AHMEDABAD, India — CEPT University marked the beginning of the Monsoon Semester 2025 with the arrival of 427 new postgraduate students across its five Faculties — Architecture, Planning, Design, Management, and Technology, yesterday. The cohort brings together bright minds from 25 states and union territories, showcasing CEPT’s growing national footprint. With 56% women in the batch, the University also reaffirmed its commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable academic spaces.
The incoming students were welcomed by the CEPT community, led by Prof. Barjor Mehta, President, Prof. Tridip Suhrud, Provost, Ms. Anita Hiranandani, Registrar, Prof. Chirayu Bhatt, Deputy Provost (Academics), along with faculty members, staff, and student peers.
Welcoming the incoming cohort, Prof. Barjor Mehta, President, CEPT University, set the tone for their journey ahead with a powerful reminder of CEPT’s foundational values — merit, self-respect, and mutual regard. He emphasized the importance of fairness, self-agency, and academic ownership, urging students to take full responsibility for their growth and conduct during their time at CEPT.
In his address, Prof. Tridip Suhrud, Provost, CEPT University, spoke about the idea of the University as a self-governing space where critical thinking, diversity of thought, and dialogue are vital. He spoke of CEPT’s distinctive studio-based model of professional education — rooted in peer critique, shared learning, and the open display of work. He left students with a compelling message on friendship, vulnerability, and kindness, urging them to create a campus environment where respect, empathy, and meaningful collaboration thrive.
Before the semester began, the new cohort participated in a week-long orientation programme, familiarising themselves with CEPT’s campus life, student services, and academic systems. As part of the studio selection process — a cornerstone of CEPT’s pedagogy — students aligned their interests with the University’s immersive, hands-on approach to learning. Studios at CEPT foster close collaboration with faculty mentors and peers, encouraging innovation, critical thinking, and industry-readiness.
With over 11,000 alumni across the globe and a rich legacy of shaping professionals in the built environment, CEPT University stands as a beacon of academic rigor, ethical practice, and creative inquiry.
