CEPT University Ahmedabad Answered Questions

Yes, for Building Products and Design and Furniture Design course, the candidate need to upload a valid CEED score card or appear for FAculty of Design PG entrance test. In order to select the most eligible candidates for the Faculty of Design Post Graduate programmes at CEPT University, the evaluation is conducted in multiple stages by the Admission Committee set up by the Faculty of Design. For details, students can check the table presented below:Stage Criteria WeightageStage 1Academic Performance inthe UG Course25% Work Experience25%Portfolio50%Total 100%Stage 2FD PG Design AptitudeTest60%Interview40%Total 100%

After the scrutiny of online applications is done the candidate will receive email at the registered ID. However, the candidate can check the online application process at CEPT University for BArch programme:Create an account by registering at the official website.A verification email will be sent to the registered email IDClick on the link sent in the email to verify your credentialsGo to the login page and enter your registered email ID and password“Select the Program to Apply” page will appear. Select the programme of your choiceApplications for multiple programmes can be submitted from the same login by clicking on the tab “Apply to a different program”After filling up the form and uploading the necessary documents, click the Save & Preview button.After previewing the form, click the Submit & Pay button. The system will take you to the payment gateway to pay for the application. The application fee is INR 1,500 (inclusive of tax).After the successful payment, an application form is generated with the application number which can be downloaded from the My Application tab. 

The university offers various UG and PG courses under four faculty, i.e., Faculty of Architecture, Planning, Technology, Design and Management. At CEPT University, various courses are offered at UG and PG levels. To get admission at CEPT University for the respective course, students need to meet the last educational qualifications. CEPT University admission is entrance or merit-based for all courses. Check below the eligibility, fee and selection criteria for CEPT University for a few of the courses:CourseEligibilitySelectionBTech (Hons)Class 12 with 45% aggregateCEPT Entrance ExamMBAGraduation with 50% aggregateMAT,  CAT,  CMATBDes (Hons)Class 12 with 50% aggregateNATA,  UCEED

A total of 120 seats are available for BArch at CEPT University. For details, students can check the table presented below:Course NameTerms and Condition 1Terms and Condition 2Total SeatsBachelor’s in Architecture (B Arch)4080120Terms and Conditions 1: 33% of total seats to be filled in by ACPC, Government of Gujarat.Terms and Conditions 2: 67% of total seats to be filled in by CEPT University (All India Seats)

NATA 2024 application form will be released on March 1, 2024. The start date for all phases of NATA application form 2024 will be the same. However, the final date to submit the application form will be different. Candidates will be able to fill out the NATA application form online for one, two or all phases of the examination. The authorities will not accept offline applications for NATA 2024. All of the details submitted in the application form has to be valid and as per the documents possessed by the candidates. 

To get admission at CEPT University for BArch programme one should must appear for NATA. Merit based exam is not accepted by the university for Architectural courses. Find below the eligibility and criteria for the same: CourseSelection CriteriaBArchNATA

The admission procedure and assessment criteria are the same for national, international, and sponsored candidates at CEPT University unless specifically mentioned otherwise.The candidates will be required to submit the following list of documents for Sponsored seats:Sponsorship Certificate and/or No Objection certificate from the last employerProof of Employment that may include the following:Appointment letterForm No. 16 for the last two years from the last employerExperience certificate (s) indicating minimum experience of 5 yearsAny other proof as deemed necessary by the committeeA separate merit list will be prepared for seats of sponsored candidates. In the absence of enough eligible applications or applicants qualified in the admission procedure, the seats will be filled with other eligible and qualified candidates.

A total of 72 seats are available for MDes at CEPT University. Students can check specialisation-wise seats are available at CEPT University:CoursesSeatsMaster's in Building Products and Systems24Master's in Computational Design and Fabrication24Master's in Furniture Design24

The 2023 average package is not released as of now. However, the median package 2022 is disclosed in the NIRF report 2023. The table below mentions the median package offered to MArch students during CEPT University placements 2022:CourseMedian Package (2022)MArchINR 5.50 LPANOTE: The above salary details are fetched from the NIRF report 2023. 

CEPT University, renowned for its outstanding academic offerings, imposes specific entrance exam requisites tailored to each course:- UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design): Prospective students eyeing admission to B.Des programs at CEPT must undergo UCEED, a nationally recognised entrance exam assessing design aptitude and creativity.- CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design): Aspirants targeting M.Des programs must clear CEED, a test evaluating design thinking and problem-solving skills essential for master's level design education.- NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture): Candidates seeking admission through NATA at CEPT should secure a minimum score of 140. NATA is a comprehensive test focusing on architectural aptitude.- JEE Main or GUJCET: Students aspiring for B.Tech {Hons.} programs can secure admission based on their performance in JEE Main or GUJCET. These national and state-level exams gauge their aptitude in the field.- BUD (Bachelor of Urban Design): For this program, CEPT administers its aptitude test to evaluate candidates' suitability for urban design studies.Beyond specific entrance exams, CEPT University maintains general eligibility criteria:- A minimum of 50% marks in 12th board exams is necessary for admission to various undergraduate programs.- NATA requires a minimum score of 70 out of 200.- JEE Mains is applicable for the Bachelor of Construction Technology program.For the upcoming academic year, the application deadline for CEED and UCEED 2024 is October 31, 2023, with the entrance exams scheduled for January 21, 2024.