Academic calendar
Semester 1 2026-27 runs Jun 15, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1 2026-27Relevant now
- Semester 2 2026-27
Campus language
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Showing 12 of 12 terms
A
- AICUF
- All India Catholic University Federation, a student movement focused on social awareness and service.
- Anna
- A respectful term used by students to address the canteen staff or the specific counter service.
C
- Canteen
- The primary hub for food and socializing, known for its affordable snacks and meals.
J
- Janfest
- The prestigious Indian Classical Music festival held annually in the Quad.
M
- Malhar
- The college's famous annual inter-collegiate festival; often used to refer to the 'Malhar season' of intense prep.
- Malharite
- A student heavily involved in the organization and execution of the Malhar festival.
S
- SSL
- Social Service League, one of the oldest student bodies dedicated to community service and blood drives.
T
- The Hostel
- The on-campus Boys' Hostel, the only residential facility located directly within the college premises.
X
- Xavierite
- A current student or alumnus of St. Xavier's College.
- XIC
- Xavier Institute of Communications, the professional media school sharing the campus.
- XIMR
- Xavier Institute of Management and Research, located within the campus complex.
- XRCVC
- Xavier's Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged, a pioneering support center on campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 60-40
- The traditional marking split between external university exams (60) and internal college assessments (40).
- 75% Rule
- The strict mandatory attendance requirement for all lectures and practicals.
- CIA
- Continuous Internal Assessment; the internal examination and assignment system that contributes to final grades.
- ECC
- Extra-Curricular Credits; mandatory non-academic credits required for graduation, earned through sports, arts, or service.
- loyola_campus_rooftop_cafeteria
- Loyola Campus Rooftop Cafeteria
- maitighar_campus_canteen
- Maitighar Campus Canteen
- SCA
- Student Common Area, a designated space for students to relax and interact.
- The Foyer
- The main entrance area of the college building, often used for displays and notices.
- The Hall
- The Great Hall, used for formal ceremonies, guest lectures, and indoor events.
- The Quad
- The central Quadrangle used for major events, festivals, and general student gathering.
- The Woods
- The iconic shaded outdoor seating area under the trees, a primary student hangout spot.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 2026-27 runs Jun 15, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 approved campus terms and 11 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.