M.Arch. in Urban Design and Development 

at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal

The eligibility criteria for Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) vary from one course to another. To be eligible for a UG course, a candidate must have completed Class 12 with 50% aggregate from a recognised board. For PG courses, however, students must have completed their undergraduate degree with at least 50% aggregate. Given below is a table giving a brief overall of all MSAP courses and their eligibility criteria:

Course	Eligibility
BArch	A pass in Class 12 with 50% aggregate with PCM subjects
BDes	A pass in Class 12 with 50% aggregate
BDes (Lateral Entry) - Interior Design - Fashion Design	A 3year Diploma in Fashion Design with 50% aggregate score
M.Arch	A pass in BArch with 50% aggregate
MDes	- A pass in BArch/ BTech (Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical) from a recognised university, with a minimum of 50% aggregate - Weightage is given to GATE-qualified applicants
MA Fashion Management	A pass in graduation in any stream with 50% aggregate

To get admission to Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Applicants can apply through the official website of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The college offers both merit and entrance based admission depending on the course selection criteria. Some courses accept scores of different entrance exams. However, there are a few courses that offer direct admission to the students, such as BDes (Lateral Entry). If candidates want to be admitted to BArch, they must score well in the NATA entrance exam, Similarly, candidates must apply, appear and qualify the HBT conducted by MSAP for admission to BDes course. These entrance exams vary from course to course respectively.

NO, the admissions in MSAP are entrance-based. In some courses, the college offers direct admission based on the last qualifying exam. In courses, such as BArch, BDes students must take give entrance test to get shortlisted in both courses. The college offers direct admission for BDes lateral entry in both streams. They are also offered direct admission in MDes, M.Arch and MA courses.

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.

Yes,

To join in this institute you need keep some important points.

Candidates must have passed Class HSC with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English from a recognised board with at least 60%  marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and also 50% aggregate marks or equivalent.

So You can secure your seat in the college.

For Admission process check on the website 

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.

The application process for MSAP is conducted online on the official website of MAHE. The student must pay the amount of INR 600 as a registration fee. Given below is the Step-by-step application process for Manipal School of Architecture and Planning:

Step 1: Go to the official website of Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

Step 2: Select a course and register.

Step 3: Verify the number or email ID by entering the received OTP.

Step 4: Login to the portal using the email ID and password you created.

Step 5: Fill out the application form by entering the educational and personal details.

Step 6: Submit all the required documents.

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