M.Plan

M.Plan is an interesting interdisciplinary course that can be pursued for various reasons. Some of these reasons are mentioned below:

• Plan offers the opportunity to Arts graduates in Geography, Sociology and Economics to pursue a technical course and enhance their career opportunities in the field of planning.
• It offers an alternative career path for B.Arch and Civil Engineering graduates.
• The course is suitable for candidates who wish to pursue a PhD as it includes research-based subjects and thesis writing.
• An entry-level Urban Planner in India can earn between INR 3 LPA and INR 11 LPA.
• An Urban Planner in the United States can earn an average salary of $76469 per year.

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.