CEPT University, also known as the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology, is located in Ahmedabad, India. CEPT has been rated 5 Stars in the GSIRF Ranking 2022 and ranked 4th in the Overall University category. . CEPT is a UGC-recognized University. It offers UG, PG, and Research-based programs in several disciplines, such as Management, Design, Engineering, Architecture, etc. According to the NIRF 2021 placement data for CEPT University, the median package for UG (5-year) programs was INR 5.20 LPA while the median package offered to the PG (2-year) program stood at INR 5.45 LPA. 

The university was established in 1962. The Government of India's Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) recognized the University as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO).

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The CEPT University has academic collaboration programs with foreign universities such as the Academy of Fine Arts and Design, Slovakia, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'architecture de Paris - Belleville, France, Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland and with many more oversea universities.

To get admission to CEPT university, aspirants must have NATA, JEE Mains, GUJCET, GATE, and GRE scores in the corresponding admission year. B.Arch seats are filled by ACPC and CEPT University. ACPC fills 50% of seats based on the state-level ranking of the students and CEPT University fills the seats as per NATA All India Ranking. Candidates can visit CEPT University Admission for more information about the application process. CEPT University Fees for the flagship B.Arch course is INR 1.6 Lakhs per semester while the fees for the 2-year M.Arch course is INR 1.89 Lakhs per semester.

CEPT University offers decent placement opportunities for students. Every year almost 80-90% of the graduates are recruited by top companies during the campus recruitment drives. The average salary package ranges between INR 7 LPA to INR 8 LPA. The top recruiters participating in the placement drive of the CEPT University are Adani Group, GIZ, JLL, CBRE, Meru Cab, PWC, etc.

All About CEPT University

CEPT University Important Dates

Event Dates
B.Des, M.Des Events
CEED & UCEED registrations window open October 03 - October 31, 2023
Last date for Online Registration with late fee November 08, 2023
Start date for Admit Card downloading January 05, 2024
CEED & UCEED 2024 Exam January 21, 2024

CEPT University Quick Facts

  • The university offers several scholarships for meritorious students under all the programs such as Means cum Merit, President Merit Scholarship, CM Scholarship, Merit cum Means Scholarship, etc.
  • The CEPT University strives to improve the impact of habitat professions in enriching the lives of people in India. The placement cell of the university works efficiently to provide job opportunities in the ideal companies. The placement partners of the university are TATA, JLL, KPMG, Deloitte, ASCI, CRISIL, Eco first, Shapoorji Pallonji, Adani, LT, etc. The median salary package was offered at 5.45 LPA in the CEPT university. 

CEPT Rankings & Approvals

  • CEPT  has been rated 5 Stars in the GSIRF Ranking 2023 and ranked 4th in the Overall University category. 
  • CEPT has received 5 stars as per GSIRF, 2022.
  • CEPT has been ranked 5th in the Architecture category as per NIRF 2021.
  • CEPT holds 4th rank in the Architecture category by NIRF, 2020.
  • CEPT is ranked 3rd in the overall category by GSIRF, 2020.
  • The University is approved by UGC and Council if Architecture (CoA)

Check: CEPT University Ranking 

CEPT University Courses & Fees

CEPT university offers various courses under the faculties of Management, Design, Planning, Engineering, Architecture etc. At UG level, the university provides courses like B.Arch, BUD, B.Tech {Hons.} and B.Des and many more. The PG level courses offered in CEPT University are M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Des, M.A, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Urban Planning and many more. CEPT University also offers M.phil & Ph.D. programs at the Doctorate level in the field of Planning and Architecture.

Course Course Details Selection Criteria Fees (Per Semester)
B.Arch  Candidates must have passed 10+2 with 50%  Valid scores in NATA /ACPC INR 1.68 Lakhs
B.Des Candidates must have passed 10 + 2 in any stream with 50% aggregated score  Marks obtained in the qualifying exam and UCEED INR 1.60 Lakhs 
B.Tech {Hons.} Specialization:Civil Engineering
Eligibility:Passed 10+2 with 45%		  JEE Main/ GUJCET INR 1.60 Lakhs
M.Tech Specializations: Construction Engineering And Management, Structural Engineering Design, Geomatics, Building Energy Performance
Eligibility - B.Tech or any other equivalent degree with 55% aggregate marks		 CEPT Entrance exam  INR 1.89 Lakhs
M.Des Specializations: Building Products and Systems, Furniture Design
Eligibility - Bachelor's degree with minimum 55% aggregate in respective fields (50% marks for candidates belonging to reserved categories)		 Marks in the qualifying degree and Work Experience followed by a valid score in CEED Score and Subject-Specific Design Aptitude Test INR 1.89 Lakhs
M.Arch Specializations: Conservation and Regeneration, Landscape Architecture, Architectural History and Research, Housing Design, Tectonics, Interior Design
Eligibility - B.Arch or any other equivalent degree with 55% aggregate marks 		 Merit based on the qualifying exam, followed by SOP and interview INR 1.89 Lakhs
Master of Urban Housing

Eligibility - B.Arch/BUD/BCT in relevant specializations with minimum 55% marks in aggregate (50% marks for candidates belonging to reserved categories

 Marks of qualifying degree and work experience followed by GD/ PI INR 1.89 Lakhs
Master of Urban Infrastructure
Master in Urban Management Eligibility - Bachelor’s degree in any stream with 50% aggregate marks (45% marks for candidates belonging to reserved categories) Marks obtained in the last qualifying examination, valid CAT, MAT or CMAT score, SOP, Work Experience followed by UMAT (Urban Management Aptitude Test). INR 1.89 Lakhs

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CEPT Ahmedabad has a common application process for all the courses. Follow these steps to apply online:

  • Visit the official website of CEPT University. (https://cept.ac.in/)
  • Click on the 'Admission tab' in the main menu. You will be redirected to the course-list page.
  • Click on the desired course followed by the ‘How to Apply’ link.
  • Fill the application form and upload all the required documents
  • Pay the application fee through online mode (Credit/ Debit Card or through Net-Banking).

Note: 

  • The application fee is INR 3,500 for the first application and INR 1,000 for every subsequent application for the Postgraduate courses.
  • The application fee for each Undergraduate application will be Rs. 1500.
  • The candidates can apply for more than one program. 

CEPT University Placement

As the University has a good collaboration with foreign institutions, it helps the students to get job opportunities from foreign countries as well. Candidates get a chance to do an internship with the top architects of the country. Almost every student gets a well-paid internship opportunity in India and abroad. 

The university has a dedicated training and placement cell that bridges the gap between industry and academics. CEPT University has not released the placement data for the recent year. Though the NIRF 2022, disclosure has the placement data for the academic year 2020-21. The highest median salary package offered at CEPT was recorded at INR 5.45 LPA. Here is the detailed placement data:

Particulars UG Program (5-Year)  PG Program (2-Year)
Total Number of Students placed 15 50
Median Salary  INR 5.45 LPA INR 5.20 LPA
Students Selected for Higher Studies  / 16

Top Recruiters that visit the University Every Year:

GIDM DELOITTE
Godrej ASCI
HDFC Citelum
JLL ADCC
KPMG Environmental Management Centre 
TATA Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board 
Adani Shapoorji Pallonji
CRISIL TATA TRUSTS
Ecofirst LT

Read more: CEPT University Placement

CEPT University Scholarship 

The University offers several scholarships for meritorious candidates. University holds the right to reject the scholarship application, in case of the absence of any required supporting documents to be submitted by the applicant. The Scholarship will be announced along with your Admission Offer Letter; however, the amount will be disbursed after one month from the beginning of the semester/lectures.

The Pre Admissions Scholarship (Means cum Merit)

This scholarship is awarded to selected students from among the eligible applications. Candidates are required to submit the online scholarship application with the admissions application form. The applicant must submit it along with the admissions application form and the eligible applicant get to know the assured scholarship amount along with the admissions offer letter. This scholarship ranges from 25% to 75% tuition fee waiver. The Pre Admissions Scholarship (Means based) is to be availed by the students who fulfill the eligibility criteria.  Mentioned below is the eligibility criteria:

Eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates with family income less than Rs. 10 lacs per annum are eligible to apply for this scholarship. 
  • Recipients of the scholarship will continue to receive the scholarship for the full duration of the program subject to maintaining a minimum 2 SGPA in every semester and completing all courses in first attempt.

Other Scholarships

  • CEPT Merit Scholarship
  • CM Scholarship
  • Gujarat State Scholarship
  • Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana
  • CEPT Kohler Design Scholarship.

Read more: CEPT University Scholarship

CEPT University Facilities 

Life at CEPT University

  • Library: CEPT Library Services is responsible for the maintenance of the Lilavati Lalbhai Library and all of the resources it contains. It also supports faculty members and students in enriching the teaching, learning and research experience at the University. The institute provides E-Learning resources with online access to the students. 
  • Lab: CEPT Laboratory Services support the technical education imparted at the University with labs like a structural laboratory, environmental science, remote sensing and transportation labs GIS, and of course computer labs and superior-tech applications, etc. It provides testing facilities of surveying & leveling, Materials, Geotechnical Investigation, Concrete Technology, Mechanics, and Infrastructure Engineering.
  • Workshops: CEPT University Workshop plays an integral role in supporting learning through hands-on experimentation, exploration of materials, model making, and prototyping. The workshop has dedicated facilities for working in wood, metal, ceramic, textile, model-making, and a Fabrication-Lab.
  • IT Services: CEPT IT Services offers support to all activities conducted within the Information and communication technology requirements.
  • Hostel Facility: The University has hostel facilities both for girl's & boy's. The University provides hostel facilities with basic amenities such as mess, TV, common room, water purifiers, laundry service, security & surveillance system etc. The hostel fees are INR 17k per annum.

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CEPT University Cutoffs

Admission to the B.Arch program at CEPT University happens through the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) and the University’s own entrance test. 

NATA 2023 Cutoffs

To qualify, candidates must have a minimum score of 40% of the total marks in NATA 2023. (that is 70 0ut of 200 marks). Once the exam cycle is over, the Council of Architecture (CoA) will reveal the official cut-off for NATA 2023. The cut-off will change depending on a number of factors, including the number of applicants who took the exam, how difficult the questions were, how many seats are available at each school, how well the applicant performed on the test, and trends from the previous year's cutoff.

The speculated qualifying cutoff for the NATA 2023 is provided in the table below.

Particular  Total marks Qualifying Marks
NATA 2023 200 70

Read More: NATA 2023 Cutoff 

CEPT Notable Alumni 

CEPT University Ahmedabad is one of the top Architecture institute in India. It has been ranked 5th in the architecture category by NIRF 2021 and been given 5 stars by GSIRF 2022. The institute has produced numerous notable alumni who have made the name of the institute even more prominent in India. Here is a list of some of the most Notable Alumni of CEPT University:

Name Key Achievements Image
Bimal Hasmukh Patel (Padma Shri) He has been awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to Architecture and Planning and is also the Chief Architect behind the Central Vista Project and Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad. He is currently serving as the President and Acting Director of CEPT University.

A photo of Bimal Hasmukh Patel
Rahul mehrotra  Rahul Mehrotra is the founder and principal architect of the firm RMA Architects of Mumbai + Boston. He also teaches urban design and planning at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he also serves as chair of the department of urban planning and design.

A photo of Rahul Mehrotra

Chitra Vishwanath Chitra Vishwanath is an Indian architect with a base in Bengaluru who focuses on ecological and architectural issues. Since 1991, she has operated her own architectural practise and collaborated with other designers on numerous projects in India and Africa.

An Image of Chitra Vishwanath

Raunaq Kamdar  Indian actor Raunaq Kamdar is well-known for his roles in Gujarati theatre and film. He has acted as the protagonist in various Gujarati movies.

An Image of Raunaq Kamdar

CEPT University FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for CEPT University? 

Ans.  The eligibility criteria is to score qualifying marks in the entrance exam which are NATA, CEPT, JEE Main, UCEED, GATE & GRE.

Ques. How is the international relations with the University?

Ans. The CEPT University has huge range of international collaborations like Technical University of Munich, Germany, Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna, Academy of Fine Arts and Design, Slovakia, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'architecture de Paris - Belleville, France, Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland and with many others.

Ques. What are the study centres built by CEPT University?

Ans. The CEPT University has established study centres in following areas: 

  • CEPT Research & Development Foundation (CRDF)
  • Center for Advanced Research in Building Science & Energy (CARBSE)
  • Design Innovation & Craft Resource Center (DICRC)
  • Center for Excellence in Urban Transport (CoE-UT)
  • Center for Urban Planning and Policy (CUPP)
  • Center for Water and Sanitation (C-WAS)
  • Center for Applied Geomatics (CAG)
  • Center for Heritage Conservation (CHC)
  • Center for Research on Architecture and Urbanism (CAU)
  • Center for Excellence in Infrastructure (CoEI)

Ques. What are the facilities of CEPT University?

Ans. CEPT University offers various facilities for the students such as hostels, scholarship application, lab, workshop, IT services, library, placement cells etc. Men and women both accommodate hostels which consist of a common room, mess, TV, etc. Placement cell is very active in CEPT University.

Ques. What documents are required for Means cum Merit Scholarship (Pre admissions)?

Ans. The documents which are required for Means cum Merit Scholarship (Pre admissions): 

  • Income Tax Returns of all earning family members for the last two years along with a copy of Detailed Income Computation.
  • If Parent(s) are having business income, copy of Signed/Audited Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account for the last year.
  • Copy of Bank statements of the last two financial years. (Bank accounts of all the earning members are required).
  • Student undertaking that they are not recipients of any other government/private scholarships or grants or benefits.

Ques. How many seats are allotted for each Ph.D. course specialization in CEPT University?

Ans. There are reservations as per the CEPT PG policy. The number of seats allotted in each specialization is 10.