person.
- 85% rule
- The mandatory minimum attendance percentage required for a student to be promoted to the next class.
- Academic Block
- The primary building housing classrooms, science labs, and the computer center.
- Academic Block-I
- The primary building housing classrooms and academic departments.
- Academic Block-II
- The secondary academic building for additional classes and labs.
- Admin Block
- The administrative building containing the Principal's office, reception, and accounts department.
- Administrative Building
- The block housing the Principal's office, accounts, and front office.
- Administrative Office
- The central office for registration, fee payments, and submitting school forms.
- Almanac
- The mandatory school diary used for tracking homework, teacher-parent communication, and school rules.
- Art Studio
- The center for creative arts and crafts as part of the regular curriculum.
- Bus No.
- The specific identification number for school transport routes (e.g., Bus No. 7, 8, 9).
- Central Library
- The main resource center for books and quiet study.
- City Office
- The administrative office located at KC Agencies Building, RKB Path, separate from the main campus.
- Club Days
- Wednesdays, specifically designated for club activities and when students must wear their House dress.
- Coloured Dress
- The privilege of wearing non-uniform clothes on birthdays, restricted to students up to Class V.
- Composite Science Lab
- A multi-purpose laboratory for various scientific experiments and learning.
- Computer Lab
- A facility equipped for classroom instruction with smart classroom audio-visual technology.
- Digital Classrooms
- Classrooms equipped with Smart Class technology for interactive digital learning.
- Dispersal Card
- A mandatory identification card that parents must present to pick up their children from school or bus stops.
- Edunext
- The online ERP portal and mobile app used by students and parents for fees, attendance, and updates.
- English-only
- The strict policy requiring English as the sole language of communication on school premises and buses.
- ERP
- The online school management portal used by students and parents to check attendance, fees, and report cards.
- Escort Card
- A mandatory ID card that parents or authorized guardians must present to pick up students.
- Front Office
- The primary point of contact for general inquiries and visitor information.
- Gate 1
- The designated entry point for parents arriving in self-driven cars.
- Gate 2
- The entry point for students arriving by school buses or private drop-off vehicles.
- Gate 3
- The entry point for parents arriving in chauffeur-driven cars, located near the open parking area.
- Gate no 1
- The primary entry point for self-driven cars and visitors.
- Gate no 2
- The primary entry and exit point for students arriving by school bus.
- Gate no 2
- The designated entry and exit point for school buses and students arriving by private vehicles.
- Gate no 3
- The entry point used for chauffeur-driven cars and specific event parking.
- Gate Pass
- A required permit issued by the office for any student needing to leave the campus during school hours.
- House Dress
- The specific color-coded uniform (Red, Blue, Yellow, or Green) worn on designated activity days.
- ID Card
- Mandatory identification worn by students at all times for security and campus access.
- Infirmary
- The school's medical room where a nurse is available for first aid and health emergencies.
- Infirmary
- The on-campus medical facility providing 24/7 health support for students.
- Junior Wing
- The section of the school building housing primary and pre-primary classes.
- Language Lab
- A dedicated space for improving students' vocabulary and speaking skills.
- Language policy
- English is the mandatory language of communication within the school premises and on school buses.
- Math Lab
- A specialized facility for practical exposure to mathematics and numbers.
- Mohanbari
- The local area near the Dibrugarh airport where the school campus is situated.
- MPH
- The Multipurpose Hall, used for morning assemblies, indoor sports, and school functions.
- Open House Day
- The second Saturday of every month when parents can meet teachers to discuss student progress.
- Parent ID Card
- A mandatory identification card required for parents to verify their identity when picking up students.
- Play Gym
- An indoor activity area specifically for younger students' physical development.
- PTM
- Parent-Teacher Meeting, the scheduled sessions for discussing student progress.
- Quarterly Fees
- The system of paying school fees in four installments (April, July, October, and January).
- RFID
- The electronic ID card system used by students to log attendance and board school buses.
- RFID card
- Wearing the RFID identity card is compulsory at all times within the school premises and on school buses.
- Robotics Lab
- The Science and Robotics center for hands-on technology experience from Class I onwards.
- Route 7
- A major school bus route serving local areas including Hiloidhari, Paltan Bazar, and Convoy Road.
- Scholar badge eligibility
- Students found using unfair means during exams are disqualified from receiving any scholar badge or award.
- School App
- The official mobile application used for daily communication between the school and parents.
- School Bus
- The fleet of yellow buses providing transport for day scholars across Dibrugarh and nearby areas.
- School Day Book
- The daily diary or handbook that students are required to bring to school every day.
- School Diary
- The mandatory handbook used for communication between teachers and parents, containing the school calendar and rules.
- School Transport
- The fleet of yellow buses that provide transit for day scholars across the Dibrugarh region.
- Science and Robotics Lab
- A high-tech lab for hands-on experience in science and robotics from Class I onwards.
- Science Lab
- The composite laboratory for physics, chemistry, and biology experiments.
- Second Saturday
- A designated holiday for students, often used for 'Open House' meetings with parents.
- Second Saturdays
- A monthly holiday for students, except during specific academic exigencies like exam months.
- Senior Wing
- The section of the school building housing older classes (typically Class VI-XII).
- Smart Class
- Digitalized classrooms that use simulations and interactive videos for the CBSE curriculum.
- Smart Class
- Classrooms equipped with digital learning tools and interactive audio-visual technology.
- Smart Class technology
- The school uses digital learning mapped to NCERT guidelines to bring the CBSE curriculum to life.
- Swimming Pool
- The on-campus aquatic facility used for scheduled physical education.
- Transport form
- A required document that must be submitted to the Administrative Office to avail of school bus services.
- Transport Officer
- The staff member in charge of managing school bus routes and resolving transit complaints.
- Utkrisht
- The school's major Annual Day event, often followed by a holiday for students.
- Water break
- Scheduled hydration intervals announced in class after every two periods.
- Weekly Test
- The regular assessment schedule followed by the school to monitor academic progress.
- Winter Timings
- The adjusted school schedule implemented during the colder months, typically involving a later start time.
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?
- 75 approved campus terms and 72 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.