CEPT University: Admission, Course, Fees, Placement

Ahmedabad, India


CEPT University ,Ahmedabad ,Gujarat

Overview

Latest Updates

  • CEPT University will conduct their PG Test for the session 2025-26 on April 13, 2025
  • UCEED 2025 results will be announced on March 7, 2025
  • The last date to apply for a PhD is March 10, 2025
  • PhD written exam and interview are scheduled to be held from April 23, 2025, to April 25, 2025
  • CMAT 2025 results will be announced by the last week of February.
  • The MAT 2025 PBT exam is scheduled for March 09, 2025.
  • The MAT 2025 PBT exam is scheduled for March 23, 2025.

Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University was established in 1962 and recognized by UGC, COA, and DSIR. CEPT University ranked 6th in Architecture & Planning by NIRF IN 2024 and 11th in the State Private University category by Outlook in 2025. CEPT University offers various scholarships for different categories of students.

CEPT University fees range from ₹ 10.7 - ₹ 22.75 Lakhs, depending on the course.  The institute offers many UG, PG, and research programs in design, architecture, engineering, technology, and business administration. CEPT University considers JEE Mains, GATE,  UGC-NET, CSIR, NBHM, DBT, DST, UCEED, etc. entrance exam scores for admission. 

CEPT University has a placement rate of 93%, with top recruiters such as TATA, PwC, CRISIL, Jacobs, Bhoom, and many others visiting the institute for placement this year.  Students got an average package of ₹ 7.5 LPA in 2023.

Quick Highlight



Particulars

Details

Top Recruiters

Larsen and Toubro, Deloitte, KPMG, Reliance Industries Limited

Placement Rate

93% for M.Arch

Average Package

₹ 7.5 L for M.Arch

Ranking 2024

  • 6 in ‘Architecture & Planning’ by NIRF
  • 11 in the 'State Private University' category by Outlook

Fees Range

₹ 10.7- ₹ 22.75 Lakhs

University Type

Private Institute

Popular Courses

B.Des, B.Arch, M.Arch, MBA, Ph.D

Recognition By

UGC COA, DSIR, AICTE

Entrance Exams

JEE Main, CUET, NATA, UCEED, CAT, CMAT, GMAT, XAT, GRE, CUET(PG), ATMA, MAT, CEPT Test

Year of Establishment

1962

Application mode

Online

Area

12 acre

Scholarship

  • Scholarship for PhD students
  • Pre Admissions Scholarship
  • Sponsored Scholarships


Ranking

With its good reputation, CEPT University has been ranked by prestigious organizations like NIRF. Below are rankings of CEPT University by NIRF for the last 3 years:

Ranking Body

Year

Ranking

NIRF

2024

6 in Architecture

2023

7 in Architecture

2022

7 in Architecture

CEPT University ,Ahmedabad ,Gujarat

Programs

CEPT University offers UG and PG programs in engineering & technology, architecture, business administration, and many more.  B.Des, B.Arch, M.Arch, MBA, and Ph.D are some of the popular courses at CEPT University. Below are the fee details of some courses:

Programs/Courses

Fees

B.Arch

₹ 22,75,000

B.Tech in Civil Engineering

₹ 22,75,000

B.Des

₹ 22,75,000

Bachelor's in Urban Design

₹ 22,75,000

Masters in Urban Management

₹ 10,70,000

Master's in Structural Engineering Design

₹ 10,70,000

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

17 courses • 5 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

36 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

CEPT University ,Ahmedabad ,Gujarat

Admissions

CEPT University admission to various courses requires a minimum of 10+2 with 45%, and graduation with 50% eligibility and courses require entrance exam qualifications like JEE Main, CUET, NATA, UCEED, CAT, CMAT, GMAT, XAT, GRE, CUET(PG), ATMA, MAT, CEPT Test, etc. Below are the eligibility criteria and entrance exam details of some in-demand courses among the students:

Programs/Courses

Eligibility 

B.Arch

10+2 with 45 % + NATA 

B.Tech in Civil Engineering

10+2 with 45 % + JEE Main

B.Des

10+2 with 45 % + UCEED 

Masters in Urban Management

Graduation in any stream with a minimum of 50% for general category and 45% for reserved category + CAT, CMAT, GMAT, XAT, GRE, CUET(PG), ATMA, MAT, CEPT Test

Master's in Structural Engineering Design

B.Tech in CE or B.Arch from a recognized institution with 55% for general category and 50% for reserved category + GRE score, CEPT Test

PhD in Architecture

Master's degree from a recognized board.


Important Date

CEPT University has put out the admission and registration dates for 2025. UCEED result is on March 23, the PhD application deadline is March 10 and the CEPT PG test is on April 13. PhD exams and interviews will be conducted from April 23 to April 25.

Events

Important/Tentative Dates

UCEED 2025

The result will be announced on March 03, 2025

PhD

The last date to apply is March 10, 2025

PhD written exam and interview

April 23, 2025 to April 25, 2025

CMAT 2025

Results will be announced by the last week of February.

CEPT PG Test 2025

April 13, 2025

MAT 2025 PBT exam

March 09, 2025

MAT 2025 PBT exam

March 23, 2025


Cut-off

Below are the cut-off details for B.Arch and B.Tech by various entrance exams for the year 2024:

Programs/Courses

Cutoff

Bachelor in Architecture (B.Arch) 

12019 (JEE Main)

Bachelors in Civil Engineering JEE Main

14289 (JEE Main)

Bachelors in Architecture(B.Arch) NATA

21002 (NATA)

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

19

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

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Exams

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Eligibility

17

Courses

5 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

36

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

10

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

43

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

35

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

4

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

4

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

Candidates must complete a master's degree in the relevant subject to be eligible for admission to PhD; there's no such entrance exam for PhD at CEPT University.

Students willing to be admitted to the B.Tech course at CEPT University must have completed intermediate education from a recognized board with a minimum of 45% and have taken the JEE Mains exam.

The 2024 NATA cut-off rank for B.Arch was 21002.

Students are required to qualify for NATA  to take admission to a B.Arch program at CEPT University.

CEPT University ,Ahmedabad ,Gujarat

Placements

CEPT University has a good placement rate of approximately 93%, and candidates appearing for the placement drive usually get an average package of ₹ 7.5 Lakhs. Below are the placement statistics of CEPT University for the year 2023.

Key metrics

Placement statistics

Placement rate

93%

Total Students Participated

218

Average Package

₹ 7.5 Lakhs

Students placed

204

FAQS

CEPT University has a placement rate of nearly 93%.

218 students participated in the placement drive at CEPT University.

CEPT University ,Ahmedabad ,Gujarat

Scholarships

CEPT University has scholarships for all students for all courses. To avail the below scholarship you have to fill the form online and fulfill the eligibility criteria a. Here are the details of the scholarship:

Scholarship Name

Details

Eligibility

Scholarship for PhD students

Upto ₹40,000 per month for one year.

Selection will be made based on candidates' performance in the admission process.

Pre Admissions Scholarship

It will be given to students every year till the completion of the course.

The family Income is less than ₹10 Lakhs.

Sponsored Scholarships

CSR education support programs for meritorious and poor students to improve their grades.

  • Low-income background.
  • Excellent academic record.

PhD students will be given up to ₹40,000 per month for one year.

To become eligible, students applying for scholarships should have a family income of less than ₹ 10 Lakhs per annum.

CEPT University ,Ahmedabad ,Gujarat

Infrastructure

Hostel

CEPT University provides a separate in-campus hostel for girls and boys. Hostel fees is  ₹ 1.26 Lakhs for 2 years, and students must pay mess fees separately. Double-sharing hostel rooms are available at the institute.

Hostel

Yearly Fees

Hostel Fees

₹ 1.26 Lakhs 

Mess charges

₹ 15,000 to ₹22,000 - per Trimester

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

Yes, CEPT University provides a hostel facility.

CEPT University hostel fees are ₹ 1.26 Lakhs for 2 years.