FUNAAB Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Session: Important Dates You Must Know

The FUNAAB academic calendar for 2025/2026 is officially out. It contains all the vital dates from registration, lectures, matriculation, exams to the final wrap-up of the session. Whether you’re a fresher or a returning student, this calendar is your academic compass. So, get ready to plan your semester effectively and avoid missing deadlines.

Resumption and Registration Dates

FUNAAB has released the full schedule to guide both fresh and returning students. You don’t need to stress—just mark these dates in your calendar.

• Fresh students’ registration (medicals, ICT training, and orientation) begins on Monday, 25 August 2025.
• Returning students start their registration on Monday, 1 September 2025.
• Lectures for all students commence on Monday, 8 September 2025.

Everyone starts classes on the same day, so there’s no room for delays.

 Matriculation and Inaugural Lectures

Freshers are officially welcomed into the university community with the Matriculation Ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, 15 October 2025.

In addition, the university has lined up inaugural lectures by top professors on the following dates:

• 104th Lecture: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
• 105th & 106th Lectures: 15 and 29 October 2025
• 107th Lecture: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
• 108th to 113th Lectures: Held between January and April 2026

These lectures are academic highlights that students should attend if possible.

 Missed the Initial Registration?

If you miss the regular registration window, you’ll still have a chance—but it comes at a cost.

• Late registration with penalty starts on Saturday, 11 October 2025
• The registration portal closes completely on Sunday, 16 November 2025

Once the portal is shut, no further registration will be accepted. Avoid delays to save yourself the hassle.

First Semester Academic Timeline

• Lecture period: 13 weeks (from 8 September 2025)
• Revision and exam prep week: Early December 2025
• Exams begin: Monday, 15 December 2025
• Exams end: Monday, 12 January 2026

This marks the end of the first semester. Students are advised to prepare early.

 Second Semester Schedule

• Lectures resume: Monday, 26 January 2026
• Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs): From 13 April to 24 April 2026
• Lectures conclude: Friday, 24 April 2026
• Second semester exams: Monday, 4 May to Friday, 22 May 2026

After exams, students can breathe—another academic hurdle cleared.

Final Results and Session Closure

The FUNAAB Senate will meet to finalize all student results and officially end the session.

• Senate results approval date: Thursday, 9 July 2026

By this date, the academic year comes to an end, and students can look ahead to the next phase.

 Summary: FUNAAB Academic Flow for 2025/2026

First Semester

• 13 weeks of lectures
• 1 week of revision
• 3 weeks of exams
• 6 weeks for marking and result collation

Second Semester

• Similar structure to the first
• Continuous assessments mid-semester
• Concludes with three weeks of exams

This structure helps ensure a balanced academic year.

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When will freshers resume at FUNAAB for 2025/2026?

Fresh students are expected to begin registration on Monday, 25 August 2025.

2. What date do returning students start registration?

Returning students start on Monday, 1 September 2025.

3. When do lectures start for all students?

Lectures for both new and old students commence on Monday, 8 September 2025.

4. Is there a penalty for late registration?

Yes, late registration attracts a penalty starting from Saturday, 11 October 2025.

5. When does the portal close completely?

The registration portal shuts on Sunday, 16 November 2025.

6. When is the matriculation ceremony for freshers?

Matriculation holds on Wednesday, 15 October 2025.

7. When will the first semester exams start and end?

First semester exams begin on 15 December 2025 and end on 12 January 2026.

8. When does the second semester begin?

Lectures for the second semester resume on Monday, 26 January 2026.

9. When is the Senate meeting to approve final results?

The Senate will meet on Thursday, 9 July 2026.

10. How long is the lecture period in each semester?

Each semester has 13 weeks of lectures, followed by revision and exams.

 Final Note

Thanks for reading this detailed breakdown of the FUNAAB academic calendar for 2025/2026. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to drop them in the comment section below. Don’t forget to share this article with your fellow students or friends planning to resume at FUNAAB.

Wishing you a successful academic session ahead! 💪📚