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Manipal School of Architecture and Planning
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Ranking Highlights 2026

Consistently recognised by numerous national ranking agencies, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning is one of India’s top institutes. Recently, the institute ranked #13 in the India Today 2026 under the Architecture category. The reasons for its high ranks among numerous ranking agencies include its academic reputation, top-notch faculty, and well-laid infrastructure. The following article covers all the information around Manipal School of Architecture and Planning rankings:

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

B.Arch

NIRF, 2025

#27

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Karnataka in 2025->

Design

The Week, 2026

2nd Best among The Week ranked colleges in Karnataka in 2026->

Fashion Design

The Week, 2026

#20

3rd Best among The Week ranked colleges in Karnataka in 2026->

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Ranking

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Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Ranking Highlights 2026
NIRF Ranking 2025
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning India Today Ranking 2026
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Outlook Ranking 2025
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning The Week Ranking 2026
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Course Ranking
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Student Reviews

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning
NIRF Ranking 2025

According to the rankings from NIRF, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. Manipal School of Architecture and Planning's rankings in 'Architecture and Planning' category have shown a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2025, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning clim

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2024	2025
B.Arch	28	27

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning secured #27 rank in the 'Architecture and Planning' category of NIRF 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University and Nirma University. Check out how Manipal School of Architecture and Planning compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Architecture and Planning 2025
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning	27
Amity University Kolkata	25
AMU	26
School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University	28
Nirma University	29

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B.Arch

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LPU Compare	24
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Manipal School of Architecture and Planning	27
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Nirma University Compare	29
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Manipal School of Architecture and Planning India Today Ranking 2026

According to the rankings from India Today, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment.

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2020	2026
B.Arch	– / –	13
Design	16	– / –

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning vs Other Colleges: India Today Ranking Comparison

As per the India Today 2026, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning achieved #13 rank under the 'Architecture' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as School of Art and Architecture, Sushant University and Sathyabama University under the India Today 'Architecture' category. Check the year-wise comparison of Manipal School of Architecture and Planning with other leading institutes below.

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2026
College Name	Architecture 2026
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning	13
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University - East Delhi Campus	11
BMS College of Architecture	12
School of Art and Architecture, Sushant University	14
Sathyabama University	15

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College	Ranking
RV College of Architecture Compare	10
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University - East Delhi Campus	11
BMS College of Architecture Compare	12
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning	13
School of Art and Architecture	14
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Compare	15
Amity University Noida Compare	16

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Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Outlook Ranking 2025

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by Outlook-ICARE 2025, outperforming other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, as well as fostering an exceptional learning environment. In the 'Architecture (Private)' category, the institute's ranks have ascended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning climbed 1 rank to #5 rank in

It has been seen that in the 'Fashion Design (Private)' category, the institute's ranking has steadiness when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning's rank is #9, the same as last year's rank in the 'Fashion Design (Private)' category by the Outlook-ICARE ranking.

Explore the Manipal School of Architecture and Planning latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2025
Design	9

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning vs Other Colleges: Outlook Ranking Comparison

According to the Outlook-ICARE ranking 2025, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning received #5 rank in the 'Architecture (Private)' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as School of Art and Architecture, Sushant University, and Chandigarh University for Outlook-ICARE rankings under the 'Architecture (Private)' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Manipal School of Architecture and Planning with other top institutes:

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning vs Other Institutes: Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2025
College Name	Architecture (Private) 2025
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning	5
CEPT University	3
RV College of Architecture	4
School of Art and Architecture, Sushant University	6
Chandigarh University	7

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning The Week Ranking 2026

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning has earned commendable rankings across different domains in The Week 2026. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score. Manipal School of Architecture and Planning's rankings in 'Architecture' category have exhibited stability in trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2026, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning's rank is #7, the same as last year's rank i

It is to be noted that the institute has demonstrated a fluctuating trend in the 'Fashion Technology' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning fell 1 rank to #20 rank in the 'Fashion Technology' category by The Week ranking.

The 'Fashion Technology (Private)' category rankings of the institute have shown a fluctuating trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2026, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning fell 1 rank to #7 rank in the 'Fashion Technology (Private)' category by The Week ranking.

Tabulated below are the rankings and categories from various ranking bodies:

Category	2024	2025	2026
B.Arch	– / –	7	7
Design	– / –	6	7
Fashion Design	19	19	20

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning vs Other Colleges: The Week Ranking Comparison

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning secured #7 rank in the 'Architecture' category of The Week 2026 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as University of Mysore and Faculty of Architecture - Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. Check out how Manipal School of Architecture and Planning compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2026
College Name	Architecture 2026
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning	7
SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture	5
SPA Bhopal	6
University of Mysore	8
Faculty of Architecture - Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University	9

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College	Ranking
Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics	4
SPA Vijayawada	5
School of Planning and Architecture Compare	6
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning	7
University of Mysore India Compare	8
FOAP AKTU	9
Amity University Noida Compare	11

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Manipal School of Architecture and Planning
Course Ranking

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B.Arch

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
India Today	-	-	13
The Week	-	7	7
NIRF	28	27	-

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Design

Ranked by	2020	2025	2026
Outlook	-	9	-
India Today	16	-	-
The Week	-	6	7

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Fashion Design

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
The Week	19	19	20

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Campus Life4.7

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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - Batch of 2027

4.2

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

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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Ishika

B.Des. in Interior Design - Batch of 2025

4.2

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

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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Anonymous

B.Des. in Interior Design - Batch of 2027

3.4

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

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

4.4

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

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

3.6

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life2.0Value for Money

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

4.0

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2020Read More

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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

Krishnendu Chatterjee

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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

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

Krishnendu Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 10

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

Krishnendu Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 10

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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