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Keerthana Sundara Vadivel

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The fee structure of the course is an important factor that you will have to consider wile taking admission in BPlan course. 

Given below are some colleges that offer BPlan course with an affordable fee structure:

BPlan Course Colleges

Average Fees (in INR)

School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University

48 K

Bhagwan Mahavir College of Architecture

1.32 L

OPJS University

1.38 L

SPA Bhopal

2 L

Odisha University of Technology and Research

2.06 L

SPA Vijayawada

2.13 L

Om Sterling Global University

2.2 L

CVM University

2.4 L

Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya

2.49 L

Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth

2.56 L

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To excel in the career opportunities provide after graduating with a BPlan degree, the candidates are expected to have certain skill sets. 

Ability to analyze physical designs and plansKnowledge of project evaluation
Understanding of demographic informationAbility to work with the public
Ability to solve problems creativelyCommunication Skills
Understanding of planningTeamwork and Leadership

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After completing your B.Plan in India, you have several options for further studies to enhance your career prospects.

M. Planning (Master of Planning) is the most common choice, offering specializations like Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Housing and Transportation Planning. 
M.Arch (Master of Architecture) for a focus on architectural design within urban contexts. 
MBA for a business and management focus, especially relevant if aiming for development sector or private consulting roles. 
M.Phil. or Ph.D. in Planning for research-oriented careers or academic roles.
Postgraduate Diploma programs are
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One of the principal objectives of the course is to make optimum use of resources available in front of BPlan professionals and create a functional and comfortable environment using those resources and also for pursuing advanced research in the discipline. The course’s curriculum integrates theoretical and practical components of study. The major outcome of the course is to prepare candidates to become effective urban or rural planners and suggest changes for efficient development and management of towns and cities. They are also taught how to implement GIS and other spatial technologies in the planning process.

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BArch is a 5-year undergraduate course whereas BPlanning spans for 4 Years. The career prospects are more or less the same.

FeatureBArch (Bachelor of Architecture)BPlan (Bachelor of Planning)
FocusDesigning and building structuresPlanning development and management of space
Creative vs. AnalyticalMore creative and design-orientedMore analytical and policy-oriented
SubjectsArchitectural design, construction, building materials, history of architectureUrban planning, regional planning, environmental planning, social sciences, economics
Career OpportunitiesArchitect, interior designer, landscape architectUrban planner, regional planner, environmental planner, policy analyst
Software SkillsDesign software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software

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After completing the four-year Bachelor of Planning course, graduates can work as professional planners for either public or private organisations. Planners have a variety of employment options such as government-managed housing programmes, government construction and restoration projects, municipal corporation jobs, government transportation projects, government departments relating to urban and town planning, and many more are among the well-known recruiters in the government sector. While in the private sector, graduates of the Bachelor of Planning course can find employment in a variety of organisation

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The admissions procedure varies for various colleges. A select few institutions provide admission to their Bachelor of Planning programmes based on the student's performance on their pertinent entrance exam, followed by an in-person meeting or interview. Various admission exams at the national level are given all around the nation. Candidates must apply for various top entrance examinations which are generally conducted for both BPlan and BArch admissions. Candidates can either opt for both or for BPlan. They must prepare for subjects like Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for the entrance

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Bachelor of Planning or BPlan duration is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course, the minimum eligibility for which is a Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) qualification with a minimum aggregate score of 50 percent with Mathematics as a subject. This course is not offered in Lateral Entry mode unlike BTech which is offered to candidates in Lateral Entry mode. Candidates who have studied Mathematics in Class 12th must surely apply for this course. After Engineering and Architecture, B.Plan is a very popular course among candidates.

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Look over the fundamental eligibility requirements that are listed below.

  • Students need to graduate from an accredited board for their 10+2.
  • Candidates must get at least 50 percent overall in their qualifying exam.
  • As a requirement for their 10+2 education, students must take Mathematics.

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Bachelor of Planning (BPlan) is an undergraduate academic degree to train applicants in various aspects of designing, engineering, managing and resolving challenges related to human settlements. The working areas include metropolitan cities, small cities, congested towns and also villages. BPlan course prepares candidates to prepare effective planning legislations, understand nuances of sustainable urban development and plan and manage resources for informal sector. They are also introduced to human values in the planning process. 

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