Academic Calendar &
Calendar of Events
Official institutional schedule of academic terms, continuous internal assessment cycles, national conferences, university examinations, health observances, and campus festivities at GMIPSR Davanagere.
August 2025
Commencement of the New Academic Year & Student OrientationCommencement of Academic Year 2025-26 & Orientation Induction Program (Deeksharambh)
Formal inauguration of the academic year, welcome address by the Principal, introduction to course curriculum, laboratory safety protocols, and mentor allotment.
79th Independence Day Celebration & Patriotic Salute
Ceremonial flag hoisting by Chairman & Principal, guard of honour by NSS volunteers, patriotic speech contest, and sweet distribution.
Eco-Club Green Campus Drive & Herbal Garden Plantation
Planting rare medicinal species, tagging taxonomical markers, and orientation on traditional Indian healing systems.
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration & Institutional Holiday
Institutional holiday on account of Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
September 2025
World Pharmacists Day & First Internal Assessment CycleTeachers’ Day & Faculty Academic Excellence Felicitation
Honoring inspiring teachers, presenting best research publication awards, and student-led cultural tributes to faculty.
National Webinar on "Modern Trends in Targeted Drug Delivery & Nano-Formulations"
Expert keynote by leading scientists from CSIR-CDRI and pharma industry on liposomal and lipid nanoparticle formulation strategies.
World Pharmacists Day 2025 — "Pharmacists Meeting Global Health Needs"
Flagship institutional celebration featuring Mega Free Health Screening Camp, Pharmacist Awareness Public Rally, Scientific Poster Contest, and Pharmacist Oath Ceremony.
First Sessional Theory & Practical Examinations (Odd Semesters)
Mandatory First Internal Assessment theory and practical examinations as per PCI and RGUHS curriculum guidelines.
October 2025
Parent-Teacher Interaction & Regulatory Affairs SymposiumMahatma Gandhi & Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti (Swachh Campus Initiative)
Commemorative service, floral tributes, and Swachhata Shramdaan cleanliness drive across laboratories and library.
Industrial Expert Lecture: "Global Regulatory Affairs, US FDA & EU GMP Audits"
Interactive session on DMF filing, ICH guidelines, eCTD submissions, and career roadmaps in regulatory affairs.
Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) & Mid-Term Academic Progress Review
Review of 1st Sessional performance, attendance status, remedial counseling, and interactive feedback with guardians.
Dasara & Deepavali Festival Holidays
Institutional holidays for Vijayadashami, Dasara, and Deepavali celebrations.
November 2025
64th National Pharmacy Week Celebrations & Industrial Study Tour70th Kannada Rajyotsava Celebration
State flag hoisting, cultural programs highlighting Karnataka heritage, Kannada debate and poetry recitation.
Second Sessional Theory & Practical Examinations (Odd Semesters)
Second internal assessment evaluating full semester syllabus competencies prior to RGUHS final university tests.
64th National Pharmacy Week (NPW 2025) Celebration
Week-long celebrations including Inter-Collegiate Pharma Quiz, Model Making, Patient Counseling Challenge, Blood Donation Camp, and National Pharma Walkathon.
Annual Industrial Visit to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & R&D Facilities
Experiential field study in sterile formulation plants, automated blister packing lines, QC chromatography labs, and water treatment units.
December 2025
RGUHS University Examination Phase & Semester Wrap-upWorld AIDS Day Awareness Campaign & Community Outreach
Street plays, pamphlet distribution on prevention of HIV/AIDS, and counseling on destigmatizing infected individuals.
Model Preparatory Examinations & Remedial Booster Sessions
Mock board examinations replicating RGUHS question paper blueprints with individualized feedback sessions.
Submission of IA Marks & Attendance to RGUHS University Portal
Final verification and online submission of Internal Assessment marks and attendance records to RGUHS Bengaluru.
RGUHS University End Semester Theory Examinations (Odd Semesters)
Conduct of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences semester-end theoretical board examinations with external invigilators.
January 2026
Republic Day & Kick-off of Even Semester Academic TermRGUHS University End-Semester Practical & Viva-Voce Examinations
Practical board examinations evaluated jointly by internal faculty and RGUHS-appointed external examiners.
Mid-Term Winter Vacation & Semester Break
Academic semester recess between Odd and Even semesters.
Commencement of Classes for Even Semesters (II, IV, VI, VIII Sem)
Resumption of regular theory and laboratory classes as per Even Semester Master Timetable.
77th Republic Day Celebrations & Mega Blood Donation Drive
Patriotic parade, flag hoisting by Trust Dignitaries, and voluntary blood donation drive organized in association with Indian Red Cross Society.
February 2026
Annual Sports Meet & Advanced Analytical Instrumentation WorkshopWorld Cancer Day Symposium & Anti-Tobacco Pledge
Clinical seminar on oncology therapies, early detection screening protocols, and student anti-tobacco pledge rally.
Annual Sports Meet "PHARMA-OLYMPICS 2026"
Inter-class athletics, cricket, football, volleyball, badminton, chess, and carrom tournaments.
Hands-on Training Workshop: "HPLC, UV-Vis Spectrophotometry & Animal Handling Protocols"
Practical calibration, peak analysis, method validation on Shimadzu HPLC, and ethical laboratory animal handling.
First Sessional Examinations (Even Semesters)
First internal evaluation for Even Semesters assessing theoretical and experimental foundations.
March 2026
Mega Campus Placement Drive & Women in Pharma ConclaveInternational Women’s Day Conclave — "Women Trailblazers in Pharmaceutical Sciences"
Special talk by eminent female industry leaders and leadership workshop for aspiring women pharmacists.
GMIPSR Annual Mega Campus Placement Drive 2026
On-campus recruitment interviews with leading MNCs including Biocon, Sun Pharma, Cipla, Dr. Reddy’s, Apollo Pharmacy, and Alembic.
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day Awareness Rally & Public Education
Public awareness on DOTS therapy, drug adherence counseling, and preventing multi-drug-resistant TB.
April 2026
Second Sessional Examinations & World Health Day ActivitiesWorld Health Day — Free Rural Medical Camp & Health Screening
Free BMI, blood glucose, hypertension screening, doctor consultation, and free medication dispensing.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti (Institutional Holiday)
Commemorating the architect of the Indian Constitution.
Second Sessional Theory & Practical Examinations (Even Semesters)
Second internal assessment cycle calculating consolidated sessional marks for university submission.
May 2026
Graduation Day, Pharmacist Oath & Pre-University PrepFinal Model Preparatory Examinations (Even Semesters)
Full-portion mock examinations preparing students for university board tests.
Annual Graduation Day & Pharmacist Oath Ceremony (Class of 2026)
Conferral of degree mementos, gold medal presentations for toppers, and recital of the sacred Code of Pharmaceutical Ethics.
Uploading Final Even Semester IA Marks & Attendance to RGUHS
Final verification of attendance threshold (minimum 80%) and IA score lock on RGUHS portal.
Last Working Day for Even Semesters (Academic Year 2025-26)
Official closure of academic instruction term followed by study holidays for university exams.
June 2026
RGUHS Board Examinations & International Yoga DayRGUHS University End Semester Theory Examinations (Even Semesters)
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences board theory examination session.
World Environment Day — Eco-Sanskrit Campus Initiative
Tree plantation and green chemistry awareness program promoting sustainable pharmaceutical waste handling.
12th International Day of Yoga Celebration
Mass Common Yoga Protocol demonstration, pranayama and meditation session for physical and mental wellness.
Commencement of Mandatory Industrial Training & Hospital Internships
Mandatory 150-hour clinical and industrial pharmacy internship postings as mandated by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
Official Academic Calendars & Schedules
Download verified academic term notices, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) notification timetables, and institutional internal evaluation blueprints.
