2025-26 academic calendar for universities, colleges announced
Bengaluru: The Department of Higher Education has released the academic calendar for the 2025-26 academic year for public and private universities and affiliated colleges under its jurisdiction. The academic and coordination schedule for 2025-26 will commence in October 2024 and conclude by April 2025. Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar has approved the calendar.
The coordination process for undergraduate and postgraduate non-professional degree programs under the universities will begin on October 25, with November 15 being the last date for colleges to submit applications. The coordination process will conclude by March 31, 2025.
For universities, government-aided colleges, and private colleges under the Higher Education Department (excluding technical education), admissions to the first semester of undergraduate courses will start on April 15, 2025. Classes for all semesters will be conducted from June 9 to September 26. Examinations and semester breaks are scheduled from September 29 to November 10, and colleges will reopen on November 12. The academic year will end on April 6, 2026.
For postgraduate programs, admissions to the first semester will begin on August 19, 2025. Classes will run from September 1 to December 19. Examinations and semester breaks are scheduled from December 23, 2025, to February 2, 2026, and colleges will reopen on March 3, 2026. The postgraduate academic year will conclude on August 10, 2026.
Key dates for CET and PGCET
The Common Entrance Test (CET) for professional undergraduate courses like B.E., B.Tech, and B.Arch will be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2025, with results announced on May 28. The first round of counseling is scheduled for June 25, the second round on July 10, and the final round on July 25, with classes set to commence on August 1.
For postgraduate programs like MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and M.Arch, the Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) will be held on June 30, 2025, and results will be declared on August 5. The first round of counseling will take place on August 26, and the second round on September 4.
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
