Admission at CEPT

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Overview

At CEPT University, aspiring thinkers and makers engage in rigorous, hands-on learning, interdisciplinary exploration, and community-centred innovation to shape sustainable, equitable built environments for people and places.

We seek applicants whose passions, perspectives, and commitment to thoughtful design and sustainable practice align with our interdisciplinary ethos. Each year, CEPT welcomes a diverse cohort of students from across the country, reflecting its pan-Indian appeal and rich cultural mix. 

CEPT’s studio-based and project-centred education challenges students to address real-world problems with creativity and rigor, building both technical competence and critical insight. Above all, CEPT prepares students not just for careers but for meaningful contributions to communities and built environments across India and the world.

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Life at CEPT

Within a campus celebrated for its legendary architecture, open courtyards, shaded corridors, and thoughtfully designed learning spaces, life at CEPT blends creative exploration, shared inquiry, and a rich mix of academic, cultural, and everyday student experiences.

Life at CEPT

Beyond studios and classrooms, students engage in exhibitions, workshops, cultural events, sports, and student-led initiatives that enrich everyday campus life. With opportunities to experience the campus firsthand through visits and virtual tours, shared spaces for collaboration and rest and nearby student accommodation, CEPT offers an environment where academic intensity is balanced by community, exploration, and a sense of belonging.

CEPT in numbers

6th

CEPT ranks amongst top 10 in NIRF 2025, the only private university to be in top 10 since 2020.

5 Star +

CEPT University gets 5‑star plus in the GSIRF Rating 2024 (Gujarat).

2100+

full-time students across all programs and faculties 

25%

of all students receive financial aid each year.

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Undergraduate Programs

18

Postgraduate Programs

3

Doctoral Programs

20+

Professional Programs

Why choose CEPT

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CEPT​’s self-curated, choice-based curriculum and Summer Winter Courses offer a multidisciplinary path through over 100 specialized courses. 

Choice Based Curriculum
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External reviews, public exhibitions, and the CEPT Excellence Awards ensure every student project meets rigorous standards through independent feedback. 

External Feedback
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Our international exchanges foster a global worldview, bridging technical expertise with cultural perspectives to prepare students for a global professional landscape.

International Collaboration
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The intensive one-year CEPT Foundation Program unites all undergraduates through cross-disciplinary studios and critical thinking to build a strong creative baseline.

Common Foundation
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Biannual exhibitions showcase our rigorous culture of making, inviting public discourse and professional reflection on student work. 

Culture of Making and Exhibiting

Student Project

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