M.Plan

Urban Planning and Urban Design are important topics in the course curriculum of M.Plan. Urban Planning is the process of planning the infrastructure of a region, especially a city or developed area. Urban Design involves the implementation of the plan keeping in mind the aesthetic and functionality of the spaces.The differences between Urban Planning and Urban Design are as follows:Urban PlanningUrban DesignThey work on a wider spatial region such as a locality, city or district.Their work is confined to narrow spaces such as building lanes, parks or pools.The primary focus is on the utility of the plan.The primary focus is on the aesthetics along with the functionality of the design.The process of urban planning is usually done on a two-dimensional level.The process of urban design is usually done on a three-dimensional level.It offers long-term solutions to unplanned or ill-planned spaces.It offers short-term solutions to spaces lacking design elements in them.

M Arch and M Plan are master’s level courses in the field of Planning and Architecture. Both are popular postgraduate degree options after B Arch and B.Tech in Civil Engineering.Given below are the basic differences between M Arch and M Plan courses:M ArchM PlanThe M Arch curriculum equips students with construction and technical knowledge, designing and drafting skills along with a comprehensive understanding of theories and concepts of architecture.The M.Plan curriculum equips students with the skills required for planning urban and regional spaces,  environmental planning and other related fields.The M Arch programme includes theoretical and practical subjects.The M.Plan programme involves theoretical, practical and research-based subjects.The final-year candidates have to submit a project.The final-year students have to submit a project as well as a thesis.The Architect is the main career option available to M Arch students.Urban Planner is the main career option available to M Plan students.

Environmental Planning is a branch of planning that involves the culmination of science concepts. It is either offered as a specialisation or as a subject in an M.plan course. Environmental Planning can be defined as the method of expediting the planning of urban or rural development in environmentally sustainable ways. It also takes into consideration the social, political and economic facets of the region for effective and efficient planning. Through environmental planning, human development joins hands with the nurturing of the environment. It has greater long-term benefits and is considered one of the best-existing planning methodologies by experts.

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.