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Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Courses & Fees

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CoursesTuition FeesEligibility
B.Arch(1 course)
13.6 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 50 %
Exams : NATA
B.Des(2 courses)
6 L - 6.2 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 50 %
M.Des(3 courses)
2.2 L - 2.6 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : GATE
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Q:   What is the MPAS fee for BDes?
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The fee for the MPAS BDes course in 2025 is INR 7.2 lakh. In addition to the course fee, candidates are also required to pay a caution deposit at the time of admissions which amounts to INR 10,000. The caution deposit will be refunded upon the completion of the course by the candidate. The course fees mentioned above is divided into 4 instalments of INR 1.8 Lacs each.

Q:   Is Manipal School of Arch & Planning good for BDes?
A: 

Yes Manipal School of Arch & Planning good for BDes

There are very good reviews and feedbacks for MSAP, taking up B.Des- Fashion Design degree at MSAP, Manipal is undoubtedly one of the good decision. The campus life is good, the facilities are also satisfying and good.It also has various international collaboration and partnerships. It mainly emphasis on areas, which are integrated in the curriculum and pedagogy

  • Urban & Environment Management
  • Urban Sociology & Healthcare
  • Sustainable Built Environment
  • Heritage Conservation & Management

It gives the students both knowledge that is theoretical as well as practical kowledge about problem solving skills.

Following are the awards/ranking/affiliation of MSAP:

MSAP is ranked 2nd among all top architecture colleges in private by IIRF- 2023, 3rd among all colleges in private by Outlook- ICARE in 2022, is ranked 18th among top architectural schools in the country, in NIRF, 2021,   is also ranked 2nd among all colleges in private by Outlook- ICARE, the weekly news magazine, and is also ranked 9th in top architectural colleges in India by India Today. It is 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.

 

Q:   Is Manipal School of Architecture and Planning a good option?
A: 

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) is a reputed institution that offers courses in architecture, urban design, interior design, fashion design and management, and sustainable design at undergraduate and post-graduate level. MSAP is ranked among the top architecture colleges in India by various rankings, such as IIRF, Outlook-ICARE, India Today, and NIRF. MSAP has a campus with facilities for design thinking and cultural activities, and a faculty with experience and expertise in their fields. MSAP also has a focus on sustainability, heritage conservation, and participatory design in its curriculum and pedagogy.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in design and architecture, MSAP could be a good option for you. However, you should also consider other factors, such as your personal interests, aptitude, goals, and financial situation, before making a final decision. 

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B.Arch

1 CourseStar Icon3.9(9)5 years#27 NIRF
₹3.48 LPA
₹13.6 L

B.Des

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₹8.9 LPA
₹6.04 L - 6.2 L

M.Des

3 Courses2 years
₹11.75 LPA
₹2.18 L - 2.64 L

M.Arch

1 Course2 years
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₹4.6 LPA
₹2.52 L

M.A.

1 Course2 years
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₹11.75 LPA
₹1.58 L

Certificate

1 Course1 year
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₹84 K

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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Star Icon3.95 years#27 NIRF
160
₹3.48 LPA
₹13.6 L

M.A. in Fashion Management

2 years
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₹11.75 LPA
₹1.58 L

M.Des. in Interior Design

2 years
15
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₹11.75 LPA
₹2.64 L

Certificate in Fashion Design

1 year
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₹84 K

M.Arch. in Urban Design and Development

2 years
20
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₹4.6 LPA
₹2.52 L

B.Des. in Fashion Design

4 years
60
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₹8.9 LPA
₹6.04 L

B.Des. in Interior Design

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₹8.9 LPA
₹6.2 L

M.Des. in Product Design

2 years
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₹11.75 LPA
₹2.64 L

M.Des. in Sustainable Design

2 years
15
₹11.75 LPA
₹2.18 L
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Manipal School of Architecture and Planning
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.2
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.1
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Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.7
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B.Des. in Interior Design - Batch of 2025
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Manipal - The student town.
Placements: My course is bachelors as well as masters, and good firms send in applications for placements. Student experience during their internship, and mostly get placed depending on their CGPA. Mostly firms are from Bangalore, Hyderabad, and other cities too.
Infrastructure: We have our own campus designed in a way that considers student and staff. College has an amazing view. There is a lot of open space within campus. Even classes are well designed, keeping in mind sustainability. We do have labs, Wi-Fi, and printing area for our preparations as well as allotted classes course-wise. Library is also there. We do have canteen and faculty lounge for girls on our campus.
Faculty: We have good and qualified professors in college for all the courses. We have practical exams starting from 6 hours then as semester passes be it's increased to 18 hours. There are other theory written papers that also carry credit in order to pass the semester.
Other: It's interesting, and it's a creative field. We do have events every semester for a week, and the student body is majorly involved in preparations and faculty support too. We do have inter-college events and competitions held throughout.
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B.Des. in Interior Design - Batch of 2027
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Good infrastructure, no AC classrooms and some great faculty members every semester.
Placements: I'm not sure about the recruiting as a second-year student. They do mention a lot of placements and internship chances on their website and in their marketing campaigns. But I am not quite sure about this. As a first-year student, they had asked us to go for a summer internship of our choice and submit the necessary documents afterwards to prove the same.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is, in fact, great but it takes a lot of time to adhere to the path and accesses. The feeling intends to get higher every year. However, there is no AC facility in any of the classrooms except for the CAD labs. It is hard to survive during the summer.
Faculty: The majority faculty members are excellently hire with great communication skills and fair mindedness. The end semester exams are of a total 12 hours drawing/ drafting, 2 day viva and 2 day of theory written exam. The curriculum is great except for some of the faculty are not given beforehand information on what has already been taught and looked at.
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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - Batch of 2025
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Our college has good faculty members, average infrastructure, and excellent crowd and campus life.
Placements: Almost 70% of students are placed in this course. The highest salary package offered is 4 LPA and the lowest salary package offered is 2 LPA. Top recruiting companies like L&T, Studio Mumbai, Sanjay Puri Architects, Studio Lotus, etc., visit our campus. Almost 70% of students got internships. Internships completely depend on your personal skills.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is not up to the mark. Air-conditioners are not available in classrooms and drafting tables are very old. The hostel is good and well-furnished. Both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms are available. Hot water and internet are available. Mess food is also very good. Both north Indian and south Indian food are available. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food are available. There are midnight canteens available in every hostel which are open till midnight.
Faculty: Faculty members are worth the fee you have paid. Most of them are IIT graduates or from other highly designated universities. This course curriculum is relevant. It makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are not so tough. If you are completely prepared, you can easily score above 75%. The pass percentage is 50%.
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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - Batch of 2022
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College life at this college is very good.
Placements: The architecture course doesn't have any placements, so you must search for placements on your own. The training and placement cell might help. Batchmates got placed in various firms all over the country. Depending on performance, few students who joined as interns continued as junior architects.
Infrastructure: We share the same hostels with multiple colleges on the MIT campus, but all hostels are well-constructed. They are lively, and there are several student centres. The college is currently a part of the engineering department's building, but it will be soon shifted to its dedicated building.
Faculty: The syllabus of 2014 is different from what is followed currently. Students are not that industry-ready, but it is not necessarily specific to MSAP. Most of the teachers are helpful.
Other: We have only one fest named Opus and a sports event named Seige. More importance is given to academics here.
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2021Read More
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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - Batch of 2024
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Our college provides good faculty members and infrastructure.
Placements: Since it's an architecture college, students usually opt to work under other firms. But in Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, you get a good experience and also with great faculty members and seniors. It makes it easier. Most of the alumni have their firms in large cities while others work for big firms.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is very good. They are going to shift to another building after a few years. Hostels are very spacious and have all the facilities required, and hygienic food is served in the mess. The campus also has some public gathering places to enjoy nature.
Faculty: The course curriculum is as prescribed by the council of architecture. Faculty members are well experienced and have good knowledge about the work. Most of the faculty members are holding PhDs in their respective subjects and are highly knowledgeable. They have a vast idea about most of the topics.
Other: I chose this course because of my interest in planning.
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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - Batch of 2017
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You have the key, do whatever you want with that.
Placements: There are no placements opportunities provided by the institution for architecture. However, students from our college have never failed to get into a good practice after college or during the course of the 1-year internship. Manipalites have a better chance of getting placed in practice in Bangalore due to its proximity to the college. There are students who try hard to get into cities like Mumbai or Ahmedabad, but the practices in these cities always give first preference to the students studying in the same city. But, this doesn't stop students from getting into top firms of India as there are alumni who are working for Pritzker award winner B V Doshi and highly famed architect Hafeez Contractor.
Infrastructure: Classrooms are 10m x 10m in size with a height of up to 7m. These working studios are large enough to offer convenient working spaces for every individual. Apart from that, there are AC seminar halls, jury halls and material laboratories. The architecture department is spacious enough to cater to every student's experimentation, and there are no restrictions as such. The whole building is a canvas to students.
Faculty: At the current stage of our college, there are many inexperienced faculty members and few experienced ones. Most of the experienced ones are pretty lazy and try to take up the shortest path method as many times as possible. The junior faculty are full of enthusiasm, but they lack the knowledge to cater to the current world of architecture. To make up with this, the institution (after plenty of experimentation with students, classes and curriculum) has a completely developed curriculum where learning happens at an enormous and zealous way as compared to our time.
Other: There is one fest conducted in every semester. One is a college fest by the title 'Opus', where architecture workshops are organised, and students take part in various interactive competitions ranging from essay writing to potpourri. The second fest 'Utsav', which is the university one, where all the institutions of Manipal compete against each other. Apart from that, there are sports competitions organised around the year.
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Manipal School of Architecture and Planning 
Admission FAQs

Q:   Can I get into Manipal School of Arch & Planning MDes with 70% in class 12th?
A: 

Hello Nishar Ahmed, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning has a great deal of history. It started in the year 1978 under Mysore University but within a few years came under Mangalore University in 1980. Since the year 2010 it has been part of Mahipal Academy of higher Education or MAHE in short. 

Yes you can definitely get admission for undergraduate courses, in this Institute with just about 70% marks in your 12th examination. However for getting admission in Bachelor of architecture, a student has to pass an examination conducted nationally called NATA. As per the data available, to get admission into Manipal a student has to score above 120 in this examination. For getting admission into design there is no entrance exam whatsoever. MSAP is ranked quite high amongst its peers across the country. In fact the NIRF ranking of this institute is #6. It also has NAAC grading of A+. Both these facts make students flock to this institute in large numbers and as a result even though there is no entrance examination a student need to score quite high in 12th examination. Of course 70% marks that you are quoting is also quite good and it may be but I have good enough to get you admission.

Best wishes to you.

Q:   Can I get B.Des at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning with 75 percentile in ISC?
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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 that offers courses in Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design & Management and Sustainable Design at undergraduate and post-graduate level1. It is ranked 12th in the Architecture category by NIRF ranking 2020. 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.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for M.Des at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning?
A: 

The eligibility criteria for M.Des at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) are as follows:

  • You need to have a bachelor’s degree in B.Des (Interior Design) / B.Arch / B.E. (Civil) / B.Tech (Civil) from a recognised university, with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent.
  • You need to submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV), a Statement of Purpose (SOP), and a Portfolio of Work (POW) along with your application.
  • You will be selected based on merit, considering your academic performance, SOP, and POW.
  • MSAP offers two specializations for M.Des: Sustainable Design and Interior Design. The duration of the course is two years. MSAP is one of the top colleges in Manipal for architecture and design courses, and is ranked 12th in the Architecture category by NIRF ranking 2020.
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What is the duration of B.Des courses at MSAP?

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The duration of BDes course offered by MSAP is 4 years or 8 semesters. The MSAP BDes course in Interior Design can be exited by a student within 3 years. This results in a BA in Interior Design degree awarded to them at the end of their course. However, students who exit the BDes course in 3 years a

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Who are the top recruiters during Manipal School of Architecture and Planning placement drive?

Answered a year ago

The list of top recruiters during Manipal School of Architecture and Planning placements in recent past is presented below:

MSAP Manipal Top Recruiters

ATKINS

Keystone Architects

Space Matrix

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail

Total Environment

STAPATI

FHD Consultants

Alex Jacob Architect

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Krishnendu Chatterjee

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Where are Manipal School of Architecture and Planning alumni placed?

Answered a year ago

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 D

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How are the placements at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning?

Answered a year ago

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:

Particulars

BArch Placement Statistics (2021)

BArch Placement Statistics (2022)

BArch Placement Statistics (2023)

Median package

INR 2.4 LPA

INR 3.2 LPA

INR 3.48 LPA

Total Students

143

145

153

Students placed

38

76

84

Students opted for higher studies

22

17

21

Particulars

MArch Placement Statistics (2021)

MArch Placement Statistics (2022)

MArch Placement Statistics (2023)

Median package

INR 3.5 LPA

INR 4.15 LPA

INR 4.6 LPA

Total Students

19

20

14

Students placed

17

20

14

Students opted for higher studies

2

0

0

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Krishnendu Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 10

What is the average package offered at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning?

Answered a year ago

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:

Course

Median Package (2021)

Median Package (2022)

Median Package (2023)

BArch

INR 2.4 LPA

INR 3.2 LPA

INR 3.48 LPA

MArch

INR 3.5 LPA

INR 4.15 LPA

INR 4.6 LPA

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