Academic calendar
Semester I/III/V/VII runs Jul 28, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester I/III/V/VIIRelevant now
- Semester II/IV/VI/VIII
Campus language
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A
- ABVP
- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, a major right-wing student political organization active on campus.
- Adda
- A specific spot where a group of friends regularly meets to hang out and talk.
- AISA
- All India Students' Association, a prominent left-wing student organization.
- Arts Fac Canteen
- The central canteen located within the Faculty of Arts, a popular low-cost meeting spot.
B
- BT
- Short for 'Bad Trip'; used to describe any stressful, annoying, or negative situation.
D
- D-School Canteen
- The canteen at the Delhi School of Economics, famous among students for its mutton cutlets and jelly cream.
- DUSU
- Delhi University Students' Union, the umbrella student government body for most colleges.
F
- Fuchcha
- A first-year student or freshman; a term unique to Delhi University culture.
J
- JP Tea Stall
- An iconic tea stall located near the Delhi School of Economics, known for its 'masala chai' and student discussions.
- Jubilee
- Jubilee Hall, one of the oldest and most prestigious men's hostels in North Campus.
- Jugaad
- A creative, makeshift, or non-conventional solution to a problem, often used regarding administrative hurdles.
M
- Maggi Point
- A generic term used for various stalls across campus that specialize in serving Maggi noodles, often used as a landmark.
- Mansarowar
- Mansarowar Hostel, a prominent residence for male post-graduate students.
- Meghdoot
- Meghdoot Hostel, a well-known residence for female post-graduate students.
N
- NSUI
- National Students' Union of India, the student wing of the Indian National Congress.
P
- PG Men's
- Post Graduate Men's Hostel, commonly referred to by its shorthand.
S
- Stephen's Dhaba
- The informal name for the canteen/eatery area at St. Stephen's College.
V
- Vella
- A person who is idle, has no work to do, or is simply loitering.
- VKRV
- V.K.R.V. Rao Hostel, a residence specifically for research scholars and post-graduates.
W
- WDC
- Women's Development Cell, a mandatory student-led body in most DU colleges focusing on gender equality.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Admit Card
- The essential hall ticket required to enter examination centers; students must download and print this for every semester exam.
- Arts Fac
- The Faculty of Arts building, the central hub for humanities students in North Campus.
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- Delhi University Canteen North Campus
- E-rick
- Electric rickshaws, the primary and most affordable mode of transport between metro stations and college gates.
- gwyer_hall_canteen
- Gwyer Hall Canteen
- IA
- Internal Assessment; the 25% of a student's grade derived from attendance, class tests, and assignments.
- satyawati_college_canteen
- Satyawati College Canteen
- Social Sci
- The Faculty of Social Sciences building, located adjacent to the Arts Faculty.
- South Campus
- The Benito Juarez Road cluster of colleges, distinct from the main North Campus hub.
- SRCC
- Shri Ram College of Commerce, frequently used as a landmark for the eastern edge of North Campus.
- U-Special
- Special DTC (Delhi Transport Corporation) bus routes that run specifically for university students from various parts of the city.
- V-C Office
- The Vice-Chancellor's Office, often the site of administrative protests and official functions.
- Vishwavidyalaya Metro
- The main Yellow Line metro station serving North Campus, often simply called 'the metro station'.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester I/III/V/VII runs Jul 28, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 approved campus terms and 13 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.