School of Planning and Architecture

The School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal offers various undergraduate programs in the field of Architecture, Planning and Design. The fee structure for undergraduate courses at the institute is as follows:  For B.Arch program:The tuition fee is Rs. 1,00,000 per year. In addition, the students have to pay refundable deposits of Rs. 10,000 at the time of admission. There are other charges for development fund, library fund, student welfare fund, and laboratory equipment fund which amount to around Rs. 40,000-50,000 per year.  For B. Plan program:The tuition fee is Rs. 80,000 per year. The refundable deposits at the time of admission are Rs. 10,000. Other charges for development fund, library fund, student welfare fund, and laboratory equipment fund are around Rs. 30,000-40,000 per year.The total fee payable for a full-time undergraduate course at the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal ranges between Rs. 3 to 4 Lacs for the entire course duration of 5 years. The fee structure may be revised periodically by the institute. Prospective students are advised to check the official website or contact the institute for the latest information regarding course fees.

The eligibility criteria for admission to M.Arch at School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal are as follows:Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in architecture (B.Arch.) from a recognised institute with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade. Relaxation will be provided to SC/ST/PWD candidates as per government norms.  The admission is based on the performance of candidates in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by the Council of Architecture. Candidates must have a valid NATA score to apply for admission. Apart from the academic qualifications and NATA score, candidates will also have to undergo a personal interview and portfolio evaluation round. The personal interview evaluates the candidate's aptitude, creativity, and communication skills. The portfolio evaluation assesses the candidate's design and drawing skills. The final selection of candidates for admission will be based on the composite merit score calculated based on the NATA score, performance in the personal interview and portfolio evaluation round.Candidates must ensure they fulfill all the eligibility criteria mentioned above in order to be considered for admission to the M.Arch programme at School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal. The eligibility criteria are subject to any change in rules and regulations by the institute or regulatory authorities. 

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. 

The School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal offers various scholarship programs for undergraduate students in different fields of planning and architecture. The key scholarship programs available are:• Merit Scholarships - Merit scholarships are awarded to students based on their performance in the qualifying exams like JEE, NATA, etc. The amount of scholarship varies from 15% to 100% of the tuition fees based on merit.  • EWS Scholarships - Scholarships under the Economically Weaker Sections category are provided by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. Students whose family income is below INR 8 Lacs per annum are eligible to apply.• SC/ST Scholarships - Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students can avail scholarships provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The amount covers tuition fees, hostel fees, and living expenses.• Sports Scholarships - Students excelling in sports at the national and state level can avail sports scholarships of up to 100% tuition fee waiver. • Scholarships for Differently Abled Students - Students with disabilities can avail scholarships of up to 100% waiver of tuition fees under schemes by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

The School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal offers a five-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program. The highest salary package offered to B.Arch students at the college is around Rs. 10-15 Lacs per annum.  The B.Arch course at the college aims to provide students with knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the field of architecture. The curriculum includes courses in architectural design, history of architecture, building Science and technology, architectural engineering, professional practices, and computer applications. The course also includes practical training and internship opportunities to help students gain hands-on experience.  The major recruiters for B.Arch graduates from School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal include architectural firms, real estate companies, construction companies, interior design firms, and consultancy firms. Some of the top recruiters are Hafeez Contractor, HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt. Ltd., and Shilpa Architects.