As of January 27, 2026, state medical universities across India, including MUHS and WBUHS, are rolling out their 2026-27 academic calendars. The new session for 1st-year MBBS and BDS students is tentatively scheduled to commence in August 2026, following the NEET UG 2026 results. Established batches are transitioning into their even semesters, with final professional examinations slated for March and April. Universities have also updated their vacation schedules and internal assessment timelines to align with the latest National Medical Commission guidelines.

With the new year in full swing, state medical universities across the country have begun the phased release of their academic schedules for the 2026-27 session. As of January 27, 2026, major health science bodies like the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) have published tentative dates for term commencements and university examinations. These calendars are essential for both faculty and students to plan the curriculum delivery and clinical postings for the upcoming year. For the current 2025-26 batch, the second term of the academic year is set to begin on February 1, 2026, while the 2026-27 freshman batch is expected to start their medical journey in early August.

Key Dates for MUHS and WBUHS

The MUHS Academic Term Schedule for the year 2025-26 concludes its first term on January 31, leading into a structured academic transition for thousands of students.

• Term II Start: For all medical and dental faculties under MUHS, the second term officially starts on February 1, 2026.
• Summer Vacation: A 39-day summer break is scheduled from April 26 to June 3, 2026, to allow students a respite before the final universities examinations.
• WBUHS Exams: The West Bengal universities have notified the schedule for 3rd Professional MBBS Part-II exams for March-April 2026.
• Result Declaration: Most state calendars aim to declare even-semester results within ten days of the final paper to ensure the next academic session stays on track.

2026-27 Session Commencement

Looking ahead to the next cycle, the NMC-aligned calendars indicate a standardized start date for undergraduate courses to maintain uniformity in medical education across different states.

• Fresh Batch Start: Classes for the 2026-27 academic year are projected to begin on August 3, 2026, for senior years and August 4, 2026, for the new 1st-year MBBS batch.
• Internship Timelines: For final year students, the mandatory one-year internship is scheduled to roll out in April and May 2026 across various state universities.

Compliance with NMC Guidelines

State universities are strictly following the National Medical Commission (NMC) mandates to ensure 240 actual teaching days per academic year.

• Working Days: The calendars have been designed to account for public holidays and Sundays, ensuring that the minimum requirement of 80% attendance is achievable for students.
• Internal Assessment: Each academic schedule now mandates at least three internal assessments, with the results being uploaded directly to university portals for transparency.
• Attendance Tracking: Biometric attendance systems are being integrated with the university dashboards to monitor real-time compliance.

Conclusion

The release of the 2026 academic schedules marks a significant step in organizing the medical education roadmap for the year. As state universities finalize these dates, students must align their preparation with the mid-term and final examination windows provided in the calendars. This structured academic approach ensures that the 2026-27 session begins without delay, maintaining the rigorous standards required for medical training in India. With the second term starting in February, the focus now remains on completing the remaining syllabus and clinical requirements within the stipulated academic timeframe.