CEPT University Welcomes Diverse 2025 Postgraduate Batch
CEPT University Welcomes 427 Postgraduates from 25 States and UTs, Championing Inclusivity and Merit
BILKULONLINE | Ahmedabad | 29 July 2025
CEPT University inaugurated its Monsoon Semester 2025 by welcoming 427 new postgraduate students from 25 states and UTs. With 56% women, the batch reflects the University’s commitment to inclusivity. Key leaders, including President Prof. Barjor Mehta and Provost Prof. Tridip Suhrud, emphasized values like merit, mutual respect, and collaborative learning during the welcome address.
Studio-Based Learning and Legacy of Excellence
New students participated in an orientation and studio selection process, central to CEPT’s hands-on, mentor-led pedagogy. With over 11,000 global alumni and a recent ₹250 Crore recognition as a Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning and Design, CEPT continues to shape ethical, industry-ready professionals in the built environment.
The incoming students were welcomed by the CEPT community, led by Prof. Barjor Mehta, President, Prof. Tridip Suhrud, Provost, 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.
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