M.Plan

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.

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.

MPlan graduates can find career opportunities such as Urban Planner. Town Planner, Transportation Planner, Housing Planner, Planning Consultant, Environmental Planner, etc. They can also find work in government agencies also at all levels, working on urban and regional planning policies and projects. 

Moreover, Some M.Plan graduates pursue careers in academia, conducting research and teaching at universities and colleges.

M.Plan is a master's level course that is either offered as a general course or with a specialisation. The specializations of the course are related to the field of Planning. Given below are some of the top specialisations offered in the M.Plan course:

• MPlan in Urban Planning
• MPlan in Environmental Planning
• MPlan in Infrastructure Planning and Management
• MPlan in Housing
• MPlan in Regional Planning and Transportation Planning

If we talk about the beginner’s salary, M.Plan (Master of Planning) graduate typically earns between INR 4 to INR 8 Lacs per annum, depending on the institute they graduate from.

The pay package also largely depends on their skills, and the sector they join. If you have graduated in this course from some reputed institutions like IITs and NITs, you are likely to receive higher packages. This is due to the reason that students get hired by top government agencies, urban planning consultancies, or multinational corporations.