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JEE Main 2025 examination admit cards to be released on January 19, 2024.
GATE 2025 examination dates for admission to SPA Bhopal M.Tech programme are February 1, 2, 15 and 16, 2025.
School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal was by the Indian government. SPA Bhopal is recognised as an "Institute of National Importance" and it has been recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) as an institution of national significance.
The SPA Bhopal provides an excellent educational and research experience to the students and scholars in the courses of B.Arch and B.Plan as undergraduate courses and M.Des, M.Plan and M.Arch as post graduate courses. SPA Bhopal doctoral programme includes Ph.D in Architecture and Planning.
Admissions to SPA Bhopal design courses are based on the JEE Main/GATE/CEED examination. Top MNCs are expressing interest in hiring SPA Bhopal alumni, and the university has inked Memorandums of Understanding with several organisations, including government agencies.
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SPA Bhopal has been ranked by the NIRF, which is a national ranking body. SPA Bhopal was ranked 12th in the Architecture category as per NIRF ranking 2024.
In the year 2024, SPA Bhopal NIRF ranking moved up to 12th from 11th in the year 2023 among all other Architecture colleges in India. While it was ranked 10th in the year 2022.
Year | Architecture Category Ranking |
2024 | 12th |
2023 | 11th |
2022 | 10th |
School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal ranking by India Today is 4 out of 45 colleges in India.
Candidates seeking admission to SPA Bhopal B.Arch and B.Plan programmes must meet the JEE Main cutoff as released by JoSAA. In the year 2024, the opening and closing rank for B.Arch programme was 59 and 754 respectively. While the B.Plan programme opening and closing rank was 109 and 1093 respectively.
Course | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
59 | 754 | |
109 | 1093 |
School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal is located at Neelbad Road, near IISER Institute, Bhauri, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Parameter | Description |
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Established | 2008 |
Exam | GATE, JEE Advanced, JEE Main |
Courses | 6 Degrees and 10 Courses |
Institute Type | Institute of National Importance |
Approvals | Council of Architecture |
Gender | Co-ed |
Student Count | 843 |
Faculty Count | 46 |
Campus Size | 75 acres |
Gender Percentage | Male 43% and Female 57% |
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States | 89% |
Particulars | Statistics |
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First year total students intake | 188 |
Total students admitted | 160 |
Total Graduated Students | 160 |
Total Placed Students | 154 |
Placement Percentage | 100 |
Total student gone for higher studies | 6 |
Median Salary | 6.00 L |
SPA, Bhopal was established by the Government of India as an institute of national importance in the year 2008 with a vision of producing the best architects and planners for the nation so that the physical and socio-environmental challenges can be dealt with effectively. School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal strives to impart quality education to students at all levels of studies, i.e., under graduation, post-graduation, and doctoral levels in the field of Planning and Architecture.
There are 4 basic ways through which an aspirant can avail SPA Bhopal scholarships. These are:
1. The top-ranked 60% students in the Merit List created by the CEED score will be available for being offered the postgraduate scholarships as it can be seen in the financial budget of SPA, Bhopal, with the constraint being that they should not be aided by any other government/ private scholarship or any stipend or sponsorship for that matter already. The scholarship payable per month is Rs. 12400.
2. There is a Central Sector Scholarship for SC/ ST/OBC under the National Scholarship for Higher Education for the Financial Year 2020-21. (https://scholarships.gov.in/)
3. Another medium through which the students can avail of the scholarship is through Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojna in the state of Madhya Pradesh. (http://scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in/Index.aspx)
4. Another medium is through the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for the students of Madhya Pradesh. (http://scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in/Index.aspx)
Also, there are other SPA Bhopal scholarships made available by the state government and PSUs from time-to-time for deserving students.
School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal admissions offer a variety of programmes including B.Arch, B.Plan, M.Plan, M.Arch, M.Des and Ph.D in planning and architecture. SPA Bhopal admission to B.Arch and B.Plan programmes is based on JEE Main exam.
While for SPA Bhopal admission to M.Arch and M.Plan programme GATE or the CEED exam is considered. To apply for SPA Bhopal admission, candidates must visit the SPA Bhopal's official website and submit the online application form along with the required documents and application fee.
Also See: SPA Bhopal Placements
The application process of SPA Bhopal varies course to course.
Course | SPA Bhopal Application Process |
B.Arch/B.Planning |
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M.Des/M.Plan/M.Arch |
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Ph.D |
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Also See: SPA Bhopal Courses
SPA Bhopal UG courses include B.Arch and B.Plan programmes of 5-years and 4-years duration respectively. Both the courses are offered in full-time mode. The eligibility required for SPA Bhopal B.Arch admissions and SPA Bhopal B.Plan admissions is given below.
Courses | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
94 | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks + JEE Main/JEE Advanced. | |
38 |
Candidates need to register and appear for the JEE Main/JEE Advanced entrance examinations
Those candidates who have qualified in entrance score and ranked under prescribed cut off given by institute must take part of JoSSA counselling, and select SPA Bhopal and course that is offered at SPA Bhopal.
The admission to the Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning courses is made on the basis of Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). The students have to qualify the basic requirements as per Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB).
Physically report with all required documents.
Pay admission fee.
SPA Bhopal offers 3 PG courses in M.Plan, M.Des and M.Arch of 2-years duration each. M.Plan course offers specialisations in Transport Planning and Logistics Management, Environmental Planning and Urban and Regional Planning.
Courses | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
53 | Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Planning/Civil Engineering with minimum 60% marks (55% in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates) + GATE/CEED. | |
45 | ||
25 |
Admission to the M.Arch or M.Plan Programme for GATE qualified candidates are made through the counselling process, sponsored candidates also eligible for admission.
Candidates must have the eligibility criteria prescribed by the SPA Bhopal for M.Arch /M.Plan admission
Must appear for GATE entrance exam and fulfil the cut off criteria given for counselling entrance test conducted by NTA.
Participate in CCMT counselling and get the shortlisted and allotment order
Accept the allotment order and submit the original documents at the verification centre and pay the admission fee.
Online registration for reporting
Physically report with all required documents
Pay Admission fee
Candidates should fill out the application form for the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED).
Candidates must apply for the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED).
A merit list will be based on the score obtained in the Common Entrance Examination for Design.
Applicants must participate in the counselling process, depending on the merit list.
Admission will be made on the basis of merit, counselling, documentation inspection and payment of fees.
Also See: SPA Bhopal Cutoffs
SPA Bhopal offers a Ph.D course of 6-years duration. Ph.D at SPA Bhopal offers specialisation in Architecture and Planning.
Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
Masters Degree in Architecture/Planning with minimum 60% marks (55% in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates) + JRF/NET(UGC)/GATE/CEED. |
Apply for admission on the official website of SPA Bhopal.
The SPA Bhopal invite candidate who have qualified in written conducted by SPA Bhopal.
Based on the written test score, interview and eligibility of the PhD candidate the selection committee gives PhD admission.
60% weightage will be given to the merit rank/marks awarded in JRF/NET(UGC)/GATE/CEED/or any other national entrance test recognised by Government of India and considered by SPAB; 10% weightage will be on SoP(Statement of Purpose) and 30% weightage on Interview.
Also See: SPA Bhopal Facilities
SSC certificate
Undergraduate mark sheet and certificates
Post graduate mark sheets and certificates
JSA Allotment letter
GATE/NET certificate
Caste certificate( in Central government format)
Non-Objection certificate(If employed )
EWS Certificate( If applicable in Central government format )
PWD Certificate(if applicable)
Transfer certificate, Migration certificates
Photo ID card( Government Authorised)
Passport size photos
Any other certificates or qualifications mentioned in application form
Note: Candidates have to submit original copies of the documents mentioned above.
The campus here is 30 kilometres from the city, while institutes' regular bus service makes the travel convenient. While the infrastructure isn't complete as of 2018-Feb, we have 1 academic block assigned as the student's amenities block, 3-hostels, 1 football field (60m x30m), a cricket ground, 2x badminton courts, 1x basketball court, 3x table tennis tables, a well-equipped gym. For the academics, we have sufficiently large classrooms, CAD labs, a GIS lab, a rich library and a not so impressiv
The full form of SPA is School of Planning and Architecture.
School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Some of the facilities at School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal are as follows: library, studios, labs, maintenance cell, computer centre, workshop, hostel, guest house, health centre and more.
Yes, there are seven scholarships available for SPA Bhopal students. Some of them are as Central Sector Scholarship for various categories through National Scholarship Portal (NSP), Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for students of Madhya Pradesh and more
School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal does not accept the NATA score for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, the SPA Bhopal is ranked 12th in the Architecture category. It is also an Institute of National importance.
School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal is a Government institute, established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 2008 as an Institute of National importance and a Centrally Funded Technical Institution (CFTI).
SPA Bhopal has secured 6th position in NIRF 2021 ranking in the architecture category.
SPA Bhopal has a total faculty strength of 45.
SPA Bhopal has a 25% placement rate.
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