Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) 

at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal

The fee for the B.Arch course at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning tuition fee is INR 12.6 lakh. The college charges other extra charges excluding tuition fees such as admission fees, registration fees, and refundable caution fees. The college offers overall 160 seats. Applicants who want admission to MSAP in B.Arch can visit the website of Manipal Academy of Higher Education to register for admission.

Yes, Applicants must have a National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) score to get admission to B.Arch at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning. Applicants who want to be admission to MSAP must fulfill the basic criteria they must pass Class 10 and Class 12 with a 50% aggregate score with a recognised board.

MSAP batch placed data is not released. However, according to Manipal School of Architecture and Planning NIRF report 2024, the placement rate recorded during MArch placements over the past three years was 100%.

The course-wise number of students placed over the past three years during BArch and MArch placements are presented below:

Particulars	BArch Placement Statistics (2021)	BArch Placement Statistics (2022)	BArch Placement Statistics (2023)
Total Students	143	145	153
Students placed	38	76	84
Students opted for higher studies	22	17	21
Particulars	MArch Placement Statistics (2021)	MArch Placement Statistics (2022)	MArch Placement Statistics (2023)
Total Students	19	20	14
Students placed	17	20	14
Students opted for higher studies	2	0	0

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, the Education sector has placed the most number of MSAP Manipal students. The sector-wise MSAP Manipal alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the sectors of Media and Communication, Research, Business Development, Community and Social Services, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales and Engineering.

The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and, hence may vary.

MSAP batch-placed data is not released. However, as per the Manipal School of Architecture and Planning NIRF report 2024, the placement rate recorded during MArch placements over the past three years was 100%.

The course-wise number of students placed over the past three years during BArch and MArch placements are presented below:

Particulars	BArch Placement Statistics (2021)	BArch Placement Statistics (2022)	BArch Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	143	145	153
Students placed	38	76	84
Students opted for higher studies	22	17	21
Particulars	MArch Placement Statistics (2021)	MArch Placement Statistics (2022)	MArch Placement Statistics (2023)
Total Students	19	20	14
Students placed	17	20	14
Students opted for higher studies	2	0	0

The list of top recruiters during Manipal School of Architecture and Planning placements in recent past is presented below:

MSAP Manipal Top Recruiters
ATKINS	Keystone Architects
Space Matrix	Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail
Total Environment	STAPATI
FHD Consultants	Alex Jacob Architect

MSAP average package data is not released. However, according to Manipal School of Architecture and Planning NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered over the past three years is presented below:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
BArch	INR 2.4 LPA	INR 3.2 LPA	INR 3.48 LPA
MArch	INR 3.5 LPA	INR 4.15 LPA	INR 4.6 LPA

According to the Manipal School of Architecture and Planning NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of MSAP Manipal placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	BArch Placement Statistics (2021)	BArch Placement Statistics (2022)	BArch Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 2.4 LPA	INR 3.2 LPA	INR 3.48 LPA
Total Students	143	145	153
Students placed	38	76	84
Students opted for higher studies	22	17	21
Particulars	MArch Placement Statistics (2021)	MArch Placement Statistics (2022)	MArch Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 3.5 LPA	INR 4.15 LPA	INR 4.6 LPA
Total Students	19	20	14
Students placed	17	20	14
Students opted for higher studies	2	0	0

That is a difficult question to answer, as different courses have different merits and challenges. However, based on some criteria such as ranking, popularity, scope, and demand, I can try to give you some suggestions.

The most ranked and popular course at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) is Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch). It is a 5-year degree programme that covers various aspects of architectural design, theory, history, technology, and practice. It is also recognised by the Council of Architecture (CoA), New Delhi, India and is an Institutional Member, of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), New Delhi1. The admission criteria for B.Arch is to pass in 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks or equivalent, and qualify the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA).

Another course that has a high scope and demand in the current scenario is Master of Design (M.Des) in Sustainable Design. It is a 2-year postgraduate programme that focuses on the principles and practices of designing for sustainability, such as green building design, energy efficiency, net-zero energy buildings, etc. The eligibility criteria for M.Des in Sustainable Design is to pass in B.Arch. / B.Tech. (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) from a recognised University, with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent, and qualify the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).

Of course, these are not the only courses that MSAP offers, and you may have different interests and preferences. You can explore the other courses such as B.Des, M.Arch, MA, and Certification in various streams of design and architecture.

The infrastructure facilities at the Manipal School of Architecture & Planning are of satisfactory quality. The college hostel is well-maintained and furnished, offering both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms. Residents have access to hot water and internet services. The mess provides delicious meals, catering to both North Indian and South Indian cuisine preferences, with options available for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. The working studios are adequately spacious, providing convenient work areas for each individual. Additionally, the campus boasts air-conditioned seminar halls, jury halls, and material laboratories. The architecture department itself offers ample space for students to engage in their experimentation, without imposing unnecessary restrictions.