Student Handbook UG PG

STUDENT HANDBOOK
2022‐23
(Version 2_4th Apr. 2023)
Chapter 1: Introduction 2 Studio Courses 28
Brief History 2 Mandatory/Elective Courses 29
Faculties 2 DRP 30
CEPT University Organization Structure 3 Independent Study Courses (only for PhD Students) 30
List of Abbreviations 4 Office Training/ Internship 31
Chapter 2: Applicability 6 Chapter 13: Grading Policy 32
Chapter 3: Academic Calendar & Timetable 7 Grading Policy for Batches Admitted from 2018
Academic Calendar (Regular Semester) 7 Onwards 32
Academic Calendar (Summer & Winter Term) 8 Grading Policy for Batches Admitted in 2014–2017 34
University Holidays 2022‐23 8 Chapter 14 : Plagiarism Policy 36
Timetable 8 Chapter 15: Grievance Policy 38
Chapter 4: New Admissions 9 Academic Grievance (against Assessment) 38
General Rules 9 Grievance Form (against Assessment) 40
Registration 9 Non‐Academic Grievance 42
Cancellation/Withdrawal of Admission 9 Grievance Form (Non‐Academic) 43
Refund Policy for newly admitted students 9 Chapter 16: General Rules 44
Chapter 5: Foundation Program Rules 10 Bonafide Student 44
Chapter 6: Undergraduate Programs 17 Award of Degree 44
Programs 17 No Dues Certificate 44
Credit Requirements 17 Withdrawal of Degrees 44
Three‐year Exit Policy 18 Chapter 17: Disciplinary Rules 45
Chapter 7: Postgraduate Programs 20 Student Code of Conduct 45
Programs 20 Code of Conduct Agreement 46
Credit Requirements 20 Use of Campus Facilities 47
PG Probation Courses 21 Chapter 18: Administration and Other Facilities 48
Chapter 8: Doctoral Programs 22 Studios 48
About the Program 22 Administrative Offices 48
Program Structure 22 Academic Offices 49
Dissertation examination process 22 Teaching and Learning Centre 49
Financial Assistance 22 Strategic Initiative Office 50
Chapter 9: Course Registration 23 CEPT Exhibition 50
Course Registration procedure (Regular Semester) 23 Library 51
Course Registration procedure (Summer & Winter Workshops 51
Term) 23 Laboratories 53
Dropping of Course/s (Regular Semester) 23 CEPT Archives 53
Dropping of Course/s (Summer & Winter term) 24 IT Service Office 53
Dropping of Semester 24 Student Service Office 54
Chapter 10: Fees & Scholarships 25 Communication Office 55
Semester Fees 25 Alumni Office 55
Summer & Winter term Fees 25 Endowment Office 56
Late Charges 25 Admission Office 56
Scholarships 26 Campus Maintenance Office 57
Refundable Deposits for batches admitted before Campus Development Office 57
2020 26 University Press 57
Chapter 11: Attendance Requirement 27 Other Facilities 58
Chapter 12: Evaluation & Assessment Policy 28 Chapter 19: Important Point of Contacts 59
Grading Guidelines 28 Chapter 20: Exchange Program Policy 60
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Chapter 1: Introduction

CEPT University focuses on understanding, designing, planning, constructing, and managing human habitats. Its teaching
programs aim to build thoughtful professionals and its research programs deepen understanding of human settlements.
CEPT University also undertakes advisory projects to further the goal of making habitats more livable. Through its education,
research, and advisory activities, CEPT strives to improve the impact of habitat professions in enriching the lives of people
in India’s villages, towns and cities.
Brief History
CEPT University takes its name from the ‘Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology’. CEPT and the various schools
that it comprises were established by the Ahmedabad Education Society with the support of the Government of Gujarat
and the Government of India. The Government of Gujarat incorporated CEPT as a university in 2005. In 2007 the University
Grants Commission recognized CEPT University under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. The Department of Scientific and
Industrial Research (DSIR) of the Government of India recognizes the University as a Scientific and Industrial Research
Organization (SIRO).
Faculties
The University comprises five faculties:
Faculty Name Year of establishment Focus
FA Faculty of Architecture 1962 Design in the private realm
FD Faculty of Design 1991 Habitat related interiors, crafts, systems, & products.
FM Faculty of Management 2013 Urban Management
FP Faculty of Planning 1972 Planning in the public realm
FT Faculty of Technology 1982 Engineering and construction

With the belief that educating professionals requires practicing professionals and academics to work closely together, CEPT
University works as a collaborative of academics and practitioners. Practitioners’ adept at decision‐making brings their
experience to classrooms and academics impart a more thoughtful and critical approach. Teachers at CEPT University
support students in their explorations and in their capacity‐building quests.
The UG & PG programs are offered as a mix of mandatory and elective courses. The elective courses are offered either as
part of regular semesters or Summer & Winter Term.

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CEPT University Organization Structure


List of Abbreviations

AA Academic Associate
APA American Psychological Association
BArch Bachelor’s in Architecture
BDes Bachelor’s in Design
B.Sc. Bachelor of Science
BA Bachelor of Arts
BCT Bachelor’s in Construction Technology
BID Bachelor’s in Interior Design
BOR Board of Review
BUD Bachelor’s in Urban Design
CEC CEPT Exhibition Centre
CFP CEPT Foundation Program
CGPA Cumulative Grade Point Average
CRDF CEPT Research and Development Foundation
CSP CEPT Short Program
DRP Directed Research Projects
ERP Enterprise Resource Planning
FA Faculty of Architecture
FD Faculty of Design
FM Faculty of Management
FP Faculty of Planning
FT Faculty of Technology
GIS Geographical Information System
GPA Grade Point Average
GPM Gender Parity Mission
ICC Internal Complaints Committee
ID Identification
IPR Intellectual Property Rights
IT Information Technology
M.Arch. Master of Architecture
MA Master of Arts

MAD Master’s in Architectural Design
MAHR Master’s in Architectural History & Research
MAHT Master’s in Architectural History & Theory
MBEP Master’s in Building Energy Performance
MBPS Master’s in Building Products and Systems
MCEM Master’s in Construction Engineering & Management
MCR Master’s in Conservation and Regeneration
MFD Master’s in Furniture Design
MGEO Master’s in Geomatics
MID Master’s in Interior Design
MLA Master’s in Landscape Architecture
MSED Master’s in Structural Engineering Design
MUD Master’s in Urban Design
MUH Master’s in Urban Housing
MUI Master’s in Urban Infrastructure
MUM Master’s in Urban Management
MUP Master’s in Urban Planning
MUTS Master’s in Urban Transport Systems
PG Post Graduate
ROWC Reading Objects, Writing Crafts
SGPA Semester Grade Point Average
SIO Strategic Initiative Office
SSO Student Services Office
SWS Summer Winter School
TA Teaching Associate
TLC Teaching and Learning Centre
UG Under Graduate

Chapter 2: Applicability

1. This Student Handbook contents describes the relationship the student has with the learning community of the
CEPT University. Each CEPT University student upon enrollment is responsible for annually reviewing, knowing,
understanding, and adhering to the policies and procedures of the University.

2. The Rules and Regulations will govern all aspects of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at CEPT University
including admissions, internal and external evaluations of students, examinations, and maintenance of discipline.
If specified, some parts of this document may be applicable to a specific group of students.

3. These rules are applicable from July 2022.

4. Student rules may be amended or modified, as a whole or part thereof, from time to time by CEPT University and
published on the student portal and intimated to the students. For the purposes of clarity, the version of the
Handbook published on the student portal is the current and binding version of the Handbook.

5. In case of conflict between the rules mentioned here and any other academic policy, the decision of the Provost
will be considered final.


Chapter 3: Academic Calendar & Timetable

Academic Calendar (Regular Semester)

Events Monsoon 2022 Spring 2023
Fee Payment Begins 4th Jul 2022 12th Dec 2022
Online Registration Begins 11th Jul 2022 19th Dec 2022
Last Date for Fee Payment 18th Jul 2022 26th Dec 2022
Online Registration Ends 22nd Jul 2022 30th Dec 2022
PG New Students Orientation 18th – 20th Jul 2022 ‐
Campus Orientation for New PG Students 22nd – 23rd Jul 2022 ‐
Announcement of Registration Status 25th Jul 2022 2nd Jan 2023
Studio Selection Process – UG L2/L3 and PG L/4 27th– 30th Jul 2022 4th – 7th Jan 2023
Semester Begins 1st Aug 2022 9th Jan 2023
Last Date for Dropping Electives 6th Aug 2022 14th Jan 2023
Last Date for Dropping Semester 13th Aug 2022 21st Jan 2023
Convocation ‐ 21st Jan 2023
Announcement of Mid Term‐Results for Courses 19th Sep 2022 27th Feb 2023
Announcement of Mid Term‐Results for Studio 3rd Oct 2022 13th Mar 2023
Diwali Break 24th– 28th Oct 2022 ‐
Announcement of Final Results for Courses 7th Nov 2022 10th Apr 2023
Studio Juries 19th Nov – 25th Nov 2022 22nd Apr – 28th Apr 2023
Announcement of Studio Internal Results (Failing Students) 28th Nov 2022 1st May 2023
Setting up Exhibition for Portfolio Grading 3rd – 4th Dec 2022 6th – 7th May 2023
Portfolio Grading on Exhibition 5th – 7th Dec 2022 8th – 10th May 2023
Inauguration of Exhibition 5th Dec 2022 8th May 2023
UG/PG Semester End Exhibition 5th – 10th Dec 2022 8th – 13th May 2023
Board of Review 8th – 10th Dec 2022 11th – 13th May 2023
Semester Ends 10th Dec 2022 13th May 2023
Announcement of All Final Grades 13th Dec 2022 16th May 2023

Academic Calendar (Summer & Winter Term)
Events Winter 2022 Summer 2023

Winter/Summer Term Begins 12th Dec 2022 15th May 2023
Winter/Summer Term Ends 31st Dec 2022 24th Jun 2023
Declaration of Results 17th Jan 2023 11th Jul 2023

University Holidays 2022‐23

Given below is the list of university holidays for the Academic Year starting 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. CEPT University
will remain closed during these days.

DAY DATES DAY/S
Rakshabandhan 11 Aug THU
Independence Day 15 Aug MON
Dusshera 5 Oct WED
Diwali Break 24 Oct to 28 Oct MON‐FRI
Republic Day 26 Jan THU
Dhuleti 8 Mar WED
Bakri ID 29 Jun THU

Timetable
1. There is a specific program‐wise weekly timetable for all the faculties.
2. All Studios, Mandatory and Elective courses will be conducted as per the designated slots specified in the
program wise weekly timetable by the University.
3. There will be no classes on Saturdays and Sundays. Make up classes in lieu of holidays or field trips and
independent study slots can be organized on Saturdays.

For detailed Academic Calendar please refer the CEPT University website (https://cept.ac.in/calendar).


Chapter 4: New Admissions
General Rules
1. Candidates selected in the academic year 2022 –23 will be considered an enrolled student when he/she pays fees
on or before the date announced by the University and signs the letter of undertaking, thereby accepting the offer
letter of admission.
2. Students enrolled for Undergraduate Programs of BArch, BID, BDes, BUD and BCT in the academic year 2022‐23
are on probation for one year. A student will have to clear the CEPT Foundation Program within the academic year
of their registration to progress to a higher level. Refer Chapter 5: Foundation Program Rules for the same.
3. Students enrolled for postgraduate programs are on probation. A student shall have to clear the designated course
of semester‐I (Refer Chapter 7: PG Probation Courses) in the first attempt. If a student fails to clear this course
his/her admission stands cancelled.
4. In the case of transfer from one program to the other within CEPT University, the fee amount collected from the
candidate for the program shall be transferred to the other.
Registration
1. Admission will stand forfeited if the student fails to register for the courses on designated day of registration.
2. A student will cease to be enrolled after a period of 7.5 years for UG Program and after a period of 3 years for PG
Program of the University from the date of enrolment in the respective program.
Cancellation/Withdrawal of Admission
1. A student can voluntarily withdraw admission to the program at any time by writing to the Dean of the concerned
Faculty (Refund of the fees will be as per policy).
Refund Policy for newly admitted students

1. The refund of fee paid by the candidate against cancellation of admission before closure of admission will be as
per the applicable refund policy in that academic year.
2. The candidate is not eligible for a refund of fees paid against cancellation of the admission after the admissions
are declared closed for that program in that academic year.
3. For more details refer https://cept.ac.in/about/refund‐policy.


Chapter 5: Foundation Program Rules

This manual must be read along with the CEPT University Undergraduate Student Handbook Rules and Regulations. In
matters that are not mentioned in this manual, the students will follow the rules and guidelines mentioned in the CEPT
University Undergraduate Student Handbook Rules and Regulations.
The Foundation Program at CEPT University
CEPT University focuses on understanding, designing, planning, constructing, and managing human habitat. Its teaching
programs build thoughtful professionals, and its research programs deepen the understanding of human habitat and
environment.

The CEPT Foundation Program, set up in July 2018, provides the first step in this direction. The program believes in an
intersectional approach which encourages students to learn across discipline boundaries, evolving an understanding of the
interconnected nature of their future professional lives. The program is not faculty‐specific and is designed to address the
requirements of all the faculties from which the students come. It focuses on providing foundational skills and a basic
introduction to various thematic areas required to join Level 2. It balances technical skills, discipline‐related critical thinking,
and an ability to express oneself through varying media. It aims to ensure excellence in these skills and abilities and instill a
work ethic and work habits which will enable the students to develop as professionals. Its pedagogy provides exposure to
wider concerns in the world, and encourages an exploration of one’s individual creativity, while emphasizing on rigor. The
program strives to provide support to each student to develop to the best of their abilities.

1. Applicability
1.1 The following rules and regulations shall govern all aspects of the CEPT Foundation Program, including
student evaluation and examinations.
1.2 The rules are an addition to the CEPT University rules and regulations. Please read the CEPT University
Undergraduate Student Handbook Rules and Regulations along with this booklet.
1.3 In case of any conflict between the two documents or in matters of interpretation, the decision of the
Provost shall be final.
1.4 The following rules are effective from July 2018 and are applicable only to the CEPT Foundation Program.
1.5 Student rules may be amended or modified from time to time by the CEPT Foundation Program. In such
an eventuality, they will be published on the website and intimated to the students.
2. Admissions
2.1 This section on Admission rules shall be applicable to the students who have enrolled in the CEPT
Foundation Program starting from the academic year 2018–19.
2.2 A candidate will be considered an enrolled student when they pay the fees on or before the date
announced by the University and sign the letter of undertaking, thereby accepting the offer letter of
admission and agreeing to comply with the rules and policies of the CEPT Foundation Program and of
CEPT.
2.3 Admission to the CEPT undergraduate program is on probation. A student will have to clear the CEPT
Foundation Program within a maximum of two academic years of their registration to progress to a higher
level.
2.4 A student can voluntarily withdraw admission to the CEPT Foundation Program at any time, by writing to
the Dean, CEPT Foundation Program.

2.5 A student can apply for deferment of their admission into the CEPT Foundation Program in accordance
with CEPT policy.
2.5.1 Deferment of admission can be availed before the beginning of the academic sessions.
2.5.2 The fees paid for the academic year during which the student received the letter of acceptance will
be refunded in accordance with CEPT policy, and the student may join the CEPT foundation
program the following year.
2.5.3 The fee structure applicable will correspond to the year of joining the program, not the year they
received the letter of acceptance.
2.5.4 The student may fulfil the requirements of their degree within 7.5 years from the year of joining.
2.6 A student can apply for a drop from the CEPT Foundation Program.
2.6.1 The application to drop out of the CEPT Foundation Program may be submitted before the date of
closure of admission.
2.6.2 The fees will be refunded as per CEPT policy.
2.6.3 The student may re‐join the CEPT Foundation Program the following year, maintaining the student
code assigned to them during the year they received their acceptance letter.
2.6.4 The fee structure applicable will correspond to the initial year of joining the program.
2.6.5 The student may fulfil the requirements of their degree within 7.5 years from the year they receive
their acceptance letter/ within 6.5 years from the year of re‐joining the CEPT Foundation Program.
2.7 A student may apply for a drop due to failure on medical grounds from the CEPT Foundation Program.
2.7.1 The application to drop out of the CEPT Foundation Program due to failure on medical grounds
may be submitted at any point during the Monsoon or Spring semester. The application needs to
provide adequate medical proof and will be screened by the Campus Doctor.
2.7.2 The student will receive no refund of fees.
2.7.3 The student may re‐join the CEPT Foundation Program the following year. In case of drop due to
failure on medical grounds during the Spring Semester, the student may re‐join the CEPT
Foundation Program during the Spring Semester of the following year.
2.7.4 The fee structure applicable will correspond to the initial year of joining the program.
2.7.5 The student may fulfil the requirements of their degree within 7.5 years from the year they receive
their acceptance letter/ within 6.5 years from the year of re‐joining the CEPT Foundation Program.
2.7.6 Please refer to the University guidelines for rules regarding the refund of fees.

3. Registration and fees
3.1 The students are required to register for the course, during each semester of the Foundation Program.
Please refer to the University fee rules for details regarding fees, late fees etc.
3.2 Expenses for any field visits are to be paid by the students in addition to the course fees. Field visits are
not included in the regular semester or summer/winter term fees.

4. Academic Structure
4.1 The duration of the CEPT Foundation Program is 2 semesters.
4.2 The CEPT Foundation Program is an integrated Program, consisting of three mandatory components. The
nature of the course and the distribution of credits across components are explained below:

Course Nature of the Duration Course No of Course No of hours of
Code course components credits Duration student work
per week
Studio + Field 36 weeks 37.5
30
Monsoon + Studio
Mandatory
Spring Reading Objects, 6 36 weeks 7.5

Semesters Writing Craft
Perspectives 4 36 weeks 5

4.3 Course timings:
4.3.1 Studio: Monday to Wednesday, 10.30 am to 5.30 pm and Friday 10:30 am to 1.30 am.
4.3.2 Reading Objects, Writing: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8.00 am to 10.00 am (subject to
change where required)
4.3.3 Perspectives: when scheduled.
4.4 Extra teaching classes will be conducted on Thursdays from 10.30 pm to 1.30 pm and the students who
need to participate in them will be informed.

5. Academic Requirements
5.1 A student must earn a minimum qualification “Adequate” in each of the 3 components of the CEPT
Foundation Program, including in the Field Studio (Monsoon semester), and in order to progress to the
Spring semester.
5.2 A student who does not fulfil the requirements indicated in point 5.1 above has to exit the CEPT
University at the end of the Monsoon semester. The student may choose to repeat the Monsoon
Semester the following academic year.

Studio (including ROWC (including Perspectives Overall
culmination exam) culmination exam) (2 credits) (20 credits)
(15 credits) (3 credits)
Student 1 Excellent Unsatisfactory Excellent FAIL
Student 2 Very Good Good Adequate PASS
Student 3 Unsatisfactory Excellent Excellent FAIL
Student 4 Inadequate Adequate Adequate FAIL
Student 5 Good Inadequate Adequate FAIL
Student 6 Good Very Good Inadequate FAIL

5.3 A student must earn a minimum qualification “Adequate” in each of the 3 components of the CEPT
Foundation Program (Spring semester), to clear the program and progress to a higher level.
5.4 A student must earn a minimum qualification “Adequate” in the culmination exercise during the first
Semester and in the culmination exercise and the Tackling a Design Problem Exercise in the second
semester (see point 7.3 below) in order to receive “Adequate” in Studio.
5.5 A student must earn a minimum qualification “Adequate” in the culmination exercise during each
semester in order to receive “Adequate” in Reading Objects, Writing Craft (ROWC).

5.6 A student who does not fulfil the requirements indicated in points 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 above will be given an
opportunity to re‐register for the Foundation Program in the semester they have failed, during the
following academic year.
5.7 A student who fails either of the semesters of the CEPT Foundation Program twice (during two academic
years) has to exit CEPT University.
5.8 Students will be informed of the result of each exercise within the stipulated timeframe.
5.9 Students have the responsibility of informing their guardians about the result of each exercise.

6. Attendance
6.1 Students of the CEPT Foundation Program must meet the attendance requirements specified in the CEPT
policies for each course component and in each semester.
6.2 Students applying for medical leave are expected to fulfil the requirements for medical leave: submit a
doctor’s certificate accompanied by relevant documents within 5 days of their return to class. Copies of
the documents will be submitted to the CEPT Foundation Program Administrative Department for
verification by the resident doctor and the Dean.
6.3 If a student’s attendance falls below 70% for medical reasons, CEPT policies will apply: ie, the student will
be asked to drop one semester and re‐join the program during the following academic year.
6.4 Exceptional cases will be considered only with special dispensation from the Dean, Registrar and Provost.
6.5 Students will be informed on a monthly basis of the status of their attendance and will receive intimation
in case there is a shortfall in attendance.
7. Grading and assessment
7.1 The CEPT Foundation Program is a non‐GPA course. At the end of each semester, the students will receive
an overall Pass/Fail result.
7.2 The assessment for each course component of the Program follows the system below:

Grade Numerical Numerical Interpretation

slab value for
computation
PASS Excellent 90‐100 95 The work shows an outstanding level of
knowledge, skills and abilities, with potential
to be integrated into the students’ ongoing
practice.
Very Good 80‐89 85 The work is indicative of a very good grasp of
the required knowledge and very good skills
and abilities, with potential to reach
excellence.
Good 70‐79 75 The work is indicative of a significant level of
knowledge, skills and abilities, with potential
to reach high standards of learning.
Adequate 60‐69 65 The work is indicative of a grasp of the
minimum necessary skills/ abilities.
FAIL Unsatisfactory 50‐59 55 The work is not indicative of the necessary
skills and abilities but shows potential to
achieve minimum requirements.
Inadequate 1‐49 25 The work does not fulfill the minimum
requirements.
Not Submitted 0


7.3 The overall result for each course component is given by a weighted average of all the exercises.
7.3.1 The final result will integrate the Studio and Field Studio components.
7.3.2 The exercise weightage for the Studio and Field Studio Components is:

Studio
Monsoon Semester Spring Semester
Exercise Title Weightage Exercise Title Weightage
T1 Digital Representation I 2% B1 Ordering Principles I 2%

A1 Freehand Drawing 8% B2 Ordering Principles II 2%
A2 Technical Drawing I 8% B3 Colour Theory 8%
A4 How Things Work 11% A6 Imaginative Drawing 8%
A5 Gauging Sizes 8% C4 Building Elements and 8%
Materials II
B6 Building Elements and 8% C2 Joining Elements 8%
Materials I
A7 Technical Drawing II 11% C3 Making & Testing 8%
Structures
B5 Field Studio Varanasi 11% B7 Mapping & Data 8%
Representation
A8 Allied exercise 8% D3 Tackling a Design Problem 20%
T2 Digital Representation II 1%
Studio Culmination Exam 25% T3 Fab lab 1%
W1 Topography Workshop 1%

Studio Culmination Exam 25%

TOTAL 100% TOTAL 100%

* Subject to change.

7.3.3 The exercise weightage for the Communications component is:
Communications
E1.1 Describing Objects 15% E1.1 Describing Spaces 15%
E2. Reading, Writing, 25% E2. Reading, Writing, Making 25%
Making Sense: Research Sense: Research
E3.1 Introductory Text for 10% E3 Documenting Studio 25%
Exhibitions Exercises
E4.2 Formal Emails 10% E4.3 Booklet 15%
E4.3 Booklet 20% Culmination Exercise 20%
Culmination Exercise 20%



7.3.4 The exercise weightage for the Perspectives component is:
Perspectives
P1. Reflecting on the arts 100% P2. Reflecting on the arts and 100%
and social sciences social sciences


7.3.5 In the eventuality of any change in the grading and assessment system, the students will be
immediately informed of the change.
8. Assignment Submissions
8.1 No late submissions will be accepted.
8.2 Extended deadlines will be considered for students who are unable to submit their assignments due to
medical reasons. To avail of this, the student would have to fulfil all medical leave requirements (see 6.2).
Extension will be granted based on the specifics of each case and the decision of the CFP Dean and/or
Program Chair will be final.
9. Academic Support
9.1 Each course will identify the students who fail (“Unsatisfactory” and “Inadequate”) in individual exercises
and provide Extra Teaching Classes to support them in improving their performance. Exercises A7 and D3
and C4 and tutorials will not have Extra Teaching Classes.
9.2 The students will be informed via email of the opportunity to join the Extra Teaching Classes, which will
provide time‐bound additional coaching.
9.3 The assignments submitted for the Extra Teaching Classes by students who previously received
“Unsatisfactory” or “Inadequate” may only receive “Unsatisfactory”/ “Inadequate”/” Adequate”.
9.4 Students who were absent/ did not submit for medical reasons may also join the Extra Teaching Classes.
Their submissions will be graded on the full scale (see 7.2).
10. Grievance policy
10.1 If any student feels that the individual exercise result in any course is erroneous or unfair, the student
should submit a grievance application addressed to the program chair within five working days of the
announcement of the relevant result. The program chair will respond to the application within 5 working
days of the closing of the application window.
10.2 If any student feels that the final semester result, the CEPT Grievance Policy will apply (Refer Student
Handbook : 2021‐22) :
10.2.1 The student should fill up the form available, along with evidence and submit it to the Faculty
Admin within 5 working days of announcement of the result of the dashboard.
10.2.2 The following protocol will be followed on receiving a grievance (Grievance Stage 1) related to
assessment:
10.2.2.1 The Faculty Admin will consult with the Program Chair and faculty to cross check if it was
a case of error and intimate the student of the outcome within 7 days of the receipt of
the grievance form.


10.2.2.2 If the student is not satisfied with the response to the Grievance Stage 1 and wishes to
continue the grievance complaint (Grievance Stage 2), he/she can inform the Faculty
Admin through email within 3 days of the receipt of the same. The Faculty Admin will
intimate the Program Chair (or Coordinator). The Program Chair, in consultation with
the Dean, will constitute a committee to look into the grievance. The grievance redressal
committee will decide if there is prima facie evidence to reassess the work. If there is,
they would refer to the course outline, learning outcomes and the assignment objectives
to assess the students’ work. They may also give hearing to the students and instructors.
The committee will give its recommendations to the Program Chair/ Faculty Dean.
10.2.2.3 The Program Chair/ Dean will inform the student of the outcome through the Faculty
Admin within 15 days of receipt of the grievance.
10.2.2.4 In case the grievance is against the Program Chair or the Faculty Dean they will excuse
themselves from the committee.
10.2.2.5 In case the student is dissatisfied with the outcome of Grievance Stage 2, he/she can
approach the Provost (Grievance Stage 3) within 3 days of receipt of the grievance
redressal response. The student at this stage will submit the original form, evidence and
all communication with the faculty admin, Program Chair and Dean to the Provost. The
Provost will check the documents for the procedural correctness of the redressal process
and take a decision within 7 days of the receipt of the complaint. The decision of the
provost will be final.
11. Points of Contact
11.1 With respect to academic queries and concerns, a student’s first point of contact shall be the faculty
member/course facilitator or the Program Chairpersons.
11.2 In case a student’s queries remain unresolved after speaking with the Program Chair, or if they are unable
to communicate their queries to the course facilitator or the Program Chair, they may contact the Dean
of the CEPT Foundation Program.
11.3 Any student experiencing anxiety around the teaching and learning should contact CEPT.

12. Materials and Requirements
12.1 The students will need to have the following:
12.1.1 Hardware: laptop, digitizer with stylus
12.1.2 Internet connection with unlimited data plan, minimum 5 Mbps speed.
12.1.3 Software (list to be provided by the CFP team during the orientation)
12.2 The costs of materials, transportation, accommodation and food for travel‐based workshops and other
workshops on campus will be borne by the student. Travel‐based workshops are mandatory.


Chapter 6: Undergraduate Programs

Programs
1. CEPT University offers five Undergraduate Programs as listed on CEPT Website (https://cept.ac.in/Programs)
2. The standard duration of all the undergraduate programs is of five years consisting of ten semesters.
3. Students are allowed to take a maximum of 7.5 years to complete the requirements towards the award of their
degree. This time duration includes breaks taken on medical grounds and additional semesters owing to extra
exchange programs or training periods.
4. All the UG courses are structured in 3 Levels
a) Level 1 Foundation Program (Please refer Chapter 5: Foundation Program Rules for the specific rules)
b) Level 2 Courses and Studios
c) Level 3 Internship/Professional training, Courses, Studios & DRP
Credit Requirements
1. All students enrolled from academic year 2017 – 18 onwards are required to complete a total of minimum 200
credits. For students enrolled in academic year 2016 ‐ 17 or before should refer to the below table for their
minimum credit requirements.

Year Minimum Total Credit Minimum Mandatory Credit
200 210 220 186 182 172 166 163/158 155
/159
2018 to
2022
FA 2017
2016
2015
2014
2013

200 220 186 182 176 166 164 155
2018 to
2022

FD 2017

2016

2015

2014

2013



200 186 182 178
2018 to
FP
2022

2017

2016


200 210 220 186 176 170 155

2019 to
2022
2018
FT
2017
2016
2015
2014

2013
2. All students enrolled in UG Programs can take non‐mandatory credits from Elective courses offered
during the semester or the courses from Summer & Winter term.
3. Students admitted at higher levels (2nd or 3rd year of a UG Program) will follow the credit requirements
of the batch in which they have been admitted to. Credit requirements will be issued to each student by
the UG office after reviewing their completed credits in the previous program.
4. Returning students enrolled in or earlier than academic year 2012 – 13 will follow the credit requirement
based on their original graduation rules and with approval of respective Faculty Deans.
5. All students admitted, paying full semester fee can register for a maximum of 20 credits in each regular
semester (Monsoon / Spring).

Three‐year Exit Policy

1. Students enrolled in any UG program at the University from academic year 2017 ‐18 can exit the program
after completing 3 years (Foundation + Level 2)
2. In such cases, the student will be awarded a B.Sc./ B.A. degree in the respective area. Students enrolled
in the academic year 2016 ‐ 17 or before may apply to their respective Dean for being considered for a
3‐year exit; all such applications will be considered on a case‐to‐case basis.
3. The three‐year exit policy will not be applicable to the student admitted through higher level admissions
in 2nd or 3rd year of a UG Program.
4. Minimum credit requirements for the 3‐year exit leading to a B.Sc./ B.A. degree will be completion of
credits specified by respective programs as under:


FA
120 112 108
B.Sc.(Building Design) /
B.A. (Building Design) 2018 to 2022
2017

FD 120 112 108
B.Sc. (Interior Design)
2018 to 2022
2017


FD
B.Sc. (Design) / 120 112 108
B.A. (Design) 2018 to 2022


FP 120 112 108
B.Sc. (Urban Design) /
2018 to 2022
B.A. (Urban Design)
2017


120 112 102 96
FT
2019 to 2022
B.Sc. (Construction
Technology) 2018
2017


Chapter 7: Postgraduate Programs

Programs
1. CEPT University offers seventeen Postgraduate Programs as listed on CEPT Website
(https://cept.ac.in/Programs).
2. The standard duration of all the postgraduate programs is two years consisting of four semesters.
3. Students are allowed to take a maximum of 3 years to complete the requirements towards the award of their
degree. This time duration includes breaks taken on medical grounds and additional semesters owing to extra
exchange or training periods.

Credit Requirements
1. All students enrolled from academic year 2022 –23 is required to complete a total of 80 credits.
2. Students enrolled in PG Programs in academic year 2022–23 will follow the credit structure as below:
Faculty Programs 68 Mandatory + 72 Mandatory + 70 Mandatory +

12 Electives = 80 08 Electives = 80 10 Electives = 80
Cr. Cr. Cr.
MAHR, MAT, MCR,
FA MHD, MID
MLA
FD MFD, MBPS
FM MUM
MUD
FP MUH, MUI, MUP,
MUTS
MCEM, MSED,
FT
MGEO, MBEP

3. All students enrolled in PG Programs can take the non‐mandatory credits from Elective courses offered during the
semester or courses from Summer & Winter term.
4. All students admitted, paying full semester fee can register for a maximum of 20 credits in each regular semester
(Monsoon / Spring).


PG Probation Courses
(Applicable to 2022 batch students)

Faculty Programs Studios to clear probation Credits
MAHR Foundation Studio 14
MAT Foundation Studio 14
MCR Foundation Studio 14

FA
MHD Elements of Housing Design 14
MID The Big Rethink: Tectonic Materiality of Interior Elements 14
MLA One Forest 14
FD MFD Fundamentals of Furniture Design 14
MBPS Design Morphology 14
FM MUM Urban Management Foundation Studio 12
MUD Understanding the City Studio 12
MUP Understanding the City Studio 12
FP MUTS Understanding the City Studio 12
MUI Understanding the City Studio 12
MUH Understanding the City Studio 12
MCEM Construction Project Formulation & Appraisal 12
MSED Structural Forms and Materials 12

FT
MGEO Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis Studio 12
MBEP Passive Comfort Lab 14


Chapter 8: Doctoral Programs
About the Program
1. The PhD program at CEPT University is designed to prepare the students to take up a lifelong pursuit of knowledge
through research in diverse areas of habitat development. Similar to the other programs at the University, the PhD
program also encourages students to take multidisciplinary approach in researching on issues of the contemporary
society.
2. The PhD program is offered by the Faculty of Architecture and Faculty of Planning at the University with the
following objectives‐
a) To prepare students for professional careers in teaching and research.
b) To enable students to make original contribution and advance knowledge in their field of research and
academics.
Program Structure
1. The first year of the PhD program is devoted to coursework, requiring full‐time residency. During the residency,
the students will undertake mandatory courses worth 34‐40 credits. Additionally, they will engage in teaching
and/or Faculty research and contribute in academic activities at the University.
2. In the third semester of the coursework, the PhD students will appear for the qualifying exams (QE) which will test
their competency in the field/discipline and in the area of specialization. On successfully clearing the QE, a student
will be awarded the status of ‘PhD Candidate’. Thereafter, candidates would prepare and defend a research
proposal latest by the end of 4th semester. A candidate will be given a maximum of 2.5 years to submit the final
PhD dissertation from the date of clearing the research proposal defence. During the candidacy period, candidates
will work in periodic consultation with their Dissertation Advisory Committee (DAC).
Dissertation examination process

1. A doctoral candidate is required to submit the dissertation for external evaluation within 2.5 years of successfully
clearing the research proposal defence.
2. This submission has to be approved by the DAC, certifying the preparedness of the dissertation for examination.
3. The dissertation is sent to three examiners and based on their recommendation (approval), the candidate is called
for the final defence viva.
4. The PhD degree is awarded based on the final recommendation of the panel of examiners.
Financial Assistance
1. CEPT University offers financial assistance in the form of full tuition fee waiver from the batch of 2022. However,
a registration/continuation fee will be applicable for the entire term of registration in the program.
2. Financial support in the form of the President’s Scholarship is available for the one year of coursework residency.
The selection for the President’s scholarship will be based on the applicants’ performance during the admission
process.
3. For students outside this scholarship scheme, there will be an opportunity to work on campus as teaching or
research associates or tutors, as applicable. They shall be paid as per the University norms for each position.
For more details of the program kindly write to doctoral.office@cept.ac.in

Chapter 9: Course Registration

Course Registration procedure (Regular Semester)

1. A student can register for courses only after she/he has paid the fees as per requirement.
2. For the first year of BArch, BID, BDes, BUD & BCT students Foundation Program Rules will be applicable.
3. A student can select non‐mandatory credits either from electives offered during the semester or from Summer &
Winter courses. A student can also park credits in Summer & Winter term to be used for the next registration cycle.
4. Students should carefully look at the prerequisite of an elective course/s before registering for it. An instructor
may ask a student to drop the course if she/he does not meet the prerequisite.
5. Students who had registered for an elective course/s but not assigned during the allocation, the credits of the same
will be parked/transferred to Summer/Winter term.
6. Students who paid their fees but not registered (online or manually) for any course within stipulated date
prescribed for that semester will not be able to continue that semester and the fee of that semester will be carried
forward for the next registration cycle.
7. Students who paid their fees but registered partially within the stipulated date prescribed for that semester, only
the registered course/s will be considered, and the credits of unregistered course/s will be carried forward to next
registration cycle.
8. If a student fails to register for any courses for two consecutive semesters in any program at any stage without
prior approval of the Dean of the concerned Faculty, his/her admission will stand forfeited.
Course Registration procedure (Summer & Winter Term)

1. A student can opt for additional credits (over 20 credits) in the Summer/Winter term. He/She may use parked
credits available from previous semesters towards this. In case no parked credits are available, students would be
required to pay for the additional credits beyond 20.
2. A student can register for Summer & Winter courses as per the Summer & Winter term policy. Students are
responsible to ensure that there are no conflicts/clashes of the courses they have registered for. For more details
refer https://sws.cept.ac.in.
3. The additional fee paid towards Summer & Winter term credits in a semester would be settled after the completion
of all required credits of the program by the student if the student decides to transfer the corresponding Summer
& Winter credits towards the credit requirement of their overall program.
Dropping of Course/s (Regular Semester)

1. Assigned courses can be dropped by a student as per the date mentioned in the calendar.
2. The dropped credits of studio course will be carried forward to the next semester.
3. The dropped credits of mandatory/elective course/s will be parked to Summer/Winter term.
4. After the process of dropping the courses, an instructor of an elective course may decide to close a course if the
remaining students are very few (less than 10). With respect to the credits lapsed due to closure of course, the
same will be transferred to Summer/Winter term.


Dropping of Course/s (Summer & Winter term)
1. Please refer SWS website (https://sws.cept.ac.in ) for detail procedure and timeline of dropping the Summer &
Winter courses.
Dropping of Semester
1. Students who wish to drop the semester (except 1st semester students) after registration of courses should inform
the concerned admin offices within the stipulated date mentioned in the calendar for dropping of semester and
the fees paid will be carried forward and considered towards the next semester fees.
2. Students who drop the semester after the date mentioned in the calendar are not eligible for any refund of fees.
3. If the student fails to intimate his/her dropping of the semester as per the date mentioned in the calendar they
will be considered as a registered and bonafide student. In such cases, the full fees paid by students will be forfeited
and the students who have opted for installment the installment amount paid will be forfeited. They also have to
pay the balance fees, if any before registering for the next semester.


Chapter 10: Fees & Scholarships

Semester Fees
1. Student fees will be announced at the time of admissions and those fees will be valid for 10 semesters for a total
of 200 credits for UG Programs and 4 semesters for a total of 80 credits for PG programs.
2. In case students register beyond the above timeline or number of credits, they will pay additional applicable fees
as intimated by the university.
3. Students who wish to avail extra courses/credits beyond the overall program requirement, can do so by paying
applicable additional fee.
4. A student registering for upto 5 credits in a regular semester shall have a choice of paying quarter fees. A student
registering for upto 10 credits in a regular semester shall have a choice of paying half fees. Students registering for
more than 10 credits per semester shall have to pay full fees as prescribed by the program.
5. The students admitted at higher levels in UG Programs will be paying the prevailing fees of the batch in which they
are admitted.
6. Additional expenses (field visit, material costs etc.) for any curricular work will be announced along with the course
outline.
7. Students going for exchange have to refer to the Exchange Program policy (Chapter 20) for fees payment and
credits.
8. Returning students of UG/PG programs enrolled in or earlier than academic year 2012‐13 will pay fees as per the
requirement of the Level they are returning to.

Summer & Winter term Fees

1. In case students want to register for a Summer/Winter course in a semester, and do not have sufficient elective
credits parked, they would be required to pay additionally for Summer/Winter credits in that semester.
2. The additional fee paid towards Summer & Winter credits in a semester would be settled after the completion of
required credits of the program, if the student decides to transfer the corresponding Summer & Winter credits
towards the credit requirement of their overall program.

Late Charges
1. The late charges will apply to both full fees and installment payments.
2. Late charges applicable for late registration and late fee payment including installments will be informed to all
the students at the time of registration.
3. To avoid late charges, it is advisable to pay your fees 2 days prior from the last date of payment of fees.


Scholarships
1. CEPT has a comprehensive scheme for scholarships. It is the endeavor of the University that no student be denied
the opportunity to pursue their studies for want of adequate financial resources. However, no financial aid or
scholarship would be automatic and will be subject to norms and criteria laid down by the University. Pending
sanction of financial aid / award of scholarship students are required to make payment of fees and charges on the
due dates.
2. Pre‐Admission Scholarship (Merit and Means) will be awarded to selected students from among the eligible
applications. Scholarships ranging from 25% to 100% of the annual tuition fee is awarded to selected students from
among the eligible applicants. The Pre‐Admissions Scholarship (Means cum Merit) is to be availed by the students
who fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned on CEPT Website https://admissions.cept.ac.in/scholarships.

3. Other Scholarships
a) Worked Based Scholarship: Teaching Assistantship/ Student Assistantship/ Research Assistantship
b) Education Bank Loan Interest Paid: The University has a provision for reimbursement of interest on
educational loans taken by a student from a nationalized or scheduled bank to the extent of 50% of the
interest paid.
c) Special needs Scholarship: The University has set up a special fund that provides support to those
students who have trouble in paying fees due to untoward circumstances and are not availing any other
scholarship.
d) Sponsored Scholarships: Organizations under their CSR education support program provide financial
support to the needy and meritorious students to facilitate continuation of education and in enhancing
their academic performance.
(For more details refer https://cept.ac.in/student‐services/student‐financial‐aid )
Refundable Deposits for batches admitted before 2020

1. After completing all requirements of the program, to receive refund of the deposit made at the time of admissions,
graduating students shall obtain clearance from all concerned offices and departments as per prescribed format
and instructions uploaded on the student portal.


Chapter 11: Attendance Requirement

1. Minimum attendance requirement to qualify for final examination, viva voce, juries, final assessment of a course
is 85%.
2. In the event of prolonged illness/hospitalization, minimum attendance requirement to qualify for final
examination, viva voce, juries of a course are 70%.
3. The medical certificate has to be submitted on the day of joining back after the medical leave. The student or
his/her parents must intimate the concerned Faculty of the illness / hospitalization as soon as it is practical but
before the date of joining back. All medical certificates should be submitted to concerned Faculty admin.
Total No. of Minimum On medical ground minimum

Weeks requirements (85%) requirement (70%)
Courses 12 10 weeks 8 weeks
Studios 18 15 weeks 13 weeks

4. All students are expected to remain present for the full 18 weeks in Monsoon & Spring semesters.
Example of Course:
1 session/week X 2 hrs. each = 2 hrs./week
1 sessions @ 2 hrs./week X 12 weeks = 12 sessions/ 24 hrs. (Total)
Minimum requirements (@ 85%) = 10 sessions/ 20 hrs.
Minimum with medical (@ 70%) = 8 sessions/ 16 hrs.

Example of Studios:
Studio A 7.5 sessions/week X 2 hrs. each = 15 hrs./week (Single Tutor)
7.5 sessions @ 15 hrs./week X 18 weeks = 135 sessions / 270 hrs. (Total)
Minimum requirement (@ 85%) = 115 sessions / 230 hrs.

Studio B 4.5 sessions/week X 2 hrs. each = 9 hrs./week (Dual Tutors)
4.5 sessions @ 9 hrs./week X 18 weeks = 81 sessions / 162 hrs. (Total)
Minimum requirement (@ 85%) = 69 sessions / 138 hrs.

5. Students enrolled in courses which do not require them to be on campus, need to report their activity and study
progress as prescribed by the concerned instructor.


Chapter 12: Evaluation & Assessment Policy

Grading Guidelines
1. Each Course will identify its own learning outcomes, method of evaluation and grading criteria that will be made
available to the students by respective instructors on the CEPT Portal and in hard/soft copy when the classes
commence.
2. Credits of courses registered towards GPA will count towards GPA credits and the grade will be used for
calculating a student’s GPA.
3. Some courses may be offered as a Non – GPA. Students will be awarded only a Pass or a No–Pass grade for these
courses and the result will not affect the GPA. For such courses, credits will be earned, but letter grades will not
be assigned. The transcript will show Pass/ No Pass.
4. For internal evaluation and computation of Grade, interim assessments of all courses will be marked out of 100.
Students enrolled from academic year 2018 – 19 onwards shall have to secure minimum 55 marks to pass a
course and students enrolled in the academic year 2017 ‐18 and earlier shall have to secure a minimum 50 marks
to pass the course in their total evaluation.
5. CEPT University uses grade points to assess student performance, and not marks, in the final total evaluation.
Each course is graded using a letter grade and its numeric equivalent as mentioned in the University grading
policy. Refer Chapter13: Grading Policy for the same.
6. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is the metric that truly reflects the performance of our graduates at the
end of the program. However, in cases where a percentage equivalent is requested, a notional equivalent
percentage is clarified in a letter issued by the UG & PG Office.
7. Course grading could be absolute or relative based on the student enrollment year mentioned in the Grading
Policy.
8. For the first year BArch, BID, BDes, BUD & BCT students Foundation Program Rules will be applicable.

Studio Courses
1. All Studios will have a component of internal assessment and external component of portfolio assessment.

2. Internal Assessment:
a) Internal assessment comprises evaluations given by the instructor/s for Mid‐term assessment and Final
Review.
b) Mid‐term grades (minimum 25% of final grade) will be published on the connect portal as per the date
specified in the Academic Calendar of the semester.
c) Grading criteria and process for the final review will be determined by the tutor and published in course
brief.
d) Studio instructor/s will grade the work done till the final review stage as a part of the total internal
assessment amounting to a cumulative 70%.
e) Students admitted in the academic year 2018 and onwards will require minimum 45% marks (i.e. 32 marks
out of 70) and students admitted in the academic year 2015 to 2017 will require minimum of 40% marks
(i.e 28 marks out of 70) to be eligible to appear for the portfolio assessment.
f) If a student secures less than this, he/she would have failed to clear the Studio and are not eligible for the
Portfolio assessment.

g) Studio tutors will inform those students individually through email who are failing in the internal grades
on the date specified in the Academic Calendar.
h) Internal grades will not be published/announced to the students.

3. Portfolio Assessment :
a) Format and criteria for portfolio assessment is determined by the instructor/s and shared with the
students.
b) Portfolio Evaluation will carry 30% of total studio grade.
c) The Portfolio Evaluation will be carried out by a panel of external examiner decided by the Dean and the
Program Office.
d) Each student will collate their entire semester’s work and submit it in the form of a portfolio (format to
be decided and circulated by Studio tutor/s). Assessment of the student portfolios will form the final (and
external) component of the Studio grading.
e) Students (or tutors) will not remain present at the time of portfolio assessment except for facilitating the
external examiners.
f) The Portfolio Evaluation panel will grade the portfolio that is prepared by the student on the basis of the
outline given by the Studio Instructor. Portfolio assessment will be done on the basis of criteria of
assessment as prepared by the Studio Instructor reflecting the learning objectives identified by the Studio
course.
g) Students have to upload their studio works on the CEPT Portfolio page on https://portfolio.cept.ac.in.
h) Uploading work on the portfolio website is mandatory and students will not be able to view their final
grades/results or register for their next semester until they have not uploaded their work on the portfolio
website.
i) It will be the students’ responsibility to submit quality work in the stipulated time for portfolio
assessment. Studio tutors will share their students’ portfolio with the portfolio reviewers.
j) The work uploaded on the portfolio website will also be reviewed for CEPT excellence awards by the
common review panel.
4. Students’ final studio grades shall be published/announced on the connect portal as per the date specified in the
Academic Calendar. Please refer to the Academic Calendar uploaded on the CEPT University website
(https://cept.ac.in/calendar ) for the same.
Mandatory/Elective Courses
1. For courses, 100% assessment will be done by the course instructor/s, as per the assessment criteria announced
on the student portal at the time of registration.

2. Grades will be announced in the following stages:
a) Mid‐term grades (minimum 25% of final grade) will be announced as per the date specified in the
Academic Calendar of the semester.
b) Final grades will be announced as per the date specified in the Academic Calendar of the semester.

DRP
1. The Program Chair/ Head of the DRP Committee shall be responsible for:
a) Confirming the criteria of evaluation for all DRPs in line with the University Guidelines
b) Recommend names of external examiners for approval by the Dean
c) Finalize timeline for external examination for the DRP reports.

2. Students will be able to register for DRP only after completion of all courses that are prerequisite for DRP in
addition to the completion of all previous studios. Any exceptions to this rule will require prior written permission
from the Provost’s Office.
3. In line with the overall grading policy of the University, the DRP guide should evaluate all aspects of the work of
the DRP student which will carry 70% of the total grade to be completed by the end of 16th Week of the semester.
4. The remaining 30% must be evaluated by external examiners (who may be anyone other than the guide) who will
evaluate the document produced by the student without any interaction with the Guide or the Student. This
evaluation shall be along the lines of Portfolio Grading conducted for studio projects.
5. Each DRP proposal must ensure that the quantum of research work to be done by the student can be completed
within the 16‐week period available in the semester.
6. The primary output of the DRP done by the student should be a written report submitted in soft copy (searchable
PDF) to the Program Chair / Head of the DRP Committee. A copy of the same shall be submitted to the Library.
7. In addition to the above, it is also recommended that each student prepare graphic outputs for the portfolio
website that summarizes the research project.
8. Students have to upload their DRP works on the CEPT Portfolio page on https://portfolio.cept.ac.in.
9. Uploading work on the portfolio website is mandatory and students will not be able to view their final
grades/results until they have not uploaded their work on the portfolio website.

10. Process of Evaluation of DRP:
a) Continuous evaluation will be done by the guide (minimum once every 4 weeks)
b) Instructor/Guide may take a commencement report by the end of 4 weeks of the start of the semester
and one interim progress report between 4th and 12th week of the semester. A copy of both reports signed
by the guide will be submitted to the Program Office.
c) The DRP committee should appoint an external examiner to evaluate the final DRP report (without
conducting a viva voce) in consultation with the Guide / Instructor.
d) The internal evaluation of the DRP may be broken up into two parts:
(i) Overall Performance as a Research Assistant (20‐40% of the final Grade)
(ii) Quality of DRP Report (30‐50% of the final Grade)

Independent Study Courses (only for PhD Students)

1. Independent Study Course is applicable to the student admitted in the Doctoral Program.
2. All Independent Study courses will have a component of interim review, final review and Research Development
*Journal (RDJ) submission.
3. Interim review: The students will be required to submit a draft paper of the work carried out till this stage.
4. Final review: The students will be required to submit a draft paper of the work carried out till this stage.
5. Final paper & Research Development Journal (RDJ) submission: The students will submit the final paper and RDJ
to the Supervisor for evaluation.
6. Reviewer(s) are invited at the time of interim review and the final review presentations, and they will also be
scoring the review along with the Supervisors.

Office Training/ Internship
1. Dean will identify a training/internship coordinator who will assist the students in identifying the industry and
getting necessary approval to pursue training/internship.
2. The Office Training/Internship project will be evaluated on different parameters at each Faculty level.
3. The detailed guideline of the same will be available to students at the time of registration from their respective
program.

Chapter 13: Grading Policy

Grading Policy for Batches Admitted from 2018 Onwards

1. As a result of the recent academic restructuring, the curriculum and credit allocations have changed. In the light
of these changes, the University is putting in place a new grading policy, which will be applicable only to students
admitted in the academic year 2018 ‐19 and the following years. Other students would continue to follow the
previously applicable system.

2. Since 2014, the University has been following a relative grading system which is about measuring the relative
performance of the students with respect to their class. Alongside, in classes with less than 20 students, absolute
grading was adopted since relative grading does not work accurately or efficiently with small class sizes.

3. Following the recent restructuring, the class size of most of the studios and many courses are below 20 students.
As a result, about 75% to 80 % of the total 20 credits earned every semester will have to be assessed under absolute
grading. Hence, it is no longer suitable, practical and useful to continue with relative grading.

4. Starting this academic year, grading at CEPT University will follow Absolute Grading system, and it will apply to
students admitted in 2018‐19 and the following years. Absolute grading is a measure and reflection of individual
command and proficiency of students and is not relative to the class performance.

Grade Bands
Students who pass the course will get only letter grades. The following letter grades, equivalent grade points and
mark bands will be applicable.
Mark Range Grade Grade Point Qualitative Description
90‐100 O 5 Outstanding/ Exceptional
80‐89 A 4 Extensive Achievement
65‐79 B 3 Substantial Achievement
55‐64 C 2 Adequate Achievement
0‐54 F 0 Inadequate

5. Please note that the pass mark is 55 /100. The principle is that the minimum performance outcomes mentioned
in each course point to a higher and desirable level of accomplishment, which is designed to help raise the
academic standard. Hence those who meet the minimum requirements will be automatically placed at a higher
grade. The University is committed to improve pedagogy, achieve excellence and enhance quality. The grading
policy reflects this spirit.


Qualitative Descriptions

Grade O means Outstanding or Exceptional Achievement. The student through his/her studio or course outcomes
demonstrates a towering command of the subject, innovative uses of concepts, materials, and medium.
The student demonstrates through his/her work, a consistently high level of comprehension, skill, and
effort that routinely exceeds the expected standards.

Grade A means Extensive Achievement. The student through her works demonstrates a total comprehension of the
subject, extensive knowledge, and creative use of concepts, materials, and medium. The student
demonstrates through his/her work, comprehension, skill, and effort that frequently exceeds the
expected standards and never failing to meet them.

Grade B means Substantial Achievement. The Student through his/her works shows a strong comprehension of
his/her subject, the skillful use of concepts, materials, and medium. The student demonstrates through
his/her work comprehension, skill and effort that always meets the expected standards and, on many
occasions, exceeds them.

Grade C means Adequate Achievement. The student through his/her work shows a partial comprehension of the
subject. Requires substantial improvement to handle challenging problems. The student demonstrates
through his/her work, skill, and effort that frequently meets the expected standards but rarely exceeds
them.


Grading Policy for Batches Admitted in 2014–2017

1. Effective from July 2014, CEPT University adopted a relative grading system which was in effect for all batches
admitted between 1st July 2014 and 30th June 2018.

2. Prior to this the grading system at CEPT can be described as an absolute system–where the marks obtained by a
student correspond to a specific grade and grade point. Such an absolute system is susceptible to
inconsistencies/variations due to multiple reasons. Further, a study done by a CEPT faculty member revealed that
the majority of four well performing students graduate with a GPA of around 2.5 on a 4‐point scale. This is
considered average or below‐average in many universities in India and abroad. This affects their chances of
pursuing further studies in good universities.

3. In place of the absolute grading system, the relative grading system was introduced. In the new grading system,
the performance of an individual student is graded relative to the performance of the class. This is a hybrid of
relative grading and absolute systems.

4. The new system retains the minimum passing mark criteria at 50 and also includes an upper band of 90 marks and
above, which will be awarded A+ grade. The rest, marks between 50 and 89, are graded based on the formula
explained below.

5. For statistical reasons, courses with 20 and below students will continue to follow the absolute grading system.

6. The relative grading system was discussed at two Faculty Open House discussions. Suggestions made in these
meetings were taken into account and an updated version was presented to the CEPT Executive Council. The
Executive Council approved the Relative Grading Policy at their meeting on 9th September2014.

7. Academic Software would take care of the necessary calculations and all Faculty administrative staff would be
trained to facilitate this process.

8. The following table provides comparative details regarding grading process under relative grading system.


Applicable to all students who have taken admission between 1st July 2014 and 30th June 2018 (i.e. during academic years
2014‐15, 2015‐16, 2016‐17 and 2017‐18).

Previous NEW
GRADING POLICY GRADING POLICY

Grade
Band Band Grade
Point
Lower Upper Lower Upper

87 100 90 100 A+ 4.3

83 86 Average + 1.75 x Std.Dev 89 A 4

80 82 Average + 1.08 x Std.Dev Average + 1.74 x Std.Dev A- 3.67

77 79 Average + 0.57 x Std.Dev Average + 1.07 x Std.Dev B+ 3.33

73 76 Average + 0.16 x Std.Dev Average + 0.56 x Std.Dev B 3

Average ‐ 0.15 x Average + 0.15 x
70 72 B- 2.67
Std.Dev Std.Dev

67 69 Average - 0.56 x Std.Dev Average - 0.16 x Std.Dev C+ 2.33

63 66 Average - 1.07 x Std.Dev Average - 0.57 x Std.Dev C 2

60 62 Average - 1.74 x Std.Dev Average - 1.08 x Std.Dev C- 1.67

57 59 50 Average - 1.75 x Std.Dev D+ 1.33
53 56 D 1

50 52 D- 0.67

0 49 0 49 F -

Average means average of marks of all students registered for the course as GPA course and who have obtained final marks
between 50 and 89 (both inclusive).
Std. Dev. means standard deviation of the marks of all students registered for the course as GPA course and who have
obtained final marks between 50 and 89 (both inclusive).

Chapter 14 : Plagiarism Policy

CEPT University considers Plagiarism as a serious misconduct that warrants penalty.
1. What is plagiarism?
a) Submitting ideas, drawings, and written passages of others as one’s own, without proper and adequate
acknowledgement, amounts to plagiarism.
2. Why does it matter?
a) Plagiarism is a misconduct. Students and Instructors should properly cite the authorship of ideas, data
and works. The absence of such acknowledgement, caused either willfully or otherwise, is unethical and
unacceptable. Academic institutions value intellectual honesty and transparency highly and have zero
tolerance for plagiarism. Copying can destroy careers and reputations.
3. Types of plagiarism
a) Reproducing another person's text verbatim
b) Paraphrasing one or more person’s work by mildly tweaking the words or making minor changes in order
of the words and making them fit together
c) Using the ideas of others without reference to the original author
d) Cutting and pasting from online sources
e) Using images, drawings and diagrams of others as one’s own
f) Using data produced by others as one’s own
g) In joint projects, failing to declare it so and not clearly stating the contribution of each partner in the
project.
h) Students commissioning professionals or professional agencies to do their work and passing the final
result or project as their own.
i) Faculty members using students’ work, texts and drawings without acknowledgement.
j) Self‐plagiarism: Students using their assignment submitted in one course as a new assignment in another
course to gain marks or credits. Students submitting data they have generated in one course as data newly
generated in another without proper acknowledgment (please refer citation guide). Faculty members
submitting or reproducing their work commissioned for a project or research as a newly generated output
in another project or research.
4. Sources covered by plagiarism
a) Plagiarism policy covers all types of sources and media. To list a few:
b) Published text, illustrations, drawings, photos, diagrams, data, mathematical derivations, etc.
c) Material downloaded from websites or drawn from manuscripts or other media.
d) Unpublished material of students and faculty work


5. Detecting plagiarism
a) The University will use online software such as Turnitin to detect plagiarism in assignments, capstone
project reports, dissertation reports, working papers, etc.
b) The University requests faculty members, instructors and students to report any case of plagiarism to the
respective Deans or the office of the Dy.Provost (Academics) as the case may be.
6. Corrective and penal action
a) The Dean would constitute a committee of three members to review the complaint or incident of
plagiarism involving either a student or faculty member. The committee must be constituted within one
week of the receipt of such a request.
b) The committee will identify the nature and extent of plagiarism and recommend corrective / punitive
action. The committee must conclude their findings and submit their recommendations to the respective
Dean and Dy. Provost (Academics) within three weeks of its constitution.
c) Depending on the seriousness and extent of the plagiarism, punitive action will be implemented by the
respective office. For example, if the committee finds that plagiarism was unintended or because of
oversight, then the corrective action may be to request the student or the faculty member to resubmit
the work with due acknowledgment.
d) If the committee finds that plagiarism was intentional in the case of students’ works such as examination
papers, assignments, or capstone project reports, studio submissions, etc., the work will be deemed as
failed. Depending on the nature of plagiarism, on a case‐by‐case basis, resubmission or re‐exam may be
suggested.
e) If the committee finds that plagiarism was intentional in the case of faculty member’s work, it shall direct
the member to remove the work from the website, research report, course material or as the case may
be. The committee would also recommend further action to be taken, which could range from the issue
of an apology to depriving such persons of membership of the University.
7. Citation Guideline
a) Please follow either APA, Modern Language Style or University of Chicago Manual of Style guidelines for
citation. If there are any other specific citation guidelines recommended by your instructor or project
coordinators, please adhere to them.


Chapter 15: Grievance Policy

Academic Grievance (against Assessment)

1. Only those students who fulfill the minimum attendance criteria are eligible to file the Grievance.

2. If any student feels that the interim or final result in any course is erroneous or unfair, he/she can file the grievance
and the following protocol will be followed on receiving a grievance related to the assessment:

3. Interim Assessment: Interim Assessment grievance will be applicable for the individual exercises and the mid‐term
evaluation grades published on the student portal.

a) Stage I :
(i) Students have to submit the written grievance to the concerned Faculty member with copy to
PC and Dean within 5 days of the announcement of result on the student portal.
(ii) Faculty member will cross check if it was a case of error and intimate the student of the outcome
within 7 days of the receipt of the grievance.

b) Stage II : If the student is not satisfied with the outcomes of Stage I above and wishes to continue the
grievance complaint, he/she can submit the written grievance to Dean through email within 3 days of the
receipt of the same.
(i) The Dean will intimate the student of the outcome within 7 days of the receipt of the complaint.
(ii) The decision of the Dean will be final.

4. Final Assessment: Final Assessment grievance will be applicable only after the Final Review/Result or after the
Portfolio Grading. Students cannot file the grievance against the Portfolio Grading.

a) Stage I :
(i) Students have to submit the Grievance Form along with the evidence to the Faculty Admin within
5 days of the announcement of the result on the student portal.
(ii) Faculty Admin will consult with the instructor/s to cross check if it was a case of error and intimate
the student of the outcome within 7 days of the receipt of the form.

b) Stage II : If the student is not satisfied with the outcomes of Stage I above and wishes to continue the
grievance complaint, he/she can inform the Faculty Admin through email within 3 days of the receipt of
the same.
(i) Faculty Admin will intimate the Program Chair (or Coordinator).
(ii) The Program Chair, in consultation with the Dean will constitute a committee to look into the
grievance.
(iii) The grievance redressal committee will decide if there is prima facie evidence to reassess the
work. If there is, they would refer to the course outline, learning outcomes and the assignment
objectives to assess the students’ work.
(iv) They may also give hearing to the students and instructor/s.
(v) The committee will give its recommendations to the Program Chair/ Faculty Dean.
(vi) The Program Chair/ Dean will inform the student of the outcome within 15 days of the receipt of
the grievance through the Faculty Admin.

(vii) In case the grievance is against the Program Chair or the Faculty Dean they will excuse
themselves from the committee.

c) Stage III : In case the student is dissatisfied with the outcome of Stage II above, he/she can approach the
Provost within 3 days of receipt of the grievance redressal response.
(i) The student at this stage will submit the copy of Grievance form, evidence and all communication
with the Faculty admin, Program Chair and Dean to the Provost.
(ii) The Provost will check the documents for the procedural correctness of the redressal process
and take a decision within 7 days of the receipt of the complaint.
(iii) The decision of the Provost will be final.

Grievance Form (against Assessment)
Grievance Form (against Assessment)
Name of the Student
Student ID (code no)
Mobile Number
Email Address
Course Details :
Course Code
Course Name
Name of the Instructor/Tutor
My Attendance (no of sessions attended /

total number of sessions conducted)
My Assignments (no of assignments
submitted on time / total number of
assignments given)

My Grievance is against the:

 Instructor  TA  Team Member  (Other) None of the above

My grades should be considered for revision because:
 I think there is a mistake in my evaluation
 It was group work and I did it alone with no one’s help
 My work is equivalent to other class mate who scored more
 I did not get proper instructions about deliverables from TA
 The TA was never available to respond to queries
 The instructor did not outline the exercise/ grading criteria clearly
 The instructor was vague in inputs and never gave clear directions
 The instructor was not available during class/studio hours
 The instructor was biased against my work
 I did not get mid semester assessment and feedback (applicable for end sem only)
 I was bullied
Any other ________________________________________________________________________________

I have the following evidences to support my argument (Please attached the relevant documents)
 Emails/ messages / other forms of written communication
 Testimonials of my classmates
 Testimonials from TA / instructors

Any other ________________________________________________________________________________

 Please note that recording without permission is not admissible as evidence
 Please note that in absence of any evidence, the grievance may not be admitted

(Signature of the Student) Date : _____________________

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Date of Receiving the Grievance Form from the Student: __________________________

Date of Announcement of Final Result on the Student Portal: ___________________________
(Course for which the Grievance has been filed by the Student)

Remarks, if any : ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name of the Faculty Admin: _________________________________________________________

Signature of the Faculty Admin : __________________________________________________________


Non‐Academic Grievance

1. Students are encouraged to use the Non‐Academic Grievance Procedure only where there is clear and convincing
evidence that a college official has treated the student unfairly through forms of discrimination, abuse and/or
harassment.

2. He/she can file the grievance and the following protocol will be followed on receiving a grievance:

3. Stage I :
a) Students have to submit the Grievance Form along with the evidence to the respective Head of Office
within 3 days of the final informal attempt at resolution.
b) The Head of Office will intimate the student of the outcome within 5 days of the receipt of the form.

4. Stage II : If the student is not satisfied with the outcomes of Stage I above and wishes to continue the grievance
complaint, he/she can inform the Chairman of the Grievance Redressal Committee through email within 2 days of
the receipt of the same.
a) The Chairman will constitute a committee to look into the grievance.
b) The Grievance Redressal Committee will decide if there is prima facie evidence to reassess the grievance.
c) They may also give a hearing to the student and the respective Head of the Office/s.
d) The committee will give its recommendations to the Chairman.
e) The Chairman will inform the outcome to the student within 10 days of the receipt of the grievance.

5. Stage III : In case the student is not satisfied with the decision at Stage II above and wishes to appeal, he/she can
do so by submitting a written appeal to the Registrar, CEPT University through email within 3 days of receipt of the
Chairman’s response.

a) The student at this stage will submit the copy of evidence and all communication done with the Head of
Office & the Chairman of the Grievance Redressal Committee.
b) The Registrar will check the documents for the procedural correctness of the redressal process and take
a decision within 7 days of the receipt of the complaint.
c) The decision of the Registrar will be final.

6. The most recent list of the Grievance Redressal Committee can be found on the CEPT Website
(https://cept.ac.in/about/grievance‐redressal‐cell).


Grievance Form (Non‐Academic)
Grievance Form (Non‐Academic)
Name of the Student
Student ID (code no)
Mobile Number
Email Address
Faculty Name
Program Name
Grievance Against
Brief explanation of the
Grievance

I have the following evidences to support my argument (Please attached the relevant documents)
 Emails/ messages / other forms of written communication

Any other _____________________________________________________________________________
 Please note that recording without permission is not admissible as evidence
 Please note that in absence of any evidence, the grievance may not be admitted

(Signature of the Student) Date : _____________________
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date of Receiving the Grievance Form from the Student: __________________________

Remarks, if any: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name of the Head of Office: ___________________________________________________

Signature of the Head of Office: __________________________________


Chapter 16: General Rules

Bonafide Student
1. A student ceases to be a bonafide student when she/he is issued a provisional certificate after the completion of
all academic and other requirements of a program.
2. A student ceases to be a bonafide student when she/he is debarred or suspended from studies due to disciplinary
action taken by the university.
3. A student ceases to be a bonafide student when she/he is declared unfit to continue studies at the University due
to medical conditions.
Award of Degree
1. Students should have cleared all their academic program requirements at the Faculty and the University Level by
the end of Spring Semester and including Summer term. The deadline for this will be published in the University
Calendar.
2. Students should have submitted all the documents ‐ their Grade Sheet/ Marksheet, Transcript, Degree Certificate
and Migration Certificate of the last qualifying examination to the University (as applicable).
3. Students should have no fees or dues pending on them.
4. A student who has successfully completed the minimum credit requirements will be awarded the Degree they are
enrolled in unless they choose to take the exit option (Refer Chapter 6: Three‐year Exit Policy of Undergraduate
Programs)
5. Provisional degree will be provided on request from the student on the recommendation of the concerned Dean
after the fulfillment of the above‐mentioned requirement.
6. The Dean of the Faculty will recommend the Executive Council of CEPT University for the award of the Degree.
7. The date of the Award of the Degree will be the date of approval of the names of the Graduating students by the
Board of Management.
8. The formal degree will be handed over to the student on the day of the Convocation. Degree once issued cannot
be modified or withdrawn.
No Dues Certificate
1. After completion of all the minimum credit requirements of the program all the convocating students have to fill
in and submit their No Dues Certificate available on student dashboard to be eligible for the Convocation.
2. Students who drop the admission in the middle of the program are also required to fill and submit their No Dues
Certificate available on student dashboard to be eligible to get their completed semester/s Grade Sheet and
Migration Certificate.
Withdrawal of Degrees
1. Withdrawal of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates:
a) The Board may withdraw a Degree or Diploma or Certificate conferred on any person for good and
sufficient reasons on the recommendation of the Executive Council.
b) The following may be considered good and sufficient reasons for withdrawal of a Degree or a Diploma or
a Certificate awarded by the University, namely:‐ (a) Gross misconduct in any University Examination; (b)
Making use of forged, false or manipulated documents or misleading declarations to gain admission to a
course to which he was not entitled; (c) Gross professional misconduct amounting to abuse of the
Degree/Diploma or Certificate awarded by the University; (d) Any other misdemeanor considered as
tantamount to gross misconduct by the Executive Council and the Board.

Chapter 17: Disciplinary Rules

Student Code of Conduct

1. High standard of discipline is expected from all students. Basic guidelines for the code of conduct have been
included in the agreements signed by the Students and Parent/Guardian, at the time of admission. The University
expects all students to conduct themselves with the highest standard of decorum on campus, in hostel/PG
environment, in public places and in online forums. Any deviation from the laid down norms will result in
disciplinary action and, if needed, leading to expulsion from CEPT University.
2. CEPT University welcomes an environment that promotes scholastic achievement and integrity, the academic
environment that respects rights, opportunities, and benefits of the students. The University seeks to promote a
safe and secure community, one that protects its students, staff, guests, and friends of the University.
3. Any indecent behavior or an act of mental or physical torture to any fellow student shall be considered as a serious
act of indiscipline and will attract severe punishment.
4. CEPT University does not tolerate any act of harassment that is sexual in nature. The University has a strict policy
against sexual harassment. The University has constituted the Gender Parity Mission (GPM) to act as the Internal
Complaints Committee (ICC) for if there is a complaint of sexual harassment against any member of the University.
Any member of CEPT is free to contact any of the GPM members to report such incidents. The list of the members
is available on CEPT website. Students can also email gpm@cept.ac.in. GPM will organize orientations for new
students every year. Students will be informed of it.
5. Any breach of the disciplinary Code of Conduct will be taken seriously and where necessary it will be dealt with
through the Disciplinary Committee, appointed for the issue / purpose.
6. Indulging in, promoting, or supporting ragging/bullying is illegal and University has zero tolerance towards
ragging/bullying.
7. University has no tolerance for unlawful activity. Students are advised to keep themselves informed about all local,
state and national laws and ensure that they do not indulge in any activity that may be construed as unlawful.
8. Students must ensure that their conduct within/outside CEPT campus does not jeopardize their or fellow students’
safety. Students are responsible for their own safety during field visits, travel during Summer & Winter terms and
travel during exchange programs.

Code of Conduct Agreement
AGREEMENT BY STUDENT
1. I am aware of the terms for my admission to a full‐time academic program at CEPT University as laid down in
my admission letter and agree to abide by the same.
2. I will not
(a) Indulge into:
(i) Ragging/Bullying of any kind as the same is prohibited by law;
(ii) Willful defiance of orders & instructions issued from time to time;
(iii) Any activity individually or collectively which may obstruct smooth administrative functioning or
which is in contravention of pronounced university policy;
(iv) Any activity unbecoming the student of the University.

(b) Create any obstacle in the smooth running of the program.
(c) Act in insubordination to Faculty & Staff directly or indirectly.
(d) Carry out any unlawful activity.
3. I will maintain:
(a) Correct personal behavior & responsible conduct towards others while inside classes/studios, workshops,
laboratory, office, any other location on/off campus.
(b) Sense of proportion & balance during extra‐curricular activities.
4. I will abide by:
(a) All instructions & directions issued by the Faculty or University in the letter & spirit.
(b) The campus timings as announced from time to time based on the prevailing conditions and requirement
of the university.
(c) Have in possession an identity card issued & produce the same on demand.
(d) Manage any funds placed at my disposal economically, truthfully & submit accounts at laid down
schedules.
(e) All teaching sessions of the course(s) offered.
(f) Attend site visits assigned & prepare site reports thereof.
5. (a) I fully understand that the courses offered in Summer & Winter terms are regulated similar to academic
semesters (b) I fully understand that during the Site Visit(s)/ Field Survey(s)and Project Work, I am required to
carry out work on my own & independently, and these sessions are regulated similar to academic behavior on
campus.
6. I understand that I will have to abide by the rule book of the University as updated from time to time.
7. I accept the fee structure and schedule applicable for particular program at CEPT University.
8. I also undertake to pay regularly all my University dues (& Hostel dues, if applicable) & for other related
expenses as per the existing fees structures or as amended from time to time, in connection with the studies
at the University.
9. I understand that CEPT University neither commits nor proposes to obtain any approval, endorsement, rating
or recognition from any non‐statutory organizations.
10. I agree to use all the University resources & infrastructure responsibly & any damage or loss caused by me to
the same (even if it is unwilful) may be recovered from me.
11. Any work conducted by the student as a part of CEPT academic activities in the Intellectual Property of CEPT
University.

AGREEMENT BY PARENT/GUARDIAN OF THE STUDENT

1. I am pleased to learn that my Son/Daughter/Ward has been admitted to the 1 Semester of a fulltime academic
program in the selected Discipline of CEPT University, Ahmedabad.
2. I have carefully gone through the conditions of admission, rules & regulations regarding conduct & behavior of
my ward at CEPT University & sought necessary clarification regarding the same.
3. I hereby give my consent to the admission & undertake the responsibility of his /her good conduct during the
academic program.
4. I accept the fee structure and schedule applicable for the particular program for my ward at CEPT University.
5. I also give a guarantee to arrange for regular payment as per the existing fees structure or as amended from
time to time of all his /her dues of the program, CEPT University Hostel & related expenses.
6. I understand that CEPT University neither commits nor proposes to obtain any approval, endorsement, rating
or recognition from any non‐statutory organizations.

Use of Campus Facilities

1. Use of CEPT Campus is open to students, faculty members, staff and authorized personnel (agents of
vendors, contractors etc.) in compliance with regulations of the campus office as notified from time to
time.
2. All users of CEPT campus must carry appropriate CEPT issued identity at all times.
3. Unauthorized access or irresponsible use of the campus or its facilities may invite remedial measures
including but not limited to being debarred from the privilege of using CEPT Campus for a fixed time or
indefinitely.
4. In case any damage is caused to campus properties, recovery for the same as per rate decided by the
campus office will be initiated in a stipulated time in accordance with the Registrar and Dean.
5. Students are expected to cooperate during all routine maintenance activities.
6. Campus Timings: All students have to agree and abide by the campus timings as announced from time
to time based on the prevailing conditions and requirements of the university.


Chapter 18: Administration and Other Facilities

1. The Governing Body frames a broad policy and has overarching powers over the functioning of the University.
2. The Board of Management constitutes the Executive Council, Academic and Research Council and the Finance and
Development Committee. It supervises the functioning of the University and has powers to review all acts of the
aforementioned councils and committee.
3. The Executive Council, the Academic and Research Council and the Finance and Development Committee manage
and develop academic, research and all other programs and activities of the University. Faculties are responsible
for all teaching programs at CEPT University. Faculty Councils and Boards of Studies are responsible for formulating
policies pertaining to the various Faculties. CEPT University’s Administrative Offices (Administration, Accounts and
Academic Staff Office) are responsible for the overall management of the University CEPT University’s Academic
Offices (Undergraduate Programs, Postgraduate Programs, Doctoral Programs, and Exchange Programs) are
responsible for supporting and overseeing teaching programs in the various faculties.
4. CEPT University Resources (Library, Workshops, Labs, Archives, University Press) and CEPT University Services
(Student Services, IT Services, Outreach Services, Campus Services) are responsible for supporting teaching and
research at the University. The CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) has been established by the
University to better manage its consulting, contract research & capacity building activities. The Chairman, the
President, the Director, the Deans and the Registrar are the key officers of the University. (Refer Chapter 1: CEPT
University Organization Structure)
Studios
Person In‐charge: Respective Studio Instructor/s
1. CEPT University emphasizes a studio‐based learning approach. Here, students engage with well‐designed life‐like
problems. Coursework, seminars, and research assignments, aimed at developing conceptual and analytical
abilities of students, and skill‐enhancing workshops support learning in studios and labs.
2. Studio spaces allow students to anchor their learning at the university with each student being allotted a learning
space. It is the responsibility of each individual student to maintain the sanctity and decorum studios as a learning
space.

Administrative Offices
1. The University Administrative Offices help ensure the smooth functioning of the University and lead various
university level activities viz. the annual Convocation, recruitment, accounts, etc. They also help manage the overall
campus and facilities used by staff and students.

2. The team includes:
Registrar Anita Hiranandani
Chief Finance Officer Kaushik Paul
Chief HR Officer S. D. Mehta

Academic Offices
1. CEPT University has constituted Academic Offices, under the overall stewardship of the Provost, to establish
academic policies and to oversee issues of academic parity.
2. The Academic Offices at the University and their heads include:
Provost Tridip Suhrud
Dy. Provost – Academics Chirayu Bhatt
Head, Doctoral Office Rutul Joshi
Head, International Office Sejal Patel

Teaching and Learning Centre

Person In‐charge: Anjali Kadam (Head)
1. The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) was formed to inspire, support and strengthen new directions in pedagogy
and learning at CEPT. The role of TLC is that of a facilitator and a collaborator. It functions under the guidance of
the Deputy Provost (Academics). The TLC also supports the functioning of the Course Approval Committee as its
secretariat.
2. Three primary areas of work:
a) Facilitate improvements in teaching & learning: improving preparation, supporting sharing of good
teaching practices among instructors, partnering with instructors to try novel teaching methods, oversee
registration, technology enhancement, enabling online learning resources and peer learning.
b) Faculty development: supporting newer instructors in teaching, organizing workshops and modules in
different formats and topics.
c) Improve effectiveness of learning: setting benchmarks and assessing new pedagogic initiatives against the
stated objectives to ensure continual ratcheting up of academic standards.
3. In addition, it also:
a) Facilitate setting up a roster of studio instructors
b) Identify and reach out to potential new instructors
c) Provide supportive framework and templates for unit proposals, unit briefs and student presentation
d) Identify and enlist TAs / AAs for the units
e) Organize new instructor workshops before beginning of each semester along with Academic Director and
Faculty Deans to review and structure unit proposals
f) Oversee the studio registration process: studio presentations, student interviews and allotment process.

Contact: You can contact Anjali Kadam, Head of TLC at: tlc@cept.ac.in

Strategic Initiative Office
Person In‐charge: Subhrangsu Goswami (Head)
1. The Strategic Initiatives Office (SIO) is one of the latest offices created to take up initiatives which are of strategic
importance for the University. This office directly reports to the President's office. SIO is responsible for
strategizing, executing and managing various new initiatives to support the vision of the University. Currently, the
office is working on the following initiatives:
a) To establish a robust Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell in the University
b) To build an Entrepreneurship and Startup ecosystem in the University
c) To strategize and implement an ERP system for all the University Processes
d) To explore the possibilities of National and International ranking of the University and the Programs
CEPT Exhibition
Person In‐charge: Jay Thakkar (Head)
1. The exhibitions at CEPT are the way in which excellence and professionalism can be demonstrated to our users. It
is the chance for students to understand the relevance of their academic learning in the context of the real world.
The exhibitions are also the opportunity for CEPT to reach out to our alumni as well as professionals and concerned
individuals across the city. Issues of importance can be shared in this way. It makes access to information more
fluid, interactive, contextualized, participatory, programmable, and comprehensive in order to allow interaction
across disciplines, timescales, geographies, languages, and cultures.
2. The CEPT Exhibition Centre [CEC] is housed in Lilavati Lalbhai Library, CEPT University and is an integral part of the
library building and began functioning as soon as the new building was completed in 2017. As the “knowledge hub”
it grounds the user at the heart of this unique institution.
3. The exhibitions hosted by The CEPT Exhibition Centre [CEC] can be broadly grouped into the following:
4. UG PG End Semester Exhibition: It is a biannual exhibition which showcases the work by students of UG and PG
programs from all five faculties: Architecture, Planning, Technology, Design and Management. This exhibition
collates and curates the best of the work.
5. Excellence Exhibition: The Excellence Awards Exhibition aims to recognize and celebrate the best student work,
done as part of studio units each semester, and identified by a special jury appointed by the University.
6. Exhibitions sourced from home and abroad.
7. Along with all the other academic work on campus we also now function virtually and are presenting our
exhibitions using a 3D model of the exhibition space that we have developed.

Library
Person In‐charge: Hayat Ahmad (Librarian)
1. CEPT Library Services provides support to teaching and research at the University. It is responsible for building and
maintaining high quality library. It also supports instructors and students in enriching teaching, learning and
research at the University.

2. A group of library professionals along with faculty members are responsible for developing a vision for CEPT
University’s Library, building its collection and for deepening the use of the library’s resources in teaching and
research at the University.
For Library Timing refer https://cept.ac.in/library/library‐timings .
3. CEPT library houses more than 60,000 resources which include books, bound volumes of journals, theses, students’
reports, drawings and non‐book materials. The library collection covers subjects like Architecture, Art, History and
civilization, Urban design, Landscape design, Interior design, Furniture design, Graphics, Textile design, Computer
aided design, Building Science, Philosophy, Structural design, Earthquake Engineering, Construction planning and
management, Urban and regional planning, Housing, Environmental planning, Transportation, Remote sensing,
GIS, Economics, Sociology, Economic planning. Details of resources can be found through online catalogue at
http://library.cept.ac.in/

4. More than 150 national and international periodicals are subscribed to keep the users updated with the trends in
the field. Many journals and e‐resources can be accessed online.

5. Online journals can be accessed through CEPT IP address without using any credentials. For off campus use of
journals, credentials are needed. Same details can be used to access CEPT thesis reports at
https://repository.cept.ac.in/

For any query you can email at library@cept.ac.in
6. The library has six floored building with world‐class infra‐structure facilities. An exhibition Centre is a unique part
of this library. Exhibitions are organized here throughout the year, which provides the opportunity to students and
instructors to know the work of different practitioners. It creates a link between theory and practice.
Workshops
Person In‐charge: Kaulav Bhagat (Head)
1. CEPT University Workshops are structured as an open environment for material‐based learning. Experimentation
with materials, prototyping, testing, craft explorations and learning while making is an integral part of the design
culture at CEPT University.
2. The safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors is a priority in every activity. The Workshops provide resources
such as equipment, facilities, staff support and instruction to all students and faculty of CEPT University for
exploration and investigation into material‐based research.

3. The Workshops’ building is located at the entrance of the South Campus of CEPT University. It houses Model‐
making, Wood, Metal, Ceramic, Textiles and Fab‐Lab facilities. The Print workshop is located in close proximity to
the Faculty of Management Building.
4. The Workshop resources are focused on supporting students to make high quality models, prototypes and
innovative products by providing:
a) Orientation to safety procedures
b) Accessibility and technical support
c) Coaching to develop skills
d) Celebrate novel outcomes and
e) Augment facilities continually
5. Following the safety guidelines of the workshops is mandatory for all students.

6. Print Workshop
a) The Print Workshop has a total of 690 sq. ft. (23'x30') dedicated covered space which includes machine
area, workspace, stone grinding space and sink area in FM building (FM 107). It has both traditional and
state‐of‐the‐art equipment. It is staffed with technicians and experts who instruct and guide students how
to size and etch various metal plates, various acid treatments, carving wood and using various equipment.
7. Fab Lab
a) The Fab Lab (Fabrication laboratory) one of its kind in India offers (personal) digital fabrication facilities
set up with the support of The Motwani Jadeja Family Foundation (MJFF). It is equipped with an array of
flexible computer‐controlled tools that cover several different length scales and various materials, with
the aim to make almost anything quickly and efficiently. It is a resource to both CEPT affiliates as well as
community at large.
b) Current facilities at Fab Lab CEPT:
(i) 3D Printing
(ii) CNC Milling
(iii) Circuit Production
(iv) Laser Cutting/Engraving
(v) Precision Milling
(vi) Vinyl Plotter

(Refer Workshop Handbook on https://cept.ac.in/workshops/workshop‐handbook for details)
For any query you can email at workshop@cept.ac.in.

Laboratories
Person In‐charge: Dipsha Shah (Coordinator)
1. The CEPT Laboratory Services aims to support the theoretical and technical education imparted at CEPT University
by building practical knowledge and skills among students.
2. Two major roles of the CEPT Laboratory Services include:
a) Facilitating various testing and mapping laboratories related to Engineering Materials, Fluid Mechanics,
Geotechnical Engineering, Concrete Technology, Non‐Destructive Testing, Surveying & Leveling, Remote
Sensing, GIS and Building Energy Efficiency, and Environmental Studies
b) Encouraging and facilitating experimentation and innovation in the area of building materials.
3. CEPT Laboratory Services is responsible for providing and maintaining a high‐quality hands‐on working
environment under the guidance of technical staff and instructors. At present, apart from course related
laboratories, significant research work is being carried out in the area of concrete technology, walling materials
and geotechnical engineering.
CEPT Archives
Person In‐charge: Kartikeya Shodhan (Head)
1. CEPT Archives, for architecture & built environment in India is envisaged to be the first of its kind and most
comprehensive resource center in the country. The prime intention is to archive history by creating a databank of
primary information related to architecture, planning, design, art and allied disciplines in the country. Dedicated
to collecting, recording and disseminating information, the center will actively engage in different archival
activities.
2. Archives request timings: Monday to Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
For any query you can email at archive@cept.ac.in.
IT Service Office
Person In‐charge: Mahroof M. (Head)
1. CEPT IT Services provides information and communications technology support to all activities at the University. It
is responsible for providing and maintaining high quality infrastructure and for ensuring uninterrupted availability
of services. The IT Office is responsible for developing a vision for CEPT University’s IT infrastructure and for
deepening the use of information and communications technology in teaching, research and all other activities of
the University.
2. The IT services are provided and are to be utilized as per the rules mentioned in the IT Policy of the University.
For any query you can email at helpdesk@cept.ac.in.


Student Service Office
Persons In‐charge: Ganesh Devkar (Head)
Tejal Patel (Coordinator)

1. The Student Services Office (SSO) is the central point of contact for information, services and resources for all
current students. As the primary gateway of student resources at CEPT University, the mission of the SSO is to
enhance the experience of students’ stay at CEPT by making it hassle‐free, healthy and fun‐filled.
For any query you can email at studentservices@cept.ac.in.

2. Identity card
a) The SSO is responsible for the issuance and management of the student ID Card, which is the official
University identification card for students. The ID Card provides access to university facilities, services,
cash convenience, and more.
b) All students must carry their ID cards in the campus and the same has to be produced on demand.

3. Change of Address/ Contact nos.
a) Students are expected to keep the Administrative Office / SSO informed about any changes to the
following for the purpose of ID card and official correspondence:
b) Permanent/ local postal address/ telephone number/ e‐mail address to which fee schedules, reports and
other correspondence is to be sent. Local guardian’s details (address with name, e‐mail address, and
telephone number).

4. Health & Wellness Centre

a) Medical Facilities
(i) Certified Medical Physician:
 Dr. Tejas Modi (Available on campus ‐ Monday to Friday: 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm)

(ii) The University provides its students with small Infirmary and First‐Aid facilities within campus. The
infirmary includes a bed, emergency medicines and a stretcher as the primary medical aid for
emergencies.
(iii) First Aid kits are available with the admin of all the Faculty Admins / SSO/ Campus Office /
Workshops.

b) Counsellor Facilities
(i) The University has three experienced counsellors:
 Nishmin Marshall : nishmin.marshall@cept.ac.in
 Roma Tayyibji : roma.tayyibji@cept.ac.in
 Prashant Bhimani : prashant.bhimani@cept.ac.in

(ii) CEPT COUNSELLING SERVICES is constituted to facilitate processes related to the students’
psychological health, individually as well as in groups and experienced counsellors interact with
and render their support to the students to deal with their academic, social, and personal
challenges. CEPT Counselling Services offers free and confidential counselling to students studying
at CEPT.

(iii) Counsellors also run personal wellbeing workshops on campus and provide a range of online
guidance. We encourage you to make use of our services and resources.
(iv) The counselling services are available as under:
 Nishmin Marshall: Available on campus on Tuesday & Thursday from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm.
 Roma Tayyibji: Available on campus on Tuesday & Friday and 1st Saturday of every month
from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm.
 Prashant Bhimani: Available on campus on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 4.30 pm to
7.00 pm.
(v) If you are unable to keep an appointment or an emergency, please call us directly on Phone: +91 –
79‐68310000 ext. 434, 435.
5. Insurance
a) CEPT University has insured students for following:
(i) Personal Accident Policy of Rs. 1, 00,000/‐ for each student.
(ii) Mediclaim of Rs.75, 000/‐ for each student.
b) In case of need, students can download reimbursement forms from the University Website and submit
the necessary documents to the SSO. Details are available on the website.

6. For more and updated information, kindly visit the University website (SSO page) on a time‐to‐time basis.
Communication Office
Person In‐charge: Santosh Zokarkar (Head)
1. The Communication Office is responsible for all communication and its related activities including managing the
university's online platforms, graphics and printing, press relations, event documentation, and university/city
tours. Communication Office is the interface which collects, designs, edits, produces and disseminates information
about CEPT University for both internal and external audiences.
2. The Communication office manages all digital media presence of the University including its Website, its Portfolio
(website containing work of students and instructors), Facebook page, Twitter Page, YouTube channel etc.
Together they form a comprehensive presence for CEPT University on the internet. The Communication Office is
responsible for coordinating and presenting University news to print and various digital media.
For any query you can email at communications@cept.ac.in
Alumni Office
Person In‐charge: Jaydeep Zilaka (Coordinator)
1. The primary purpose of the alumni office is to better engage with its 8000+ alumni to establish a mutually beneficial
relationship between CEPT University and its alumni. The office will help alumni connect with the University and
with fellow graduates through a wealth of activities, continuing education programs, online services, and alumni
events around the world. In addition, alumni can avail services from the office via CEPT Alma Connect – dedicated
online portal for alums and services of the Alumni office are free and open to all alumni.
For more details contact alumni@cept.ac.in .

Endowment Office
Person In‐charge: Purvi Pandya (Coordinator)
1. Endowments are a vital resource for any University. The goal of the endowment office is to support the university
in connecting with donors who wish to provide financial support to the University and its activities. The
endowment office also supports provides documentation to donors that outlines the activities conducted as a
result of their contributions. The office encourages donors to contribute two primary types of donations:
a) Donations towards the University’s Corpus Fund
(i) Contributions to the corpus fund provide the University long‐term capital whose interest may be
used for advancing the mission of the University. Activities supported by the interest earned from
the corpus fund may include promoting new teaching programs, fostering research, supporting
student financial aid and other such. The use of the interest amount is decided by the University
management team. The principal amount of the gift remains intact and is invested in secure
instruments.

b) Earmarked donations for specific activity
(i) Earmarked donations are those that are identified to be utilized for specific activity within a
defined time frame. Such donations can be utilized for scholarships, travel grants, thesis or
research support, conference/ summit participation fee waiver and similar activities. Earmarked
donations can only be used for those activities specified by the donor (at the time of the donation
or modified subsequently).

2. The endowment office works with alumni donors and non‐alumni individuals and organizations to support the
mission of the University.
For more details contact endowment@cept.ac.in
Admission Office
Person In‐charge: Mona Khakhar (Head)
1. The Central Admissions Office of the CEPT University helps develop innovative communication strategies,
recruitment strategies and enrolment plans for prospective students. It facilitates students with relevant and
timely information based on standard admissions policies.
2. The office guides the prospective students on courses, application and admissions procedures, financials, available
facilities and career prospects.
3. The admissions office liaises between the University and students through its numerous initiatives, whilst engaging
with them through orientation programs, education fairs, counselling process, open houses, and personal
interaction amongst others. Throughout the exercise, the office helps students make the right academic choice
and handhold them as they make their foray into the realm of higher professional education.

Campus Maintenance Office

Persons In‐charge: Bhargav Tewar (Head)
1. The Campus Office at CEPT University is responsible for not just managing the operation and maintenance of all
facilities at CEPT University, but also for undertaking major and minor new works. The aim of the campus office is
to provide clean and well‐maintained infrastructure with adequate facilities to help the University fulfill its mission
and to serve students, staff, and guests / visitors. Thus, the Campus maintenance Office is the central point of
contact for day‐to‐day operation and facilities related services.
2. Campus maintenance office is authorized to issue advisory regarding the opening or closure of individual facilities
or the campus at the whole.
For any query you can email at campusoffice@cept.ac.in
Campus Development Office

Persons In‐charge: Bhargav Tewar (Head)
1. Campus Development Office undertakes both minor and major works which includes new buildings, safety and
security facilities, recreational areas, office buildings, building restorations, water and sewer management, site
development, building renovations and major preventive maintenance projects etc.
For any query you can email at campusdevelopment@cept.ac.in
University Press
Person In‐charge: Namrata Shah (Coordinator)
1. CEPT University focuses on understanding, designing, planning, constructing, and managing human habitats. Our
teaching programs build thoughtful professionals, and our research programs deepen understanding of human
settlements and further the goal of making habitats more livable.
2. CEPT University Press promotes indigenous writing and research on human habitat and related subjects as
architecture, planning, interior design, conservation, technology, and management.
3. Set up to open up ideas and debate, our titles explore new paths of knowledge and contribute to theoretical
formulation, pedagogy and practice of architecture and design of habitats.
4. CEPT University Press seeks to publish works that are meaningful and relevant to academia and profession, and
promote wider understanding and appreciation of architecture, design and urban issues.
5. We would like also to promote understanding of Asian planning, design, technology and construction.


Other Facilities
1. Cafeteria: CEPT has a self‐service cafeteria situated in the campus. Consumption of food and drinks in any place
other than the designated area is not allowed. Students are expected to leave the areas clean after use.
2. Printing and Stationary: Private services of Stationery, printing and photocopying are available in the campus
premises at marginally reduced cost.
3. Travel Desk: Contact Person – Mr. Hemal Mehta
a) CEPT provides its staff and students with the facility of Travel Desk to help them manage official trips to
be undertaken by them.
For any query you can email at travel.desk@cept.ac.in.


Chapter 19: Important Point of Contacts

1. Within each Faculty, each program of study is coordinated by the respective program chairs/coordinators e.g.
M.Arch. in Architectural Design is coordinated by the program chair/coordinator for MAD.
2. With respect to academic queries & concerns, your first point of contact shall be the instructor / course facilitator
or the program chair/ coordinator. In case your queries remain unresolved after speaking with the program chair/
coordinator or if you are unable to communicate your queries to the course facilitator or the program chair/
coordinator, you may contact the Dean of your Faculty.
3. Further to this, you may also contact UG, PG or Doctoral Offices if your queries relate to matters of academic policy
or inter‐Faculty courses (i.e. courses offered in one Faculty is taken by student from different Faculty).
4. You may contact the Provost if you are not sure of your rights in a particular situation and need information or
clarification on academic policies and procedures.
Deans
Dean, CEPT Foundation Program Samir Shah
Dean, Faculty of Architecture Anjali Yagnik
Dean, Faculty of Design Saleem Bhatri
Dean, Faculty of Management Chirayu Bhatt (Acting Dean)
Dean, Faculty of Planning Mona Iyer
Dean, Faculty of Technology Aanal Shah (Acting Dean)
The most recent list of these names can also be found on the CEPT Website (https://cept.ac.in)


Chapter 20: Exchange Program Policy

The University is in the process of reviewing its policies and protocols for Exchange Program. The revised policy will be
shared with all the students shortly.


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Academic Calendar (Regular Semester)

Online Registration Begins 11th Jul 2022 19th Dec 2022

Last Date for Fee Payment 18th Jul 2022 26th Dec 2022

Online Registration Ends 22nd Jul 2022 30th Dec 2022

Announcement of Registration Status 25th Jul 2022 2nd Jan 2023

Studio Selection Process – UG L2/L3 and PG L/4 27th– 30th Jul 2022 4th – 7th Jan 2023

Semester Begins 1st Aug 2022 9th Jan 2023

Last Date for Dropping Electives 6th Aug 2022 14th Jan 2023

Last Date for Dropping Semester 13th Aug 2022 21st Jan 2023

Announcement of Mid Term‐Results for Courses 19th Sep 2022 27th Feb 2023

Announcement of Mid Term‐Results for Studio 3rd Oct 2022 13th Mar 2023

Announcement of Final Results for Courses 7th Nov 2022 10th Apr 2023

Studio Juries 19th Nov – 25th Nov 2022 22nd Apr – 28th Apr 2023

Announcement of Studio Internal Results (Failing Students) 28th Nov 2022 1st May 2023

Setting up Exhibition for Portfolio Grading 3rd – 4th Dec 2022 6th – 7th May 2023

Portfolio Grading on Exhibition 5th – 7th Dec 2022 8th – 10th May 2023

Inauguration of Exhibition 5th Dec 2022 8th May 2023

UG/PG Semester End Exhibition 5th – 10th Dec 2022 8th – 13th May 2023

Board of Review 8th – 10th Dec 2022 11th – 13th May 2023

Semester Ends 10th Dec 2022 13th May 2023

Announcement of All Final Grades 13th Dec 2022 16th May 2023

Events Winter 2022 Summer 2023

Winter/Summer Term Ends 31st Dec 2022 24th Jun 2023

Declaration of Results 17th Jan 2023 11th Jul 2023

University Holidays 2022‐23

Rakshabandhan 11 Aug THU

Independence Day 15 Aug MON

Dusshera 5 Oct WED

Diwali Break 24 Oct to 28 Oct MON‐FRI

Republic Day 26 Jan THU

Dhuleti 8 Mar WED

Bakri ID 29 Jun THU

Refund Policy for newly admitted students

Grade Numerical Numerical Interpretation

Year Minimum Total Credit Minimum Mandatory Credit

Year Minimum Total Credit Minimum Mandatory Credit

Three‐year Exit Policy

Year Minimum Total Credit Minimum Mandatory Credit

Year Minimum Total Credit Minimum Mandatory Credit

Year Minimum Total Credit Minimum Mandatory Credit

Faculty Programs 68 Mandatory + 72 Mandatory + 70 Mandatory +

Faculty Programs Studios to clear probation Credits

MAHR Foundation Studio 14

MAT Foundation Studio 14

MCR Foundation Studio 14

MID The Big Rethink: Tectonic Materiality of Interior Elements 14

MLA One Forest 14

FD MFD Fundamentals of Furniture Design 14

MBPS Design Morphology 14

FM MUM Urban Management Foundation Studio 12

MUD Understanding the City Studio 12

MUP Understanding the City Studio 12

FP MUTS Understanding the City Studio 12

MUI Understanding the City Studio 12

MUH Understanding the City Studio 12

MCEM Construction Project Formulation & Appraisal 12

MSED Structural Forms and Materials 12

MBEP Passive Comfort Lab 14