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Q:   Does SPA Bhopal accept JEE score?
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Yes, SPA Bhopal does accept JEE scores for admission to their undergraduate programs, specifically:

B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture): This programme requires JEE Main Paper 2A followed by the SPA Bhopal Admission Test (SPAT) and subsequent rounds like interview and portfolio evaluation.

B.Plan (Bachelor of Planning): This programme requires JEE Main Paper 1 followed by the SPA Bhopal Admission Test (SPAT) and subsequent rounds like interview and portfolio evaluation.

Q:   What is the ranking of School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal?
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The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Bhopal 11th in architecture in 2023. NIRF placed it tenth for architecture in 2022. NIRF placed it fifth in architecture in 2021. Admission to undergraduate programs at SPA Bhopal is dependent on JEE Mains scores. The SPA Bhopal entrance test is used to determine admission to postgraduate and research programs.

Q:   How many MArch courses are available at SPA Bhopal?
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To know the all the MArch courses available at SPA bhopal students can check the points below:

  • Master of Architecture (Conservation)
  • Master of Conservation
  • Master of Architecture (Landscape)
  • Master of Landscape Design
  • Master of Architecture (Urban Design)

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B.Arch Admissions 2026

1 Course5 years
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  • 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, NATA
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4 Apr '26 - 13 Jun '26
NATA 2026 Phase 1 Exam(Friday and Saturday)Ongoing
7 Aug '26 - 8 Aug '26
NATA 2026 Phase 2 Exam
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4.1/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.2
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.1
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.4
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.4
Money Review IconValue for Money4.5
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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - Batch of 2028
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Placements are poor, faculty is okayish at best, hostels are good, and infrastructure is okay.
Placements: Only a few students get placed every year as there are very few jobs in architecture, the recruiting companies pay very little, the working hours are very high, and there is no work-life balance. The only way out is to start your own firm. Most students pursue Masters either in planning or go abroad rather than getting placed.
Infrastructure: The hostels are very good; the rooms are big, clean, and adequately maintained; the bathrooms are below average, as there is only one washroom per 30 rooms; every room has a balcony; the mess is in the hostel itself; there is a badminton court, a table tennis table, and a TV in the common. Wi-Fi is okay at best, with speeds ranging from 1 to 60 mbps, depending on the location of your room. Sports facilities are pretty poor. The basketball court is okay, as is the badminton court, but except for that, nothing is taken care of. The football field is small and never has grass. The cricket ground is unusable for more than half of the academic year, and the other volleyball court is substandard. The library is very small, and the selection of books is also underwhelming. The new academic block is very far from the hostels and very inefficient; the old academic block is always filled with Masters students.
Faculty: The difficulty of the semester depends on the faculty you get; there are some egoistic teachers who will put you back a year without a second thought, and there are teachers who will pass you with good marks even when you do just the bare minimum. Life is hectic during the semester with endless submissions. The schedule is tightly paced; you barely get time for extracurricular activities. Half of the teachers are employed just because someone from their family is already teaching here; nepotism in teaching positions is insanity. Husbands, wives, and cousins of teachers are very common. The teachers here are a bit ruthless as an independent institute, and they do what they want.
Other: Events are not the best as the strength of the college is < 1000. There is a very large involvement of faculty and their families as the campus is in a remote location and there is nothing else that their family has to pass their time with. Overall, events are underwhelming and not on par with other larger colleges.
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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - Batch of 2028
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One of the best places to study architecture in India.
Placements: If you are into placements, then please don't choose architecture. Placements are average here; you can expect 4 to 5 LPA. But after a few years of experience, you can be at 10 to 12 LPA. We do have a placement cell but that is not that active at bringing high-paying companies up to this point in time.
Infrastructure: Everything here is top-notch. The campus is less than 10 years old, so most of the amenities are considered quite modern. Our hostel has a warm water facility and it is also cleaned regularly. We can have coolers installed in our rooms but that will include electricity costs. The best part is that each room has a balcony between the rooms for double occupancy and we have communal washrooms. The mess is managed by the students for the students so you can expect good-quality food here. We have a new academic block this year and that building is very beautiful to study in. Our campus has a fast 450 mbps connection in college but only 150 mbps of Wi-Fi in our hostels. The library is small considering the size of the campus, but we have good access to leading online journals. The best part about our campus is that we have no restrictions on entry and exist in our hostels. Any student can work and go to the classroom at any time. We have a good workshop facility and we can do whatever we want there but the only downside is that for using power tools, we need to have permission. Apart from that, other labs are heavily equipped, be they graphic or GIS labs. Compared to other colleges, we are getting far superior labs.
Faculty: The teachers are highly qualified; most of them are practicing architects and have a good number of projects under their name. They are highly knowledgeable and are very supportive when it comes to learning. Most of them have more than 10 years of experience; you can expect the best teachers in our nation to teach here. The curriculum is very hectic. Some of us have mental breakdowns due to work loads. That is why I am not giving it 5 stars. We work like animals here; day and night, you will see us working in our studios and hostel rooms. And the curriculum is the reason. But it will make you ready for the industry. Our alumni are highly respected, both by us and by the other architects, simply because we are extremely hardworking and dedicated to our job. The semester exams are mostly hilly except for a few subjects like history of architecture and structures. There are one or two students every semester who get the year back. So be very careful and study tight.
Other: The reason I chose this course is because of my love for building. I like seeing unique and beautiful buildings, and I want to design my own house. That is why I chose this course. I was deep into pursuing design, which is why I am here. Also, you can travel a lot while you're here. The best thing about this course is that you can build whatever you can imagine. Its like painting but in 3D. I wish to lower our work loads and also want to have a more practical approach to learning than a theoretical one. Our campus is a very happening place; we have people from every part of the nation and that is the strength of the institution, and you can see every festival from each and every state. We have an event every other second week and that keeps us from getting bored. But the downside is that there is groupism here and people generally divide themselves based on language.
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Master of Urban Design - Batch of 2021
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MUD from SPA 2021 had the best years of life.
Placements: The percentage of students placed in our college is extremely low, as this course is not much in demand and therefore most of the students are willing to open their venture, which makes the placement percentage in our college low, i.e., 82%, according to data for our year.
Infrastructure: The facilities and the infrastructure available to us on our campus are amazing, as they provide us with 24*7 Wi-Fi and electricity, and only this means that our entire college is equipped with cameras, therefore making campus life safe for girls and making it a safe place.
Faculty: The faculty, curriculum, and exams of our course are such that the exams are conducted on a semester basis, making it easy for students to pass and clear the exam just by studying a day before exams. The course curriculum is relevant in comparison to the industry requirements.
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SPA Bhopal Cut off 2022

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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)378762799
Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan.)191629181696
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Q:   What is the GATE cutoff score for SPA Bhopal in 2024?
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SPA Bhopal cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the cutoff scores ranged between 436 and 549 for the General AII India category students. Among all the M.Tech specialisations, Master of Planning in Urban and Regional Planning is the most competitive specialisation. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal must secure over and above the cutoff range mentioned here to be eligible.

A detailed course-wise SPA Bhopal GATE CCMT cutoff 2024 is given below for the General category students under the AII India Quota. 

Course2024
M.Arch in Conservation436
Master of Planning in Urban and Regional Planning549
M.Plan. (Transport Planning and Logistics Management)489
Q:   What is the minimum cutoff for M.Arch at SPA Bhopal 2023?
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The minimum cutoff for M.Arch at SPA Bhopal for 2023 is 60% for General, OBC, and EWS-category students. For SC/ST/PWD candidates, the minimum cutoff is 55%. The 2023 JEE Main cutoff for the general category is expected to be 724th rank. For OBC students, the cutoff is expected to be 445th rank. 
Q:   What is the cut off requirement for MPlan at SPA Bhopal?
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Students can find the MPlan cut off at SPA Bhopal:

Course202120222023
Master of Planning in Urban and Regional Planning636557495
Master of Planning-Environmental Planning568429366
M.Plan. (Transport Planning and Logistics Management)574539444
Q:   What is the cut off requirement for MArch at SPA Bhopal?
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Students can find the MArch cut off at SPA Bhopal:

Course202120222023
MArch (Landscape)562NA442
MArch (Urban Design)574472377

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SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture Placements

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6 LPA
M.Arch
6 LPA
M.Plan
6 LPA
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SPA Bhopal Scholarships 2025

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Q:   Does SPA Bhopal offers scholarship?
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The college offers national, post-matric and other state-based scholarships available for students who are looking for admission to SPA Bhopal. The table below showcases the list of scholarships available at SPA Bhopal:

SPA Bhopal Scholarships

Central Sector Scholarship for various categories through National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojna in Madhya Pradesh state

Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for students of Madhya Pradesh

Other State Scholarship: Any other scholarship scheme offered by State Govt./PSU/ from time to time

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Q:   Who can avail scholarship for MPlan at SPA Bhopal?
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Candidates applying for ‘Direct Admission’ are not normally eligible for scholarships. Institute Scholarships are accessible for a maximum of 60% aggregate of seats of all programmes provided the candidates are admitted through CCMT channel (GATE qualified). In the event of any seats outstanding vacant through CCMT, SPA Bhopal reserves the right to admit students from the merit list of applicants selected through direct admission in subsequent rounds. If any seats remain unfilled in CCMT admission, the same number of scholarships will be offered against vacant seats to candidates admitted through direct admission procedures provided the candidates possess valid GATE scores based on a merit list prepared for this specific purpose.

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SPA Bhopal Courses and Fees 2025

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B.Arch(1 course)
10+2 : 45 %
Exams : JEE MainNATA
B.Plan(1 course)
10+2 : 50 %
Exams : JEE Main
M.Arch(6 courses)
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : GATE
M.Plan(2 courses)
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : GATE
M.Des(1 course)
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : CEED
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Q:   How can I get into SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?
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SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:
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M.ArchCandidate must have passed Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with minimum of 60% marks for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC or at least 6.5 CGPA (on a 10- point scale) and 55% marks in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) from a recognised university/Institute. Final year appearning students may also apply on provisional basis. Candidate must have a valid GATE Score of the year 2020 / 2021 / 2022. Candidate who has passed from any of the professional societies such as The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE), The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI), The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE), The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM), The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), etc. ) and has enrolled with these institutions with permanent recognition up to May 31, 2013 can also apply.
M.PlanCandidate must have passed Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with minimum of 60% marks for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC or at least 6.5 CGPA (on a 10- point scale) and 55% marks in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) from a recognised university/Institute. Final year appearning students may also apply on provisional basis. Candidate must have a valid GATE Score of the year 2020 / 2021 / 2022. Candidate who has passed from any of the professional societies such as The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE), The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI), The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE), The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM), The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), etc. ) and has enrolled with these institutions with permanent recognition up to May 31, 2013 can also apply.
B.ArchCandidate who have passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Institute/ University can also apply. Candidates appearing for 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics in the current year may also provisionally appear for NATA-2023.
B.PlanCandidate with below mentioned eligibility are also eligible: qualification equivalent to the 10+2 system by the AIU or Intermediate or 2-year Pre-University exam conducted by a recognised Board/ University. Final examination of the 2-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the NDA. SSC Examination conducted by the NIOS with a minimum of 5 subjects. A Diploma recognised by AICTE or a State board of technical education of at least 3 year duration.
Q:   What is the highest package offered at School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal?
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School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal has a training and placement cell that is committed to providing its students with great career opportunities. School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal has not released its placement statistics on its official website. However, as per the media reports and student reviews The average package offered to students was INR INR 2.40 LPA and INR 5.10 LPA for B.Arch and M.Arch respectively.

Q:   Is SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture a known college/Institute?
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SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture is a well-known institution for M.Arch, M.Plan, B.Arch, B.Plan courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha verified reviews, SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture has a rating of 4.1 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.3 on campuslife, 3 on placements, 4.6 on faculty and 4.3 on Infrastructure.
Q:   Are there any seat reservations at School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal?
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The School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal has seat reservations for admission for different categories.  Category-wise seat reservations in diffrent courses at the School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal are given in the table below:

Category Seat Course
OBC9B.Plan
OBC24B.Arch
SC6B.Plan
SC13B.Arch
ST6B.Plan
ST13B.Plan
Q:   How can candidates join School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal?
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The Government of India designated SPA Bhopal as an Institute of National Importance in 2008. 
JEE Main, NATA, and DASA UG are the tests approved for admission to the B.Arch program. Candidates who wish to enter the School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal (SPA Bhopal) must first: 1)take the JEE (Main) test.
2)Obtain at least 75% in Class XII (65% for SC/ST/PwD).
3)Be in the top 20% of their respective Class XII board test category.
4)Pass the IIT-JEE Mains test or the All India Engineering Entrance test.
5)Pass with the college's cut off marks
6)Show up for JOSAA counseling.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email of the time and location of online and in-person interviews.

 

Q:   Where can a candidate check SPA Bhopal cutoff 2023?
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Candidates can check the 2023 JEE Main cutoff for SPA Bhopal on the official JoSAA website. The JEE Mains 2023 cutoff for Round 6 at SPA Bhopal was released on July 26, 2023. 
 
To be eligible for admission to SPA Bhopal, candidates must take the JEE (Main) exam and meet one of the following criteria:
  • Score at least 75% marks in Class XII (65% for SC/ST/PwD)
  • Be within the category-wise top 20 percentile.
     
Q:   How many seats are available at SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture for all courses combined?
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The overall seats available across all courses offered by SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture is up to 270. Good thing to know is that SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture has courses which are approved by prominent Government bodies like CoA.
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Answered 9 months ago

With 98.02 percentile in JEE Main Paper?2 and 70% in boards, your chances of getting B.Arch at SPA Bhopal under the ST female quota are very strong. Past cut? offs for ST category have been well below your score, so you should be in a safe range to secure a seat through JoSAA counselling.

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Nallamothu Arun Kumar

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Answered 10 months ago

SPA's Master's in Planning:

- *Eligibility*: Bachelor's in Planning/Architecture with 55% marks.

- *Application*: Online form, entrance exams (GATE/CEED/UGC NET).

- *Selection*: Merit-based, portfolio, and interview.

- *Fees*: INR 1,000-2,500 (Indians), US$ 300 (foreigners).

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Baskaran M

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Answered a year ago

To know which is a better choice, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and median package. As per official sources, the fees to pursue BPlan at SPA Delhi and SPA Bhopal is INR 4 Lacs and INR 2.13 lakh, respectively. In terms of fees, SPA Bhopal is a better choice.

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Shailja Rawat

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Answered a year ago

To apply to MNIT Jaipur, SPA Bhopal, and NIT Hamirpur, check eligibility criteria based on academic qualifications and required entrance exams (usually JEE Main for undergraduate, GATE  for postgraduate). Register for the exam, appear on the scheduled date, and participate in counseling.

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Answered 2 years ago

Based on 2024 rankings the best architecture college in Bhopal is SPA Bhopal. Because having best placements and with good infrastructure also providing the quality of education to students and working hard for the best results and Bringing the college on the top of the table in the rankings of Indi

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