SPA Delhi - School of Planning and Architecture Answered Questions

SPA Delhi has not yet announced the dates for BPlan admissions 2025. Thus, the last date to apply is not available yet. However, based on the previous year's schedule, it is observed that the application portal is generally opened in the month of March. Once the application portal is live, interested students must visit the official website to apply.

Yes, MPlan is available at SPA Delhi. It is a postgraduate course offered in full-time mode. The programme runs for two years. Students enrolled in it get to choose from five specialisations, including Environmental Planning, Housing, and more. Overall, students study different facets of Planning and Design Admission to these courses is made based on students past academic record, performance in the interview process and SOP.

The selection for the SPA Delhi M.Arch course is based on GATE score. Hence, a candidate with an exam score is preferred. However, it is not compulsory. Candidates with CEED scores are also eligible to apply. Admission is only through either of these exams. Additionally, the student shall also meet the eligibility requirements. At the time of admission, students shall have the respective exam scorecard with them.

For an BArch course at IIEST Shibpur, the total tuition fee is INR 6.3 Lacs with an NIRF ranking is #4. In contrast, SPA Delhi has a total tuition fee of INR 4 Lacs and a NIRF ranking is #5. While, the NIT Trichy BArch tuition fee ranges between INR 6.3 lakh with a NIRF ranking #8. In general, IIEST Shibpur is better in terms of the NIRF ranking and SPA Delhi is good in terms of affordability compared to IIEST Shibpur.

Yes, SPA Delhi does follow a reservation policy while offering admissions to its BPlan programme. As per the policy, a total of 26 seats are reserved for the admission of candidates belonging to the underprivileged section of the society. Listed below is the complete breakdown of the SPA Delhi reservation policy for the UG courses, including BPlan:07 seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the SC category03 seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the ST category12 seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the OBC category04 seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the EWS categoryStudents must note that 5% of seats under SC, ST, and OBC categories are reserved for Physically Challenged Persons on a horizontal basis. Moreover, one seat in the BPlan programme is reserved for Kashmiri Migrants.

The core subjects taught in the SPA Delhi MPlan programme help students understand the advanced concepts of Planning and Design. Some of the core subjects included in the curriculum are:Planning for RegionDistrict PlanningRural DevelopmentRegional InfrastructureLand ManagementPlanning HistorySocioeconomic base for Planning

Admission to the SPA Delhi M.Arch course is based on the fulfilment of the eligibility and selection criteria. Candidates who are selected and make it to the rank list, prepared on the basis of the GATE/CEED score, can confirm their admission by visiting the admission office in person.

As per the SPA Delhi NIRF report for 2024, the institute was able to place 67 BPlan students during the placement drive held in 2023. Moreover, the median package offered to these students stood at INR 5 LPA. Earlier, during the 2022 placements, the median package offered to BPlan students was the same as 2023.

Students completing BPlan from SPA Delhi have a promising career. BPlan graduates can apply to work in firms indulged in realty development, construction, architecture, interior design, etc. Those who wish to build their own venture can think about opening offering consultancy services. Listed below are some of the career opportunities that BPlan graduates can pursue after completing their degree:Urban PlannerProject PlannerDesign ArchitectInterior DesignerRegional Planner

The distribution of SPA Delhi BPlan seats is subject to rules of reservation. As per the reservation policy followed by the institute, a total of 10 seats are reserved for the admission of SC/ST category students to its BPlan course. Out of which, 07 seats are reserved for SC students and 03 are reserved for admission of ST students. Moreover, 5% seats are reserved for Physically Challenged Persons on horizontal basis.