Faculty of Architecture

1. Please describe all UG Programs offered at CEPT U,
in terms of no. of seats available and Gov. Recognition?

2. Please guide me how to obtain/submit the Application Form
for various Programs at CEPT, and maximum how many
program I can apply for?

3. What is the Admission Procedure for Bachelor’s
in Architecture?

4. What is NATA?

5. What should I do after clearing NATA?

6. When will application forms be available for
Undergraduate Programs? What is submission date?

7. What is the Minimum Qualification required to apply
for each UG Program at CEPT?

8. Please describe the Admission Procedure in
FP, FT, & FD at CEPT University?

9. What are the documents to be submitted
along with the application forms?

10. I have not received my 12th mark sheet yet.
Am I still eligible to apply?

11. If I get my class 12 paper re-checked,
will it affect my chances of admission?

12. What is the Schedule and Assessment Criteria
for all UG Programs Entrance Tests at CEPT U?

13. Can I change my Program after registration is done?

14. What are the financial facilities available for students?

15. Do you accept transfer students?
I want to transfer to CEPT University after one year.

16. I have a gap year. Will it affect my chances?

17. What is the process to cancel the admission?
Will I get a total refund and original documents?

18. Where can I find information on short-term courses?

19. Can I visit the University? Do you do guided tours?

20. UG Programs Coordinator Contact details

1. Please describe all UG Programs offered at CEPT U,
in terms of no. of seats available and Gov. Recognition? 
CEPT University is authorized under UGC norms
There are Four Faculties under which UG Programs are offered:
(Each of 5 years duration)

• Visit website for details on the programs/curriculum/
  career options etc.
• You can also email at studentservices@cept.ac.in for specific details
  about a particular program.

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2. Please guide me how to obtain/submit the Application Form for various Programs at CEPT, and maximum how many program I can apply for?

• Application Forms for FP, FT, & FD can be obtained from
  the Student Services Office between 10am – 4pm, Mon – Fri;
  or one can print the Application Forms and brochures
  from the CEPT website click here

• Candidates may apply for more than one UG Programby
  filling separate Application forms for each..

• Submission of Application Forms for FP, FT, & FD
  can be done either at the Student Services Office at CEPT
  University or by post/courier along with the demand draft of Rs. 500/-
  as application form charges.

• Application forms received after the last date will not be considered.
  Keep a safe margin for transit.

• For FA - Bachelor’s in Architecture – Application forms &
  Admission guidelines will be as declared by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) – Please visit http://www.jacpcldce.ac.in

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3. What is the Admission Procedure for Bachelor’s in Architecture?

• To apply for B.Arch the first requirement is to clear NATA test.

• After clearing NATA, B.Arch admissions is a centralized
  process for the state of Gujarat, which is governed by
  the ACPC through their website: http://www.jacpcldce.ac.in

• The website uploads Application Form, Important Dates
  to be followed, List of Documents to be attached,
  Seat Distribution, Guidelines for Admission Procedure,
  Cut off marks etc.

• Merit list and process for counseling rounds will be provided
  through ACPC website.

• Final list will be declared by ACPC upon closure of admissions
  in the respective colleges

• A candidate will have to register in his/her respective
  university/college as per merit list.
  

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4. What is NATA?

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) www.nata.in is
conducted by the Council of Architecture. The National Aptitude
Test is required for admissions to 1st year of 5 year B.Arch. degree course at all institutes/ schools/colleges of Architecture in India
(including Govt., Govt.- aided, Private Unaided, University/Depts., Deemed Universities, etc.), for Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.

NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific
field of study, i.e. Architecture. The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and
critical thinking ability that have been acquired over a period
of time and that are related to architecture.

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5. What should I do after clearing NATA?

After you get passing scores in NATA exam (80/200),
follow the ACPC website: www.jacpcldce.ac.in for details
of admission procedure and to obtain application form for B.Arch.

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6. When will application forms be available for
Undergraduate Programs? What is submission  date?

Dates subject to change; check with Student Services Office before visiting CEPT for forms.

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7. What is the Minimum Qualification required to apply
for each UG Program at CEPT?

UG Eligibility Criteria – All Listed Criteria are as per AICTE norms

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8. Please describe the Admission Procedure in FP, FT,
& FD at CEPT University?

• To apply for Faculty of Planning (FP),
  Faculty of Technology (FT),& Faculty of Design (FD) at
  CEPT University, prospective students have to fill up CEPT application form/s in the relevant Faculty.
  Application forms are available on CEPT website and
  at CEPT University.

• Please be present at the time of Entrance Tests of each Faculty.

• Candidates who have appeared for UG – Faculty of
  Design (FD) entrance test – stage I will be provided
  with the result the next day and called for
  the personal interview.

• Final Merit List will be declared on July (for FT, FD, FP)

• Admission and payment of fees on July.

• Orientation on July.

• Registration on July.

• Semester Begins on July.

• Closure of Admissions on August.

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9. What are the documents to be submitted along with
the application forms?

Faculty of Architecture – Bachelor’s in Architecture Program

1. All candidates are requested to attach documents as listed
on ACPC website (http://www.jacpcldce.ac.in) –
the following list is just for reference.
2. Application Form
3. Application Form Fees                        
4. HSC or equivalent mark sheet (Attested True Copy only)
5. Rechecking slip
(in case of mark sheet/s given for a recheck), (Attested True Copy only)
6. School leaving Cert./transfer certificate (Attested True Copy only)                       
7. NATA score
8. Reserved Categories to produce relevant certificates
    (in case of SEBC Creamy Layer Certificate for the current year + Caste Certificate). (Attested True Copy only)

For:
Faculty of Technology – Bachelor’s in Construction Technology
Faculty of Design – Bachelor’s in Interior Design
Faculty of Planning – Bachelor’s in Planning

1. Application Form
2. Application Form Fees
3. Mark sheet for qualifying exam/s (10+2 level), (Attested True Copy only)
4. Rechecking slip
(in case of mark sheet/s given for a recheck) (Attested True Copy only)
5. School Leaving Certificate/transfer certificate (Attested True Copy only)  
6. First Attempt Certificate (Attested True Copy)
7. A certificate from the principal of the high school stating that he/she
has appeared at the XII standard examination (science stream),
in case of  candidates not submitting (3) above.                          
8. Reserved Categories to produce relevant certificates
(in case of SEBC Creamy Layer Certificate for the
current year + Caste Certificate). (Attested True Copy only)
9. Ex-Servicemen of other States Settled in Gujarat and
who produce Domicile Certificate of stay for 10 years or
more are not eligible for supernumerary seat available for wards
of Ex-servicemen of Gujarat Origin.
10. Physically disabled candidates must submit Certificate of
Physical Disability issued and duly signed by the Civil Surgeon/
competent Medical Authority.
11. The candidates claiming under J & K Migrant Quota
will have to produce evidence in support of their claims.
12. Candidates of parents whose annual income is less than 4.5 lakh
from all sources shall only be eligible for seats under Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme. Candidates claiming under this scheme will have to produce Income Certificate in the prescribed format as uploaded on CEPT website.

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10. I have not received my 12th mark sheet yet.
Am I still eligible to apply?

a. You can still apply..In place of 12th mark sheet, produce a
certificate from the Principal of your high school that you have
appeared in the XII Standard examination.
b. Online score sheet uploaded by relevant board can be
submitted as a self-attested copy.
c. For rechecked mark sheets you have to also submit
the receipt (slip) of rechecking..
d. You are still eligible to appear for NATA and
other entrance exams.

Note:

• The candidate must submit the final (10+2) result/mark
  sheet 3 days before the Merit List date at CEPT University
  in all above cases. If you fail to submit the result or if you
  have not satisfied the minimum requirements, the admission
  will not be granted. The aggregate will be calculated based
  on all the subjects including languages, optional and practical, etc.
  Failure in any subject disqualifies the candidature.
• For B.Arch program, please follow the ACPC guidelines.

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11. If I get my class 12 paper re-checked,
will it affect my chances of admission?

No; however after receiving the final marks, you have to be
eligible to apply and you must submit your final 12th Std. mark sheet
before the Merit List is announced.

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12. What is the Schedule and Assessment Criteria
for all UG Programs Entrance Tests at CEPT U?

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13. Can I change my Program after registration is done?

After taking admission in one Program, a student can change
his/her Program before the Closure Date (9th August’13) of the
admissions, provided (s)he fulfills all the following conditions:
1. (S)he must have applied beforehand for the other Program with
Application form and documents.
2. If there is a vacant seat available in the other Program.
3. If his/her name falls in the merit order of the other Program.

Note:
If a student wants to shift to B.Arch from other Programs,
(s)he has to follow through the procedure defined by ACPC,
as all the vacant seats in B.Arch will be filled by ACPC only.
However, a student of architecture can choose to go to
another program provided (s)he fulfill the above listed requirements.

14. What are the financial facilities available for students?

1. For New students, 1st year fees is mandatory.
For the following year/s, fees can be paid through
installment only in case of unavoidable
circumstances with Dean’s permission letter. 
2. Study Loan/ Scholarship options have been described
under the relevant Faculties.
3. CEPT University purchases Insurance Policy for students
(except PhD students) every year:
· Personal Accident Policy of Rs. 1, 00,000/- for each student.
· Mediclaim Policy of Rs. 50,000/- for each student.
· Rs. 5000/- as Accident Medical Reimbursement.

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15. Do you accept transfer students?
I want to transfer to CEPT University after one year.

Transfer students can apply if and when a vacancy is announced
on the University website at the beginning of a new academic year.

This Higher Level admission is acceptable in the following Faculties:
1.Faculty of Architecture
    (Bachelor’s in Architecture) – 3rd & 5th Semester
   a. Eligibility Criteria – B. Arch students from other Universities.

2. Faculty of Technology
   (Bachelor’s in Construction Technology) – 3rd & 5th Semester.
    a. Eligibility Criteria  –
    For 3rd semester
      i. 10 + 3 year Diploma in Civil Eng. + 2 yrs. Field Experience.
      ii.12 + 3 year Diploma in Civil Eng.
      iii.12 + 2 semester B.E. Civil or equivalent
    For 5th Semester
      i.12 + 3 year Diploma in Civil Eng. + 1 yr. field experience
      ii.12 + 4 semesters of B.E. Civil or equivalent

All other Details about procedure to be followed will be listed
on the University website at the beginning of June of each year.

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16. I have a gap year. Will it affect my chances?

If you can provide valid explanation and proof/s for the gap year/s
and if you are meeting the eligibility criteria for the respective
program then you might have a chance to get through the admission process.

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17. What is the process to cancel the admission?
Will I get a total refund and original documents?

You need to fill up and submit the ‘Admission Cancellation’ form at
CEPT Admin. Office to receive the original documents and the fees refund,
please follow the listed guidelines:
a.You need to fill up cancellation form before registration date
(July) to avoid deduction of fees.
b.Admission cancellation the time of Registration (July) Rs. 1000/-
deducted from fees.
c.For cancellations the admission after the registration is done and
before the admission closure date (August).
Rs. 2000/- will be deducted from your fees.
d.If you fail to cancel even after the closure date only the
deposit refund.

18. Where can I find information on short-term courses?

CEPT offers 2 - 4 weeks' short term courses to students (after high school) in Summer (May) and Winter (Nov-Dec) in various fields. Regular information of the courses will be posted on the CEPT University website along with qualifications, registration and other details.

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19. Can I visit the University? Do you do guided tours?

Student Services Office conducts an open house twice a year.
Please visit here for details and appointment.

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20. UG Programs Coordinator Contact details: