Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar is a comprehensive guide to the key dates and events that shape the academic year at Horizon College. It includes important dates such as the start and end of semesters, holidays, examinations, and various institutional activities. This calendar ensures students, faculty, and staff can plan their schedules effectively.
I. Academic Year Overview
- Start of Academic Year: July 1, 2025
- End of Academic Year: June 30, 2026
- Semester Structure:
- Odd Semester: July to December
- Even Semester: January to June
II. Semester Schedule
Odd Semester 2025 (July – December 2025)
- Orientation for Freshers: July 1 – July 7, 2025
- Commencement of Classes: July 8, 2025
- Mid-Semester Break: October 10 – October 12, 2025
- End of Classes: November 30, 2025
- Final Examinations: December 1 – December 15, 2025
- Winter Break: December 16, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Even Semester 2026 (January – June 2026)
- Commencement of Classes: January 6, 2026
- Mid-Semester Break: March 20 – March 22, 2026
- End of Classes: May 31, 2026
- Final Examinations: June 1 – June 15, 2026
- Summer Break: June 16, 2026 – June 30, 2026
III. Holidays and Festivals
- Independence Day: August 15, 2025
- Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: October 2, 2025
- Diwali: November 14, 2025
- Christmas Day: December 25, 2025
- Republic Day: January 26, 2026
- Holi: March 9, 2026
- Good Friday: April 10, 2026
- Labor Day: May 1, 2026
- Eid al-Fitr: To be decided (depends on the lunar calendar)
IV. Academic and Extracurricular Events
Events and Workshops
- Technical Workshops:
- Programming and Robotics: July 20-22, 2025
- CAD/CAM Design: August 10-12, 2025
- Data Science and AI: September 15-17, 2025
- Industry Visits:
- First Visit: September 30, 2025 (Engineering Design Companies)
- Second Visit: February 10, 2026 (Manufacturing Plants)
- Annual Cultural Fest:
- Date: November 20-22, 2025
- Includes dance, music, theatre, and art events.
- Sports Meet:
- Date: January 15-17, 2026
- Includes athletics, football, cricket, and indoor games.
- Industry Interaction and Guest Lectures:
- Industry experts will deliver talks and seminars throughout the year (schedule to be announced).
Examinations and Evaluation
- Mid-Semester Examinations:
- Odd Semester: October 20-22, 2025
- Even Semester: March 15-17, 2026
- End-Semester Examinations:
- Odd Semester: December 1-15, 2025
- Even Semester: June 1-15, 2026
V. Academic Support and Counseling
- Faculty Advisor Meetings:
- Monthly meetings with faculty advisors to discuss academic progress, project work, and career counseling.
- Dates: First week of every month
- Counseling Services:
- Available for students facing academic stress, personal issues, or requiring career advice.
- Appointments can be scheduled via the student portal.
VI. Important Deadlines
- Last Date for Course Registration: July 5, 2025 (Odd Semester)
- Last Date for Course Drop: September 15, 2025 (Odd Semester)
- Last Date for Course Registration: January 5, 2026 (Even Semester)
- Last Date for Course Drop: March 1, 2026 (Even Semester)