Ahmedabad, Nov 13: CEPT University has announced that it will now accept both UCEED 2027 and NID DAT 2027 scores for admission to its five-year Bachelor of Design Hons. programme. Applicants who have a valid score in either of the two exams, will be exempted from the CEPT entrance test. The change applies to the 2027 admission cycle and gives design aspirants two national exam routes into the University’s B.Des programme with majors in Product Design, Communication Design and Multidisciplinary Design majors. Furthermore, candidates also do not need to submit a design portfolio at the preliminary entrance evaluation stage anymore. 

CEPT University is widely recognised as one of India’s leading institutions for design education. Alongside lectures and theory, the curriculum is built around hands-on, studio-based learning. Students work in advanced digital fabrication labs, where they can experiment with 3D printing in materials ranging from clay to plastic and learn laser cutting. They also build skills in traditional material labs for wood, metal and ceramic, and in dedicated printing studios. 

Besides its world-class curriculum, CEPT University is known for its legendary campus, where the interplay between brick and nature serves as inspiration for design and architecture enthusiasts. Iconic open brick buildings, exposed concrete structures, wide lawns, and low-hung trees, the environment naturally inspires creativity. The University has no closed gates between departments, a conscious decision to foster interdisciplinary engagement and learning among students. 

At CEPT, learning doesn't stop when a lecture ends. The central plazas, the canteens and the open lawns serve as permanent hubs for debate, late-night critique sessions, and spontaneous music jams.

The campus canteen, especially, is the social heart of the university, where students, research scholars, and senior faculty sit at the same tables, erasing traditional hierarchies over cups of tea and local snacks.

Living up to the spirit of Gujarat, the CEPT campus comes alive during the festive season. The University hosts one of the most culturally authentic, visually stunning Navratri celebrations in the city. The entire campus transforms into a canvas of traditional attire, music, and dance, entirely managed and decorated by the student body.

Students from outside Gujarat can stay at The CEPT Residency, the university’s hostel facility. Owned and managed by the Ahmedabad Education Society, the Residency is a newly established, purpose-planned facility located 1.5 km from the main campus. It offers air-conditioned twin-sharing rooms with attached bathrooms, an in-house canteen and a shuttle bus service that connects residents to the campus safely. 

Deadlines & Next Steps 

To be considered for the CEPT B.Des program, candidates must complete a two-step application process:

• Step 1: Register for the National Exam: Register for and take the national test through the official NID or IIT portals before their deadlines. The NID DAT 2027 registration closes on 30th November 2026.
• Step 2: Apply to CEPT University: Once the national test registration concludes, CEPT will open its own institutional application portal later in the admission cycle. Candidates will need to fill out their form and submit their exam roll number/scores.