PhD in Planning
Overview
CEPT started new PhD programs in the academic year 2014, offered by Faculty of Architecture and Faculty of Planning. The objective of the program is to train scholars towards advanced research and training. The program aspires to build up core competencies like research capabilities, critical thinking and writing, preparedness for publishing and communication through rigorous coursework.
Program structure
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.
Admissions timeline for Monsoon/July 2024 intake.
- Last date for receiving applications- 31-Mar (extended date)
- Announcement of shortlisted for Interview- 10-Apr
- Admission written exam & interviews- 29-30 Apr*
- Announcement of admitted candidates- 6-May
- Admission secure fee payment by- 20-May
- Monsoon Semester begins- 22-Jul
*above dates are subject to change depending upon the availability of the admission committee members