M.Plan. in Urban and Regional Planning 

at School of Architecture, Loni Kalbhor

MIT SOA MPlan is offered with speicialisation in Urban and Regional Planning. The duration of the course is two-years, spread over four semesters. The curriculum of the programme is designed to help shape the policies to combat global warming and contribute to the creation of self-sufficient communities. The MIT SOA MPlan includes the following coursework:

• 8 Weeks Professional Training in Govt. Semi-Govt and Private Offices between 2nd and 3rd Sem

• Planning Studios on Area Development, City Development and Regional Development along with Integrated Core Courses and Electives.

MIT School of Architecture provides various scholarships to BArch, MArch, MPlan students. The details are mentioned below:

BArch: EWS Scholarship 50% on total fees as per Maharashtra Govt. Norms 10% on admitted intake.

MArch: EWS Scholarship 50% on total fees as per Maharashtra Govt. Norms 10% on admitted intake. The institute also offer scholarships to students against writing research papers or similar work.

MPlan: EWS Scholarship 50% on total fees as per Maharashtra Govt. Norms 10% on admitted intake

As per the selection process of MPlan at MIT School of Architecture, students must get a UG degree in Architecture/ Planning/ Civil Engineering/ Technology and a PG degree in Geography or Sociology or Economics with a minimum aggregate of 55% or 5.50 CGPA (5% relaxation for reserved category). Aspirants who apply with a valid score of GATE will be given preference. Non-GATE candidates can also apply via scores of PERA CET. 

MIT School of Architecture offers a two-year MPlan course in only one specialisations, i.e., Urban and Regional Planning. The total seat intake for this course is 20. The admission processes for this course is governed by the guidelines of Council of Architecture, New Delhi (COA) and the MIT ADT University.

MIT School of Architecture offers one UG and two PG Courses in the field of Architecture. These are BArch, M.Arch and MPlan. Along with that, students can also pursue a doctoral level from MIT SOA. Its courses are approved by Council of Architecture, New Delhi and admission to these courses is offered as per the norms of Council of Architecture. Find below the duration of all courses offered at MIT SOA:

MIT School of Architecture admissions are entirely entrance-based. Admissions start with the release of the application forms on the official website of the institute. MIT SOA admission process consists of the following steps:

• MIT SOA Application Process 2024
• Qualify Entrance exams and PI rounds
• Merit List Release & Counselling Process
• Fee Payment

Currentlty, MIT SOA admissions 2024 are open for all its UG & PG courses. As per the official website, the application portal started on Dec 15, 2023 and will remain open till Sep 30, 2024. Interested candidates can visit the official website of MIT SOA to apply for the course of their choice.

To get admission to UG & PG courses at MIT SOA, candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria as per the course requirements. Find below the course-wise qualification requirements for MIT SOA admission 2024:

MIT SOA offers UG and PG courses ranging from two to five years of duration. Find below the tuition fee for all MIT SOA courses:

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

M.Arch is not just about design, it is about solving real world problems creatively. You will need both technical and soft skills to excel in this field:

Below mentioned is the list of technical skills that you need to learn:

• AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp
• Rhino + Grasshopper (parametric design)
• GIS and BIM tools
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Climate-responsive design software (Climate Consultant, Ecotect)

Here are some of the Soft Skills:

• Critical thinking and spatial imagination
• Communication (to present your ideas clearly)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving (especially in urban contexts)
• Research and academic writing (especially for thesis)

Pro tip: Learn one 3D tool and one BIM tool deeply during M.Arch as it sets you apart from the crowd.