Center for Environmental Planning & Technology University (also called CEPT University) was founded by Ahmedabad Education Society in 1962 and it is a private university. CEPT University is approved by the University Grant Commission and accepted as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Government of India. The university consists of 5 faculties i.e, Faculty of Design, Faculty of Management, Faculty of Planning, Faculty of Technology, and Faculty of Architecture. The university providers UG, PG, and Doctoral courses under these 5 faculties. The university has ranked 4 for architecture by NIRF in 2020. The university campus is spread over 12 acres of land.
CEPT University Courses
The main courses are given below:
- Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Urban Design, Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Interior Design
- Master of Architecture in Architectural Designing, Conservation & Regeneration, and Architectural History & Theory specializations
- MA in Conservation & Regeneration, and Architectural History & Theory specializations
- M.Des in Interior Design, Furniture Design, Building Products & Systems specializations
- M.Tech in Construction Engineering & Management, Structural Engineering Design, and Geomatics specializations
Eligibility Criteria
- Admission in B.Arch and Interior Design is based on NATA marks
- Admission in BUD (Bachelor in Urban Design) is based on the aptitude exam conducted by the university
- Admission in B.Tech is decided by JEE Mains score
- Admission in M.Tech is based on the marks obtained in the GATE
- Admission in all PG courses are merit-base
- Admission in M.Phil/P.HD is decided by GATE/GRE marks and performance in the personal interview
Placement
The average salary package of the CEPT University campus is 4.5 Lakh per annum. Some of the top companies that have visited the university are Mott McDonald, CRISIL, JLL, Adani Group, GIZ, and so on.
Scholarship
The scholarship schemes run by the university are CEPT Merit Scholarship, Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana, Kshitij Jain Scholarship, Gujarat State Scholarship, School of Planning Alumni Association (SPAA) Scholarship, and so on.
Other Facilities
The other facilities include a library facility, hostel facility, workshop, and a laboratory, and many more.