CEPT University, Ahmedabad is a premier private university known for excellence in architecture, design, planning, technology, and management. Its programs blend practical and theoretical learning, industry interface, and research emphasis within a modern campus setting. Below is an in-depth, course-wise breakdown for 2025 admissions, covering key eligibility, duration, fee structure, and mode of study for undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and Ph.D. offerings.
Duration:Â 5 years (10 semesters)
Eligibility:Â 10+2 (any stream) with at least 45% (Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects plus any of Chemistry/Biology/Technical Vocational/Computer Science/IT/Informatics Practices/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies) OR 10+3 diploma with Mathematics; must clear NATA.
Fee Structure: ₹22,75,000 (total for entire program)
Mode:Â Regular, full-time, on-campus
Duration:Â 4 years (8 semesters)
Eligibility:Â 10+2 (Science stream) with at least 45% + JEE Main
Fee Structure: ₹22,75,000 (total for entire program)
Mode:Â Regular, full-time
Duration:Â 4 years
Eligibility:Â 10+2 (any stream) with at least 45% + NATA
Fee Structure: ₹22,75,000 (total for entire program)
Mode:Â Regular, full-time
Duration:Â 4 years
Eligibility:Â 10+2 (any stream) with at least 50%, typically UCEED/NATA required for selection
Fee Structure: ₹22,75,000 (total for entire program).
Mode:Â Regular, full-time
Duration:Â 2 years (full-time)
Eligibility: B.Arch with minimum 50–55% aggregate
Fee Structure: ₹9,38,600–10,70,000 (total for entire program).
Mode:Â Regular, full-time
Duration:Â 2 years
Eligibility: Graduation in engineering with minimum 50–55% aggregate
Fee Structure: ₹9,36,000 (total for entire program)
Mode:Â Regular, full-time
Duration:Â 2 years
Eligibility:Â Graduation with minimum 50%, entrance (CEPT Entrance Exam)
Fee Structure: ₹10,70,000 (total for entire program)
Mode:Â Regular, full-time
Duration:Â 2 years
Eligibility:Â Graduation with at least 50% + CEED or CEPT Entrance Exam
Fee Structure: ₹10,70,000 (total for entire program).
Mode:Â Regular, full-time
Duration:Â 2 years
Eligibility:Â Graduation with minimum 50%, entrance (CAT/MAT/others)
Fee Structure: ₹10,70,000 (total for entire program).
Mode:Â Regular, full-time
Duration:Â 2 years
Eligibility:Â Graduation with minimum 50%, entrance (CAT/MAT/others)
Fee Structure: ₹10,70,000 (total for entire program).
Mode:Â Regular, full-time
Duration:Â Minimum 3 years, variable by discipline
Eligibility: Post-graduation/Master’s in respective field
Fee Structure: ₹2,70,000 (total, may vary by department).
Mode:Â Full-time, research-integrated
| Course Name | Duration | Eligibility | Fee (Total) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Arch | 5 yrs | 10+2 (45%) + NATA | ₹22,75,000 |
| B.E. / B.Tech | 4 yrs | 10+2 (45%) + JEE Main | ₹22,75,000 |
| B.Plan | 4 yrs | 10+2 (45%) + NATA | ₹22,75,000 |
| B.Des | 4 yrs | 10+2 (50%) + UCEED/NATA | ₹22,75,000 |
| M.Arch | 2 yrs | B.Arch (50–55%) | ₹9,38,600–10,70,000 |
| M.E./M.Tech | 2 yrs | Graduation (50–55%) | ₹9,36,000 |
| M.Plan | 2 yrs | Graduation (50%) + CEPT Entrance Exam | ₹10,70,000 |
| M.Des | 2 yrs | Graduation (50%) + CEED/CEPT Entrance Exam | ₹10,70,000 |
| MBA/PGDM | 2 yrs | Graduation (50%) + CAT/MAT | ₹10,70,000 |
| MMS | 2 yrs | Graduation (50%) + CAT/MAT | ₹10,70,000 |
| Ph.D. | ≥3 yrs | Post Graduation | ₹2,70,000 |
All major CEPT programs are regular, full-time, and on-campus, with rich practical exposure, studio-based learning, fieldwork, internships, and research integration. No distance or purely online modes are offered for degree programs. CEPT’s campus offers modern lab infrastructure, workshops, digital facilities, and design studios.
CEPT University provides merit-based, means-based (pre- and post-admission), and government scholarships (including MYSY, National/State Pre-matric). Hostel accommodation is available for most programs at approximately ₹20,000 per year (subject to facilities and availability)
Approximately 51–58% placement rate (2021–2023), with median B.Arch. package ₹5.8 LPA and M.Arch. median package ₹7.5 LPA. Major recruiters include PWC, Tata, KPMG, L&T, Adani, top architecture and consulting firms. The active alumni and entrepreneurship cell add value to career prospects.
CEPT University’s academic offerings nurture innovation, critical thinking, and practical skills. State-of-the-art campus life, real-world projects, strong faculty, and leading placements make it a consistent top choice for aspiring professionals in architecture, design, planning, technology, and allied fields.