Academic Calendar, 2026–2027
The academic year at Missionary Training College comprises two distinct semesters under the regulations of the Senate of Serampore College. Below is the complete, official month-by-month schedule of academic lectures, semester examinations, field exposures, conferences, retreats, and holidays.
Semester Structure & Key Academic Milestones
| Academic Period / Milestone | Official Dates | Academic Activities & Regulations |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival of Students (Session 2026–2027) | June 3, 2026 (Wednesday) | Arrival of students at campus for the new academic session. |
| First Semester Begins | June 4–5, 2026 | Welcome Service, Principal’s Tea & Social Work (June 4); Beginning of Classes (June 5). |
| First Semester Examinations | November 2–20, 2026 | Conducted under Senate and College assessment guidelines. (Exam preparatory leave: Oct 29–30, 2026). |
| Second Semester Begins | November 23, 2026 (Monday) | Commencement of Second Semester lectures and research projects. |
| Winter Vacation | December 5, 2026 – January 6, 2027 | College closed for winter recess following Synod Meeting (Dec 8–13, 2026). |
| Resuming Second Semester Classes | January 12, 2027 (Tuesday) | Arrival of B. Miss students on Jan 7; Welcome Service & Social Work on Jan 8. |
| B.Miss Admission Application Deadline | February 26, 2027 (Friday) | Last date of submission of B. Miss application forms, testimonials, and reports for 2027–2028. |
| B.Miss Entrance Examination | March 9, 2027 (Tuesday); 9:30 AM | Conducted at MTC, Mission Vengthlang (English, General Knowledge, Bible Knowledge). |
| B.Miss Interview & Governing Board | March 11, 2027 (Thursday); 10:30 AM | Personal interview at Committee Room I, Synod Office, Mission Veng. |
| Second Semester Examinations | March 30 – April 15, 2027 | Final semester examinations across all study years. (Preparatory leave: March 24–25, 2027). |
| Graduation Day | April 20, 2027 (Tuesday) | Annual Graduation Ceremony (Preparations: April 19, 2027). |
| End of 2026–2027 Academic Session | May 10, 2027 (Monday) | Official conclusion of the 2026–2027 academic session for B. Miss. |
| Arrival for New Academic Session | June 10, 2027 (Wednesday) | Arrival of students for the new academic session (2027–2028). |
Detailed Academic Calendar (June 2026 – June 2027)
The complete calendar schedule for the Missionary Training College, Aizawl, covering both semesters of the 2026–2027 academic year.
First Semester (June 2026 – January 2027)
Semester I| Month | Date & Day | Academic Event / Activity | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUNE, 2026 | June 3, 2026 (Wed) | Arrival of Students for New Academic Session | Academic |
| June 4, 2026 (Thu) | Beginning of Session, Welcome Service, Principal’s Tea & Social Work | Campus Event | |
| June 5, 2026 (Fri) | Beginning of Classes | Academic | |
| June 12, 2026 (Fri) | Field Education Report | Fieldwork | |
| June 15, 2026 (Mon)* | College Day / YMA Day | * Holiday | |
| June 22, 2026 (Mon) | Arrival of Short Course Missionary Training (SCMT) | Training | |
| June 23, 2026 (Tue) | SCMT Welcome Service, Welcome Tea | Campus Event | |
| June 26, 2026 (Fri) | College Day Celebration | Celebration | |
| June 30, 2026 (Tue)* | Remna Ni | * Holiday | |
| JULY, 2026 | July 2–3, 2026 (Thu–Fri) | College Retreat | Spiritual |
| July 7–17, 2026 (Tue–Fri) | B. Miss III Intercultural Exposure (Rehab/Home etc.) | Fieldwork | |
| July 10, 2026 (Fri) | B. Miss. I Introductory Interview | Interview | |
| July 21–24, 2026 (Tue–Fri) | College Week | Co-curricular | |
| AUGUST, 2026 | Aug 3–14, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | Intercultural Exposure (Rural Field Exposure) | Fieldwork |
| Aug 15, 2026 (Sat)* | Independence Day | * Holiday | |
| Aug 21, 2026 (Fri) | B. Miss III Project Work Proposal Presentation | Academic | |
| Aug 28, 2026 (Fri) | Last Date of Project Title Submission | Submission | |
| Aug 31, 2026 (Mon)* | Ramthar Ni | * Holiday | |
| SEPTEMBER, 2026 | Sep 14–15, 2026 (Mon–Tue) | SCMT Examination | Examination |
| Sep 16–19, 2026 (Wed–Sat) | SCMT Food Processing Training | Skill Training | |
| Sep 21, 2026 (Mon) | SCMT Graduation cum Farewell | Graduation | |
| Sep 23, 2026 (Wed) | Presentation of Proficiency Prizes | Awards | |
| OCTOBER, 2026 | |||
| Oct 2, 2026 (Fri)* | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | * Holiday | Oct 8–11, 2026 (Thu–Sun) | Presbytery Meetings | Synod Event |
| Oct 13, 2026 (Tue) | Arrival of Students from Presbytery Meetings | Campus Event | |
| Oct 29–30, 2026 (Thu–Fri) | Exam Preparatory Leave for B. Miss. | Academic | |
| Oct 30, 2026 (Fri) | Last Date of Project Work Submission for B. Miss III | Submission | |
| NOVEMBER, 2026 | Nov 2–20, 2026 (Mon–Fri) | First Semester Examination | Semester Exam |
| Nov 3–14, 2026 (Tue–Sat) | B. Miss III Intercultural Expo. (Mission Field Exposure) | Fieldwork | |
| Nov 23, 2026 (Mon) | Beginning of Second Semester | Semester II | |
| DECEMBER, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 (Fri) | Christmas Carol Service | Spiritual |
| Dec 8–13, 2026 (Tue–Sun) | Synod Meeting | Synod Event | |
| Dec 5–31, 2026 (Sat–Thu) | Winter Vacation | Vacation | |
| JANUARY, 2027 | Jan 1–6, 2027 (Fri–Wed) | Winter Vacation (continued) | Vacation |
Second Semester (January 2027 – June 2027)
Semester II| Month | Date & Day | Academic Event / Activity | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANUARY, 2027 | Jan 7, 2027 (Thu) | Arrival of B. Miss Students | Campus Event |
| Jan 8, 2027 (Fri) | Welcome Service, Principal’s Tea & Social Work | Campus Event | |
| Jan 11, 2027 (Mon)* | Presbyterian Kohhran din tan ni | * Holiday | |
| Jan 12, 2027 (Tue) | Resuming of Second Semester Classes | Academic | |
| Jan 14, 2027 (Thu) | Arrival of Short Course Missionary Training (SCMT) | Training | |
| Jan 15, 2027 (Fri) | SCMT Welcome Service, Welcome Tea | Campus Event | |
| Jan 22, 2027 (Fri) | Bible Knowledge Examination | Examination | |
| Jan 26, 2027 (Tue)* | Republic Day | * Holiday | |
| FEBRUARY, 2027 | Feb 5, 2027 (Fri) | Library Knowledge Examination | Examination |
| Feb 12, 2027 (Fri) | B. Miss. I Interview | Interview | |
| Feb 20, 2027 (Sat)* | State Day | * Holiday | |
| Feb 26, 2027 (Fri) | B. Miss II Interview | Interview | |
| Feb 26, 2027 (Fri) | Last date of Submission of B. Miss. Application Form | Admission Deadline | |
| MARCH, 2027 | |||
| Mar 9, 2027 (Tue) | B. Miss. Entrance Examination (9:30 AM @ MTC) | Entrance Test | |
| Mar 11, 2027 (Thu) | B. Miss. Interview & Governing Board Meeting (10:30 AM @ Synod Committee Room I) | Interview / Board | |
| Mar 15, 2027 (Mon)* | Chanchin Tha Thlen Ni | * Holiday | Mar 19, 2027 (Fri) | B. Miss. III Interview | Interview |
| Mar 24–25, 2027 (Wed–Thu) | Exam Preparatory Leave for B. Miss. | Academic | |
| Mar 26, 2027 (Fri)* | Good Friday | * Holiday | |
| Mar 28, 2027 (Sun)* | Easter Sunday | * Holiday | |
| Mar 29, 2027 (Mon)* | Easter Monday | * Holiday | |
| Mar 30–31, 2027 (Tue–Wed) | Second Semester Examination | Semester Exam | |
| APRIL, 2027 | Apr 1–15, 2027 (Thu–Thu) | Second Semester Examination (continued) | Semester Exam |
| Apr 1–2, 2027 (Thu–Fri) | SCMT Examination | Examination | |
| Apr 4, 2027 (Sun)* | Harhna Thlen Ni | * Holiday | |
| Apr 5–7, 2027 (Mon–Wed) | SCMT Food Processing Training | Skill Training | |
| Apr 8, 2027 (Thu) | SCMT Graduation cum Farewell | Graduation | |
| Apr 19, 2027 (Mon) | Preparations for Graduation Day | Campus Event | |
| Apr 20, 2027 (Tue) | Graduation Day | Graduation | |
| Apr 22–30, 2027 (Thu–Fri) | B. Miss. I & II Field Education | Fieldwork | |
| Apr 23–25, 2027 (Fri–Sun) | Pastorate Meeting | Synod Event | |
| Apr 27–30, 2027 (Tue–Fri) | Missionary Refreshers’ Course Training Programme | Training | |
| MAY, 2027 | May 1–8, 2027 (Sat–Sat) | B. Miss. I & II Field Education (continued) | Fieldwork |
| May 10, 2027 (Mon) | End of 2026–2027 Session for B. Miss. | Session Close | |
| May 1–27, 2027 (Sat–Thu) | Missionary Refreshers’ Course Training Programme | Training | |
| May 18–27, 2027 (Tue–Thu) | Mission Orientation Training Programme | Training | |
| JUNE, 2027 | June 10, 2027 (Wed) | Arrival of Students for New Academic Session (2027–2028) | New Session |
Calendar Notices & Academic Inquiries
Detailed month-by-month holiday schedules and special institutional events are updated by the Academic Administration. For official clarifications, please contact:
Office of the Principal & Registrar
Missionary Training College, Mission Vengthlang, Aizawl, Mizoram — 796005
Principal: Rev. Lalfakzuala • Mobile: +91 7022743541
Registrar: Rev. Vanlalsawma • Mobile: +91 98187 19321
College Office: +91 389 2328525 / +91 9862343199 (O/A) | Email: mtcaizawl@gmail.com