CEPT University BArch & BUD Admission 2026 (Open): Eligibility, Seats, Fees & How to Apply

CEPT University has opened B.Arch & BUD admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. The last date to apply for both programs is June 10, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online at admissions.cept.ac.in by paying an application fee of INR 1,500 per program. Admission to B.Arch requires a valid NATA score. Candidates can apply for BUD with either a valid NATA score or a valid JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) score. CEPT University offers 120 seats for B.Arch and 40 seats for BUD. Merit lists are prepared on the basis of a 50:50 weightage of Class 12 aggregate marks and entrance exam score. Pre-admissions merit-based and means-based scholarships are available for eligible candidates.

CEPT University B.Arch and BUD Admission 2026: Quick Overview

Source: CEPT University Admissions 2026, admissions.cept.ac.in

Eligibility Criteria for CEPT University B.Arch and BUD Admission 2026

Eligibility requirements differ between the B.Arch and BUD programs at CEPT University.

B.Arch Eligibility 2026

Note: JEE Main Paper 2 scores are not accepted for B.Arch admission at CEPT University. Only NATA is accepted.

BUD Eligibility 2026

Source: CEPT University B.Arch and BUD Admission Information 2026-27, cept.ac.in

CEPT University B.Arch and BUD Admission Process 2026

The admission process differs between B.Arch and BUD in its evaluation stages.

B.Arch Admission Process 

Admission to the B.Arch program at CEPT University for All India Category seats follows a merit-based process with no interview or design test.

1. Applications received at admissions.cept.ac.in are screened for eligibility.
2. For eligible candidates, a merit mark is calculated: 50% weightage of Class 12 aggregate marks plus 50% weightage of the valid NATA 2026 score.
3. An admission offer is sent by email to eligible candidates in order of their merit rank to their registered email ID.
4. Candidates must pay the program fee within 2 to 3 working days of receiving the online admission offer.

For ACPC, GoG seats, the admission procedure is governed by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses, Government of Gujarat. Candidates must refer to gujacpc.admissions.nic.in for details and apply separately.

BUD Admission Process

Admission to the BUD program follows a three-stage online evaluation process.

1. Meet Eligibility Criteria: All applications are screened to confirm that the applicant meets the eligibility criteria. Applications not meeting eligibility criteria are disqualified at this stage.
2. Entrance Exam: All applicants must have a valid NATA 2026 score or a valid JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) score. Applicants who have appeared for both tests may submit both scorecards.
3. Merit List Preparation A merit list is prepared for eligible applicants based on 50% weightage of Class 12 aggregate marks and 50% weightage of the valid NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 score. An online admission offer is sent to candidates in order of their merit rank. Candidates must pay the program fee within 2 to 3 working days of receiving the offer.

Source: CEPT University Admissions Portal, admissions.cept.ac.in

CEPT University B.Arch and BUD Seats 2026

CEPT University offers 120 seats in B.Arch and 40 seats in BUD for the 2026-27 batch. The seat allocation for B.Arch follows a two-route policy; all BUD seats are filled directly by CEPT University under the All India Category.

B.Arch Seats 2026

The 30 ACPC seats are reserved for candidates who have passed Class 12 from schools in Gujarat, including Diu, Daman, and Dadra Nagar Haveli. These candidates must apply separately to ACPC, GoG at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in in addition to applying at CEPT University.

BUD Seats 2026

All 40 BUD seats are filled by CEPT University under the All India Category. There is no state quota for BUD.

Source: CEPT University B.Arch and BUD Admission Information 2026-27, cept.ac.in

How to Apply for CEPT University B.Arch and BUD Admission 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)

Applications for CEPT University B.Arch and BUD Admission 2026 are accepted only online. Keep Class 10, Class 12 marksheets, NATA 2026 scorecard (or JEE Main Paper 2 scorecard for BUD), identity proof, and a recent photograph ready before starting.

1. Visit the official admissions portal at admissions.cept.ac.in.
2. Register as a new user with a valid email ID. Verify your credentials using the link sent to your registered email ID.
3. Log in, select the program (B.Arch or BUD), and fill in the application form with personal and academic details.
4. Enter your NATA 2026 score (and JEE Main Paper 2 score if applying for BUD and applicable).
5. Upload scanned copies of required documents.
6. Pay the application fee of INR 1,500 online to complete submission.
7. To apply for the means-based scholarship, go to "My Applications" on the dashboard after payment and fill in the scholarship form.

Note: Separate applications and payments are required if applying for both B.Arch and BUD.

For admission queries, contact admissions@cept.ac.in, call +91 79 68310000 (Ext: 318), or reach the toll-free number 1800 270 4030.

CEPT University B.Arch and BUD Application Fees 2026

The application fee for both B.Arch and BUD at CEPT University is INR 1,500 per program. Separate applications and payments are required for each program if a candidate wishes to apply for both.

Application fee is paid online through the admissions portal at admissions.cept.ac.in.

Documents Required for CEPT University B.Arch and BUD Admission 2026

Candidates must keep the following documents ready for B.Arch & BUD admission 2026 at CEPT University:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Valid NATA 2026 scorecard
• Valid JEE Main Paper 2 scorecard (for BUD, if applicable)
• Identity proof
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Income documents (if applying for means-based scholarship)
• Category certificate (if applicable for scholarship)

CEPT University Scholarships 2026

CEPT University offers pre-admissions and post-admissions scholarships to students across its programs, including B.Arch and BUD.

Pre-Admissions Scholarships

To apply for the means-based scholarship, candidates must go to "My Applications" on their admissions dashboard after paying the application fee and submit the scholarship form along with income documents.

Post-Admissions Scholarships

Post-admissions financial support is available to enrolled students and includes:

• Teaching Assistantship, Student Assistantship, and Research Assistantship: payment calculated on an hourly basis
• Educational Bank Loan Interest Subsidy: 50% reimbursement of interest paid on educational loans from nationalised or scheduled banks
• Sponsored Scholarships and Government Scholarships

Recipients of pre-admissions merit and means scholarships continue to receive the scholarship for the full duration of the program, provided they maintain the academic performance specified in the scholarship award letter.

Source: CEPT University Scholarships, cept.ac.in/scholarships-1

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