Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University Ahmedabad (CEPT AHMEDABAD) - Admission
Private University
UGC
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private University
UGC
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
CEPT Admission 2023: Courses, Eligibility, Application Process
Updated On - February 07 2023 by Abhinandan Singh
CEPT Admission 2023 is on the basis of CEPT Aptitude Test conducted by the university and other national exams like NATA, UCEED & JEE Main. Admission in various courses is done through Admission Committee for Professional Courses. Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University was established in 2005 in Ahmedabad, India. The University comprises of five faculties viz; the faculty of Architecture, the faculty of Planning, the faculty of Technology, the faculty of Design. It deals with habitat-related interiors, crafts, systems, and products. Faculty of Management was established in 2013 and it focuses on Habitat and Project Management. The university also offers scholarships to meritorious candidates. Candidates can check more information related to CEPT Admission 2023 from this article.
Prospective students applying to CEPT University looking to pursue B.Arch., BID and B.Des. must possess valid scores of NATA and UCEED, respectively. Admission to the BCT program requires a successful completion of the JEE Main and CEPT Aptitude Test given by the university. The University also conducts separate Written Tests and GD/PI to offer admission in other Master’s programs.
CEPT Admission 2023 Highlights
Candidates can check the basic information related to the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University from the following table:
| University Name | CEPT University, Ahmedabad |
|---|---|
| University Type | Private University |
| Basic Admission Criteria | B.Arch: ACPC Gujarat (50% seats) and NATA (50% seats) |
| BID/ BCT: CEPT Admission Test | |
| Bachelor of Urban Design: CEPT Written Test | |
| M.Tech / M.Arch: CEPT Test+ Interview+ Work Experience | |
| M.Des: Design Test conducted by CEPT | |
| M.Phil / Ph.D: Entrance Test+ Interview OR GATE/ GRE | |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official website | https://cept.ac.in/ |
CEPT Ahmedabad Admission 2023 for UG Courses
The candidates can check details regarding the CEPT Ahmedabad for undergraduate courses hearby;
Course Name | Minimum Eligibility Criteria | Seats | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
B.Arch | Should have passed 10 + 2 with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate of the 10 + 2 level examination from any State board or its equivalent in CBSE / CISCE / NIOS / IB or passed 10+3 Diploma examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from Technical Board of Gujarat or any other state or from a college/university. | 80 | 50% seats will be filled on the basis of ACPC norms while the remaining 50% seats will be filled on the basis of score in NATA conducted by Council of Architecture (CoA)
The score will be calculated as 50% weightage to boards marks and 50% weightage gave to NATA score) |
Bachelor of Interior Design (BID) | 10+2 with Science stream with Physics and Mathematics as main subjects and Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology or Computer Science as an optional subject with minimum aggregate 50% marks. | 60 | 50% seats will be filled as per ACPC norms and remaining 50% seats will be filled on the basis of merit in CEPT Admission Test followed by counselling (70% weightage to CEPT Score and 30% to marks in 10+2) |
Bachelor of Construction Technology (BCT) | 60 | 50% seats will be filled as per ACPC norms and remaining 50% seats will be filled on the basis of merit in CEPT Aptitude Test followed by counselling (60% weightage to CEPT Score and 40% to marks in 10+2) | |
Bachelor of Urban Design (BUD) |
OR
| 40 | On the basis of marks in the Written Test conducted by CEPT followed by an Interview. Final admission is based on 20%, 60% and 20% weightage in 10+2, Written Test and Interview round respectively |
| Bachelor of Design | Applicants should have passed the 10+2 or its equivalent examination from any streams from Gujarat state board or any other State boards or CBSE / CISCE / NIOS / IB, with a minimum aggregate score of 50% for all subjects. Or Diploma (10+3) in Civil, mechanical, architecture, or architectural assistantship stream from recognised Institute | 20 | On the basis aptitude test and 50% UCEED Score weightage 50% 12th qualifying exam aggregate or 10+3 diploma weightage |
Key Points:
- CEPT Admission Test for BCT includes the following sections- Analytical Ability, Construction Awareness, English Communication and Drawing Skills.
- CEPT Admission Test for BID will be conducted in two sessions followed by a briefing of the merit list.
- CEPT Written Test for BUD will include the questions from the following sections:
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Visual Perception & Representation | 50% |
| Logical Reasoning & Basic Science | 20% |
| Communicative English & Reasoning | 15% |
| Social & Cultural Awareness | 15% |
CEPT University M.Tech & M.Des Admission 2023
CEPT University provides admission in full-time M.Tech and M.Des programs in various disciplines at Postgraduate level. M.Tech program involves Students Exchange programs to enhance the learning experience. For admission in PG degree courses, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline. For M.Tech, selection of the candidates is on the basis of CEPT Entrance Test followed by counselling. For M.Des, the candidates need to appear in the CEPT Common Design Aptitude Test and CEPT Subject-Specific Design Aptitude Test.
| Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech | Construction Engineering & Management (CEM) | 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) in BE/ B.Tech in Civil Engineering/ Environmental Engineering/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Water Resource/ Agriculture/ Planning/ Architecture with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) | Candidates can apply for the Entrance Test on the basis of their marks in the qualifying degree and the relevant Work Experience. Final admission is based on counselling conducted by the university. |
| Structural Engineering Design (SED) | |||
| Geomatics | 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) in BE/ B.Tech in Civil Engineering / Construction Technology / Environmental Engineering / Architecture from a reputed university OR M.Tech in Basic Science/ Earth Science/ Climate Science/ Information Technology/ Disaster Management/ Geography with 55% marks | ||
| Building Energy Performance | BE/ B.Tech in Civil Engineering/ Environmental Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Construction Technology / Architecture / Interior Design or Interior Architecture (five-year programs only) from a reputed university with 55% marks in aggregate | ||
| M.Des | Interior Design | Bachelor’s in Interior Design/ Design Architecture OR B.Arch OR Bachelor’s in Construction Technology OR Diploma in Interior Design with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) | Admission is based on marks in the qualifying degree and Work Experience followed by a valid score in Common Design Aptitude Test and Subject-Specific Design Aptitude Test |
| International Master of Interior Architecture Design | - | ||
| M.Des | Furniture Design | Bachelor’s in Architecture or Industrial Design OR Diploma in Industrial Design or Industrial Architecture OR BE/ B.Tech in Civil Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/ SEBC) | |
| Building Products & Systems | Bachelor’s in Interior Architecture/ Industrial Design/ Furniture Design/ Exhibition Design OR B.Arch OR BE/ B.Tech in Civil Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Production OR Diploma in Interior Design with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/ SEBC) |
CEPT University M.Arch & Master Of Urban Design And Planning Admission 2023
CEPT offers various programs under M.Arch and various Master’s programs in the field of Urban Planning, Landscape Design and Housing Urban Design, Urban Management, Landscape Architecture, & Transport. M.Arch admissions are granted on the basis of Academic Score, Course Purpose, Recommendation followed by an Interview. The University conducts separate Written Tests and GD/PI to provide admission in other Master’s programs.
| Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Arch | Architectural Design | B. Arch or any other equivalent degree with an average minimum of 55% marks (50% marks for candidates belonging to reserved categories.) | Final admission is based on Screening (on the basis of qualifying marks and SOP) followed by an Interview |
| M.Arch/ MA | Conservation & Regeneration | B.Arch/ Urban Design/ B.Plan/ BID/ MA (Archeology)/ BE/ B.Tech (Structural Engineering) or BCT with 55% marks in aggregate (50% for reserved categories) | |
| Architectural History & Theory | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) from a recognized university | ||
| Master of Landscape Architecture | - | B.Arch or BID from a recognized university | Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of marks in the qualifying degree, work experience followed a Written Test and Drawing Test conducted by CEPT |
| Master of Landscape Design | - | PG degree in Botany/ Horticulture/ Agriculture/ Ecology/ Geography/ Forestry/ Hydrology or Natural Sciences. OR BE/ B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Planning with 55% (50% for Reserved Categories). Two years of Professional or Teaching experience in Computer Drawings is desirable | |
| Master of Urban Planning | - | B.Arch/ BE/ B.Tech in Environment Science/ Bachelor’s in Construction Technology/ M.Sc/ M.Tech in Geographical Information Systems/ Geoinformatics/ Geomatics/ Master’s in Geography/ Economics with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) | On the basis of marks in qualifying degree and work experience followed by GD/ PI and Personal Interview round |
| Master of Urban Transport Systems | - | B.Arch/ BE/ B.Tech in Environment Science/ Bachelor’s in Construction Technology or Planning/ M.Sc in Mathematics/ Operations Research/ Statistics OR M.Sc/ M.Tech in Geographical Information Systems/ Geoinformatics/ Geomatics/ Master’s in Geography/ Economics with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) | |
| Master of Urban Infrastructure | - | B.Arch/ BE/ B.Tech in Environment Science/ Bachelor’s in Construction Technology or Planning/ Master’s in Geography/ Economics/ Sociology/ Socail Work with 555 marks (50% for SC/ST/SEBC) | |
| Master of Urban Housing | - | ||
| Master of Urban Design (MUD) | - | B.Arch with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/SEBC) | Admission will be offered on the basis of marks in the last qualifying examination, Work Experience, Portfolio of Creative Work, Statement of Purpose followed by an Interview |
| Master of Urban Management | - | Bachelor’s degree in any stream with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/SEBC) | Written Test conducted by CEPT followed by an Interview and GD |
CEPT University M.Arch Selection Criteria
Admission to M.Arch is mainly a three-stage process, First Stage which is a Screening Stage, after the first stage candidate marks in the qualifying examination and work experience is considered further. After screening, the candidates will be called for an Interview round on the basis of the following criteria:
| Stage I | Weightage (%) | Stage II | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks in UG | 15 | Personal Interview | 100 |
| Portfolio and Statement of Purpose | 70 | ||
| Recommendation | 15 | ||
| Total | 100 | Total | 100 |
CEPT University M.Phil & Ph.D. Admission 2023
CEPT University also offers admission in M.phil & Ph.D. programs at Doctorate level in the field of Planning and Architecture. Admission in the research programme is generally conducted in two cycles, i.e., Monsoon Semester and Spring Semester in the months of July and January respectively.
Admission is provided on the basis of the CEPT Entrance Test followed by an Interview although GATE or GRE qualified candidates can also apply. The application form can be filled online on payment of Rs 3500 as an application fee.
| Course Name | Specialization | Intake | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Phil/ Ph.D. | Architecture | 10 | Master’s in Architecture/ Architectural Design/ Conservation/ History & Theory/ Landscape Architecture. OR Master’s degree in Social Science ( Sociology/ Anthropology/ Economics/ Environmental Studies/ History/ Art History or Civil Engineering) | Entrance Test+ Interview OR GATE or GRE score |
| M.Phil/ Ph.D. | Planning | 10 in each | Master’s in Planning (Infrastructure/ Housing/ Transport/ Urban Design/ Urban Management) OR Master’s degree in Geography/ GIS/ Economics/ Geometrics/ Climate Science/ Political Science/ Environmental Science/ Social Work/ Development Studies/ Policy Studies/ Sociology |
CEPT University Application Process 2023
The university follows a common application process for all the courses offered at UG/ PG and Doctoral level. Candidates can check the following steps to apply online:
- Visit the CEPT University official website.
- Click on tab displaying 'Admission' in the main menu.
- Select the course for which the candidate wants to enroll and then click on the ‘How to Apply’ link.
- Fill the application form and upload the required documents
- Pay the application fee through the online mode via Credit/ Debit Card or through Net-Banking.
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| Course Level | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UG | Rs 500 |
| PG | Rs 3500 |
| M.Phil/ Ph.D. | Rs 3500 |
Scholarship Criteria 2023
CEPT University offers scholarships for both UG and PG programs on the basis of candidate merit in the qualifying examination, score in CEPT Admission Test, and family income. Candidates can apply for the scholarship pre-admission and post-admission.
Pre Admission: – It means cum merit scholarship where candidates can avail the fee waiver of 25% – 75% on the annual fee. This candidate's family income should be less than 10 lakh per year. In order to receive scholarships continuously, students have to maintain a passing record with at least 2 CGPA, and passing all the subjects in the first attempt is mandatory.
Post Admission: – There is a number of scholarships and financial aid available after admission based on academic performances, family income, teaching assistance, etc.
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