Academic Calendar Generator
Set your session dates, add terms, exams, holidays, and events — and get a month-by-month academic calendar ready to print and share with staff and parents.
Plan Your Academic Year
A well-structured academic calendar keeps students, teachers, and parents on the same page. Enter your session dates, mark holidays, schedule exams and PTMs — and generate a clean, printable calendar.
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What a Good Academic Calendar Should Include
- Term dates: Clearly mark when each term/semester starts and ends
- Exam schedule: Unit tests, mid-terms, pre-boards, final exams with buffer days before each
- Holidays: National holidays, regional holidays, and school-specific breaks
- PTMs: At least 3-4 parent-teacher meetings per year
- Events: Sports day, annual function, competitions, field trips
- CBSE/Board deadlines: Registration, practical exams, board exam dates
- Working days count: Ensure minimum 220 working days (CBSE norm) or 200 (most state boards)
Working Days Requirement by Board
| Board | Min Working Days | Min Instructional Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CBSE | 220 days | 800-1000 hours |
| ICSE | 210 days | Not specified |
| State Boards (avg) | 200-220 days | Varies by state |
| RTE (Class 1-5) | 200 days | 800 hours |
| RTE (Class 6-8) | 220 days | 1000 hours |
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Frequently Asked Questions
CBSE requires a minimum of 220 working days per academic year. This includes instructional days, exam days, and school activity days. Holidays, vacations, and Sundays are excluded from this count.
Ideally, the academic calendar should be finalized 2-3 months before the session starts. This gives time for parent communication, staff planning, and any adjustments based on government holiday notifications.
Yes, minor adjustments are common — compensatory days for unexpected holidays, exam date changes, or government-declared holidays. Major changes should be communicated to parents at least 2 weeks in advance.
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