CEPT University explained

CEPT University
Motto Lang:Sanskrit
Mottoeng:Combining Awareness and Science
Established:1962
Type:Private University
Country:India
Campus:Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus

CEPT University, formerly the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology, is an academic institution located near University Area in Ahmedabad, India offering undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in areas of natural and developed environment of human society and related disciplines.[1]

History

The Centre for Environment Planning & Technology was established as the School of Architecture in 1962, by The Ahmedabad Education Society (AES), followed by the School of Planning, School of Building Science and Technology and School of Interior Design in 1972, 1982 and 1991 respectively, which were established with aid from the Ministry of Human Resource Development, the Government of Gujarat and the Ford Foundation.[2]

Until 2002 the institute was autonomous and awarded its own diplomas while being recognized by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). From 2002 to 2005 it was affiliated to Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University.[2] In 2005 it became a university through the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University Act, 2005.[3] It was renamed "CEPT University" through CEPT University Act, 2010.[4]

Academics

Faculty of Architecture

The Faculty of Architecture was established as the 'School of Architecture' in 1962. It focuses on design in the private realm.[5] It offers Masters in Landscape Architecture, a course established by Landscape Department since 1993.[6]

Faculty of Planning

The Faculty of Planning, focused on planning in the public realm, was established in 1972 as the 'School of Planning'.[7]

Faculty of Technology

The Faculty of Technology, which concentrates on engineering and construction, was established in 1982 as the 'School of Building Science and Technology'.[8]

Faculty of Design

The Faculty of Design was established in 1991 as the 'School of Interior Design'. It deals with habitat related interiors, crafts, systems, and products.

Faculty of Management

The Faculty of Management was established in 2008 and offered MBA in Technology Management. It was re-christened in 2013 and it now focuses on Habitat and Project Management.

Centres of studies

CEPT has established centres of study in the following areas:

Notable people

References

1. Rajghatta, Chidanand (March 7, 2017). "Indian architect BV Doshi wins 'Nobel for architecture'". The Times of India. Retrieved March 7, 2017.2. Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi. Archived 2011-08-23 at the Wayback Machine ArchNet 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2011.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Robin, Hambleton. Leading the Inclusive City: Place-Based Innovation for a Bounded Planet. 24 November 2014. Policy Press. 978-1-4473-1185-0 . Google Books.
  2. Web site: CEPT History - About - CEPT. cept.ac.in. CEPT University. 6 August 2017.
  3. Web site: Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University Act, 2005. Government of Gujarat. 6 August 2017. Gujarat Government Gazette. 1 April 2005.
  4. Web site: CEPT University Act, 2010. Government of Gujarat. 6 August 2017. Gujarat Government Gazette. 1 April 2010.
  5. Web site: Faculty of Architecture. CEPT University.
  6. Web site: Master's in Landscape Architecture | Master of Landscape Architecture - Faculty of Architecture - CEPT. cept.ac.in.
  7. Web site: Faculty of Planning. CEPT University. 11 June 2019. 12 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180512060954/http://cept.ac.in/faculty-of-planning. dead.
  8. Web site: Faculty of Technology. CEPT University.
  9. Web site: Cept Research & Development Foundation Information - Cept Research & Development Foundation Company Profile, Cept Research & Development Foundation News on the Economic Times.
  10. Web site: Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology establishes Centre for Urban Equity. DNA India.
  11. Web site: https://mnre.gov.in/file-manager/UserFiles/CEPT-University.pdf. mnre.gov.in.
  12. Web site: Ahmedabad News – Latest & Br.
  13. Web site: CEPT to conduct capacity building programme. www.constructionworld.in.
  14. Web site: Balkrishna Doshi Biography, Buildings, Works, Architecture, & Facts Britannica . 2023-04-15 . www.britannica.com . en.
  15. Web site: CEPT alumni and teaching fellow at Venice Biennale - News - CEPT.
  16. Web site: Hasmukh C. Patel: A Pioneer Of Modern Indian Architecture Passed Away . 2023-04-15 . World Architecture Community . en.
  17. Web site: Achal Bakeri - Founder, Chairman & Managing Director of Symphony . 2023-04-15 . Best Air Coolers . en-US.
  18. Web site: Bimal Patel - Staff - President's Office - CEPT . 2023-04-15 . cept.ac.in.
  19. Web site: B. Arch, IMPACT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE . 2023-04-15 . impact.ac.in.

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