Course Duration
3 YearsCEPT 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
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Event | Date |
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Last date for receiving applications | March 31,2023 |
Announcement of shortlisted for Interview | April 07, 2023 |
Admission interviews | April 21-22, 2023 |
Announcement of admitted candidates | April 25, 2023 |
Semester begins | July 24, 2023 |
Ph.D. in Architecture –
Ph.D. in Planning –
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.
Read more: CEPT University Admission 2023
The course details for both the specializations are the same.
The Ph.D. program, which spans over 4 years, is divided as follows:
Year 1 – Residency (Coursework) |
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Year 2 – Residency (Coursework) |
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Year 3 (Research) |
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Year 4 – Submission (Research) |
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Course Structure for PhD Program – CEPT University | |||||||
- | - | Grounding in domain | Building competence in method and communication | Grounding in research work | Building competence in teaching | ||
Year 1 | Monsoon | Seminar – Introduction to the intellectual foundation | Supplementary Lectures / Seminars in Urban Studies / Sociology / Economics / Statistics or Electives / SWS | Seminar – Research Design | Research Colloquium – Participate as observer | Independent Study 1 | Engage in teaching (for 15-20 hours/week) |
Spring | Seminar – Key Texts in architecture/planning theories | Seminar – Research Writing and Communication | Research Colloquium Participate as observer | Independent Study 2 | |||
Year 2 | Monsoon | Seminar – Application of theories, debates and Criticism | Seminar – Research Methods (Qualitative / Quantitative) | Research Colloquium – Participate as an observer | Independent Study 3 | ||
Spring | Research Proposal Writing Workshop | Research Colloquium – Participate as a presenter | Complete qualifying exam before semester end | ||||
Year 3 | Monsoon | DAC formation and Research Proposal Defence before the Monsoon semester end | |||||
Year 3 (Spring and Year 4) | Dissertation Progress Reviews and Submission for external examination |
Ques. Does CEPT University offer any financial assistance to the Ph.D. students?
Ques. What is the number of seats available in each specialization of Ph.D. and are there any reservations for the same at CEPT University?
Ques. Are there any scholarships provided for the Ph.D. students at CEPT University?
Ques. What are the fees for the Ph.D. programs at CEPT University?
Ques. Is there any admission helpline of CEPT University that I can consult in case if I have a query regarding Ph.D. Admission?