Academic Calendar

The new academic year starts in India by third week of July. You may check and confirm the start date on the current academic calendar.

If you are considering applying to the University for 2020/21, you will need to make an application by 31st March, 2020, if you are an International Student.

It is advisable to allow a minimum of four months clear before the start of term to arrange your visa and for this reason we advise applying at the earliest opportunity. If you are applying for a student visa, it must be done in your country of origin which may have specific timelines.

 KEY ACADEMIC DATES 2020-2021 (tentative)


Academic Year

Semester Start Date

Semester End Date

Winter / Summer School

Monsoon Semester

27 Jul 2020

05 Dec 2020
Includes  Exam +Jury dates

Winter School
7 Dec 2020 – 26 Dec 2020
Short courses ranging from two -four weeks long

Spring Semester

04 Jan 2021

08 May 2021
Includes  Exam +Jury dates

Summer School
10 May 2021 - 26 Jul 2021 (for Students)
Short courses ranging from two -three weeks long

KEY ACADEMIC DATES 2021-2022 (tentative)


Academic Year

Semester Start Date

Semester End Date

Winter / Summer School

Monsoon Semester

12 Jul 2021

20 Nov 2021
Includes  Exam +Jury dates

Winter School
22 Nov 2021 - 25 Dec 2021
Short courses ranging from two - three weeks long

Spring Semester

03 Jan 2022

07 May 2022
Includes  Exam +Jury dates

Summer School
09 May 2022 - 18 Jun 2022
Short courses ranging from two -three weeks long

Further information about Summer Winter School and final confirmation of annual dates will be posted regularly on the Summer Winter School Website (sws.cept.ac.in)
Winter and Summer Schools are optional but provide International students with the opportunity for guided travel in India. The full academic calendar is uploaded twice a year for each semester and can be seen at www.https://cept.ac.in/calendar