Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University, Ahmedabad, commonly known as CEPT University was established in 1962 by the Ahmedabad Education Society (AES)
It was established with the inception of School of Architecture through grant-in-aid from the Government of Gujarat. Therefore the School of Planning (SP) was established in 1972 with financial support from the Government of India (MHRD), the Government of Gujarat and the Ford Foundation.
The other schools, School of Building Science and Technology (SBST) and School of Interior Design (SID) were established in 1982 and 1991 respectively with grant-in-aid from the Government of Gujarat.
It is recognized & approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi & University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 in February 2007
Initially, the CEPT has established a separate trust and society in the year 1994 and registered as a Society and Public Charitable Trust.
Since its inception, CEPT operated as an autonomous academic institution free to develop its academic programs and award its own diplomas at the end of various programs of study recognized by the State of Gujarat and the statutory regulatory body for technical courses.
From 2002 to 2005, CEPT was affiliated with the Hemachandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU), Patan. Consequently, students completing various programs at CEPT were awarded bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
The University is recognized as Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).
At present, the University comprises five faculties:
Partner Institutes - International Master of Interior Architectural Design Exchange Program
At present, CEPT offers degree courses in Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate levels in various branches of Engineering, Architecture, Management, and Science with various specializations.
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture | Full Time | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Years | Master's Degree / M.Phil. |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) | Full Time | 5 Years | 10+2 |
Master of Architecture | Full Time | 2 Years | Graduation |
Streams |
Bachelor of Urban Design (BUD) |
Master of Urban and Regional Planning |
Bachelor of Construction Technology |
Master of Technology in Construction Engineering & Management |
Master of Technology in Structural Engineering Design |
Master of Technology in Infrastructure Engineering Design |
Master of Technology in Geomatics |
Master of Technology in Building Energy Performance |
Bachelor of Interior Design |
Master of Design |
Master of Interior Architecture and Design |
Master of Interior Architecture and Design |
Master of Design (Furniture Design) |
Master of Urban Management |
Note: This University offers more courses in various stream categories including with optional specializations. To know more about courses, please visit the official website i.e. http://cept.ac.in