CEPT University Confers Degrees on 589 Students at Its 20th Convocation

Announces Launch of New Program – MBA in Real Estate

• Bilkul Online
• January 19, 2026

CEPT University marked a significant academic milestone today as it held its 20th Annual Convocation, conferring degrees on 589 students across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The occasion also marked a pivotal moment in the University’s academic journey with the formal announcement of CEPT’s entry into MBA education, through its MBA in Real Estate Program under its Faculty of Management.

Of the graduating cohort, 392 were postgraduates, 196 undergraduates, and one Doctor of Philosophy recipient, while 45 students were awarded University Awards of Proficiency in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. Graduates represented the full academic breadth of the University, with 213 students from the Faculty of Architecture, 95 from the Faculty of Design, 10 from the Faculty of Management, 151 from the Faculty of Planning, and 120 from the Faculty of Technology.

The Convocation ceremony was graced by Prof. Ashoke Chatterjee, eminent design educator and former Executive Director of the National Institute of Design, as the Chief Guest.

Welcoming the gathering, Prof. Barjor Mehta, President, CEPT University, reflected on the University’s evolving academic vision and announced the launch of the MBA in Real Estate, a new flagship programme under the Faculty of Management.  “The launch of our MBA offerings marks an important milestone for CEPT University,” said Prof. Mehta. “The MBA in Real Estate recognizes the growing need for professionals capable of steering the rapidly expanding formal real estate sector in the country. CEPT is well-positioned to deliver high-quality education in this emerging field, drawing on our long-standing strengths in architecture, urban planning and design, structural engineering, construction and project management, and urban management. The new program will provide opportunities for students from diverse undergraduate backgrounds to build careers in the market-facing production and management of the built environment.”

Dressed in CEPT’s customary off-white and beige ceremonial attire, accented by vibrant faculty stoles, graduating students arrived at the iconic Shrenikbhai Plaza and were welcomed by cheering family members and friends. The procession was led by Sanjay Lalbhai, Chairman, CEPT University; Prof. Barjor Mehta, President; Chief Guest, Prof Ashoke Chatterjee, former Executive Director, National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad) who walked on to the dais and were joined by Prof. Tridip Suhrud, Provost; Ms. Anita Hiranandani, Registrar; and the Deans of the respective faculties.

Addressing the graduating students, Shri Sanjay Lalbhai emphasised that the cohort is entering a profession shaped by climate urgency and artificial intelligence, where technology must support—rather than replace—human judgement. He urged graduates to take responsibility for the long-term environmental impact of their design and material choices, cautioning against speed-driven, disposable construction and calling for buildings and cities that are resilient, humane, and built to endure.

Delivering the Convocation Address, Chief Guest Prof. Ashoke Chatterjee drew from personal memories and decades of experience with public and institutional architecture, underscoring that meaningful architecture is defined by its emotional resonance and ethical grounding. He encouraged graduates to evolve into professionals who deliver architecture that cares for people, place, and collective memory.

During the ceremony, Prof. Rasik. J. Shah, distinguished structural engineer, educator and consultant; and Prof. Vidyadhar K. Phatak, one of India’s distinguished urban planners, were conferred Honorary Doctorates (Honoris Causa) in recognition of their eminent contributions to structural engineering and urban planning, respectively. Prof. Shah’s career spans decades of teaching, professional practice, and research, with a profound influence on architectural and engineering education at CEPT University. Prof. Phatak is widely respected for his five-decade-long contribution to urban development, policy formulation, and planning education in India.

Following the central Convocation, Faculty-level Convocations were held, during which students received their degrees from their respective Deans. The Convocation concluded on a celebratory note as graduating students came together with peers, faculty and staff to mark the culmination of their academic journey and the beginning of their professional paths.

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