SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture Answered Questions

The School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in Bhopal requires a minimum of 50% in class 12th to be eligible for the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program. However, admission to the B.Arch and Bachelor of Planning (BPlan) programs is based on the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA). Students must also meet the basic requirements of the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB). For the 2022 academic year, the SPA Bhopal cut off for the general category was 539th rank for the opening rank and 387th rank for the closing rank. For SC, the opening rank was 478th and the closing rank was 247th. 

According to a 2021 NIRF report, 94 out of 122 BArch and MArch students were placed during SPA Bhopal's 2020 placements. The median package offered to BArch students was INR 2.40 LPA, and the median package offered to MArch students was INR 5.10 LPA. According to IE Education, the median salary offered to Bachelor of Architecture candidates in 2021 was INR 5 LPA. The School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal has a Training and Placement Cell that helps students choose suitable organizations for professional training and facilitates the placement of graduating students. The Training and Placement Cell also publishes a Placement Brochure that provides the profile of all graduating students. 

The School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in Bhopal accepts GATE scores for admission to M.Arch and MPlan programs. Candidates must also clear the CCMT exam. SPA Bhopal also accepts CEED scores for MDes admissions. Candidates must also meet the following eligibility criteria:Have an undergraduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS and 55% marks for SC/ST/PWDMeet the cut off criteria for the counselling entrance test conducted by NTA SPA Bhopal does not accept NATA scores. 

No, you cannot directly join SPA Bhopal, neither for undergraduate nor postgraduate programs. All admissions to SPA Bhopal happen through entrance exams and a competitive selection process. There are no direct admission or quota-based entry options.Undergraduate Programs (B.Arch and B.Plan):Admission is based on your performance in JEE Mains and SPA Bhopal Admission Test (SPAT). Both exams test your aptitude and knowledge in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and relevant drawing skills. Shortlisted candidates might be called for an interview round.Postgraduate Programs (M.Arch and M.Plan):Admission is generally based on your performance in GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) or CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design), depending on the chosen specialization. Some programs might also consider your academic record and portfolio of work. Shortlisted candidates might be called for an interview round.

The selection process for B.Arch is based on scores from either JEE Main or NATA.  To be eligible for B.Arch admission, students must:Have completed class 12 with a minimum of 50% score in PCM subjects from a recognised boardPass 10+2 or equivalent examinations with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate  A score of above 250 out of 400 marks in JEE Main Paper 2 is considered a good score for B.Arch admission. A score of above 300 can secure the chance of admission at various NITs and GFTIs offering B.Arch courses.  Admission to IITs is based on JEE Advanced Rank and for admission in NITs, SPA, BIT Mesra, SMVDU the admission is based on JEE Main Paper 2 Rank.

The School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Bhopal requires a minimum of 75% marks in Class 12 or to be in the top 20 percentile of the Class 12 board examination to be eligible for admission. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the minimum is 65%.  The minimum eligibility for the BArch and BPlan programs is 50% aggregate in Class 12. For MArch and MPlan, the minimum is 60% aggregate in graduation.  SPA Bhopal does not accept NATA scores. It requires a valid score in the JEE Main exam.  

The highest salary offered at SPA Bhopal is INR 7,00,000 per annum.  However, according to Shiksha's review, the highest placement was INR 5 Lakhs per annum and the lowest package was around INR 1.8 Lakhs.  The median salary for undergraduate courses at SPA Bhopal ranges from INR 2.4 LPA to INR 6 LPA. In 2021, the median salary for Bachelor of Architecture candidates was INR 5 LPA, and in 2022, the median salary for Bachelor of Planning candidates was INR 4 LPA. 

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 streamHave a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and the Maths subject in 10+2Have a minimum of 80 marks out of 200 in NATAHave 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.

To be eligible for the M.Arch course at SPA Bhopal, candidates must have:A bachelor's degree in B.Arch/ B.Tech /B.Plan with a minimum of 55% marksA valid score in GATE or CEED or other entrance test for PG courses in Planning and ArchitectureAt least 1 year of experience  SPA Bhopal also accepts undergraduate degrees with 60% aggregate.  Students must also qualify the basic requirements as per Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB). 

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.