CEPT University focuses on understanding, designing, planning, constructing and managing human habitats. Its teaching programs aim to build thoughtful professionals and its research programs deepen understanding of human settlements. CEPT University also undertakes advisory projects to further the goal of making habitats more liveable. Through its education, research and advisory activities, CEPT strives to improve the impact of habitat professions in enriching the lives of people in India’s villages, towns and cities.The CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) was established in 2013 to better manage the University’s research and consulting activities. CRDF is recognized as a not-for-profit company established under Section 25 of the Companies Act and is wholly owned by CEPT University.