Faculty of Architecture
PhD in Architecture
Overview
CEPT started the new PhD program in the academic year 2014, offered by the Faculty of Architecture. The program aims towards contributing new knowledge in a given area of study by scholars who learn skills of advanced research. The program aspires to build up core competencies like research capabilities, critical thinking and writing, preparedness for publishing and communication through a rigorous coursework.
Scope
Broad areas of research in the PhD program at Faculty of Architecture: Architectural education and theory, architectural practice, built environment physiology and behaviour, heritage and cultural landscapes, history of architecture, and urban settlements.
Program structure
The optimum duration of the PhD program is four and a half years. The first year of the program is devoted to coursework, requiring full-time residency. During the residency, students shall get an opportunity to engage in teaching and/or professional research. After successful completion of the coursework, there will be qualifying exams to test competency in the field/discipline and in the area of specialization. After successfully clearing the qualifying exams, students will be awarded the status of ‘PhD Candidate’. Thereafter, candidates would prepare and defend a research proposal within a maximum period of one semester. During the candidacy period, candidates will work in consultation with their Dissertation Advisory Committee. Upon clearing this stage, the candidates will get two and half years to complete the PhD dissertation.
Admissions timeline for Monsoon/July 2025 intake.
- Last date for receiving applications- 20-Mar
- Announcement of shortlisted for Interview- 7-Apr
- Admission written exam & interviews- 23-25 Apr*
- Announcement of admitted candidates- 28-Apr
- Admission secure fee payment by- 15-May
- Monsoon Semester begins- 28-Jul
*these dates are subject to change depending upon the availability of the admission committee members