CEPT ENTRANCE EXAM

CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND TECHNOLOGY ENTRANCE EXAM

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CEPT ENTRANCE EXAM Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 1,500
  • Examination Modes:Pen & Paper Mode
  • Courses:M.Tech, B.Arch, M.ARCH, B.DES, MUD
  • Streams:Engineering, Architecture, Design

CEPT Entrance Exam 2023: Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus

Updated On - February 15 2023 by Akriti Maurya

CEPT Entrance Exam 2023 will be organised by CEPT University (Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology) for admission into PG programmes in like Masters in Arch Design, Conservation & Regeneration, Architectural History and Theory, Landscape Arch, etc. The exam is held once a year at the university level. To apply for CEPT Entrance Test the candidates need to hold a degree of UG in the respective field. Read the whole article to know more about CEPT University Admission Exam 2023.

CEPT Entrance Exam 2023 Exam Status

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Latest Updates

Admission 2023 is open for the Post Graduate program of Master’s in Urban Management (MUM). The last date to apply has been extended till 18th April 2023.

Direct Link  to Apply for CEPT 2023 Application Form 

CEPT Entrance Exam 2023 Dates

Applicants can check underneath important dates for CEPT University Post Graduate Entrance Exam 2023:

CEPT PG Entrance Exam Dates 2023
Important eventsDates(Tentative)
Application form availability-
Application form last date28 August  2023
Shortlisted Candidate List 
Entrance exam-
Result/Merit List 07 September 2023
PI rounds (Start)To be notified soon
The final list of selected applicantsTo be notified soon
Counselling payment & feeTo be notified soon

CEPT Entrance Exam 2023 Application Form

The candidates can check below the vital points to be kept in mind regarding CEPT Entrance Exam 2023 Application Form:

  • The applicants should register themselves by creating an account on the website.
  • After creating an account they will find the application form which will have to be filled with the required details.
  • Applicants must be careful while filling in the information as it should match the previous educational certificates.
  • They should upload the scanned documents as per the instructions.
  • In case the candidate is interested in more than one program, a separate application is required to be filled for each program.
  • Aspirants must apply within the stipulated dates.
  • Once the form will be submitted they must keep the copy of it for any future reference.

CEPT Entrance Exam 2023 Application Fee:

The candidates can deposit the fee as per the form they will fill. Payment once made will not be refunded in any case. The application form fee for the academic year 2021-22 is Rs. 3,500/ for the first form. For all the subsequent forms it is Rs. 1,000/- each. The fee can be paid via Debit/Credit card/Internet banking. Offline mode (NEFT)

CEPT Entrance Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants can check below in the given table program-wise CEPT Entrance Zone 2023 Eligibility Criteria to apply for the test.

CEPT University PG Eligibility Criteria 
Programmes Minimum Educational Qualification
Master in Architectural Design B.Arch or equivalent degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks for general category candidates and 50% aggregate marks for reserved category candidates. 
Master in Conservation & Regeneration 

B.Arch /B.Tech (Structural, Civil), B.A in Archaeology, Bachelors in Interior Design (Minimum 4 years), Bachelors in Urban Design or Planning (Minimum 4 years) with a score of 55% aggregate marks for Unreserved category candidates and 50% aggregate marks for reserved category candidates.

Master in Architectural History & Theory
  • B.Arch
  • Minimum Qualification for MA (Master of Arts in Architectural History and Theory ) B.Tech (Structural, Civil), Bachelors in Interior Design (Minimum 4 years), Bachelors in Design (B.Des) (Minimum 4 years), Bachelors in Urban Design or Planning (Minimum 4 years).
  • With a minimum score of 55% aggregate marks for general category candidates and 50% aggregate marks for reserved candidates.
Master in Landscape Architecture
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Interior Design disciplines with at least four full-time academic years in duration.
  • A postgraduate degree in any of the disciplines like Botany, Ecology, Horticulture, Geography, Agriculture, Forestry, Geology, Hydrology or similar natural sciences of a minimum of two years of full-time study with a prescribed bridge course
  • 4 years Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Planning with a prescribed bridge course
  • with a minimum score of 55% aggregate marks for UR candidates and 50% aggregate marks for reserved category candidates in the qualifying degree. 
Master in Urban Planning
  • UG degree in Architecture/ Planning/ Urban Design/Construction Technology.
  • UG degree in Interior Design (of minimum five years duration)
  • UG degree in Design (of minimum five years duration)
  • UG degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Civil Engineering/ Environmental Engg
  • PG degree in Urban Design / Landscape Architecture
  • Master Degree in Science/ Technology/ Geomatics/Geo-informatics/Geographical Information System.
  • Master Degree in Geography/Economics.
  • With minimum marks of 55% aggregate marks for general category and 50% aggregate marks for reserved candidates.
Master in Urban Transport Systems
  • Bachelor Degree in Architecture/ Planning/ Urban Design/Construction Technology
  • Bachelor Degree in Interior Design (of minimum five years duration)
  • Bachelor Degree in Design (of a minimum of five years duration)
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Civil Engineering/ Environmental Engineering
  • Master Degree in Science Mathematics /Statistics/Operations Research
  • Master Degree in Science/ Technology/ Geomatics/ Geo-informatics/ Geographical Information System
  • Master Degree in Geography/Economics.
  • The minimum requirement is 55% aggregate marks for general category and 50% aggregate marks for reserved category candidates.
Master in Urban Infrastructure
  • Bachelor Degree in Architecture/ Planning/ Urban Design/Construction Technology
  • Bachelor Degree in Interior Design (of minimum five years duration)
  • Bachelor Degree in Design (min 05 years duration)
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Civil Engineering/ Environmental Engineering
  • Master Degree in Environmental Science.
  • Master Degree in Geography/ Economics/ Sociology.
  • Master Degree in Social Work.
  • Minimum marks required is 55% aggregate marks for general category and 50% aggregate marks for reserved category candidates
Master in Urban Housing 
  • Bachelor Degree in Architecture/ Planning/ Urban Design/ Construction Technology
  • Bachelor Degree in Interior Design (of minimum five years duration)
  • Bachelor Degree in Design (of a minimum of five years duration)
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering /Technology/ Civil Engineering /Environmental Engineering
  • Master Degree in Geography/ Economics/ Sociology.
  • Master Degree in Social Work.
  • Minimum marks required is 55% aggregate marks for general category and 50 % aggregate marks for reserved category candidates.
Master in Urban Design 
  • UG degree in Architecture, Urban Design degree holders or candidates awaiting these 2 degrees will be eligible candidates.
  • UG degree in Interior Design (of minimum five years duration)
  • UG degree in Design (of minimum five years duration)
  • Minimum requirement of marks is 55% aggregate marks for general category & 50 % aggregate marks for reserved category candidates
Master in Urban ManagementBachelor’s degree from any stream with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks for general category candidates and 50% aggregate marks for reserved categories candidates.
Master of Technology in Construction Engg & Mgt
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engg, Construction Technology, Environmental Engineering, Urban Design & Architecture
  • Applicants for the M.Tech. program in the general category shall have a minimum of 55% aggregate marks and for reserved category of 50% aggregate marks is a minimum requirement.
  • The candidate shall have cleared XII Examination in the science stream with Mathematics and Physics as required subjects.
Master of Technology in Structural Engg Design 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology with a minimum mark of 55% aggregate marks for UR candidates and 50% aggregate marks for reserved category candidates.
  • The candidate shall have cleared XII Examination in the science stream with Mathematics and Physics as required subjects.
Master of Technology in Geomatics
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geoinformatics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Water Resources, Agriculture, Planning, Urban Design and Architecture. 


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  • Master’s degree in Basic Science, Earth Science, Geoinformatics, Climate Science, Environment Science, Information Technology, Disaster Management and Geography.
  • With a minimum of 55%, aggregate marks and those in the reserved categories shall have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
  • The candidate shall have cleared XII examination in the science stream with Mathematics & Physics as required subjects.
Master of Technology in Building Energy Performance 
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Energy Engineering /Environmental Engineering /  Construction Technology / Architecture / Urban Design/ Interior Design or Interior Architecture (five-year programs only)

  • With a minimum of 55% aggregate marks and 50 % aggregate marks for reserved category candidates.
  • The candidate shall have cleared XII examination in the science stream with Mathematics & Physics as required subjects.
Master in Building Products & Systems
  • B.Arch recognized by the Council of Architecture
  • Bachelor’s Degree (min 04 years needed) in Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Product Design, or Textile Design
  • Diploma in Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Interior Arch, Product Design, or Textile Design 
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Production Engineering
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Design (minimum 05 Years Program)
  • With atleast 55% aggregate marks for General category candidates and 50% aggregate marks for reserved categories candidates.
Master in Interior Design 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture 
  • Bachelor’s Degree (min 04 years) in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Industrial Design, Furniture Design, or Product Design
  • Diploma in Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Interior Architecture,  Product Design, or Textile Design (12 + 4), provided that the Program is considered equivalent to a degree.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Design (Five Years Program)
  • With a minimum of 55% marks for General category candidates & 50% aggregate marks for reserved categories candidates.
Master in Furniture Design 

CEPT Entrance Exam 2023 Pattern

To successfully qualify for the exam, the candidates must know about the scheme of the exam. So to know about CEPT Entrance Zone 2023 Exam Pattern check the below-given points:

  • The medium of exam - The question paper will be available only in the English
  • Mode of exam - Pen and Paper type test
  • Questions Type - MCQ type, drawing and sketching, and brief answer questions.
  • Duration of exam - Applicants will get 03 hours(180 minutes) to complete the exam.
  • Negative marking - There will be no negative marking done in this test.

CEPT Entrance Exam 2023 Syllabus

The detailed syllabus for the CEPT 2023 Exam will be available on the official website. Aspirants can check below and start preparing for the CEPT admission test in 2023:
  • Visual Perception & Logical Reasoning: basic design & interiors, lateral thinking & imagination.
  • Making and Creativity: organizational principles, visualization of 3D objects, scale, and proportions, and logic and ordering principles. 
  • Drawing & Perception: representation, understanding of order, understanding of basics of design, common sense, problem-solving
  • Colour Perception and Association: Context analysis, visual order, association, interpretation, application, & interior space attributes.

CEPT Entrance Exam 2023 Admit Card

Aspirants can check below in the given points a few vital details about CEPT Entrance Exam 2023 Admit Card.

  • Admit card will be issued to those who will complete their application on time and with no errors
  • The applicants will have to log in with their account detail to download the hall ticket.
  • Applicants should keep their admission ticket safe till the exams are completed. 

The admit card will have the below details mentioned on it:

  • Name of the applicant.
  • Roll Number
  • The DOB of the applicant,
  • Address of the applicant.
  • Guardian’s information about the applicant.
  • Contact information and the email id of the applicant.
  • Photo & signature of the applicant.
  • Exam Name, Venue, date & time.

CEPT Entrance Exam 2023 Result

The candidates can check below CEPT Entrance Exam 2023 Results:

  • The University will release the merit list after the exam will be over.
  • The exam authority will publish the score list on its official website.
  • Examinees will be able to check the same by login in with their credentials.
  • Those who will qualify for the entrance exam will be called for the counselling process for their documents verification.

CEPT Entrance Exam 2023 Highlights

Applicants can check hereby a few short details about CEPT Entrance Exam 2023:

Exam NameCEPT Entrance Exam or Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology Entrance Exam
Conducting bodyCEPT University
Level of examUniversity level
FrequencyOnce a year
CEPT University Official websitehttps://cept.ac.in/

About CEPT University 

CEPT University, formerly the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology, is an academic institution located in Ahmedabad, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas of the natural and developed environment of human society and related disciplines.

CEPT has established centers of study in the following areas:

  • CEPT Research & Development Foundation (CRDF)
  • Center for Urban Equity (CUE)
  • Design Innovation & Craft Resource Center (DICRC)
  • Center for Excellence in Urban Transport (CoE)
  • Center for Advanced Research in Building Science & Energy (CARBSE).

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CEPT ENTRANCE EXAM Important Dates

TitleDates
Form Date20 Mar - 30 Apr 2023 (Tentative)
Admit card06 Jun 2023 (Tentative)
Exam Date17 Jun, 18 Jun 2023
Result30 Jun 2023 (Tentative)

CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND TECHNOLOGY ENTRANCE EXAM Exam Pattern

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Exam Duration:

3 hours

Total Marks:

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Question Paper Type :

Multiple Choice Questions

Negative Marking:

No

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Form Start Date:

20 Mar 2023

Form End Date:

30 Apr 2023

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