Architecture

When comparing IIEST Shibpur and IIT Kharagpur for MPlan, several factors, like tuition fees, ratings, seat intake, and placement opportunities determine the best choice between the two. Here is an outline of the tabular comparison of IIEST Shibpur with IIT Kharagpur:

NOTE: The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

When comparing IIEST Shibpur and Jamia Millia Islamia for the course of MPlan, both show viable options. Students can refer to the following table for a brief comparison between IIEST Shibpur and Jamia Millia Islamia:

NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources.

For an MPlan course at IIEST Shibpur, the total tuition fee is INR 1.7 Lacs with an overall Shiksha rating of 4.1 out of 5. In contrast, MANIT Bhopal has a total tuition fee ranging from INR 1.4 Lacs to INR 1.8 Lacs and a rating of 4.1 out of 5. While the SPA Delhi MPlan tuition fee ranges between INR 1.8 lakh with a rating of 3.9 out of 5. In general, IIEST Shibpur is a better option in terms of the overall rating and affordability compared to other institutes.

In 2024, the BArch cutoff at IIEST Shibpur witnessed a huge shift from previous years. The closing rank for the general category was 2166, whereas in 2023 it was 855 and in 2022 it was 1034. This upward trend in cutoff ranks shows that there is less competition for the programme this year. In addition, the cut-off ranks for the past three years have varied, indicating changing applicant performance and interest levels in the BArch programme, also indicating changes in demand as well as academic standards among potential applicants.

The Bachelor of Architecture programme at IIEST Shibpur closed at 2166 in Round 5 for the category of General All India under the 2024 admission cycle. This rank is taken as a cut-off rank to guarantee admission to the course based on scores secured by students in JEE Main. The cutoff trends over the last few years have been fluctuating, and 2024 indicates a rise in the closing rank, which means less competition for this specialisation compared to previous years. These rankings are decided through the counselling process of the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).

Yes, IIEST Shibpur does provide a full-time MPlan at the PG level. The duration of the course is two years. The institute provides MPlan in Urban and Regional Planning. For details, students can refer to the following key highlights:

NOTE: The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

Candidates who intend to join the MPlan course at the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur must satisfy particular eligibility criteria. The candidates need to have completed a Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline. For General, General-EWS, and OBC categories, 60% aggregate or a 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale is expected. For SC/ST/PwD categories, the mark percentage or CGPA is 55% or 6.0, respectively. Another condition is that one must have a valid GATE score, and final-year students may apply provisionally. Admission is finalised through CCMT counselling.

The total tuition fee for the IIEST Shibpur MPlan is INR 1.7 lakh. The fee structure of IIEST Shibpur has different fee heads apart from the tuition fees. This includes the hostel fees, security deposit, and other one-time fees. Students have to pay the first installment of the course to secure their seats. Besides that, a one-time admission fee of INR 3,000 is required to be submit that the time of admission. On the other hand, the fee mentioned above is taken from the official website. It is still indicative because it is subject to change.

Yes, admission for MPlan at IIEST Shibpur is based on entrnac exam. A valid GATE score, followed by the CCMT counselling process, would ensure entry to the MPlan programme at IIEST Shibpur. To be eligibile, one should possess a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institute. Even final year students are allowed to apply. The GATE examination is the criterion for entry. The two-year postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Architecture, Town and Regional Planning would be merit-based.