Women comprise 55% in the cohort; batch comprises students from 26 states and UTs
BILKULONLINE
Ahmedabad, July 23: CEPT University commenced its Monsoon Semester 2024 today with 475 postgraduate students (as on 19.07.2024) joining 18 programs across its five Faculties – Architecture, Planning, Technology, Design, and Management.
The incoming batch of postgraduate students continues CEPT’s tradition of exceptional gender diversity, with women comprising a notable 55 percentage of the new cohort. This is the fourth academic year where the batch has had more than 50 percentage of women students in post graduate programs at CEPT.
The University’s growing national reach is reflected in the geographic spread of its students who have come from 26 states and union territories, including Jammu and Kashmir, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Manipur.
Dr. Tridip Suhrud, Provost, CEPT University, said, “We are proud of the growing diversity within our postgraduate programs. CEPT is committed to gender equity and fostering an inclusive environment. A diverse classroom enriches the quality of education, broadens perspectives and helps students grow into professionals who are sensitive, equipped to take responsible and inclusive decisions and thrive in diverse workplaces.”
The students arrived on campus a week ago to go through a meticulously designed orientation and studio selection process. While the orientation session helped the students familiarize themselves with the campus and the facilities they can avail on campus, the studio selection process allowed students to align their interests and temperaments with specific areas of study. Studio selection is an immersive activity where students, throughout their journey at CEPT, can choose their preferred studio from an array of studio units offered every semester.
Professor Barjor Mehta, President of CEPT University, said, “Our long-standing relationship with the industry has played a significant role in helping us upgrade our academic offerings and thereby aid holistic development, foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in our students. Studios help us integrate real-world challenges into our curriculum, where we empower students to become innovative and adaptable professionals. CEPT graduates are not just job-ready but are equipped to be industry leaders.”
CEPT University employs a rigorous admissions process to select qualified postgraduate candidates. This year, the university introduced the CEPT PG Test which assessed the applicants based on quantitative abilities, logical reasoning and verbal abilities. The examination was conducted at test centres in 14 cities across the country. Qualifying candidates were then evaluated based on their academic records, work experience, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and portfolio to assess their suitability for specific programs.