Business News | Build India’s Future: Discover Career Paths in City Planning, Construction, and Design with CEPT University in Mumbai on May 09, 2025 | LatestLY
As India approaches a significant urban transformation, the demand for trained and skilled professionals in urban infrastructure and planning is more pressing than ever. With urban areas contributing over 60% to India’s GDP despite only covering 3% of the land, the country is on a rapid trajectory towards becoming 50% urban in the coming decades. This remarkable growth presents both opportunities and critical challenges that necessitate visionary planning, sustainable development, and a competent pool of experts to lead the change.
In alignment with this national need, CEPT University in Ahmedabad, renowned for its focus on the built environment, is preparing to connect with aspiring students and their parents at Hotel Radisson Blu, MIDC, Andheri on May 09, 2025.
For more than six decades, CEPT University has been a recognized leader in architecture, planning, design, technology, and urban management education and research. This legacy of over five decades in shaping India’s built environment ensures that CEPT’s programs are academically rigorous and deeply connected to practical applications.
What distinguishes CEPT is its interdisciplinary approach, affording students the chance to engage with architecture, planning, design, technology, and management under one comprehensive platform. It is among the few institutions in India offering specialized Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs in Urban Planning, Urban Housing, Building Energy Performance, Architectural Conservation and Regeneration, and Urban Management, among others.
“India’s future is undeniably being shaped in its cities. As we move toward becoming one of the largest urban systems globally, the need for skilled, visionary professionals to plan, design, and manage our urban spaces has never been more critical. At CEPT University, our programs are highly curated and constantly updated to remain in line with the evolving realities of urban development in India. For example, we are the only institution in the country providing a bachelor’s in urban design—a discipline urgently needed to tackle today’s urban challenges. At CEPT, we don’t just equip students for careers; we prepare them to shape the future of India’s urban transformation through resilient, inclusive, and forward-thinking approaches,” stated Mr. Chirayu Bhatt, Deputy Provost, CEPT University.
According to a report by NITI Aayog in 2021, the urban economy is projected to account for 73% of the total population growth by 2036. Consequently, the built environment sector offers career opportunities that are both lucrative and high-impact. CEPT’s graduates, who benefit from robust connections with government departments, urban local bodies, international development organizations, and private industry, consistently secure key roles across India and abroad.
To assist students and parents in exploring these opportunities, CEPT University’s admissions team will be present at Hotel Radisson Blu in Andheri on May 09, 2025, from 11 am to 5 pm. Whether interested in shaping inclusive housing policies, designing smart transport systems, conserving heritage cities, or building climate-resilient urban spaces, the CEPT team will be on hand to guide prospective students and their families through the University’s academic offerings, career pathways, and its unique educational approach.
About CEPT University:
CEPT University is a recognized leader in education and research across architecture, planning, design, technology, and urban management domains. Its educational programs aim to develop thoughtful professionals, while its research initiatives deepen understanding across its areas of expertise. Additionally, CEPT University undertakes advisory projects supporting national, state, and city governments and private industry sectors. Through its educational, research, and advisory activities, the University strives to enrich the lives of individuals in India’s villages, towns, and cities.
The University consists of five faculties: the Faculty of Architecture, the Faculty of Planning, the Faculty of Technology, the Faculty of Design, and the Faculty of Management. In December 2023, CEPT University earned recognition as a Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning and Design by the Government of India, accompanied by an endowment of Rs. 250 Crore to foster research and training catered to India-specific urban planning and design knowledge over the next 25 years.
Established by the CEPT University Act of 2005 enacted by the Government of Gujarat, CEPT University originated in 1962 as the School of Architecture supported by the Ahmedabad Education Society. Recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Government of India, CEPT University boasts over 30 ongoing collaborations and exchange programs with top-ranked universities across the globe.
