M.Plan

The M.Plan (Master of Planning) syllabus integrates a number of topics and concepts aimed at preparing students for a great career in urban and regional development. Key topics include:

·       Urban and Regional Planning

·       Environmental Planning: Focus on environmental impact assessment, sustainable development, and climate resilience.

·       Transport Planning:

·       Housing and Infrastructure: Study of infrastructure development, urban housing, and public amenities.

·       Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

·       Policy and Legislation:

These concepts equip students to address urbanization challenges effectively. Hope this answer cleared your query!

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The admission process of M.Plan (Master of Planning) course require candidates to upload a number of documents which are given below:

• UG Degree Certificate: Preferably e.g., B.Arch, B.Plan, Civil Engineering, degrees
• Mark Sheets: For all semesters from the UG course.
• ID Proof: Aadhaar, Passport, etc.
• Entrance Exam Scorecard: Valid scorecard for exams that are valid for admission such as TANCET, CEED, GATE, or other state-level exams.
• Caste/Category Certificate: For reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC).
• Passport-size Photographs
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable).

These documents are a must to secure admission in any college for MPlan course. All the Best!

There are numerous benefits of doing an M.Plan (Master of Planning) course, particularly for students who are keen in studying sustainable planning, infrastructure management, and urban development. Some prime advantages include:

Specialised Knowledge: An extensive understanding of urban, regional, environmental, and transportation planning is imparted to students by the course. It enlightens students about the recent issues with infrastructure, urbanisation, and environmental sustainability.
Diverse Career Choices: M.Plan degree graduates can work for government agencies, private consulting firms, international development organisations, and real estate enterprises. Common profiles include urban planner, policy analyst, environmental planner, and transportation consultant.

Attractive pay: M.Plan graduates get competitive pay packages due to the specialised skills they have acquired, especially when they graduate from reputable schools.

Multidisciplinary Skills: Students gain knowledge of various concepts such as environmental legislation, land-use planning, project management, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). MPlan students turn out to be adaptable professionals who can handle challenging urban problems.

Environmental Planning is a branch of planning that involves the culmination of science concepts. It is either offered as a specialisation or as a subject in an M.plan course. Environmental Planning can be defined as the method of expediting the planning of urban or rural development in environmentally sustainable ways. It also takes into consideration the social, political and economic facets of the region for effective and efficient planning. Through environmental planning, human development joins hands with the nurturing of the environment. It has greater long-term benefits and is considered one of the best-existing planning methodologies by experts.

Yes, one can pursue an M.Plan course without pursuing a B.Plan course. As per the basic eligibility criteria for admission to the MPlan course, the candidates who have completed either of the courses are eligible: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Bachelor of Technology in Civil (B.Tech Civil), Bachelor of Engineering in Civil (B.E. Civil), Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan), Master of Arts in Geography (MA Geography), Master of Arts in Economics (MA Economics), Master of Arts in Sociology (MA Sociology), Master of Science in Economics (MSc Economics) and Master of Science in Geography (MSc Geography).

But, if the candidate has pursued a bachelor's degree other than any of the above-mentioned courses then s/he is not eligible to apply for the M.Plan course.