Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Manipal Academy of Higher Education Answered Questions

To get admission to Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Applicants can apply through the official website of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The college offers both merit and entrance based admission depending on the course selection criteria. Some courses accept scores of different entrance exams. However, there are a few courses that offer direct admission to the students, such as BDes (Lateral Entry). If candidates want to be admitted to BArch, they must score well in the NATA entrance exam, Similarly, candidates must apply, appear and qualify the HBT conducted by MSAP for admission to BDes course. These entrance exams vary from course to course respectively.

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.

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 EligibilityBArchA pass in Class 12 with 50% aggregate with PCM subjectsBDesA pass in Class 12 with 50% aggregateBDes (Lateral Entry)- Interior Design- Fashion DesignA 3year Diploma in Fashion Design with 50% aggregate score M.ArchA pass in BArch with 50% aggregateMDes- A pass in BArch/ BTech (Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical) froma recognised university, with a minimum of 50% aggregate- Weightage is given to GATE-qualified applicantsMA Fashion ManagementA pass in graduation in any stream with 50% aggregate

Candidates applying for admission to UG & PG courses at MSAP must upload a set of documents. For UG courses, candidates must submit the scorecard of Class 12. Whereas for PG courses, they provide the document of UG degree. The other required documents for various UG & PG courses are listed below:Class 10 and Class 12 marksheetUndergraduate marksheet (if applicable)Postgraduate marksheet (if applicable)Birth certificatePassport-size photographTransfer certificateCharacter certificate

The application process for MSAP is conducted online on the official website of MAHE. The student must pay the amount of INR 600 as a registration fee. Given below is the Step-by-step application process for Manipal School of Architecture and Planning:Step 1: Go to the official website of Manipal Academy of Higher Education.Step 2: Select a course and register.Step 3: Verify the number or email ID by entering the received OTP.Step 4: Login to the portal using the email ID and password you created.Step 5: Fill out the application form by entering the educational and personal details.Step 6: Submit all the required documents.

 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:CoursesTuition FeesSeat IntakeB.DesINR 5.6 Lakh120B.ArchINR 12.6 Lakh160M.DesINR 2- 2.4 Lakh30M.ArchINR 2.3 Lakh20MAINR 1.5 LakhN/ANote: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.   

The overall intake of the college is over 300 out of which 250+ seats are for UG courses and over 50 seats are dedicated to postgraduate courses. The following table mentions the seat intake for all UG and PG courses offered by MSAP. CoursesSeat IntakeB.Des120B.Arch160M.Des30M.Arch20MAN/ANote: This information is sourced from the official website but is subject to change

The highest package provided by the Manipal School of Arch & Planning was INR 4.15 LPA and the average package was INR 3.20 LPA. Every year 88-100% are placed during the placement drive.According to the students' review, the highest package offered was INR 85 LPA at NITTE Institute of Architecture. The institute also provides internships. Placements are good in both institutes, to choose between both institutes one can visit Shiksha.com and search thoroughly.

Hi students, The Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) offers 10 courses, including five undergraduate courses, five postgraduate courses, and one certificate course. Some of the top courses offered include:Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Interior Design or Fashion DesignMaster of Architecture (M.Arch) in Urban Design and DevelopmentMaster of Design (M.Des) in Sustainable Design and Interior DesignMaster of Arts in Fashion Management In 2020, MSAP was ranked 12th among top architectural schools in NIRF. In 2022, Outlook-ICARE ranked it 3rd among the top colleges for architecture and 6th among the top colleges for fashion design in the all India private category.

Manipal School of Architecture & Planning (MSAP) Manipal, is a constituent of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) an Institute of Eminence (IoE) accorded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. MSAP has been a pioneer in imparting Architecture Education for over 40 years. MSAP has a Department of Design established in 2012, having both UG and PG courses in Interior and Fashion design. MSAP has a strong Alumni network across the globe with alumni holding major positions in recognised corporates and many have earned names and fame through their Architectural Practice. At MSAP the students are trained and tuned to keep up with the changing trends of the Industry. Students are encouraged to participate in various national and International Architectural competitions during their course for enhancement of their knowledge and skills. The institute has a well-organized placement team led by a Placement Coordinator, Associate Coordinators, and student coordinators from each department. Placements at MSAP happen in two ways i.e. On-Campus and Off-Campus in which 200 firms across India and abroad recruit UG & PG students every year.