DU SOL Datesheet 2026: Tentative Exam Schedule Announced

For all students of DU SOL enrolled in Semester 1, 3, 5, or 7, the tentative datesheet for the upcoming examination cycle has been released. Understanding how to use a "tentative" schedule matters just as much as knowing the dates themselves. This guide explains who the datesheet applies to, what last year's pattern suggests about what to expect, how to download the datesheet, and the difference between a tentative and final datesheet that continues to confuse a lot of students every cycle.

Quick Reference: DU SOL Datesheet 2026

• What's new: Tentative datesheet for the odd-semester exams released for the upcoming cycle
• Applies to: Semester 1, 3, 5, and 7 students, both UG and PG programmes
• Expected exam period: Likely December 2026, based on the previous odd-semester exams, which ran from 10 to 24 December 2025
• Where to check: sol.du.ac.in and exam.du.ac.in
• Status: Tentative. May change before the final datesheet is released
• Not to be confused with: The May-June 2026 datesheet for Semester 2, 4, 6, and 8, which is a separate, already-completed cycle

What Does "Tentative Datesheet" Actually Mean

A tentative datesheet outlines a proposed schedule to help students begin planning their revision, but it should not be treated as the final word on every date. DU SOL usually publishes a datesheet first as an early draft of the exam schedule, then releases one or more updated drafts to resolve scheduling conflicts, subject clashes, and administrative adjustments, before locking in the final datesheet closer to the exam period. Planning travel, leave, or accommodation around a tentative datesheet is one of the most common and avoidable mistakes students make every cycle.

To Whom This Datesheet Applies

This release covers Semester 1, 3, 5, and 7 of the odd-semester cycle, across all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at DU SOL. This datesheet does not apply to you if you are in Semester 2, 4, 6, or 8, since even and odd semesters run in different halves of the academic year, and your cycle (May-June 2026) has already been covered separately. Mixing up which cycle applies to you is a common source of confusion, especially for students who have recently moved from an even semester to an odd one, or the other way around.

Expected Exam Period (Based on Last Year's Pattern)

DU SOL has not yet published confirmed dates in a widely verified form, so the most reliable way to set expectations is to look at how the equivalent cycle played out last year.

Based on this pattern, budgeting for a December exam window is a reasonable planning assumption. But treat it as exactly that, a planning assumption, and not a confirmed date until the official notice says otherwise.

Important

A tentative datesheet can and often does change before the exams actually happen, sometimes by a day or two for a specific paper, and occasionally with more significant changes to an entire subject group. Avoid booking travel, accommodation, or leave until the final official datesheet is released. A tentative datesheet may be available to download many weeks before the exams, but that early availability does not make it safe to lock in your plans around it.

How to Download the DU SOL Datesheet 2026

1. Go to the official site. Visit sol.du.ac.in or the University of Delhi's central examination portal at exam.du.ac.in.
2. Locate the Datesheet section. This is usually listed under a "Datesheet" or "Examination" tab on the homepage.
3. Select your semester and programme. Choose the option matching Semester 1, 3, 5, or 7 and your specific course. BA, BA (Hons), B.Com, MA, and so on all have separate listings.
4. Open the PDF. The datesheet is published as a PDF listing subject codes, dates, and shift timings.
5. Find your subjects. Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) to search for your subject code instead of scrolling through the entire document.
6. Save a copy and check back for updates. Download the current version, but revisit the page from time to time in case a revised datesheet is issued before your exams.

Why Exam Dates Vary So Much Across Subjects

If you have compared notes with a friend in another course and noticed your exam windows barely overlap, that is expected rather than a sign of an error. DU SOL runs examinations across dozens of combinations spanning BA, BA (Hons), B.Com, B.Com (Hons), BBA, MA, and M.Com programmes, each with its own set of papers to schedule without clashing against other combinations a student might realistically be taking. This is why the exam period for an odd-semester cycle often spans two to three weeks rather than compressing into a handful of days. Spreading papers out reduces the odds of two of your own subjects landing on the same date.

Building a Revision Schedule Around a Tentative Datesheet

Even with dates still subject to change, a tentative datesheet is genuinely useful for structuring your revision. Start by mapping out which subjects fall earliest in your exam sequence, since those naturally need your attention first. If two papers are tentatively scheduled close together, prioritise getting a head start on whichever one covers more material, so a small shift in either date does not leave you scrambling. Revising in this order, rather than strictly by subject difficulty, tends to reduce the stress of last-minute date changes.

Common Changes Between Tentative and Final Datesheets

Based on how this has played out in previous cycles, a few kinds of changes show up most often between the tentative and final versions:

• Individual paper date shifts. A subject's exam date moving by a day or two, usually to resolve a clash between two papers a student might be taking together.
• Shift changes. A paper moving from the morning shift (10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.) to the afternoon shift (2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.), or vice versa.
• Added or clarified codes. Subject combinations that were missing or unclear in the tentative release get added or clarified in a later version.
• Large-scale changes. An entire semester's exam period shifting by weeks is less common, but not unheard of, which is exactly why treating the tentative version as directional rather than final matters.

How the Datesheet Relates to Your Admit Card

The datesheet and your admit card serve different purposes, and it is worth not confusing the two. The datesheet tells you when each subject's exam is scheduled across the university as a whole. Your admit card, released closer to the exam period, confirms your specific exam centre, seat number, and other exam-day details. Having the tentative datesheet now does not mean your admit card is ready. That typically follows once the datesheet is finalised and your exam form has been fully processed. Do not wait for the admit card to start revising; do keep checking for it separately as your exam dates approach.

How to Read Your Datesheet

A datesheet lists exams by subject code, not always by subject name, so cross-check your specific code against your admission or exam form confirmation rather than guessing based on the subject title alone. Pay attention to the shift timing listed next to each date. DU SOL runs both morning and afternoon shifts, and turning up for the wrong shift is a completely avoidable but surprisingly common mistake. If two of your papers fall close together, note this early so your revision schedule accounts for it, rather than realising it a few days before the exams.

Pro Tip

Create a personal exam calendar the moment the tentative datesheet is out, listing just your own subjects, dates, and shifts in one place. This makes it far easier to spot a scheduling conflict early, and to quickly compare against a revised datesheet later, instead of re-reading the entire multi-page PDF each time an update is published.

What to Do If You Spot an Error in the Datesheet

Occasionally, a tentative datesheet contains an error — a missing subject code, an impossible clash for a common combination, or a date that conflicts with a public holiday. If you notice something that looks off, do not just assume it will sort itself out in the final version. Raise it with the SOL examination branch directly, ideally in writing over email, so you have a record of having flagged it, rather than relying on informal channels like WhatsApp groups to relay the concern. Genuine errors are exactly the kind of thing a tentative datesheet is meant to catch before the final version is locked in.

Conclusion

The tentative DU SOL datesheet for Semester 1, 3, 5, and 7 gives you a starting point for exam planning. Remember, "tentative" is the word to keep in mind. Build in flexibility, and do not lock in major plans around it until the final version is released. Check the portal regularly instead of relying on a single saved copy. Keep a subject-specific calendar so you can spot any changes quickly. Remember that the admit card is a document that comes later.

For more updates on the DU SOL datesheet and exam schedule, keep checking dusolinfo.in