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CEPT University: Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Placement, Ranking

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Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology is a private university situated at University Area, Ahmedabad. It is known for its flagship programmes BArch and BTech. Recognised by UGC & accredited by the COA. Some of the top highlights of CEPT University are given below:

  • Rankings: CEPT University Ahmedabad ranked at #6 position in 'Architecture and Planning' category by NIRF ranking. While GSIRF gave it a 5 Star Plus rating.
  • Courses Offered: The university offers various courses at the UG, PG and doctoral levels, i.e., BArch, BDes (Hons.), BCE, MArch, and others.
  • CEPT University BTech Fees: The tution fee for BTech course is INR 22.75 L depending on the chosen specialisation.
  • Admission Criteria: CEPT University admission is entrance-based. The national level entrance exams including NATA, UCEED, JEE Main.
  • Placements: The university recorded an 84.95% placement rate, successfully placing 79 out of 93 graduating students. The median package for this segment stood at INR 6 LPA. Some of the top recruiters are Larsen and Toubro, Deloitte, KPMG, Reliance Industries Limited & Ernst & Young.
  • Cutoff: GUJCET cutoff 2026 for BTech (Hons) in Civil Engineering admission at CEPT University is out. The closing rank for the Round 1 counselling settled at 5870 for the General Home State (HS) category and 14779 for the OBC HS category.
  • Collaborations: CEPT University actively signs strategic Memorandums of Understanding with international and domestic institutions like Germany's Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Research for ecological urbanism research and India's Thiagarajar College of Engineering to launch new M.Plan and B.Des programs.
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Q:   What is the placement scenario at CEPT University?
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A fluctuating trend was recorded in BArch and MArch placement rate over the past three years (2021 to 2023). The table below mentions the CEPT University placement trends for a detailed analysis:

ParticularsBArch Placement Statistics (2021)BArch Placement Statistics (2022)BArch Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students9910293
Students placed535947
Placement Rate54%58%51%
ParticularsMArch Placement Statistics (2021)MArch Placement Statistics (2022)MArch Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students 208 202218
Students placed 200 153204
Placement Rate96%  76%94%

NOTE: The placement details mentioned above are from the NIRF report 2024. 

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for CEPT university?
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The eligibility criteria for CEPT University differs as per the course selected by the candidates. The course-wise admission eligibility criteria has been provided in the table below.

CEPT University Course NameAdmission Process
Bachelor of Interior Design         NATA & Qualifying exam scores
Bachelor of Urban DesignCEPT Entrance Exam
Bachelor of Construction Technology     CEPT Entrance Exam & Qualifying exam scores
Bachelor of DesignUCEED scores
Bachelor of ArchitectureNATA & Qualifying exam scores
MArch in Architectural DesignQualifying exam scores, Aptitude test Portfolio and Personal interview
MArch/ MA in Conservation and RegenerationQualifying exam scores, Portfolio and Personal interview
MArch/ MA in Architectural History and TheoryQualifying exam scores, Portfolio and Personal interview
Master of Landscape ArchitectureCEPT Entrance Exam, Portfolio and Personal interview
Master of Urban PlanningCEPT Entrance Exam
Master of Urban Transport SystemsCEPT Entrance Exam
Master of Urban InfrastructureCEPT Entrance Exam
Master of Urban HousingCEPT Entrance Exam
Master of Urban DesignPortfolio and Personal interview
Master of Urban ManagementCEPT Entrance Exam and Personal interview
Master of Technology in Construction Engineering & ManagementCEPT Entrance Exam
Master of Technology in Structural Engineering DesignCEPT Entrance Exam
Master of Technology in GeomaticsCEPT Entrance Exam
Master of Technology in Building Energy PerformanceCEPT Entrance Exam
Q:   What are the NATA counselling dates?
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CoA will not release the NATA 2027 counselling dates. No common counselling process will be held for NATA qualified candidates. For admissions, the candidates will have to individually apply to their preferred institute. 

Q:   Is it worth pursuing BArch at CEPT University?
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CEPT University is worth pursuing for the BArch course. The University proves to have a decent placement record. According to the NIRF report 2024, the median package for BArch and MArch courses stood at INR 5.80 LPA and INR 7.50 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters included PWC, TATA Trusts, KPMG, UMC, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, etc. Apart from these, the University has modern infrastructural facilities with well-equipped campus. The faculty of BArch is well-qualified with years of experience.

CEPT University Admission Updates 2026

B.Arch Admissions 2027

2 Courses5 years
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  • 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: NATA
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24 Oct '26 - 22 Nov '26
JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1Ongoing
23 Nov '26 - 26 Nov '26
JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1 with Late Fee
30 Dec '26
JEE Main 2027 City Slip Session 1
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CEPT University FAQs

Q:   Is there any entrance exam for MArch at CEPT University?
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Yes, CEPT University accepts scores of GATE for MArch admissions. To be eligible for MArch at CEPT University, candidates must clear their UG level graduation with a minimum aggregate of 55% from a recognised board.

Q:   Why choose CEPT University MDes?
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The CEPT University MDes is a good choice with the university being the only one in India to have a Masters in Computational Design and Fabrications. Some of the reasons and USPs are given below:

  • The university features a human-centred approach blending creativity, technology & research.
  • Students receive studio-centred education that emphasizes creative and hands-on learning through real-world challenges across products, projects, places and processes.
  • There is a strong focus on making, experimentation & emerging technologies.
  • Interdisciplinary learning within CEPT's built-environment ecosystem.
  • The university graduates are trained to become industry-ready designers shaped for contemporary and future challenges.
Q:   What is the admission process for MBA at CEPT University Ahmedabad?
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To apply to CEPT University's MBA programme, a candidate must fulfil the most recent requirements mentioned for admission. In order to be considered for admission to the Master of Urban Management programme at CEPT University Ahmedabad, candidates must have completed 50% of their graduation degree. In addition, the selection criteria are predicated on results from nationally recognised entrance exams, like the MAT, CAT, and CMAT. The Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University (CEPT University) is offering 120 seats for the Master of Business Administration programme, out of which 60 seats are designated for the Indian and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) categories.

Q:   Will personal interviews be conducted for CEPT admission process?
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Yes. authorities will conduct personal interviews to select candidates for admission into courses offered by  Univesity. While exceptional candidates will be given direct admission, other candidates will have to sit for a personal interview and get a green light from authorities for admission. Candidates are advised to check details regarding the CEPT admission process and weightage carefully.

Q:   What is the Stage 2 of CEPT admission process?
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During the Stage 2 of CEPT admission process, the candidates will be allotted in the remaining seats. It is also to be noted that the score secured in the Stage I of the admission process cannot be carried forward to Stage II. All candidates will have to be physically present at the campus for Stage II of the admission process. The weightage for Part A (Test) and Part B (Personal Interview) is 60% and 40%, respectively.

Q:   What is the CEPT MArch application fee?
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To be registered for CEPT MArch, candidates will have to fill application form with the required details. After all the required information is submitted, the candidates will have to pay the CEPT MArch application fee online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. No other mode of payment will be accepted. The CEPT MArch application fee is INR 3,500.

Q:   What is the evaluation process of MArch at CEPT University?
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The admission procedure and assessment criteria are the same for national, international, and sponsored candidates until and unless specifically mentioned otherwise. The whole evaluation procedure is online. It is compulsory to appear for all the stages of evaluation of the admission process. The checklist of the process is mentioned below:

  • Stage 1 – Eligibility Check and Shortlist
  • Stage 2 – Prequalifying stage of applicants to be selected for Stage 3
  • Stage 3 – Evaluation through Internal academic assessment
  • Stage 4 – Preparation of Merit List

 

Q:   Which is the entrance exam required for BDes (Hons) at CEPT University?
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CEPT University BDes (Hons) course admission is based on UCEED test score. The entrance exam is conducted by UCEED for admission to its design courses. Aspirants can register for the same through the official website of UCEED.

Q:   Where can I check UCEED 2027 results?
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UCEED result will be out on March 06, 2027. It will be available at uceed.iitb.ac.in. To check results, candidates need to log in to the Candidate portal using their email ID and password. 

Q:   What is the step-wise UCEED 2026 counseling process?
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  • The first step of UCEED 2026 counseling is online registration. Candidates who have qualified in the entrance exam and have been assigned a merit rank in UCEED were eligible to participate in the counseling process. 
  • The 2nd step is the selection of campuses. Eligible candidates must register for counselling and select their preferred colleges in order of priority during registration.
  • In the 3rd step, seat allotment is made. The allotment of seats is as per the merit rank of the candidate in UCEED and the choices selected. Post the allotment of seats, the candidate has to pay the seat acceptance fee and confirm their admission.
Q:   How can I check CEED result?
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CEED results are announced online on the official website of the exam - ceed.iitb.ac.in. 

Q:   When will the results of UCEED 2025 exam be declared?
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IIT Bombay declared the results of UCEED 2025 on March 7, 2025. The results were announced for all candidates who appeared in the design entrance exam. However, merit ranks were released only for those who qualified Part A and were shortlisted. Part B answer booklets of candidates who failed to qualify Part A were not evaluated. The qualifying marks for Part A were released around the time of the result declaration.

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