CEPT University, Ahmedabad

CEPT University, Ahmedabad got its name from the 'Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology'. CEPT has various schools which were established by the Ahmedabad Education Society. In 2005, the Centre for Environment Planning & Technology has been incorporated into University. The university has different faculties providing various courses in under graduation, post graduation and research. CEPT University Admission is offered on the basis of the CEPT Aptitude Test for some of the courses. 

The university focusses on the teaching programs which will provide quality education to the students in the fields of Architecture, Design, Planning and Constructing. The university takes advisory projects to make life good. CEPT University, Ahmedabad has instituted in 2018 the CEPT Essay Prize, with a view to building new knowledge for continuous advancement in the field of the built environment.

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CEPT University Schools:

• Faculty of Management
• Faculty of Planning
• Faculty of Technology
• Faculty of Design
• Faculty of Architecture

CEPT is established and run by Ahmedabad Education Society (AES). In the year 1994, a separate trust and society, CEPT Society, was formed.

CEPT University Courses:

CEPT University offers courses in the discipline of Architecture, Design, Planning and Constructing. All the courses offered by the University are approved by AICTE, COA and UGC.

CEPT University Architecture [B. Arch]:

B. Arch in CEPT University Ahmedabad is approved by Council of Architecture [CoA]. The duration of the course is 5 years. The courses expose the students to the aesthetic, technical, social, political and ethical dimensions of the built environment. After completion of course in B.Arch, students can build careers as independently practising architects, architects working within architectural firms, academics focused on teaching and research, or within non-governmental organizations.

CEPT University Architecture [M. Arch]:

M. Arch in CEPT University is offered in various specializations like Architectural design, Conversation and Regeneration and Architectural History and Theory. The duration of the course is 2 years. Students joining M. Arch are trained architects or with considerable work experience. After completion of course, students will be able to develop a critical understanding of new and evolving practices in conservation.

CEPT University M.Tech:

M. Tech in CEPT University is offered in various specializations like Construction Engineering and Technology, Structural Engineering Design, Geomatics and Building Energy Performance. The duration of the course is 2 years.

CEPT University Interior Designing:

CEPT University offers a full time five-year professional program in Interior Design. The course allows students to understand human habitation by exposure to different contexts through various field trips and case studies. The program in Interior Design is internationally recognized.

CEPT University Fees:

CEPT University, Ahmedabad providing various courses in under graduation, post graduation, and research. The fee structure for the major course is mentioned below:

• The course fees for B.Arch INR 3,02,000 per annum and M.Arch INR 3,78,000 per annum.
• The fee structure for IMIAD is INR 3,78,000 per annum.
• The course fees for M.Tech for INR 1,98,000 per annum.
• MA course fee for INR 3,78,000 per annum at CEPT University.
• CEPT university course fees for B.Des INR 52,000 per annum.
• The fee structure for Master of Landscape Architecture is INR 3,78,000 per annum.
• CEPT university course fees for Master of Urban housing is INR 3,78,000 per annum.
• Master of Urban Planning course fee is INR 3,78,000 per annum at CEPT University.

CEPT University International Collaborations:

CEPT University, Ahmedabad has collaborated with the following Institutions/ Organizations for the benefit of students in academic.

CEPT University Infrastructure Facilities:

CEPT University provides an excellent infrastructure which includes a library, laboratories and many other facilities. 

• The CEPT University library offers many facilities apart from books and journals like photocopying, scanning etc
• The Student Services Office is the central point of contact for information, services and resources for all the students.
• CEPT Facilities includes workshop building area is of 8,200 Sq. ft. and is equipped with state-of-the-art computer controlled [CNC] machines, including a laser cutter, 3-axis milling machine, 3D printer, Electric kilns, Weaving Looms.
• Workshop plays an important role in making the students learn through hands-on experimentation, exploration of materials, model making and prototyping. 
• Laboratory Services support the technical education imparted at the University with labs like a structural laboratory, environmental science, remote sensing and of course computer labs and superior tech applications etc. 
• IT Services provides information and communications technology support to all activities at the University.
• University Press promotes writing and research on architecture, planning, design, technology and management of human habitats with a focus on South and Southeast Asia.

CEPT University Scholarships:

Institute offers scholarships on the basis of pre-determined criteria. Scholarships are made available for meritorious students.

• Pre Admission Scholarship [Means cum Merit] ranging from 25% to 75% of the annual tuition fee will be awarded to selected students from among the eligible applications.
• Students with family income less than Rs. 10 lacs per annum are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Recipients of the CEPT University Scholarship will continue to receive the scholarship for the full duration of the program subject to maintaining a minimum 2.7 SGPA [an equivalent of B-] in every semester and completing all courses in the first attempt.
• There is a range of scholarships and financial supports available, which a student may avail only after taking admission.