B.Plan

Yes, one can pursue an M.Plan course without pursuing a B.Plan course. As per the basic eligibility criteria for admission to the MPlan course, the candidates who have completed either of the courses are eligible: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Bachelor of Technology in Civil (B.Tech Civil), Bachelor of Engineering in Civil (B.E. Civil), Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan), Master of Arts in Geography (MA Geography), Master of Arts in Economics (MA Economics), Master of Arts in Sociology (MA Sociology), Master of Science in Economics (MSc Economics) and Master of Science in Geography (MSc Geography).But, if the candidate has pursued a bachelor's degree other than any of the above-mentioned courses then s/he is not eligible to apply for the M.Plan course.

After completing your B.Plan in India, you have several options for further studies to enhance your career prospects.M. Planning (Master of Planning) is the most common choice, offering specializations like Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Housing and Transportation Planning. M.Arch (Master of Architecture) for a focus on architectural design within urban contexts. MBA for a business and management focus, especially relevant if aiming for development sector or private consulting roles. M.Phil. or Ph.D. in Planning for research-oriented careers or academic roles.Postgraduate Diploma programs are available in specialized areas like infrastructure planning, real estate, GIS etc.Hope this helps!

BArch is a 5-year undergraduate course whereas BPlanning spans for 4 Years. The career prospects are more or less the same.FeatureBArch (Bachelor of Architecture)BPlan (Bachelor of Planning)FocusDesigning and building structuresPlanning development and management of spaceCreative vs. AnalyticalMore creative and design-orientedMore analytical and policy-orientedSubjectsArchitectural design, construction, building materials, history of architectureUrban planning, regional planning, environmental planning, social sciences, economicsCareer OpportunitiesArchitect, interior designer, landscape architectUrban planner, regional planner, environmental planner, policy analystSoftware SkillsDesign software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software

After completing the four-year Bachelor of Planning course, graduates can work as professional planners for either public or private organisations. Planners have a variety of employment options such as government-managed housing programmes, government construction and restoration projects, municipal corporation jobs, government transportation projects, government departments relating to urban and town planning, and many more are among the well-known recruiters in the government sector. While in the private sector, graduates of the Bachelor of Planning course can find employment in a variety of organisations that specialise in real estate development, construction, architecture, and interior design, as well as public structure construction.