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
- Arrears
- A common term for failed subjects or backlogs that a student must clear in future semesters.
C
- Canteen
- The central campus eatery used by day scholars, staff, and visitors.
I
- Internal
- Refers to the internal assessment marks or exams conducted by individual departments.
- IQAC
- Internal Quality Assurance Cell; the body responsible for maintaining academic and administrative standards.
M
- Men's Hostel
- The primary on-campus residential facility for male postgraduate and research students.
- Mess
- The dining facility located within the hostels, serving daily meals to residents.
N
- NSS
- National Service Scheme; a prominent student organization focused on community service and social work.
O
- OD
- On Duty; official leave granted to students representing the university in sports, NSS, or cultural events.
R
- RRC
- Red Ribbon Club; a campus organization dedicated to HIV/AIDS awareness and blood donation.
S
- Sem
- Short for the semester-end university examinations.
W
- Women's Hostel
- The primary on-campus residential facility for female postgraduate and research students.
Y
- YRC
- Youth Red Cross; a student-led wing focused on health, service, and humanitarian efforts.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Admin Block
- The main administrative building housing the Vice-Chancellor's office, Registrar, and finance section.
- Arts Block
- The academic building housing humanities, social sciences, and language departments.
- CBCS
- Choice Based Credit System; the academic structure allowing students to choose elective courses.
- Hall Ticket
- The essential printed admit card required to enter the examination hall for university exams.
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- Hostel Mess
- Revaluation
- The formal application process for students to have their exam papers re-checked or re-graded.
- Science Block
- The academic building dedicated to science departments and laboratories.
- Serkkadu
- The village location of the main campus, often used by students to distinguish the university site from Vellore city.
- University Library
- The central repository for books, journals, and digital resources located in a dedicated facility.
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- University Canteen
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 10 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.