CEPT University to set up winter school in December

Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University, Ahmadabad is all set to launch a month-long winter school from December in its campus for professionals as well as students to let them brush their skills on subjects outside their courses. In this school around 25 to 30 programs will be taught to add to the skills set of the participants.

The introduction of a winter school will add to its repertoire as a habitat specific institute. During this special session, students will be allowed to go for any of the 30 odd programs and gain knowledge on subjects other than their pursuing courses. 

It will be mandatory for CEPT students to take on these programs as they will get credits on the basis of their performance in programs. From this year, a student will get only 75 credits from his/her chosen faculty, and for the rest 25 credits they will have to go for other faculties during winter school. From this ad hoc school, undergraduate students will get 20 credits and postgraduate students will receive 10 credits.

The winter school will begin during the break right after semesters going to over in December. "The initiative will offer students an opportunity to explore different dimensions and disciplines, creating a healthy environment of cultural and social diversity. The winter school will be followed by summer school in May.