Ac.D/1/CAL/2013

UNIVERSITY OF KERALA Academic Calendar for 2013-14

University Teaching & Research Departments

Calendar showing the academic events for the year 2013-14 for all the University Teaching and Research Departments

Period

Events/Holidays/Important days

Working days

17 June 2013 to 13 Sept. 2013

Onam Holidays 14.09.2013 to 22.09.2013

June 11

(University Teaching and Research Departments close for Onam Holidays on 13.09.2013 evening and Re-open on 23.09.2013)

July 25 August 20

September 11 Total working days 67

23-September, 2013 to 20- December, 2013

Christmas Holidays from 21.12.2013 to 29.12.2013

Working days

(University Teaching and Research Departments close for 'X' mas Holidays on 20.12.2013 evening and Re-open on 30.12.2013)

September 6 October 22

November 22 December 16

Total working days 66

30 December, 2013 to 14-April, 2014

Summer Holidays from 15.04.2014 to 15.06.2014

Working days

(University Teaching and Research Departments close for Mid Summer Vacation on 14.04.2014 evening- Vacation from 15.04.2014 to 15.06.2014)

December 2 January 24

February 21 March 24 April 11

Total Working days 82 Total Number of Working days in the Academic Year 215

Note:- New academic session (2014-15) will begin on 16.06.2014 (Monday) REGISTRAR

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Ac.D/1/CAL/2013

UNIVERSITY OF KERALA Academic Calendar for 2013-14

Arts and Science Colleges

Calendar showing the academic events for the year 2013-14 for all the Arts and Science Colleges affiliated to the University

Period

Events/Holidays/Important days

Working days

03- June, 2013 to 13- Sept. 2013

Onam Holidays 14.09.2013 to 22.09.2013

June 20

(Colleges close for Onam Holidays on 13.09.2013 evening and Re-open on 23.09.2013)

July 23 August 17

September 10 Total working days 70

23-September, 2013 to 20- December, 2013

Christmas Holidays from 21.12.2013 to 29.12.2013

Working days

(Colleges close for 'X' mas Holidays on 20.12.2013 evening and Re-open on 30.12.2013)

September 6 October 20

November 20 December 15

Total working days 61

30 December, 2013 to 31-March, 2014

Summer Holidays from 31/03/2014 to 01.06.2014

Working days

(Colleges close for Mid Summer Vacation on 31.03.2014 evening- Vacation from 01.04.2014 to 01.06.2014)

December 2 January 22

February 19 March 21

Total Working days 64 Total Number of Working days in the Academic Year 195 Note:- New academic session (2014-15) will begin on 02.06.2014 (Monday)

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UNIVERSTIY OF KERALA

Calendar showing the academic events for the year 2013-14 for all the University Teaching and Research Departments and Arts and Science Colleges affiliated to the University

JUNE 2013

June 3 Monday

Colleges re-open after Mid Summer Vacation

June 11 Tuesday

June 16 Monday

Last date for receipt of application for exemption from production of attendance (shortage of attendance for junior students) University Teaching and Research Departments Re-open

June 18 Tuesday

The Principals forward index cards of all teachers to the Controller of Examinations

June 29 Saturday

Last date for receipt of applications for University Fellowship (SRF & PDF)

JULY 2013

July 2 Tuesday

Date for receipt of applications for recognition of Student’s Hostels/Colleges.

July 15 Monday

Last date for receipt of applications for Ph.D Registration as Research Scholars.

July 23 Tuesday

Last date for settling of accounts of April/May Examinations by the Principals.

July 31 Wednesday

1. Last date for receipt of Half-Yearly Returns from Colleges as on 16.07.2013

2. Closure of admission to 1st semester of First Degree Programmes (The last date for receipt of attendance and progress certificate will be notified in due course

AUGUST 2013

August 7 Wednesday

1. Last date for receipt of reports from the Colleges in Subjects and Courses for which classes have not been started for want of students.

2. Last date for receipt of returns from the Colleges relating to New Admission to Junior and Senior Classes.

(subjectwise strength) 3. Notification for College Union Election

August 21 Wednesday

College Union Election

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SEPTEMBER 2013 September 3 Tuesday

Last date for receipt of applications for exemption from production of Attendance Certificate.

September 13 Friday

Colleges and University Teaching and Research Departments close for Onam Holidays 13/09/2013 evening ( Holidays from 14/09/2013 to 22/09/2013)

September 23 Monday

Colleges and University Departments Re-opens after Onam Holidays

OCTOBER 2013

October 1 Tuesday October 8 Tuesday

Last date for receipt of applications for Private Registration for Degree Courses (Annual Scheme) without fine. Last date for receipt of application for revision or correction of Register of candidates.

October 31 Thursday

1. Last date for receipt of Return of Matriculates without fine (MFR)

2. Last date for receipt of application for Private Registration for Degree Course with fine.(Annual Scheme)

NOVEMBER 2013

November 1 Friday

Last date of receipt of Return of matriculates with fine (MFR)

November 16 Saturday

Notification for grants for Research Journals

DECEMBER 2013

December 2 Monday To December11 Wednesday

College Arts Festival (Any two days between this schedule)

December 20 Friday December 30 Monday

Colleges/University Teaching and Research Departments close for X’mas Holidays on 20/12/2013 evening ( Christmas Holidays from 21/12/2013 to 29/12/2013) Colleges and University Teaching and Research Departments Re-open after Christmas Holidays

December 31 Tuesday

Last date for submitting application for Grants to Research Journals published by affiliated colleges and Institutions recognized by the University.

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JANUARY 2014

January 6 Monday

Principals to send Annual Reports to the Registrar

January 7 Tuesday

Last date to intimate the Elective Subjects in respect of candidates appearing for University Examinations of March/April 2014 to the University

January 7 Tuesday To January 16 Thursday

University Youth Festival.

January 15 Wednesday

Last date for receipt of applications for Ph.D Registration of Research Scholars.

January 21 Tuesday

Last date for receipt of Half-Yearly Returns from Colleges as on 15.1.2014. FEBRUARY 2014

MARCH 2014

March 31 Monday April 14 Monday

Last date for receipt of application for recognition of Examination of other Universities or Boards without fine.

Colleges close for Mid Summer Vacation on 31/03/2014 Vacation from 01.04.2014 to 01.06.2014

University Teaching and Research Departments close for Mid Summer Vacation on 14.04.2014 evening- Vacation from 15.04.2014 to 15.06.2014

Calendar for P.G. Semester Courses and Degree Courses under CBCS in Affiliated Colleges will be issued separately.

IMPORTANT: 1. The Heads of the University Teaching Research Departments and Principals

of affiliated colleges should ascertain minimum working days (80 and 90 days respectively) in each semester.

2. The days spent for College Union Election, Union Inauguration, Arts and Sports Festivals and College Day Celebrations are to be treated as working days since the University Act and Statutes provide for the same. The days lost due to student strike, drought, flood and unforeseen holidays shall be compensated.

REGISTRAR University Building. Thiruvananthapuram, 09.05.2013 5

UNIVERSITY OF KERALA Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India – 695034 (Established as University of Travancore by the Travancore University Act in 1937 and reconstituted as University of Kerala by the Kerala University Act of 1957 and presently governed by the Kerala University Act of 1974 passed by the Kerala State Legislative Assembly) Thiruvananthapuram, No: Ac.D/1/2013 Dated: 09.05.2013 From

THE REGISTRAR To 1. The Principals of all Arts and Science Colleges affiliated to the University. 2. The Heads of all University Teaching and Research Departments.

Sir/Madam, Sub:- Calendar showing the academic events for the year 2013-14 for all the University Teaching and Research Departments and Arts and Science Colleges affiliated to the University-forwarding of – reg.

I am forwarding herewith a copy of the Calendar showing the academic events for the year 2013-14 for reference. The Heads of the Departments and Principals should ascertain minimum working days in each semester.

The details of the Academic Calendar 2013-14 is also available at www.ku.ac.in (what is New). Yours faithfully, Sd/- Deputy Registrar (Acad. III) For Registrar Encl: Copy of the Calendar

Copy to: 3. The Controller of Examinations. 4. All Joint Registrars/Deputy Registrars of the University 5. The Finance Officer 6. DCDC/DPD 7. Director of Collegiate Education. 8. P.S. to Vice-Chancellor 9. P.S. to Pro-Vice-Chancellor. 10. P.A. to Registrar 11. Stock file/File copy

Approved for Issue,

Section Officer. sp/c3