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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 : 45 %
Exams : NATA
B.Des(2 courses)
6 L - 6.5 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 45 %
M.Des(3 courses)
2.2 L - 2.6 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : GATE
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Q:   How many students can do B.Des at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning?
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The intake capacity for B.Des at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) is 60 students per year. This means that only 60 students can enroll in the B.Des course at MSAP every year. The B.Des course at MSAP offers two specializations: Fashion Design and Interior Design.

Q:   Can I join Manipal School of Architecture and Planning directly?
A: 

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)

Course

Selection Criteria

BArch

NATA

BDes

Home Based Test (HBT), Portfolio of work (POW), Personal interview (PI)

BDes (Lateral Entry)

- Interior Design

- Fashion Design

Merit- Based

M.Arch

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

BDes

MA Fashion Management

Merit- Based, SOP

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

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:

Course

Eligibility

BArch

A pass in Class 12 with 50% aggregate with PCM subjects

BDes

A pass in Class 12 with 50% aggregate

BDes (Lateral Entry)

- Interior Design

- Fashion Design

A 3year Diploma in Fashion Design with 50% aggregate score

M.Arch

A pass in BArch with 50% aggregate

MDes

- A pass in BArch/ BTech (Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical) from

a recognised university, with a minimum of 50% aggregate

- Weightage is given to GATE-qualified applicants

MA Fashion Management

A pass in graduation in any stream with 50% aggregate

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B.Arch

1 CourseStar Icon4.0(10)5 years#27 NIRF
₹3.48 LPA
₹13.6 L

B.Des

2 CoursesStar Icon3.8(2)4 years
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₹8.9 LPA
₹6.04 L - 6.52 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
– / –
₹84 K

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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Star Icon4.05 years#27 NIRF
160
₹3.48 LPA
₹13.6 L

M.A. in Fashion Management

2 years
– / –
    – / –
₹11.75 LPA
₹1.58 L

M.Des. in Interior Design

2 years
15
    – / –
₹11.75 LPA
₹2.64 L

Certificate in Fashion Design

1 year
– / –
– / –
₹84 K

M.Arch. in Urban Design and Development

2 years
20
    – / –
₹4.6 LPA
₹2.52 L

B.Des. in Fashion Design

4 years
60
    – / –
₹8.9 LPA
₹6.04 L

B.Des. in Interior Design

Star Icon3.84 years
60
    – / –
₹8.9 LPA
₹6.52 L

M.Des. in Product Design

2 years
15
    – / –
₹11.75 LPA
₹2.64 L

M.Des. in Sustainable Design

2 years
15
– / –
₹2.18 L
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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5
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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - Batch of 2027
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I am satisfied with the college. It has good faculty members and facilities.
Placements: MSAP placements are existent but limited. It is offered to only the best students of the batch for the Bachelor of Architecture. It has a very active aluminium community that recruits students on behalf of their firms. Out of the selective group of students, a fair number of students do get placed.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is top-notch with smartboards for education, highly equipped printing labs, 3d printing labs, VR labs, a library with all the books we need, auditoriums, work studios, a building materials lab, survey labs, good Wi-Fi, and classrooms with plenty of light, air, and charging points. Hostels are well-maintained and standard. There are both AC and non-AC rooms with attached and non-attached bathrooms, from single to triple sharing for female and male, with Wi-Fi. There are staff members for cleaning and laundry services. There are 4-5 types of mess facilities, and we can sign up for them with good, tasty, and hygienic food. Medical facilities are also available here.
Faculty: Our college has great and qualified faculty members. They are very helpful and attentive to our doubts and needs. They are master's or PhD-qualified. The course curriculum has changed for the recent batches, and they've made it more relevant now. There are great workshops and seminars for training, practicing, and influential professionals, which are organised for students to keep them aware of the industry and practices. It has very up-to-date faculty members.
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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.
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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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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?
A: 

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.

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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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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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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

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What is the placement rate recorded during Manipal School of Architecture and Planning placements?

Answered a year ago

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

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What is the highest package for B.Arch students at Manipal School of Arch & Planning?

Answered a year ago

The average salary package for a fresher B.Arch graduate from Manipal is around INR 3.6 to 4 Lakhs per annum. Top performers and students with good communication and technical skills can expect packages up to INR 5 Lacs per annum. After a few years of experience, the salary increases significantly.

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