MUT Academic Calendar – 2026 Term Dates
The authority of the Mangosuthu University of Technology, MUT has released its academic calendar also known as almanac for 2026 academic sessions, freshers and returning students are to take note.
The academic calendar hints about Mangosuthu University of Technology, MUT resumption date for new and returning students 2024/2025, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below, the academic schedule for sessional dates for the 2026 academic year.
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The academic calendar hints about Mangosuthu University of Technology, MUT resumption date for new and returning students 2024/2025, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below, the academic schedule for sessional dates for the 2026 academic year.
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MANGOSUTHU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (MUT) SESSIONAL DATES FOR 2026 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar for 2026 academic session as approved by the senate of the Mangosuthu University of Technology, MUT.| Event | Date(s) | Notes / Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Re-opens (Admin) | January 5, 2026 | |
| Academic Staff Return | January 12, 2026 | |
| Undergraduate Registration (Annual & 1st Semester) | January 19 – 30, 2026 | 10 days. |
| First Semester Late Registration | February 2 – 6, 2026 | 5 days. |
| FIRST SEMESTER LECTURES BEGIN | February 2, 2026 | Start of Term 1 and Semester 1. |
| ANNUAL PROGRAMME LECTURES BEGIN | February 2, 2026 | |
| Study Period (First Semester) | May 19 – June 1, 2026 | 12 days (inclusive of weekends). |
| FIRST SEMESTER LECTURES END | May 13, 2026 | End of 14-week lecture period. |
| MAIN EXAMS (First Semester) | Not Explicitly Stated | Likely early June, based on study period. |
| Main Exam Results Published (1st Sem) | June 9, 2026 | |
| SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS (First Semester) | June 12 – 19, 2026 | 5 days. |
| Supplementary Results Published (1st Sem) | July 15, 2026 | |
| Second Semester Registration | July 13 – 17, 2026 | 5 days. |
| Second Semester Late Registration | July 20 – 24, 2026 | 5 days. |
| SECOND SEMESTER LECTURES BEGIN | July 20, 2026 | Start of Term 3 and Semester 2. |
| ANNUAL PROGRAMME LECTURES END | September 30, 2026 | End of 34-week lecture period. |
| Study Period (Annual) | October 5 – 17, 2026 | 12 days (inclusive of weekends). |
| MAIN EXAMS (Annual) | Not Explicitly Stated | Likely mid-October, based on study period. |
| Main Exam Results Published (Annual) | October 26, 2026 | |
| SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS (Annual) | October 29 – November 3, 2026 | 5 days. |
| Supplementary Results Published (Annual) | November 16, 2026 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER LECTURES END | October 29, 2026 | End of 14-week lecture period. |
| Study Period (Second Semester) | November 4 – 17, 2026 | 12 days (inclusive of weekends). |
| MAIN EXAMS (Second Semester) | Not Explicitly Stated | Likely late November, based on study period. |
| Main Exam Results Published (2nd Sem) | November 23, 2026 | |
| SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS (Second Semester) | November 25 – 30, 2026 | 5 days. |
| Supplementary Results Published (2nd Sem) | January 2027 | |
| University Closes | December 15, 2026 | End of administrative year. |
| Special Examinations | February 12, 2026 | Results publication date for special exams. |
Academic Term Structure 2026
| Term | Dates | Weeks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | February 2 – March 27 | 12 | Part of Semester 1. |
| Term 2 | April 7 – June 19 | 11 | Part of Semester 1. |
| Term 3 | July 13 – September 18 | 11 | Part of Semester 2. |
| Term 4 | September 28 – December 15 | 12 | Part of Semester 2. |
| Annual Programme | Terms 1-4 | 46 | Combines all four terms. |
Graduation Ceremonies 2026
| Ceremony | Date | Time | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Graduation | April 21, 2026 | 9:00 & 13:30 | Engineering |
| Autumn Graduation | April 22, 2026 | 9:00 & 13:30 | Management Sciences |
| Autumn Graduation | April 23, 2026 | 9:00 | Management Sciences (cont.) |
| Autumn Graduation | April 23, 2026 | 13:30 | Applied and Health Sciences |
Important Notes:
- The calendar follows a four-term system, where Terms 1 & 2 constitute Semester 1, and Terms 3 & 4 constitute Semester 2.
- Annual programmes run across all four terms (Terms 1-4).
- Specific start dates for main examination periods are not listed in the provided skeletal calendar but can be inferred to follow immediately after the listed study periods.
- “Special Examinations” referenced on February 12, 2026, are for the prior academic year.
