DU SOL Date Sheet 2026-27: Sem 1, 3, 5 & 7 Exam Dates

The DU SOL Date Sheet 2026-27 for the upcoming December/January semester examinations has been released by the University of Delhi Examination Branch.

Students of the School of Open Learning (SOL) who are preparing for their 1st, 3rd, 5th or 7th semester examinations can now check the tentative examination schedule on the official DU datesheet portal.

However, there is one important point that students should understand before planning their entire preparation around these dates:

The current datesheets are marked “TENTATIVE.”

The official DU Examination Branch has specifically advised students to keep checking the datesheet for revisions. Therefore, the dates currently visible should be treated as the University’s latest tentative schedule, not an unchangeable final timetable.

This article explains what has been released, how the dates differ across programmes, what the semester-wise schedule currently looks like, how to download the correct PDF and what SOL students should do now.

DU SOL Date Sheet 2026-27: Latest Update

The University of Delhi Examination Branch has created a dedicated December/January 2026–27 tentative datesheet portal.

The portal currently contains 31 undergraduate datesheet categories across different academic frameworks and student modes. These include separate listings for SOL programmes as well as categories shared between Regular, NCWEB and SOL students.

For the NEP-UGCF-2022 framework, the current portal includes dedicated datesheets for:

• B.A. (Hons) — Regular & SOL
• B.Sc. (Hons) — Regular & SOL
• B.Com (Prog) — Regular, NCWEB & SOL
• B.A. (Prog) — SOL
• B.Com (Hons) — SOL
• Various GE, SEC, VAC, AEC and DSE papers

There are also separate CBCS-LOCF-SOL datesheets for applicable older admission batches.

So, students should not assume that one single PDF contains the timetable for every DU SOL programme.

Is the DU SOL Date Sheet Final?

No. The current datesheet is tentative.

The official DU Examination Branch page labels the December/January 2026–27 schedule as a Tentative Datesheet and specifically advises students to check it regularly for revisions.

This matters because a paper’s date, timing or related scheduling information can be revised before the final datesheet is issued.

Therefore, save the current datesheet for planning purposes, but check the official portal again before your examination.

DU SOL 1st, 3rd, 5th & 7th Semester Exams 2026-27

The current NEP datesheets cover the four odd semesters:

Semester 1

Semester 3

Semester 5

Semester 7

However, the important thing to understand is that these semesters do not necessarily have one single examination date.

Different subjects and paper categories are scheduled on different dates.

Your actual examination schedule depends on your programme, paper and semester.

DU SOL B.A. (Hons) Date Sheet 2026

The official B.A. (Hons) datesheet is specifically meant for NEP-UGCF-2022 students of Regular colleges as well as SOL, covering Part 1, 2, 3 and 4, corresponding to Semesters I, III, V and VII. The current PDF is marked tentative and shows an examination timing of 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for the schedule shown.

Some of the currently listed starting dates are:

Semester	Current first listed core examination date
Semester 5	4 December 2026
Semester 7	5 December 2026
Semester 1	7 December 2026
Semester 3	8 December 2026

These are not “one fixed date for the entire semester.” They are the dates on which the corresponding paper/category begins in the published timetable.

For example, the B.A. (Hons) Semester 5 core papers begin appearing from 4 December 2026, while Semester 3 core papers shown in the PDF begin from 8 December 2026.

Students should therefore locate their exact subject in the PDF instead of assuming that every Semester 5 or Semester 3 student has an examination on the same day.

DU SOL B.A. Programme Date Sheet 2026-27

DU has a separate B.A. (Prog)-SOL datesheet under NEP-UGCF-2022.

The official PDF covers Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, meaning Semesters I, III, V and VII, and it is also marked TENTATIVE.

The schedule is paper-specific.

For example, the current timetable shows Semester 7 core papers beginning on 5 December 2026 at 9:30 AM, while a number of Semester 3 GE papers are scheduled on 13 December 2026 in the morning session.

This is why B.A. Programme students should download the dedicated B.A. (Prog)-SOL PDF rather than trying to use the B.A. (Hons) datesheet.

DU SOL B.Com (Hons) Date Sheet 2026-27

DU has also released a separate B.Com (Hons)-SOL datesheet under NEP-UGCF-2022.

The official document covers Semesters I, III, V and VII and is currently marked tentative.

The schedule demonstrates why checking individual papers matters.

For example:

• Some Semester 7 core papers are scheduled from 5 December 2026.
• A Semester 5 GE paper shown in the current PDF is scheduled for 6 December 2026 at 2:30 PM.
• Other Semester 5 papers appear later in December, including a core paper shown on 31 December 2026.

So saying “B.Com (Hons) Semester 5 exams start on one particular day” can be misleading without specifying the paper.

The correct approach is to search your subject in the official PDF.

What About B.Com Programme Students?

The official datesheet portal currently lists B.Com (Prog) under the NEP-UGCF-2022 category for Regular, NCWEB & SOL students.

That means B.Com Programme students should select the B.Com Programme datesheet category and then identify the applicable SOL paper.

Do not accidentally download the B.Com (Hons)-SOL datesheet.

The two programmes have different paper structures and therefore different datesheets.

What About Students Admitted Before NEP?

This is another major point that can easily confuse students.

The DU Examination Branch has also published a CBCS-LOCF-SOL section.

The current portal lists separate SOL datesheets for:

• B.A. (Hons) English & Political Science
• B.Com (Hons)
• B.Com
• B.A. Programme

under the CBCS-LOCF-SOL framework.

There is also a specific CBCS date sheet for B.A. Programme students showing that it applies to admissions of 2020 and 2021. The document is explicitly marked tentative and says it is meant for School of Open Learning students.

This means older-batch students should not automatically use the NEP datesheet.

In simple terms:

NEP student → check the NEP-UGCF-2022 datesheet.

Older CBCS student → check the applicable CBCS-LOCF-SOL datesheet.

This distinction is extremely important.

How to Download the DU SOL Date Sheet 2026-27

You can download the current timetable directly from the official DU Examination Branch datesheet portal.

Step 1: Open the official DU datesheet page

Go to the University’s dedicated December/January 2026–27 datesheet page.

DU December/January 2026–27 Datesheet

Step 2: Identify your academic framework

Look for the section corresponding to:

NEP-UGCF-2022

or

CBCS-LOCF-SOL

depending on your admission batch and academic structure.

Step 3: Select your programme

For example:

• B.A. (Hons)
• B.A. (Prog)-SOL
• B.Com (Hons)-SOL
• B.Com (Prog)
• Relevant CBCS-SOL programme

Step 4: Open the PDF

Click View Datesheet next to your programme.

The University provides separate PDFs for different categories.

Step 5: Search for your subject

Once the PDF opens, use the browser’s Find function.

Search using:

• Subject name
• Paper name
• Paper code

Searching by paper code can be especially useful when multiple subjects have similar names.

Do SOL and Regular Students Have the Same Dates?

There is no universal answer because it depends on the programme and datesheet category.

For example, the official B.A. (Hons) NEP datesheet explicitly states that it is meant for Regular students as well as SOL students, so those students are covered by the same published document.

For other programmes, DU provides separate SOL-specific PDFs.

For example:

B.A. (Prog)-SOL has its own datesheet.

B.Com (Hons)-SOL also has its own datesheet.

Therefore, students should check the exact category provided by DU rather than assuming that all SOL examinations follow the timetable of regular colleges.

What Time Will DU SOL Exams Be Held?

The timing depends on the individual paper and session.

The B.A. (Hons) datesheet currently shows a 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM commencement window for the schedule shown.

However, other DU SOL papers can be placed in an evening session, such as 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

For example, the current B.Com (Hons)-SOL schedule includes Semester 5 GE papers in the evening session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

So students should never assume that every examination is a morning paper.

Check the exact timing against your subject.

Why You Should Not Depend on the Video’s Semester-Wise Dates Alone

A video may summarize the datesheet by saying things such as:

“Semester 5 starts on this date.”

That can be useful as a quick overview, but the official document is much more detailed.

A single semester can have papers spread across several dates.

For instance, the B.A. (Hons) datesheet shows different Semester 5 core papers on different December dates.

Similarly, the B.Com (Hons)-SOL PDF has Semester 5 papers appearing on different dates and sessions.

Therefore:

Do not prepare according to a “semester starts on X date” statement alone.

Prepare according to your actual paper-wise timetable.

What Should DU SOL Students Do Now?

The release of the tentative datesheet is useful because students now have a rough examination window.

The next step should be to convert the timetable into a personal study plan.

First: Find every paper you have

Do not rely on memory.

Open your syllabus, admission/examination form and official datesheet together.

Second: Write down the exact dates

Create a simple list like:

Paper 1 — Date

Paper 2 — Date

Paper 3 — Date

Paper 4 — Date

This makes the preparation schedule much easier to manage.

Third: Identify the gaps

Look at the number of days available between your papers.

If you have two papers close together, start revising the second subject before the first examination is finished.

Fourth: Start with the difficult subjects

Do not leave a difficult paper for the final few days simply because its examination happens later.

Use the additional time to understand the subject first and then revise it closer to the examination.

Fifth: Keep checking for revisions

Because the University’s current datesheet is tentative, make it a habit to check the official portal again before the examination.

What If the Date Changes Later?

Do not panic.

A tentative datesheet is essentially the University’s current proposed examination schedule.

The official portal itself tells students to check for revisions.

Therefore, if DU later publishes a revised or final date:

The revised official datesheet becomes the one you should follow.

This is why saving an old PDF is useful for planning but not sufficient for the final examination.

What About the Examination Form?

Students should also make sure that they have completed the applicable examination-form process.

The DU Examination Wing has a current notification dated 1 September 2026 covering examination forms for UG/PG Semester I, III, V, VII and IX students of Regular, NCWEB and SOL for the December/January 2026–27 session.

Therefore, students should not treat the datesheet as the only examination-related update.

Keep track of:

• Examination form
• Payment confirmation
• Date sheet
• Revised date sheet
• Admit card/hall ticket
• Examination centre information
• Any programme-specific notices

Does the Date Sheet Mean the Exam Centre Is Confirmed?

Not necessarily.

The datesheet tells you when the paper is scheduled.

It is not the same thing as an individual student’s examination-centre allocation.

Students should wait for the applicable examination admission ticket/hall-ticket and official centre information.

Do not assume that the location used by another student is automatically yours.

A Simple Way to Read Your DU SOL Datesheet

Suppose your subject appears like this:

Date — Time — Subject — Semester — Paper Code

You only need to identify four things:

1. Date

When is the examination?

2. Time

Morning or evening?

3. Subject

Is this actually your paper?

4. Paper Code

Does the code match your examination form or course record?

If all four match, you have most likely found the correct entry.

Common Mistakes Students Should Avoid

Using the wrong programme’s datesheet

B.A. (Prog), B.A. (Hons), B.Com (Prog) and B.Com (Hons) have different paper structures.

Mixing NEP and CBCS dates

Check your admission batch and academic framework first.

Looking only at the first page

Your paper may appear several pages later.

Ignoring evening papers

Not every examination is in the morning.

Treating the tentative date as final

The University explicitly says the schedule can be revised.

Preparing only after the final datesheet

The tentative schedule already gives you a useful planning window. Start preparing now rather than waiting for a final PDF.

DU SOL Date Sheet 2026-27: Quick Checklist

Before relying on your timetable, confirm:

• Correct admission batch
• Correct academic framework
• Correct programme
• Correct semester
• Correct paper
• Correct paper code
• Correct date
• Correct examination session
• Latest version of the datesheet
• Examination form submitted

Frequently Asked Questions

Has DU SOL released the 2026-27 date sheet?

Yes. The University of Delhi Examination Branch has published the tentative December/January 2026–27 undergraduate datesheets, including multiple SOL-specific categories.

Is the DU SOL date sheet final?

No. The current datesheets are marked TENTATIVE, and DU advises students to check regularly for revisions.

When do DU SOL Semester 5 exams start?

There is no single starting date applicable to every SOL programme and every Semester 5 paper. For example, the current B.A. (Hons) datesheet lists Semester 5 core papers beginning on 4 December 2026, while B.Com (Hons)-SOL has different Semester 5 papers scheduled on different dates.

When do DU SOL Semester 3 exams start?

Again, it depends on the programme and paper. For example, B.A. (Hons) Semester 3 core papers in the current schedule begin on 8 December 2026, while B.A. Programme SOL has Semester 3 papers listed on later dates such as 13 December 2026.

Are SOL and Regular exam dates always the same?

No universal rule should be assumed. Some programmes use a combined Regular & SOL datesheet, while others have a dedicated SOL PDF.

What about B.Com Programme students?

The official datesheet portal currently places B.Com Programme under Regular, NCWEB & SOL for NEP-UGCF-2022.

What should older CBCS students do?

Check the CBCS-LOCF-SOL section rather than automatically using an NEP datesheet. DU currently publishes separate CBCS-SOL datesheets, including one for B.A. Programme admissions of 2020 and 2021.

Where can I download the official datesheet?

Use the University’s official December/January 2026–27 datesheet portal and select your programme.

Final Takeaway

The DU SOL Date Sheet 2026-27 has now been released in tentative form, covering the upcoming Semester I, III, V and VII examinations across the relevant undergraduate programmes.

The biggest thing students should understand is that there is not one universal date for an entire semester. The actual examination date depends on your programme, subject and paper category.

For example, the current B.A. (Hons) schedule shows Semester 5 core papers beginning on 4 December, Semester 7 on 5 December, Semester 1 on 7 December and Semester 3 on 8 December 2026. Other SOL programmes have different paper-wise schedules.

The datesheet should therefore be used as a paper-wise timetable, not just as a semester-level announcement.

Most importantly, remember that the current schedule is tentative. DU itself has instructed students to keep checking the datesheet for revisions.

So, download the correct PDF, find your subjects, note down every examination date and start preparing now. Waiting for the final PDF to begin studying only reduces the time available to you.

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