Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) was established in year 1962 with the aim of imparting training in the multi-disciplinary field of built environment, offering various undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral programs. CEPT has also been accorded the status of Scientific & Industrial Research Organization by Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Govt. of India. In 2005 Centre for Environmental Planning & Technology became University by act of law.