PhD at Faculty of Planning

Some glimpse from the Guest talk, ‘Towards Gender Transformation of Cities’ by Dr Kalpana Viswanath is the co-founder and CEO of Safetipin @safetipin_ , New Delhi, organised by CEPT doctoral office. @ceptuniversity1 @fa_cept @fpcept @rutul01

Guest talk, ‘Towards Gender Transformation of Cities’ by Dr Kalpana Viswanath is the co-founder and CEO of Safetipin @safetipin_ , New Delhi, organised by CEPT doctoral office. Schedule: Thursday, 7-May-2026, at 5:00 pm in Auditorium A03-103. Dr Kalpana Viswanath is the co-founder and CEO of Safetipin @safetipin_ , a social enterprise that uses data to advocate for safe urban spaces for women. ‘Towards Gender Transformation of Cities’ The talk on gender transformation of cities will foreground how urban spaces are deeply shaped by gendered experiences. The focus will be on using data, safety audits, and lived realities, to demonstrate how cities systematically exclude women through unsafe infrastructure, limited mobility, and socio-cultural norms. Further the fear of violence restricts women’s access to education, work, and public life, and we need to move from “gender-sensitive” to gender-transformative planning. This includes embedding safety, accessibility, and inclusivity into urban design, leveraging data-driven tools, and centering women’s voices in decision-making to reclaim the “right to the city” for all. @fpcept @fa_cept @ceptuniversity1 @rutul01 @phd_facept @phd_ftcept

The CEPT Research Symposium 2026, held from 29th to 31st January 2026 at CEPT University, brought together over 150 scholars, doctoral researchers, faculty members, students and practitioners to reflect on emerging research trajectories across the disciplines of architecture, planning, and technology. Organised by the Doctoral Office, the Symposium was structured as a 3-day academic exchange, foregrounding research as a critical mode of inquiry. Day Three cantered on urban planning, participation, and resilience. The day opened with remarks by Rutul Joshi @rutul01 and an introduction to the research at Faculty of Planning by Dean- Shalini Sinha, who also introduced the keynote speaker. The keynote address by S. Aparna, “Inter Sectoral Approach to Sustainable Urban Planning”. The session on Urban Planning and Participation featured presentations by Amruta Patel, Himadri Das, Nimisha Samadhiya @nimisha3092 and Pooja Raval @poojaraval_buzz . Chaired by Sejal Patel, with discussions by Pratyush Shankar @pratyushshankarstudio and Rutul Joshi, the session highlighted participatory planning as both a methodological and ethical imperative. Post-lunch session addressed Public Realm and Walkability, with presentations by Ishaq Faheem @ishaqfaheem Maulik Chauhan, Sanika Sahasrabudhe, and Shashi Kumar Mandal. The research presented, examined the negotiated urban spaces, mobility, walkability, and elderly-friendly environments. The session chair Nitika Bhakuni led the conversations with the experts Karthik Rao Cavale and Ratoola Kundu. The last session of the day, Urban Water and Climate Resilience was centred around water systems, river landscapes, and thermal environments, with presenters Gargi Mishra, Priyanka Kanhare @priyanka.kanhare , Rachita Lal, Siddh Doshi, and Tarun Sharma. The session chair Mona Iyer @iyermona took lead on the discussions with the experts Malini Krishnankutty and Saswat Bandyopadhyay. Overall, the CEPT Research Symposium 2026 reaffirmed the university’s commitment to fostering critical, interdisciplinary research and provided a vibrant platform for dialogue across disciplines, scales, and methodologies. @ceptuniversity1

Organised by one of the Doctoral candidate Mr. Himadri Das_ ‘Repair walk’ is being organised in Ahmedabad through his organisation ‘Repair Cafe Bengaluru Foundation’. Celebrating ‘Earth day’ with a repair walk in the old city of Ahmedabad. Meet us at Gheekanta metro station at 3pm on 25th April 2026. Link in QR code and bio. @repaircafe.bengaluru @repaircafe.tiruandchennai @repaircafehyderabad Interest will find the registration link in the bio. @fpcept @ceptuniversity1

Advancing research. Supporting scholars. Shaping future cities. 𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗙), a Centre of Excellence under CEPT University, offers 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 for scholars at the Faculty of Planning. Designed to support impactful doctoral research in urban planning and design, the fellowship offers: Coverage of doctoral program registration fee Monthly stipend of ₹50,000–₹70,000 based on prior experience Fellowship support for the first two years, subject to annual review 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 Ready to contribute to the future of urban planning and design? Apply now for the PhD in Planning at CEPT.

BYOR event_ 7-Apr-2026_Mamta Jain_ The event will host the talk on “Exploring the BOR Feedback System” based on her work-in-progress research paper titled- “External Feedback on Collective Student Output as a Mechanism for Continuous Improvement in Studio-Based Learning”. …The event scheduled on Tuesday, 7-Apr-2026, at 5:00 pm in Auditorium A03-103. #research #cept #education #facultyresearch @ceptuniversity1

Advance your doctoral journey with a global perspective. PhD programs at CEPT University offers international exchange opportunities, competitive fellowships, and collaborative research engagements with leading institutions worldwide. Gain meaningful academic exposure, strengthen your scholarly network, and contribute to impactful research in an increasingly interconnected world. Testimonial by: Daniel DSouza @dannevdso , Doctoral Candidate, Faculty of Planning, CEPT University Last date to apply for admission to PhD programs at CEPT: 10-Apr-2026 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gK5f5RCT PhD Program details: https://lnkd.in/gH8cPMhF @rutul01 @phd_fpcept @ceptuniversity1

Scholarships for doctoral students during the residency period and interdisciplinary approach of the program. Doctoral Programs at CEPT offers an interdisciplinary approach to pursuing your research aspirations with its diverse pool of expertise in built environment and habitat studies. The University offers President’s Scholarship during the residency period to the selected applicants based on their performance in the admission entrance exam. The support is available for ONE seat in each Faculty (Architecture, Planning, Technology). @rutul01 @fpcept @ceptuniversity1 Testimonial by: Lipika Ghosh, Doctoral Student, Faculty of Planning, CEPT University Last date to apply for admission to PhD programs at CEPT: 10-Apr-2026 Apply here: https://admissions.cept.ac.in/cept-adm-login.php PhD Program details: https://cept.ac.in/programs/phdp

BYOR event details_3-Apr-2026_Tushar Bose_ The event will host the talk on his recent research paper “Performance Analysis of Low Impact Development Strategies for Flood Reduction” by Professor Tushar Bose. @tushar.bose11 …The event scheduled on Friday, 3-Apr-2026, at 5:00 pm in U04-201 (seminar room above the canteen). #research #cept #flooding #facultyresearch

𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱) Doctoral Research Fellowships by CUPDF Faculty of Planning | CEPT University The CEPT Urban Planning and Design Foundation (CUPDF) offers Doctoral Research Fellowships for scholars in Urban Planning and Urban Design. Coverage of doctoral program registration fees Monthly stipend: ₹50,000–₹70,000 (first two years, subject to review) Continuation based on performance & approval Seats Available: FIVE Areas of Fellowship include: • Urban planning theory & evolution of planning thought • History of urban planning & design (India & global) • Institutional & legal reform in planning frameworks • Urban form, morphology & regional design President’s Scholarship ₹40,000 per month during coursework residency (subject to review) Seat Available: ONE (*subject to University discretion) Additional opportunities are available to work on campus as Teaching/Research Associates or Tutors as per University norms. Advance your research journey in shaping cities and regions. Apply now and advance your doctoral journey at CEPT. https://cept.ac.in/programs/phdp Read more: https://cept.ac.in/news/2026/doctoral-research-scholarships-fellowships-at-cept-university @phd_fpcept @rutul01 #CEPTUniversity #FacultyOfPlanning #PhDPlanning #UrbanPlanning #DoctoralFellowship #CUPDF #ResearchOpportunities

Sharing knowledge. Advancing research. Building people. 𝗦𝘂𝘆𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗥𝗮𝗶, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗙), introduces CUPDF’s first-ever Doctoral Fellowship for candidates at CEPT’s Faculty of Planning. Designed to shape the future of urban planning and design, the fellowship offers: * Program fee coverage * Stipend based on experience * Mentorship from leading scholars CUPDF is looking for researchers working on: – Urban planning theory & evolution of planning thought – History of planning and design practices – Institutional & legal reform in urban frameworks – Urban form, morphology & city design Ready to advance urban research? Apply now for the PhD in Planning at CEPT. #CEPTUniversity #UrbanPlanning #PhDLife #ResearchOpportunity #UrbanDesign #CityMaking #PlanningFuture #ArchitectureAndPlanning @phd_fpcept @fpcept @rutul01 @ suyash rai

𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 & 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 CEPT University offers 10 doctoral research scholarships and fellowships across the Faculties of Architecture, Planning, and Technology, including the prestigious President’s Scholarship. Faculty of Technology (BEP – CARBSE/CRDF) | 2 Seats Faculty of Planning (CUPDF) | 5 Seats President’s Scholarship | 1 Seat in each • Faculty of Architecture • Faculty of Planning • Faculty of Technology Fellowships include financial support, stipends, and research opportunities. In addition, selected scholars may have the opportunity to work on campus as Teaching or Research Associates. Apply now and advance your doctoral journey at CEPT. https://cept.ac.in/programs/level:doctoralprograms Read more: https://cept.ac.in/news/2026/doctoral-research-scholarships-fellowships-at-cept-university #CEPTUniversity #PhDAdmissions #DoctoralResearch #Scholarships #UrbanResearch @phd_fpcept @phd_facept @phd_ftcept @ceptresearch @rajanurawal @arya_architects @rutul01 @fa_cept @fpcept