SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture Answered Questions

According to some, the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Bhopal is better for architecture than the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT). Here are some reasons why some say SPA Bhopal is better:Infrastructure: SPAs are considered equivalent to IITs in architecture and are directly under the Ministry of HRD.Facilities and funds: SPAs offer better facilities and funds for students.Specialization: SPAs are dedicated institutions for architecture and planning.Course curriculum: Some say the course curriculum at MANIT is very good. Here are some reasons why some say MANIT is good:Engineering: MANIT is a leading college in the field of engineering.Placements: In 2023, MANIT Bhopal's the highest package was INR 82 LPA and the average package was INR 15.6 LPA. SPA Bhopal is located inside the MANIT campus and has the same facilities. 

To be eligible for admission to the M.Arch course at SPA Bhopal, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in B.Arch/ B.Tech /B.Plan with a minimum of 55% marks. The minimum eligibility for general, OBC, and EWS-category students is 60% aggregate or CGPA should be 6.50. The eligibility criteria for SC/ST/PWD is 55%. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PWD categories are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks. Candidates must also have a valid score in GATE or CEED or other entrance test for PG courses in Planning and Architecture. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of experience. 

Determining the "top" course at SPA Bhopal is subjective and depends on individual preferences and aspirations.Popular Undergraduate Programs:B.Arch, B.PlanningPopular Undergraduate Programs:M.Arch, M.Plan Several other programs like M.Des in Design, PhD in Architecture, and PhD in Planning are also offered at SPA Bhopal, each with its own unique strengths and appeal.

Some top recruiters at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in Bhopal include:  EY, L&T, TCS, Asianpaints, Infosys, Morphogenesis, Perkins Eastman, RMJM India, Shapoorji Pallonji Group. In 2021, the annual gross salary offered to SPA Bhopal graduates was around INR 5–6 lakhs. The placement rate at SPA Bhopal is around 25%.  

Here is some information about the cutoff for M.Arch at SPA Bhopal:In 2023, the cutoff by marks for M.Arch. Landscape Architecture was 405.In 2023, the overall cutoff for GATE was 377–476 marks.In 2023, the expected JEE Main cutoff for general category students was 724th rank.In 2023, the expected JEE Main cutoff for OBC students was 445th rank.In 2023, the expected JEE Main cutoff for SC students was 350th rank.In 2023, the expected JEE Main cutoff for ST students was 272nd rank.In 2023, the expected JEE Main cutoff for EWS students was 336th rank.In 2023, the expected JEE Main cutoff for PWD students was 211th rank. To be eligible for admission at SPA Bhopal, students must take the JEE (Main) exam and either:Secure at least 75% marks in Class XII (65% for SC/ST/PwD)Be within the category-wise top 20 percentile 

The School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Bhopal accepts the following entrance exam scores for admission:BArch and BPlan: JEE Mains and other national-based entrance exam scoresMArch and MPlan: GATE and CCMT exams  Admission to undergraduate programs at SPA Bhopal is based on JEE-2023 All India Rank and eligibility criteria defined by JoSAA. BArch admissions are made on the basis of JEE Mains score followed by JoSAA counselling.  SPA Bhopal does not accept NATA scores. 

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. 

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. 

SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses: CoursesEligibilityM.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.