CEPT University Ahmedabad Admission 2026

Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · CEPT University Ahmedabad · Estd. 2005
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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2026-27 admission cycle is open at cept.ac.in. NAAC A+ accredited. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University

Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University (CEPT University) is a deemed-to-be university located at K.L. Campus, Ahmedabad in Gujarat, originally founded in 1962 as the School of Architecture under the Ahmedabad Education Society and elevated to deemed-to-be university status in 2005. CEPT is one of India's most prestigious institutions for architecture, planning, design and construction-related studies, with NAAC A+ accreditation.

CEPT offers UG (B.Arch, B.Plan, B.Des Interior Design, B.Tech Construction Engineering), PG (M.Arch in multiple specialisations, M.Plan, M.Des, M.Tech CEM, MBA Construction & Real Estate, M.Habitat Policy & Practice) and Ph.D programmes. B.Arch admission is through NATA + JEE Main Paper 2 + CEPT studio test (CRAT); B.Plan admission via CEPT Aptitude Test; M.Arch / M.Plan via CEPT PG Entrance + portfolio + interview.

The 2026-27 admission cycle is open at cept.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹2,000 (General) / ₹2,000 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

NATA / JEE Main / CEPT Aptitude / CRAT
Conducted by COA / NTA / CEPT

CEPT admits B.Arch via NATA + JEE Main Paper 2 + CEPT studio test (CRAT); B.Plan via CEPT Aptitude Test; B.Des / B.Tech CEM via CEPT Entrance + portfolio; M.Arch / M.Plan via CEPT PG Entrance + portfolio + interview; MBA Construction & Real Estate via CMAT + CEPT GD-PI.

Other accepted exams

  • NATA
  • JEE Main
  • CEPT Aptitude
  • CRAT
  • CMAT
  • GATE

Eligibility

B.Arch: 10+2 PCM + NATA + JEE Main Paper 2 + CEPT studio test (CRAT). B.Plan: 10+2 with the prescribed subject combination + CEPT Aptitude Test. B.Des / B.Tech CEM: 10+2 + CEPT Entrance + portfolio. M.Arch / M.Plan / M.Des: Bachelor's in Architecture / Planning / Design + CEPT PG Entrance + portfolio + interview. M.Tech CEM: B.Tech + GATE. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
2026-27 admission cycle opens TBA application CEPT Ongoing
NATA / JEE Main Paper 2 / CEPT Aptitude / CRAT TBA exam COA / NTA / CEPT Upcoming
Counselling and admission confirmation TBA counselling CEPT Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the CEPT notification
    Visit cept.ac.in for the 2026-27 admission notification with programme list, fee structure and entrance criteria.
  2. 2
    Apply online
    Register on the CEPT online application portal, fill personal and academic details, upload portfolio / required documents and pay the application fee.
  3. 3
    Submit / appear for the entrance
    Submit valid NATA / JEE Main Paper 2 / CMAT scores or appear for CEPT Aptitude / CRAT studio test.
  4. 4
    Counselling and admission
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee and report to the K.L. Campus, Ahmedabad.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

CEPT merit scholarships, Anil Padhiar / Verkin / Indo-American Society aid, Gujarat State Government scholarships, AICTE Pragati / Saksham scholarships, SC/ST/SEBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through Digital Gujarat / NSP.

Reservations

Deemed-university reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University?
Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University admits students primarily through NATA / JEE Main / CEPT Aptitude / CRAT. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹2000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹2000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University accept NATA / JEE Main / CEPT Aptitude / CRAT scores?
NATA / JEE Main / CEPT Aptitude / CRAT is the primary basis for admission at Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.