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CEPT University B.Arch Admission 2026
Premium private deemed university. NATA mandatory, JEE Paper 2 not accepted. NIRF 6.
CEPT University Ahmedabad is one of India's most prestigious architecture institutes. It does not participate in JoSAA, CSAB, or any state counselling. NATA is mandatory and JEE Main Paper 2 is not accepted. Seat split: 25% via Gujarat ACPC, 75% via CEPT All India. Merit is 50% NATA score plus 50% Class 12 aggregate.
Official portal: cept.ac.in2026-27 admissions page live
CEPT typically opens applications in March-April. NATA score from current cycle and Class 12 marks are required.
At a glance
~160 seats
6
~₹22.75 lakh
~₹4.55 lakh
25%
75%
Eligibility
Academic qualification
10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate. Single board issuance.
NATA mandatory
Valid NATA score from the current cycle. JEE Main Paper 2 alone is NOT accepted at CEPT, even if your score is high.
Merit formula
50% NATA score plus 50% Class 12 aggregate. Both halves carry equal weight in the final merit.
Important dates
| Milestone | Date | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEPT 2026-27 application opens | March or April 2026 | Expected | |
| NATA Phase 1 result | May 2026 | Expected | |
| CEPT application deadline | June 2026 (TBD) | TBD | |
| Provisional merit list | June 2026 (TBD) | TBD | |
| CEPT counselling rounds | July 2026 (TBD) | TBD | |
| Academic year begins | August 2026 | Expected |
CEPT 2026-27 application opens
March or April 2026
NATA Phase 1 result
May 2026
CEPT application deadline
June 2026 (TBD)
Provisional merit list
June 2026 (TBD)
CEPT counselling rounds
July 2026 (TBD)
Academic year begins
August 2026
Reservation matrix
| Category | Quota | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open Merit (CEPT All India) | 75% | |
| Gujarat ACPC quota | 25% | Through ACPC counselling, not directly via CEPT |
| EWS | As per Gujarat ACPC norms in the ACPC quota | |
| PwD (horizontal) | 5% |
Fee structure
Annual tuition fee
Rises ~14% year on year historically~₹4.55 lakh
Total programme fee
For 5 years, before any annual revision~₹22.75 lakh
CEPT application fee
Refer to 2026-27 admissions brochureTBD
Top participating colleges
CEPT University, Faculty of Architecture
Ahmedabad · 160 seats · ₹4.55 lakh/yr2024 NATA closing rank for CEPT B.Arch was around 21,002Common mistakes to avoid
JEE Main Paper 2 is not accepted
Many candidates assume CEPT accepts JEE Paper 2 like other premium institutes. It does not. NATA is the only entrance score CEPT considers.
CEPT does not participate in JoSAA, CSAB, or state counsellings
CEPT runs its own admission process and is not part of any centralised counselling. You apply directly on cept.ac.in. The 25% Gujarat quota is filled via ACPC but the 75% All India share is CEPT-direct.
Fees rise ~14% YoY historically
Total programme fees of ~₹22.75 lakh are based on current rates. Year-on-year revisions push the actual outlay higher. Plan finances with a buffer.
Class 12 marks count for half
CEPT merit weighs Class 12 aggregate as much as NATA. Strong NATA alone is not enough, low Class 12 marks will hurt your final rank.
Frequently asked questions
Does CEPT University accept JEE Main Paper 2?
Is CEPT in JoSAA or any state counselling?
How is CEPT B.Arch merit calculated?
What are CEPT B.Arch fees for 2026-27?
How many seats does CEPT B.Arch have?
What was the last NATA closing rank for CEPT?
Can a student from Tamil Nadu apply to CEPT?
Does CEPT have a Gujarat-only quota?
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Information curated from official sources. Always verify against cept.ac.in before applying.