The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, has issued a Revised Academic Calendar for the Session Autumn-2025-26. The notification, endorsed under No. IUST/DAA-Acad/25/6093 and dated December 02, 2025, outlines the critical dates for teaching, examinations, and registration for various departments, including the School of Engineering & Technology and the Department of Management Studies.
Below, we break down the key dates and deadlines for students and faculty.
Key Highlights of the Calendar
The calendar provides specific schedules for different groups of semesters and departments.
| Activity | Engineering & Management (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th Sem) | All Other Departments (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th Sem) |
| Last Day for Teaching | December 05, 2025 |
Dec 24, 2025 (Theory+Practical Depts)
Dec 31, 2025 (Others) |
| Attendance Shortage | December 08, 2025 |
Dec 26, 2025 (Theory+Practical Depts)
Dec 31, 2025 (Others) |
| Backlog Exams | Dec 12 – Dec 26, 2025 | Dec 15 – Dec 26, 2025 |
| Practical Exams | – | Dec 29 – Dec 31, 2025 |
| End Term Exams | Dec 12 – Dec 26, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 – Feb 27, 2026 |
Spring-2026 Session Schedule
The university has also announced the timeline for the upcoming Spring-2026 session, ensuring students can plan their next semester in advance.
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Floating of Courses: February 27, 2026
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Semester Registration: February 27, 2026 to March 02, 2026
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Start of Classwork: March 03, 2026
Official Revised Academic Calendar Copy
Important Note for Open Electives: The notification explicitly states that the examination for all Open Elective courses for the Autumn Session shall be held on 10th and 11th February 2026.
Conclusion
As of December 02, 2025, the academic timeline for the remainder of the Autumn session is clear. Engineering and Management students have their exams wrapping up by late December, while other departments have a schedule extending into February 2026. Students are advised to complete their attendance requirements by the notified dates to avoid eligibility issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When do classes end for Engineering students?
The last day of teaching for the 1st Semester of the School of Engineering & Technology (and relevant Management semesters) is December 05, 2025.
2. When does the Spring-2026 session begin?
Classwork for the Spring-2026 session is scheduled to start on March 03, 2026.
3. What is the exam date for Open Electives?
Open Elective course examinations will be held on February 10th and 11th, 2026.
4. When are the End Term exams for Management Studies?
For the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th semesters of the Department of Management Studies, exams are scheduled from December 12 to December 26, 2025.
5. What is the deadline for submitting attendance shortage?
For Engineering/Management, it is December 08, 2025. For other departments, it ranges from December 26 to December 31, 2025, depending on the course type.