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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) 
at School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal

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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
 at 
School of Planning and Architecture 
Overview

Duration

5 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.50 Lakh

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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
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School of Planning and Architecture 
Fees

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₹ 2.50 Lakh
₹ 4.80 Lakh
₹ 15,500
₹ 7.46 Lakh
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Placements

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Median SalaryINR 6.00 Lakh
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What are the cutoff marks required for B.Arch. for admission to SPA, Bhopal?

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In 2023, B.Arch. has been the most competitive specialization with a closing rank of 345. JEE Main Last Round Closing Rank for General-All India in the year 2023 was 378. Overall, for B.Arch the average ranking could be considered as 345 - 378. The students are advised to score higher than this, as it is possible to see an increase of 10% in the 2024 cut-off.
 
To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program, candidates must meet the following criteria:
  • Have a minimum average mark of 50% in 12th or equivalent in the Science stream
  • Have a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and the Maths subject in 10+2
  • Have a minimum of 80 marks out of 200 in NATA
  • Have a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics to appear in JEE Main Paper 2A 2023 for B.Arch 
     
 
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admissions to B.Arch programs. The Council of Architecture (CoA) conducts this entrance in three phases. 
 
Admission is through counseling based on the rank obtained in JEE Mains.
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Q:   Is School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal a good college for B.Arch?

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School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal is a reputable institute for pursuing a B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) degree. Some key points to consider:

  • Academics: SPA Bhopal follows the curriculum set by the Council of Architecture (COA), which is the regulatory body for architectural education in India. The course covers subjects related to design, history, technology, management, and professional practice. Students get hands-on training through various design studio projects during the five-year program.  
  • Faculty: SPA Bhopal has a faculty body consisting of experienced architects, planners, and academics. Many faculty members have several years of professional practice experience and bring that into the classroom. They are able to provide good guidance and mentorship to students.
  • Infrastructure: The college has well-equipped design studios, computer and drawing labs, library, workshop and model-making facilities for students to utilize. This helps in developing practical skills along with theoretical knowledge.
  • Placement: While specialised jobs in architecture do not have high placement rates across India, SPA Bhopal has been able to help many graduates find employment with architectural firms, design studios and construction companies. Some also pursue higher studies or start their own practices.

In summary, SPA Bhopal offers a reputable B.Arch programme that follows the COA curriculum, has experienced faculty, provides good infrastructure and also helps in the placement and progression of graduates. 

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Q:   Which is the best course at School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal?

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B.Arch is one of the best courses offered by the School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal. Student reviews are great for the course's faculty, its pedagogy and placements. The total tuition fee for B.Arch is INR 2.5Lacsand the median salary offered for this course during placements is INR 9.9 LPA. 

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Q:   Can I get direct admission to B.Arch at School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal?

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The School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal offers direct admission to the B.Arch programme through two channels:

The Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main: Candidates who have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as subjects are eligible to appear for the JEE Main. Based on the rank obtained in JEE Main, candidates are offered admission to the B.Arch programme at SPA Bhopal. The admission through JEE Main is merit-based.

The All India Aptitude Test in Architecture (AIATA): Candidates who have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and English as a language subject are eligible to appear for the AIATA. Based on the score obtained in AIATA, candidates are offered admission to the B.Arch programme at SPA Bhopal. The admission through AIATA is based on the aptitude and drawing ability of the candidate. 

Candidates have to fill the online application form available on the official website of SPA Bhopal and pay the application fee to secure admission through either of these channels. After the results of JEE Main or AIATA are declared, shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and payment of fees to confirm their admission.

Both JEE Main and AIATA are national level entrance examinations conducted once a year. To seek admission for the upcoming academic year at SPA Bhopal through direct entry, candidates have to appear for the entrance exam in that particular year.

 

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Q:   Does SPA Bhopal accepts NATA scores?

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Yes, SPA bhopal accepts NATA score for BArch course. To know more on eligibility of BArch course, students can check the table presented below:

CourseSelection Criteria
BArch

JEE Main, NATA, DASA UG

 

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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.8/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements2.7
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Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4
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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - Batch of 2028
Offered by SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture
4.2
3Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
One of the best places to study architecture in India.
Placements: If you are into placements, then please don't choose architecture. Placements are average here; you can expect 4 to 5 LPA. But after a few years of experience, you can be at 10 to 12 LPA. We do have a placement cell but that is not that active at bringing high-paying companies up to this point in time.
Infrastructure: Everything here is top-notch. The campus is less than 10 years old, so most of the amenities are considered quite modern. Our hostel has a warm water facility and it is also cleaned regularly. We can have coolers installed in our rooms but that will include electricity costs. The best part is that each room has a balcony between the rooms for double occupancy and we have communal washrooms. The mess is managed by the students for the students so you can expect good-quality food here. We have a new academic block this year and that building is very beautiful to study in. Our campus has a fast 450 mbps connection in college but only 150 mbps of Wi-Fi in our hostels. The library is small considering the size of the campus, but we have good access to leading online journals. The best part about our campus is that we have no restrictions on entry and exist in our hostels. Any student can work and go to the classroom at any time. We have a good workshop facility and we can do whatever we want there but the only downside is that for using power tools, we need to have permission. Apart from that, other labs are heavily equipped, be they graphic or GIS labs. Compared to other colleges, we are getting far superior labs.
Faculty: The teachers are highly qualified; most of them are practicing architects and have a good number of projects under their name. They are highly knowledgeable and are very supportive when it comes to learning. Most of them have more than 10 years of experience; you can expect the best teachers in our nation to teach here. The curriculum is very hectic. Some of us have mental breakdowns due to work loads. That is why I am not giving it 5 stars. We work like animals here; day and night, you will see us working in our studios and hostel rooms. And the curriculum is the reason. But it will make you ready for the industry. Our alumni are highly respected, both by us and by the other architects, simply because we are extremely hardworking and dedicated to our job. The semester exams are mostly hilly except for a few subjects like history of architecture and structures. There are one or two students every semester who get the year back. So be very careful and study tight.
Other: The reason I chose this course is because of my love for building. I like seeing unique and beautiful buildings, and I want to design my own house. That is why I chose this course. I was deep into pursuing design, which is why I am here. Also, you can travel a lot while you're here. The best thing about this course is that you can build whatever you can imagine. Its like painting but in 3D. I wish to lower our work loads and also want to have a more practical approach to learning than a theoretical one. Our campus is a very happening place; we have people from every part of the nation and that is the strength of the institution, and you can see every festival from each and every state. We have an event every other second week and that keeps us from getting bored. But the downside is that there is groupism here and people generally divide themselves based on language.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2024Read More
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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - Batch of 2024
Offered by SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture
3.6
1Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
It is a decent college for students.
Placements: There are no placements in this course. But studying here will help you produce a good portfolio for recruitment. A good portfolio is a result of personal efforts and development.
Infrastructure: The hostels are decent for a government college. The food quality is better. We have a gym facility in this college. Sports are conducted. Our campus is Wi-Fi enabled. A special washing room is available in the hostel.
Faculty: Faculty members are highly qualified. Few of them are not knowledgeable. The course curriculum is decent. The attendance system is very strict.
Other: The course itself requires a lot of effort so do not pick it unless you are planning to work for it.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2023Read More
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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - Batch of 2028
Offered by SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture
3.2
2Placements3Infrastructure2Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Placements are poor, faculty is okayish at best, hostels are good, and infrastructure is okay.
Placements: Only a few students get placed every year as there are very few jobs in architecture, the recruiting companies pay very little, the working hours are very high, and there is no work-life balance. The only way out is to start your own firm. Most students pursue Masters either in planning or go abroad rather than getting placed.
Infrastructure: The hostels are very good; the rooms are big, clean, and adequately maintained; the bathrooms are below average, as there is only one washroom per 30 rooms; every room has a balcony; the mess is in the hostel itself; there is a badminton court, a table tennis table, and a TV in the common. Wi-Fi is okay at best, with speeds ranging from 1 to 60 mbps, depending on the location of your room. Sports facilities are pretty poor. The basketball court is okay, as is the badminton court, but except for that, nothing is taken care of. The football field is small and never has grass. The cricket ground is unusable for more than half of the academic year, and the other volleyball court is substandard. The library is very small, and the selection of books is also underwhelming. The new academic block is very far from the hostels and very inefficient; the old academic block is always filled with Masters students.
Faculty: The difficulty of the semester depends on the faculty you get; there are some egoistic teachers who will put you back a year without a second thought, and there are teachers who will pass you with good marks even when you do just the bare minimum. Life is hectic during the semester with endless submissions. The schedule is tightly paced; you barely get time for extracurricular activities. Half of the teachers are employed just because someone from their family is already teaching here; nepotism in teaching positions is insanity. Husbands, wives, and cousins of teachers are very common. The teachers here are a bit ruthless as an independent institute, and they do what they want.
Other: Events are not the best as the strength of the college is < 1000. There is a very large involvement of faculty and their families as the campus is in a remote location and there is nothing else that their family has to pass their time with. Overall, events are underwhelming and not on par with other larger colleges.
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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - Batch of 2021
Offered by SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture
4.2
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Review of SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture.
Placements: The application process for jobs has to be carried out by the students alone. The training and placement cell is not that great with finding good job opportunities for the students. The graduates are hired as fresher architects. But I would say the SPA tag adds to having you stand out in the market.
Infrastructure: The hostels are very spacious and very clean. 2 people share a room in the hostel. The infrastructure of the academic block is still under construction. We study in the amenities block. The mess food is amazing. Labs are well-equipped. The library is one of the best ones in terms of architecture and planning in the country. The GIS lab is lit. There is a 3D printing set up along with a laser cutting facility for students to access for free.
Faculty: The liking for faculty is very subjective. Overall, they are decent but like in any other college. You need to put in your effort to pave a path for yourself. It's more of self-study and self-learning. Semester exams are good. Juries can be hard for finals.
Other: Architecture can transform the lives of people and add value to their everyday happenings. The course is a rollercoaster ride. It's intense as the years roll by. But one thing that's most important to develop for any person is an understanding of spaces, people, and their needs. If that's there, then even complicated problems can be solved out. The curriculum requires a strong sense and understanding of structures. Additionally, software knowledge is a must, be it for drafting, making models, rendering, or compiling. Anyone choosing this curriculum should develop a habit of reading books and watching talks to enhance their core knowledge. One thing I wish could be better was the inclusion of compulsory internship/hands-on experience work every semester for a month or so, whatever we learn could be seen being executed. The college environment is amazing. The one thing that made such a difficult course bearable was the people and communities. Many fests and events are held here throughout the year. There are central and state scholarships offered to the students of reserved and weaker sections. I don't regret joining here.
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School of planning and architecture bhopal
Placements: Placements depends on the portfolio and mainly on the works that you've done already If you have skills on AutoCAD and other systamatic works you'll be considered on top of others. Students who have been good at academics and in overall performances can be noticed and can get good placement as per recommendations
Infrastructure: Wifi, labs, library everything is available and its an architecture college so the infrastructure is obviously good. The quality of food in mess depends on the vendor who is in the control at that time. An infirmary and every sports is appreciated, so there is that facilities also Badminton court Football ground Cricket ground Basketball court.
Faculty: Majority Faculties in the college have completed their PhDs in several good Universities. So they are good at teaching as well as interacting with the students. Semester exams are not that difficult because its architecture, your works only matters when comes to end of semester.
Other: Architecture is the best course to show your creative abilities as well as mental abilities. Coming to the campus life, students can have good interaction with people because all the students will there only in the campus, day scholars are not allowed, students should stay in college hostel. All the festivals from all over india will be celebrated, because students from all over india is studying there therefore students can know about all the cultures.
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Q:   What is the selection criteria at SPA Bhopal?

A: 

The selection criteria for SPA Bhopal are mentioned in the table below:

Course

Selection Criteria

BArchJEE Main,  NATA,  DASA UG
BPlanJEE href="https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam">GATE,  CCMT
BPlanJEE Main 
MPlanGATE, CCMT
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Q:   Who are the top recruiters of SPA Bhopal ?

A: 
Some top recruiters at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in Bhopal include: 
 

EY, L&T, TCS, Asianpaints, Infosys, Morphogenesis, Perkins Eastman, RMJM India, Shapoorji Pallonji Group. 

In 2021, the annual gross salary offered to SPA Bhopal graduates was around INR 5–6 lakhs. The placement rate at SPA Bhopal is around 25%. 
 
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Q:   Does SPA Bhopal offer better placements than MANIT - Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology?

A: 
The Planning department at SPA Bhopal doesn't have any placements. However, SPA Bhopal offers decent placement opportunities, including pre-placement training and an active placement cell. Some say that SPA Bhopal is a great college for studying architecture and planning. MANIT Bhopal had a record-breaking placement session in 2017-18, with students placed in companies like Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and Microsoft. In 2023, MANIT Bhopal's average package was INR 15.6 LPA, with a median salary of INR 10 LPA. 
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Q:   Which has better placement at SPA Bhopal , B.Arch or B.Plan ?

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According to the records the average package that is offered in B.Arch is about 5 LPA but in B.Plan the average package is about 4 LPA . So when it comes to placements view both are good but B.Arch has some edge when it compared to B.Plan . So B.Arch has  better placements in SPA Bhopal. According to the previous and present placements report the B.Arch is having good placements ratio .

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Q:   Are admissions open at School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal?

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Applications are now being accepted for PG courses for the academic year 2023-24, and the deadline to apply is May 7th. The entrance exam is scheduled for June 3rd, while the interview dates are set for June 4th and June 5th. The last date to apply for NATA 2023 has been extended. Now, candidates can access the NATA 2023 application form for the second test until May 24th and for the third test until June 27th.

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I got 92.8% in jee main. I expect 60% in cbse board 12th exam in tamilnadu. Can I get a seat in SPA.

Answered 4 years ago

Hello, I suggest you a link which can help you to predict college according to your rank, https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/jee-mains-college-predictor Thankyou.

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Jyoti Prajapati

Scholar-Level 16

Is SPA goverent college or priva college?

Answered 4 years ago

Hi, The Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPAs) are a group of autonomous public institutes of higher education under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The SPAs lists three institutes located at Bhopal, New Delhi and Vijayawada. SPA offers undergraduate, postgraduate

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Priya Mahajan

Scholar-Level 16

Hi, I have got 95.06 percentile in JEE 2 and 59 percentage in hsc Maharashtra board. Can I get admission.

Answered 5 years ago

Hello, Please use the college predictor tool by Shiksha. This will help you to predict the college according to your rank/percentile. https://www.shiksha.com/college-predictor Good Luck.

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pradeep bisht

Scholar-Level 16

How to apply for admission at SPA Bhopal?

Answered 5 years ago

For that, you have to apply for the JEE Mains paper 2, and then score good marks and then sit for the counselling and you are done if you have such a great score to be eligible for B.Arch. you will get admission in SPA Bhopal.

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Yash Singhal

Scholar-Level 17

Can I get admission in this college? My JEE Mains paper 2 is 103 and SC category rank is 8365. My 12th marks is 60% in Uttarakhand?

Answered 5 years ago

Hi, With 103 Marks in JEE Mains paper 2 exams and 60% score in your class 12th, you have less chances to secure admission in School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal.

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Sharath H Aithal

Scholar-Level 17

I've passed Diploma in civil engineering with 62.4% in 2003. What are my chances to get admission?

Answered 5 years ago

Hi, you need to qualify and score well in exams like NATA or JEE mains paper 2 exams along with your 63.4% in Diploma to secure admission in School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal - B.Arch.

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Sharath H Aithal

Scholar-Level 17

I am expecting my JEE Mains paper 2 marks to be 240-250. I belong to SC category. Can I get a seat in architecture in SPA Bhopal/Delhi?

Answered 5 years ago

Yes, you can easily get admission in any of the SPAs you want as your score is quite good and also, you belong to the reserved category, it will make it easy for you to get into both the campuses of SPA.

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Yash Singhal

Scholar-Level 17

I have got 90% in my jee mains paper 2 and 95.7% in my boards .Do I have a chance in spa's

Answered 5 years ago

https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/resources/jee-mains-college-predictor Use the college predictor to know about the college you can admission. Good luck.

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