CEPT University BArch and BUD Admissions 2026 Open at cept.ac.in; Check Last Date to Apply

The Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) University has opened admissions to its Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) and Bachelor of Urban Design (BUD) programmes for the 2026 academic session. Eligible candidates can submit their applications on the official admissions portal at admissions.cept.ac.in. The last date to apply is June 10, 2026.

Both five-year undergraduate programmes are offered by the Faculty of Architecture at CEPT University, Ahmedabad. Admission to either course requires a valid National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) score, conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA).

CEPT BArch and BUD Admission 2026 Key Details

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Candidates must have cleared Class 12 from a recognised board in India. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects in the qualifying examination. The third subject can be Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, or a Technical Vocational subject.

A minimum aggregate of 45 percent is required in the qualifying examination. Candidates who have passed a 10+3 diploma with Mathematics as a compulsory subject are also eligible, subject to the same aggregate requirement. A valid NATA 2026 score is mandatory for both BArch and BUD. JEE Main Paper 2 scores are not accepted by CEPT University.

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Seat Allocation at CEPT University

CEPT University follows a two-route seat allocation policy for its undergraduate Faculty of Architecture programmes. The split is based on the candidate's qualifying board.

25 percent of seats are filled by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Government of Gujarat. These seats are reserved for candidates who have passed Class 12 from schools located in Gujarat.

75 percent of seats are filled directly by CEPT University under the All India Category. Candidates from across India apply through the CEPT admissions portal.

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How to Apply for BArch and BUD at CEPT 2026?

The application process is fully online. Candidates must register on the CEPT admissions portal and complete the form before the deadline.

• Visit the official portal at admissions.cept.ac.in.
• Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Fill in personal, academic, and NATA score details.
• Upload scanned copies of required documents.
• Pay the application fee online and submit the form.

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How Is the Merit List Calculated?

CEPT University uses a normalised merit formula for shortlisting candidates. The aggregate marks of all subjects in the Class 12 qualifying examination carry 50 percent weightage. The valid NATA 2026 score carries the remaining 50 percent weightage.

Both components are normalised before the final merit rank is prepared. Final admission depends on the candidate's position in the merit list and seat availability under the chosen route.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Confirm that your NATA 2026 score is valid before starting the form.
2. Visit admissions.cept.ac.in and complete registration without delay.
3. Keep Class 12 mark sheets, NATA scorecard, identity proof, and photograph ready.
4. Gujarat-board candidates should also track ACPC notifications for the state quota.
5. Submit the application and fee well before the June 10, 2026 deadline.

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