Pune: CEPT University is inviting applications for its Master’s in Urban Planning (MUP), a two-year, full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Faculty of Planning.
Designed to address the growing complexities of urbanisation, the programme prepares students to engage critically with urban development, public policy, and planning practice. Applications for CEPT University’s MUP programme will be accepted till March 31, 2026.
The Master’s in Urban Planning (MUP) at CEPT University is intended for individuals keen to understand how cities function and contribute to shaping more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient urban futures.
The programme is particularly suited for candidates who aim to engage with real urban challenges, influence public policy and development decisions, and contribute meaningfully to improving urban systems, especially within the context of Indian cities.
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The MUP programme at CEPT University is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in geo-spatial analysis, institutional and policy analysis, scenario building, and planning principles and methods. It also focuses on developing professional communication skills.
Studio-based learning forms the core of the programme at CEPT University, supported by theory courses that enhance conceptual, analytical, and methodological depth. The curriculum places equal emphasis on financial literacy, governance frameworks, and visual communication.
Graduates of the MUP programme at CEPT University go on to build careers as urban planners equipped with social and environmental sensitivity, institutional awareness, and professional competence.
The programme prepares young professionals for diverse roles, including consultants in private and corporate sectors, positions in government departments and agencies, and roles within city planning and urban development authorities.
Additionally, CEPT University enables graduates to explore opportunities in public housing agencies, non-government organisations working with informal settlements, private real estate firms, research agencies, academic institutions, and think tanks.
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The comprehensive training provided through the MUP programme at CEPT University ensures that students are well-prepared to address contemporary urban challenges across sectors.
CEPT University Offers CEPT PG Test as Alternative Pathway
Candidates with valid GATE scores can apply to the MUP programme in accordance with the programme requirements.
For applicants who have not appeared for GATE 2026 or do not hold a qualifying score, CEPT University offers the CEPT PG Test as an alternative pathway. The test will be conducted online and can be taken remotely, ensuring accessibility for candidates across geographies.
