About CEPT University
CEPT University is a specialised university in Ahmedabad focused on architecture, planning, design, technology, and management. It is known for its studio-based, interdisciplinary approach to education and research, with a strong focus on human habitats and the built environment. The university is UGC-recognised and was ranked 6th in Architecture and Planning in NIRF 2025. 1124
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CEPT University Highlights 2025
Key facts and institutional overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | CEPT University (Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology) |
| Established | Institute Type | 1962, by the Ahmedabad Education Society |
| Approved By | (UGC),(SIRO),(COA) |
| Accredited By | NAAC and NBA |
| NIRF Rank | 6 (research) |
| Entrance Exam | No university-wide exam; B.Arch: NATA/JEE Main | B.Tech: JEE Main/GUJCET | B.Des: UCEED | MBA/PG: CAT/MAT/CMAT/GRE/GATE/CEPT Test (as applicable) |
| Popular Courses | Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Design, Planning, Design, Civil/Construction, Management, Visual Arts & Ph.D. |
| Application Mode | Online application through CEPT's admissions portal. Design programmes may also require a portfolio. |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance score + academic merit |
| Official Website | https://cept.ac.in/ |
| Helpdesk | Admissions: admissions@cept.ac.in, +91 79683 10000 |
| Address | Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus, University Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009, India |
| International Collaborations | A student exchange programme is listed among CEPT's services. Specific partner universities and MOUs were not confirmed in my search, so take these from CEPT's international relations page. |
| Centres of Excellence | Campus map and listings show CARBSE (Center for Advanced Research in Building Science & Energy), the Center for Urban Equity (CUE), the Performance Assessment System (PAS) Project Center, CEPT Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) and the Design Innovation & Craft Resource Center (DICRC). A building energy and performance testing lab is also reported. |
| Patents | Not verified |
| Awards | Ranked 6th in the Architecture category by NIRF 2025. It also has SIRO recognition from DSIR. Faculty and student awards were not compiled and need verification. |
| Placement Details | One aggregator reports an 84.95% placement rate (79 of 93 graduating students). Another reports 100+ recruiters and a highest CTC of 37 LPA for the 2026 batch. These are third-party figures, so check CEPT's placement report. |
CEPT University Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure and facilities overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Computer Lab | Computer labs are spread across faculty blocks, including a CEPT Computer Lab, a Computer Tutorial Lab and a Geomatics Computer Lab. Specialised labs (structural, environmental science, remote sensing, transportation, GIS) are also listed. |
| Sports | Open grounds for cricket, football, volleyball and basketball, plus indoor games such as table tennis and chess. Third-party sources also mention Ultimate Frisbee grounds. |
| Design Studio | Open-plan design studios are part of the campus. There is also a Fab Lab, metal and wood workshops, and a Design Innovation & Craft Resource Center. Ceramic, textile and model-making workshops are also mentioned. |
| Library | The main library is in the Faculty of Planning block. Older listings mention about 50,000 books and about 100 journals, with inter-library loan arrangements. These figures are dated and should be re-checked. |
| Hostle | Hostel accommodation exists, but sources differ. One aggregator reports 3 hostels (two for boys, one for girls), assigned on merit. An older institutional listing says hostel places are for full-time male students, with very limited places for female students in a hostel run by the Ahmedabad Education Society. Boys' hostel amenities reported include a daily newspaper, phone, TV common room, gym and canteen. |
| Sports Complex | A dedicated sports complex is not confirmed on the official page. Third-party listings mention a sports complex, but the official page describes grounds and indoor game spaces. |
| Gymnasium | Gym, yoga room and physiotherapy centre are reported. |
| Auditorium | An auditorium is in the Faculty of Planning block (FP 103). There is also a cultural amphitheatre or open auditorium at the centre of the campus. Seating capacity is not confirmed. |
| Ac Classroom | Smart classrooms are reported. Air-conditioning is not confirmed in the sources I found. |
| Area | About 12 acres (Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus, University Road, Navrangpura). |
Admission
Course-wise eligibility and selection process
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Process |
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| No admission data available. | ||
