SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture

General cutoffs for admission to the B.Arch programme in SPA Vijayawada based on JEE Main Paper 2 were around rank 1,000–5,000, while the OBC cutoffs were approximately 2,000–6,000 and for SC/ST, it was in the range of 5,000–10,000. For B.Plan program, cutoffs were slightly higher (3,000–7,000 general).

The NATA cut-off is generally in the range of 120–150/200. Cutoffs vary depending on the toughness of the exam, the number of applicants, and adv. Number of 48 B.Arch/56 B-Plan seats. The cutoffs will be announced through JoSAA counseling (July) according to the results expected in May/July for JEE Main Paper 2 (January/April) and NATA (April-July) for 2025.

SPA Vijayawada does not have direct admission as it is a government institute and has no management quota. Aspirants for B.Arch/BPlan have to qualify either by JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA, and for the following need- requirements: 75% minimum score in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (65% for SC/ST) to apply through JoSAA for counseling (June-July 2025) on JEE/NATA scores, along with a 10+2 marksheet and category certificate.

Candidates for M.Arch/M. The plan needs to possess a degree of B.Arch/B. Plan, GATE/CEED score, and application through the SPA portal or CCMT. With its 104 UG seats within, merit is the instrument of transparency followed in the process.

SPA Vijayawada does not provide 100% scholarship covering the whole tuition fee. For the best JEE Main/NATA performers or economically backward students whose total income is less than INR 2 lakh, there exists a merit-based scholarship from 20%-50% of fees (B.Arch INR 2.77 Lacs total).

Government scholarships like the Central Sector Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students provide partial fee concessions or stipends. The student has to apply along with academic records, income certificates, and category documents in one application portal of SPA during the admission (June-August 2025). Few student reviews mention limited scholarship availability, covering 10%-15% of students.

For an architecture and planning school, Campus facilities at SPA Vijayawada appear to be quite modernized. In total, this campus occupies 9.66 acres and has very hi-tech design studios, CAD labs, and a materials museum for knowledge transfer. These include the library, which encompasses both electronic and paper resources published in architectural journals.

There are hostels for more than 200 students (INR 30,000-50,000 per annum) with internet, mess facilities, and recreation spaces. There is badminton and volleyball but students claim "outdoor fields are limited". The campus has 24 hours of security, a medical room, and a canteen offering hygienic food. Students have rated this at 4 out of 5 and appreciate the academic infrastructure but pointed out hostel maintenance as a negative aspect. 

Maximum placement in SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture is around INR 12 LPA, as per 2023 data for B.Arch and B.Planning graduates. Most recruiters are architectural firms like C.P. Kukreja Associates and Morphogenesis, along with planning consultancies for the roles of design, project management and sustainable planning.

Average package is about INR 5-7 LPA and placements are around 70-80%. M.Arch/M-Plan students get equivalent or higher packages (up to INR 14 LPA). The placement cell looks after placements as well as internship and industry workshop facilitation in the urban development hub of Vijayawada. Students, while appreciating the career support, suggested tying up with more international firms.

To enter SPA Vijayawada for UG courses like B.Arch or B.Planning, the candidate needs 75% in 10+2 (65% for SC/ST) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and must either have qualified the JEE Main Paper 2 examination or NATA.

Admission is conducted through JoSAA counseling during June-July 2025. A B.Arch./B.Planning degree with 60% and a GATE score or CEED score (for design programs) are the minimum requirements for PG courses like M.Arch or M.Plan processed via direct admission or CCMT of SPA.

The application has to be submitted via JoSAA (UG) or from the portal of SPA (PG). The documents to be submitted include marksheets, scorecard for entrance, and category certificates. For UG, strong ranks in the JEE Main (less than 5,000 for B.Arch) or NATA (120+) are very important for filling the 104 seats.