M.Arch. in Urban Design and Development 

at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal

NO, the admissions in MSAP are entrance-based. In some courses, the college offers direct admission based on the last qualifying exam. In courses, such as BArch, BDes students must take give entrance test to get shortlisted in both courses. The college offers direct admission for BDes lateral entry in both streams. They are also offered direct admission in MDes, M.Arch and MA courses.

MSAP batch placed data is not released. However, according to Manipal School of Architecture and Planning NIRF report 2024, the placement rate recorded during MArch placements over the past three years was 100%.

The course-wise number of students placed over the past three years during BArch and MArch placements are presented below:

MSAP average package data is not released. However, according to Manipal School of Architecture and Planning NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered over the past three years is presented below:

According to the Manipal School of Architecture and Planning NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of MSAP Manipal placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

MSAP batch-placed data is not released. However, as per the Manipal School of Architecture and Planning NIRF report 2024, the placement rate recorded during MArch placements over the past three years was 100%.

The course-wise number of students placed over the past three years during BArch and MArch placements are presented below:

You can get admission to B.Des at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) with 75 percentile in ISC, as the minimum eligibility criterion is 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in 10+2 or 3 year Diploma from a recognised Board/ University. However, you will also have to clear a Home Based Test followed by a Personal Interview conducted by MSAP. The Home Based Test will assess your creativity, drawing skills, and design aptitude.

MSAP is a reputed institute which offers courses in Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design & Management and Sustainable Design at undergraduate and post-graduate level1. It is ranked 27th in the Architecture category by NIRF ranking 2025. It is also recognised by the Council of Architecture (CoA), New Delhi, India and is an Institutional Member, of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), New Delhi.

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, the Education sector has placed the most number of MSAP Manipal students. The sector-wise MSAP Manipal alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the sectors of Media and Communication, Research, Business Development, Community and Social Services, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales and Engineering.

The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and, hence may vary.

The eligibility criteria for Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) vary from one course to another. To be eligible for a UG course, a candidate must have completed Class 12 with 50% aggregate from a recognised board. For PG courses, however, students must have completed their undergraduate degree with at least 50% aggregate. Given below is a table giving a brief overall of all MSAP courses and their eligibility criteria:

No, applicants cannot join Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) directly. Applicants have to follow the admission process for the course you are interested in. MSAP offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in architecture, design, and urban planning. The admission process varies depending on the course and the category of the candidates. Given below the selection criteria for different courses admission in MSAP:

Merit List based on qualifying exam score, Statement of Purpose (SOP) & Portfolio of Work (POW)

 The fees of MSAP vary from one course to another. The fees include many components, such as tuition fees, registration fees and many more. Applicants who want to be admitted to any of the courses in the Manipal School of Architecture and Planning can go through the table given for fees of different courses offered by the college:

Note: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.