CEPT Entrance Exam 2021
CEPT University which is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat offers numerous
undergraduate, postgraduate, M. Phil and PhD courses in the fields of
Architecture, Planning, Technology, Design and Management. CEPT University was
formerly called the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology.
The CEPT entrance examination is conducted by the CEPT University to
offer admission to students for the various UG and PG courses. It is a state-level
examination which is conducted offline and takes place for a duration of 3 hours.
2021
Important Updates
A list of tentative dates and important events for CEPT Entrance
examination 2021 is as follows:
| Events
| UG dates
| PG dates
|
| Application Start date
| June 2021
| January 2021
|
| Application Last date
| July 2021
| March 2021
|
| Admit card release
| July 2021
| March 2021
|
| Exam date
| July 2021
| April 2021
|
| Declaration of result
| July 2021
| April 2021
|
| Commencement of Personal Interview rounds
| July 2021
| April 2021
|
| Release of final list of selected students
| July to August, 2021
| April 2021
|
| Commencement of counselling and payment of fees
| August 2021
| May 2021
|
Eligibility Criteria
| COURSE
| CRITERIA
| MARKS
|
| Bachelor of Interior Design
|
- 10 + 2 with
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects OR Passed 10+3
Diploma* examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject having
obtained at least 50% marks in the aggregate and have obtained valid
score in the NATA as prescribed by Council.
NOTE: * A candidate shall have passed
the Diploma (I0+ 3) of any stream with Mathematics as a compulsory subject
from-
- The Technical Examination Board, Gujarat State
or
- A University
established or incorporated by or under a Central or a State Act or an
institution declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of the
University Grants Commission Act. 1956 (3 or 1956)
OR
- Candidates who
have cleared the qualifying examination from school located outside
India with minimum eligibility criteria as prescribed by AICTE/Council
from time to time, and equivalency defined by Association of Indian
Universities (AIU), New Delhi shall be eligible for admission.
OR
- The candidate
shall have to pass all the subjects of the qualifying examination from a
single Board.
| Aggregate 50% + NATA Score
|
| Bachelor of Urban Design
| 10 + 2 with any streams
(Science, Commerce and Arts / Humanities) OR Diploma (10+3 pattern) of any
stream
| Aggregate 50% Marks
|
| Bachelor of Construction
Technology
|
- 10 + 2 with
Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/
Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/
Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Agriculture/ Engineering
Graphics/ Business Studies as an optional subject and candidate should
have appeared in JEE (Main) of the corresponding year
OR
- Candidates who
have cleared the qualifying examination from school located outside India
with minimum eligibility criteria as prescribed by AICTE/Council from
time to time, and equivalency defined by Association of Indian
Universities (AIU), New Delhi shall be eligible for admission.
OR
- The candidate
shall have to pass all the subjects of the qualifying examination from a
single Board.
| Aggregate 45%
|
| Master of Urban Management
| Bachelor’s degree from any stream
| Aggregate 55%
(50% for reserved categories)
|
| Master of Design
| Graduation in Design or Architecture or Interior Design, Construction
Technology or Diploma in Interior Design (12+4)
| |
| Master of Landscape Architecture
|
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Architecture / Landscape Architecture / Urban Design and
Interior Design disciplines with at least four full-time academic years
in duration offered by a recognized University or Institution.
OR
- A
postgraduate degree in any of the disciplines like Botany
/ Ecology / Horticulture / Geography / Agriculture
/ Forestry / Geology / Hydrology or similar natural
sciences of a minimum of two years of full-time study with a
prescribed bridge course
- 4
years Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Planning with a
prescribed bridge course.
| Aggregate 55%
(50% for reserved categories)
|
| Master of Landscape Design
|
- Master’s
degree in any of the disciplines like Botany, Ecology, Horticulture,
Geography, Agriculture, Forestry, Geology, Hydrology or similar natural
sciences of a minimum of two years of full-time study with a
prescribed bridge course
- 4
years Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Planning with a
prescribed bridge course
| |
| Master of Technology in - Construction Engineering and Management
|
- Bachelor’s
degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering / Construction Technology /
Environmental Engineering / Urban Design and Architecture
- Candidate
shall have cleared XII Examination in the science stream with
Mathematics and Physics as required subjects.
| Aggregate 55%
(50% for SC / ST / SEBC candidate)
|
| Master of Technology in - Structural Engineering Design
|
- Bachelor’s
degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology
- Candidate
shall have cleared XII Examination in the science stream with
Mathematics and Physics as required subjects.
| |
| Master of Technology in Geomatics
|
- Bachelor’s
degree in Civil Engineering / Geoinformatics Engineering / Computer
Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Electronics and Communication
Engineering / Information Technology / Water Resources / Agriculture /
Planning / Urban Design and Architecture OR Master’s degree in Basic
Science / Earth Science / Geoinformatics / Climate Science / Environment
Science / Information Technology / Disaster Management and Geography
- Candidate
shall have cleared XII Examination in the science stream with
Mathematics and Physics as required subjects.
| Aggregate 55%
(50% for SC / ST / SEBC candidate)
|
| Master of Technology in Building Energy Performance
|
- Bachelor’s
degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering /
Electrical Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Construction Technology
/ Architecture / Interior Design or Interior Architecture (five-year
programs only) from a recognized university/institution.
- Applicant
must have cleared XII Examination in science stream with Physics and
Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
| Aggregate 55%
(50% for SC / ST / SEBC candidate)
|
Syllabus
The syllabus for the CEPT entrance examination has been divided into 3
divisions for better understanding of the aspirants.
The first section, i.e., is Visual
Perception and Logical Reasoning. The topics under this are:
| Visual Perception
& Logical Reasoning:
|
| Basic design &
interiors
|
| Context analysis
|
| Lateral thinking
& imagination
|
| Colour Perception
and Association
|
| Visual order
|
| Association
|
| Interpretation
|
| Application
|
| Interior area attributes
|
The second section, i.e., is Making and Creativity. The topics
under this are:
| Making and
Creativity:
|
| Organizational
principles
|
| Visualization of
3D objects
|
| Scale and
proportions
|
| Logic and
ordering principles
|
The third section, i.e., is Drawing and Perception. The topics under
this are:
| Drawing &
Perception:
|
| Representation
|
| Understanding of
Order
|
| Understanding of
Basics Of Style
|
| Common Sense
|
| Problem Solving
|
CEPT 2021
Exam Centre
CEPT University conducts all the entrance examinations in their own
campus in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The address of CEPT University is:
CEPT University
Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus
University Road, Navrangpura
Ahmedabad-380009 Gujarat India
For any admission related queries contact toll-free number 1800-270-4030
Usually CEPT entrance examinations are pen and paper based, i.e., in
offline mode. However, due to the pandemic, CEPT 2020 was conducted online.
There is yet to be an announcement regarding the mode of examination of CEPT
2021. Aspirants are requested to keep checking the websites for more
information.
Registration/ Application
process
· As per the timeline provided above,
candidates have to register through www.cept.ac.in/www.admissions.cept.ac.in
· The next step is filling the
application form, uploading documents and making the payment (debit or credit
card or net banking). The application fee is Rs. 500
· Candidates are to take a print out of
the admit cards when it will be available
Prep Tips
· Depending on the course that you are
applying for, your preparation strategy should vary. However, for whichever
course you want to take up, a thorough understanding of the syllabus and the
exam pattern is important. Hit the college libraries and do as much research as
possible.
· After you get a grip on these,
prepare a strategy based on your own needs. Make a routine and follow it no
matter what.
· Look for old question papers and
solve as many as you can.
· Sit for mock examinations.
· Eat healthily and get enough amount of
sleep to process information and also for the best possible outcome.
FAQs
Q) Is CEPT University a government
undertaking?
A. Initially it was run by Ahmedabad Education Society (ASE) but later
on, it became private.
Q) Is CEPT University autonomous in
nature?
A. It was autonomous until 2002 when it got affiliated to
Hemchandraacharya North Gujarat University.
Q) What is the duration of the CEPT
entrance examination?
A. 3 hours.
Q) Is the CEPT Entrance examination conducted
online or offline?
A. Usually it is pen and paper based. However, due to the COVID-19
pandemic, the test was conducted online in 2020. It is yet to be announced as
to which mode it will be conducted in, in 2021.
Q) Which courses are offered by the
CEPT University?
A. The UG courses offered by CEPT University are as follows:
- Bachelor
of Interior Design
- Bachelor
of Urban Design
- Bachelor
of Construction Technology
- Bachelor
of Design
- Bachelor
of Architecture
The PG courses which are offered are:
- MArch
in Architectural Design
- MArch
/ MA in Conservation and Regeneration
- MArch
/ MA in Architectural History and Theory
- Master
of Landscape Architecture
- Master
of Urban Planning
- Master
of Urban Transport Systems
- Master
of Urban Infrastructure
- Master
of Urban Housing
- Master
of Urban Design
- Master
of Urban Management
- Master
of Technology in Construction Engineering & Management
- Master
of Technology in Structural Engineering Design
- Master
of Technology in Geomatics
- Master
of Technology in Building Energy Performance
Q) Is it possible to apply for the
test even though my 10+2 board examination results are not out?
A. Yes, it is possible to apply. However, admission will only be
finalised once original mark sheet of the qualifying examinations are provided.
Best wishes to all the CEPT 2021 aspirants from
the CollegeMarg team!
