M.Des

I can help you compare the two institutes based on some criteria, such as ranking, accreditation, curriculum, facilities, and placement. However, the final decision depends on your personal preferences and goals. Here is some information that might be useful for you:

• Ranking: According to IIRF-2023, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) is ranked 2nd among all top architecture colleges in private, while NITTE Institute of Architecture (NIA) is not in the top 50 list. According to NIRF-2021, MSAP is ranked 18th among top architectural schools in the country, while NIA is not in the top 100 list.
• Accreditation: Both MSAP and NIA are approved by the Council of Architecture (CoA) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). MSAP is a constituent college of Nitte (Deemed to be University), which has been accredited with an ‘A+’ grade by the National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC). NIA is affiliated with VTU Belagavi and the Indian Institute of Architects, Mumbai.
• Curriculum: MSAP offers a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture programme and a 2-year Master of Design (Interior Design) program. The curriculum at MSAP is designed to incorporate hands-on practical training with theory-based education so that students learn by ‘doing’. They can explore design through materials such as clay and wood. Structures are taught using models and real-life scenarios and students work with design professionals and learn under their supervision. NIA offers a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture programme and a 2-year Master of Planning (Urban Design) program. The curriculum at NIA is focused on urban planning, conservation, interior design, arts and product design. It also emphasizes on experiential learning, research, and innovation.
• Facilities: MSAP has a world-class campus with state-of-the-art facilities such as studios, workshops, labs, library, auditorium, cafeteria, hostel, sports, and healthcare. It also has an institutional membership of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), New Delhi. NIA has a modern campus with facilities such as studios, labs, library, auditorium, cafeteria, hostel, sports, and healthcare. It also has a partnership with Institute of Town Planners, India.
• Placement: MSAP has a dedicated placement cell that helps students find internships and jobs in reputed firms and organizations. The average salary package offered to MSAP graduates is around 6.5 LPA. Some of the top recruiters are Hafeez Contractor, CnT Architects, RSP Design Consultants, Gensler, and Arup. NIA does not have a placement cell, but it provides career guidance and mentorship to students. The average salary package offered to NIA graduates is around 4.5 LPA. Some of the top recruiters are Ar. B.V. Doshi, Ar. Charles Correa, Ar. Sanjay Mohe, Ar. Christopher Benninger, and Ar. Raj Rewal.

The eligibility criteria for M.Des at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) are as follows:

• You need to have a bachelor’s degree in B.Des (Interior Design) / B.Arch / B.E. (Civil) / B.Tech (Civil) from a recognised university, with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent.
• You need to submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV), a Statement of Purpose (SOP), and a Portfolio of Work (POW) along with your application.
• You will be selected based on merit, considering your academic performance, SOP, and POW.
• MSAP offers two specializations for M.Des: Sustainable Design and Interior Design. The duration of the course is two years. MSAP is one of the top colleges in Manipal for architecture and design courses, and is ranked 12th in the Architecture category by NIRF ranking 2020.

The eligibility criteria for M.Des at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) are as follows:

• You need to have a bachelor’s degree in B.Des (Interior Design) / B.Arch / B.E. (Civil) / B.Tech (Civil) from a recognised university, with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent.
• You need to submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV), a Statement of Purpose (SOP), and a Portfolio of Work (POW) along with your application.
• You will be selected based on merit, considering your academic performance, SOP, and POW.
• MSAP offers two specializations for M.Des: Sustainable Design and Interior Design. The duration of the course is two years. MSAP is one of the top colleges in Manipal for architecture and design courses, and is ranked 12th in the Architecture category by NIRF ranking 2020.

The eligibility criteria for M.Des at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) are as follows:

• You need to have a bachelor’s degree in B.Des (Interior Design) / B.Arch / B.E. (Civil) / B.Tech (Civil) from a recognised university, with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent.
• You need to submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV), a Statement of Purpose (SOP), and a Portfolio of Work (POW) along with your application.
• You will be selected based on merit, considering your academic performance, SOP, and POW.
• MSAP offers two specializations for M.Des: Sustainable Design and Interior Design. The duration of the course is two years. MSAP is one of the top colleges in Manipal for architecture and design courses, and is ranked 12th in the Architecture category by NIRF ranking 2020.

The minimum cutoff for M.Des at SMAID 2023 varies depending on the discipline and the category of the candidate. According to the web search results, the cutoff for the open category ranges from 55.2 (Lifestyle Accessory Design) to 72.3 (Toy & Game Design). The cutoff for the GEN-EWS category ranges from 41.7 (New Media Design) to 57.4 (Animation Film Design). The cutoff for the OBC-NCL category ranges from 51.2 (Ceramic & Glass Design) to 60.7 (Animation Film Design). The cutoff for the SC category ranges from 40.6 (New Media Design) to 58.8 (Animation Film Design). The cutoff for the PwD category ranges from 40.6 (New Media Design) to 49.4 (Animation Film Design).