CEPT University Ph.D: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

CEPT University offers full-time Ph.D. programs for a duration of 4 years. The Ph.D. program is specialized in two streams that include Planning and Architecture. The program aims to build up core competencies like research capabilities, critical thinking and writing, and publication. The minimum eligibility is a Masters’s degree in the relevant field. Admission is done on the basis of the Entrance Test followed by an Interview OR GATE or GRE score

CEPT University Ph.D Admission Dates 2023

CEPT University Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D. in Architecture –

• Master’s (or equivalent) degree in Architecture, Conservation, Architectural Design, History & Theory of Landscape Architecture.
• Master’s degree in social science (sociology, economics, anthropology, environmental science, history), art history, or civil engineering. In this case, a bridge-course of one year is to be done.

Ph.D. in Planning –

• Master’s (or equivalent) degree in fields related to Planning (Infrastructure, Housing, Transport, or any other planning programs) or in Urban Design or Urban Management.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Geography / Sociology / Environmental Science / Climate Studies / Social Work / Economics / GIS / Geomatics / / Development Studies / Policy Studies / Political Science. In this case, a bridge-course of one year is to be done.

CEPT University Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

Admission to the Ph.D. program is based on the Written Test followed by an Interview although GATE Or GRE score holders can also apply.

How to apply?

• Visit the official website of CEPT University.
• Click on the 'Admission tab'.
• Candidates will be redirected to the course-list page.
• Click on the desired course
• Click on the ‘How to Apply’ link.
• Fill the application form
• Upload the required documents
• Pay the application fee online.

Read more: CEPT University Admission 2023

CEPT University Ph.D. Course Details

• The normal duration of a Ph.D. program is 4 years of which the first 2 are for coursework. This requires full-time residency.
• During this period, students will engage in teaching and/or faculty research for which they will receive a stipend.
• After they have successfully completed the coursework, they will have to appear for a qualifying examination to test the competency in their field of specialization.
• Once the exam is cleared, the students are given the status of ‘Ph.D. Candidate’.
• Post this, the candidates will prepare and defend a research proposal within a maximum period of one semester.
• During the candidacy, candidates will work in consultation with their Dissertation Advisory Committee.
• Students can apply for diverse areas of research. However, they have to discuss their area of research interest with the respective Faculty Doctoral Program Coordinators.

The course details for both the specializations are the same. 

The Ph.D. program, which spans over 4 years, is divided as follows: