Gopalan School of Architecture and Planning, Bangalore: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Bangalore-based Gopalan School of Architecture and Planning (GSAP) is a state-of-the-art institution that grants specialized degrees in the fields of architecture and planning. The admission criteria at GSAP are so as to enroll most talented and fit students into these programs. In addition, GTU is in association with the Visvesvaraya Technological University and, hence, with the approval by the Council of Architecture, so the education becomes of the superior quality. For B.Arch admissions, GSAP accepts scores from the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) or the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Paper-2. In addition to this, the admissions are also done through the Common Entrance Test (CET) merit list published by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).

Eligible candidates for this course are considered under M.Arch admission based upon the performance scale in the test called Post Graduate Common Entrance Test, conducted under the Government of Karnataka. Candidates are also short-listed under management quota for their admissions in the program.The academic year at GSAP typically begins in August-September, with the admission process starting a few months prior. Prospective students are advised to check the official GSAP website for the most up-to-date information on application deadlines and important dates.

Application Process: 

The process differs according to the program:

 For B.Arch

1. Clear the NATA or JEE Paper-2

2. Admission through KEA:

• Enroll for the Karnataka CET
• Attend counseling done by KEA
• Once a seat is allotted at GSAP, admission formalities must be done in accordance with the KEA norms

3. Direct admission:

• log in to the website of GSAP https://www.gopalancolleges.com/gsap/.
• Submit the application form for B.Arch.
• Attach necessary documents along with NATA/JEE Paper-2 score.
• Pay the application fee as mandated on the website.

For M.Arch in Construction Project Management:

1. Attend PGCET of the Government of Karnataka.

2. For admission through PGCET:

• Attend counseling process conducted by the concerned authority.
• Follow the procedure for seat allotment at GSAP for completing admission formalities.

3. For Management Quota admissions:

Contact the GSAP admissions office directly for the application.

Submit the following documents: B.Arch degree certificate and marks cards

Undergo further selection process as per institute norms

Degree wise Admission Process

B.Arch: The Bachelor of Architecture course at GSAP is a 5-year full-time course with an intake of 40 students. Admission to this program is based on the following criteria:

• Candidates must have cleared the National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) or the JEE Paper-2 examination.
• Admissions are also conducted through the CET merit list published by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
• Eligibility requirement is the passage of 10+2 examination or equivalent where Physics, Chemistry, and Maths are mandatory for the programme
• Lateral entry is not given at any moment of B Arch programme.

M A, Construction Project management: It has a 2-year postgraduation programme taking 10 Students. Admission requirements include

-PGCET Conducted by government of Karnataka Selects candidates:.

 Admission can also be made under Management Quota

 Candidates must hold a B.Arch degree or equivalent qualification from an approved university.

Following are the documents required for admission-

• 10th and 12th standard mark sheets and certificates.
• Score card of NATA/JEE Paper-2 for B.Arch
• PGCET score card for M.Arch
• Degree certificates and mark sheets for M.Arch
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate (in case applicable)
• Caste certificate (in case applicable)
• Recent passport-size photographs