SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture Answered Questions

Yes, SPA Bhopal is considered a good option for M.Arch, especially if you want a holistic and well-rounded architectural education in India.Recognized as a prestigious institute among architecture schools in India, consistently ranking among the top 10 in NIRF rankings.Renowned professors with diverse expertise and industry experience.Covers a wide range of architectural subjects, including design, theory, technology, history, and environmental aspects.Collaborates with various architectural firms and organizations, providing internship and placement opportunities.Encourages student engagement through workshops, seminars, and extracurricular activities.

SPA BhopalSchool of Planning and Architecture was established in 2008 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The institute offers 2 UG and 8 PG courses in full-time mode. The college is approved by CoA. For its B. Arch program, the total tuition fee for the whole program is INR 2.50 Lakhs. The institute offers 94 seats for the B.Arch students. The course has been ranked 11th by NIRF in 2023, 6th by India Today in 2023. The institute's placement record is average. The average salary package offered for this course by the institute is around INR 3 - 5 LPA.Maulana Azad National Institute of TechnologyMaulana Azad National Institute of Technology was established in 1960 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The institute offers BTech, BPlan, BArch, MTech, MPlan, MCA, MBA and PhD programmes in various specialisations in full-time mode. The college is approved by CoA. For its B. Arch program, the total tuition fee for the whole program is INR INR 6.25 Lakh. The institute offers 100 seats for the B.Arch students. The course has been ranked 24th by NIRF in 2023. The institute's placement record is very good. The average salary package offered for this course by the institute is around INR 15.6 LPA, the highest package offered was INR 82 LPA, during the placement drive in 2023.Overall, both colleges are good. Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology seems to be a little expensive, however it provides more opportunities than SPA, Bhopal. 

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. 

The School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in Bhopal, India, offers courses in the range of INR 100,000–277,800. The average annual fee for the 10 courses offered by SPA is INR 50,000. The tuition fee for the five-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) course is INR 2.50 lakh.  Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) in Bhopal offers courses with the following first-year fees:B.Tech.: INR 154,000M.Tech.: INR 104,275M.C.A.: INR 93,815MBA: INR 148,815Ph.D.: INR 38,600B.Arch.: INR 154,400M.Plan.: INR 104,275B.Plan.: INR 154,400  B.Tech. Fees at MANIT can vary from INR 5.77 Lacs to INR 7.18 lakhs, depending on the student's chosen specialization. 

According to some, the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Bhopal is better for architecture than the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT). Here are some reasons why some say SPA Bhopal is better:Infrastructure: SPAs are considered equivalent to IITs in architecture and are directly under the Ministry of HRD.Facilities and funds: SPAs offer better facilities and funds for students.Specialization: SPAs are dedicated institutions for architecture and planning.Course curriculum: Some say the course curriculum at MANIT is very good. Here are some reasons why some say MANIT is good:Engineering: MANIT is a leading college in the field of engineering.Placements: In 2023, MANIT Bhopal's the highest package was INR 82 LPA and the average package was INR 15.6 LPA. SPA Bhopal is located inside the MANIT campus and has the same facilities. 

Here is some information about the cutoff for M.Arch at SPA Bhopal:In 2023, the cutoff by marks for M.Arch. Landscape Architecture was 405.In 2023, the overall cutoff for GATE was 377–476 marks.In 2023, the expected JEE Main cutoff for general category students was 724th rank.In 2023, the expected JEE Main cutoff for OBC students was 445th rank.In 2023, the expected JEE Main cutoff for SC students was 350th rank.In 2023, the expected JEE Main cutoff for ST students was 272nd rank.In 2023, the expected JEE Main cutoff for EWS students was 336th rank.In 2023, the expected JEE Main cutoff for PWD students was 211th rank. To be eligible for admission at SPA Bhopal, students must take the JEE (Main) exam and either:Secure at least 75% marks in Class XII (65% for SC/ST/PwD)Be within the category-wise top 20 percentile 

The School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Bhopal offers 15 seats for its full-time, two-year B.Arch program. The institute has a total of 270 seats for all courses. Admission to the B.Arch programme is based on the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA). Students must also meet the basic requirements of the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB). To be eligible for admission, students must take the JEE (Main) exam and either:Score at least 75% in Class XII (65% for SC/ST/PwD)Be within the category-wise top 20 percentile in their respective Class XII board examination SPA Bhopal is a 74-acre campus with 12 classrooms, including 12 with audio visual facilities. 

Unfortunately, there are no "branches" or specializations offered within the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) programme at SPA Bhopal.The B.Arch programme at SPA Bhopal focuses on providing a holistic and comprehensive education in all aspects of architecture, encompassing design, technology, theory, history, and professional practice.This integrated approach aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in diverse areas of architecture after graduation.

Determining the "top" course at SPA Bhopal is subjective and depends on individual preferences and aspirations.Popular Undergraduate Programs:B.Arch, B.PlanningPopular Undergraduate Programs:M.Arch, M.Plan Several other programs like M.Des in Design, PhD in Architecture, and PhD in Planning are also offered at SPA Bhopal, each with its own unique strengths and appeal.

Candidates can check the 2023 JEE Main cutoff for SPA Bhopal on the official JoSAA website. The JEE Mains 2023 cutoff for Round 6 at SPA Bhopal was released on July 26, 2023.  To be eligible for admission to SPA Bhopal, candidates must take the JEE (Main) exam and meet one of the following criteria:Score at least 75% marks in Class XII (65% for SC/ST/PwD)Be within the category-wise top 20 percentile.