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CEPT offers PhD programs in the Faculty of Architecture and Faculty of Planning. Beginning academic year 2025-26, the University is introducing the PhD program in Faculty of Technology. The objective of the doctoral programs is to prepare the scholars towards advanced research and training, aiming to contribute towards creating new knowledge in their area of study. The programs aspire to build up core competencies like research capabilities, critical thinking and writing, preparedness for publishing, and communication through rigorous coursework.

The optimum duration of the PhD program is four and a half years. The first year of the program is devoted to coursework, requiring full-time residency. During the residency, students shall get an opportunity to engage in teaching and/or professional research. After successful completion of the coursework, there will be qualifying exams to test competency in the field/discipline and in the area of specialization. After successfully clearing the qualifying exams, students will be awarded the status of ‘PhD Candidate’. Thereafter, candidates would prepare and defend a research proposal within a maximum period of one semester. During the candidacy period, candidates will work in consultation with their Dissertation Advisory Committee. Upon clearing this stage, the candidates will get two and half years to complete the PhD dissertation.

Please click the following links for more details:

• PhD in Architecture


• PhD in Planning


• PhD in Technology


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