School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal is ranked 11 in NIRF 2023 Architecture Ranking. SPA Bhaopal offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels programmes in Architecture, Design and Planning streams, namely, BArch, BPlan, MArch, MPlan, MDes and PhD. The most popular course of the institute is BArch, admissions to which are done on the basis of candidate’s merit in JEE Mains Paper 2 followed by JoSAA Counselling. The previous year cut-off for general category students stood at 443 - 1707. Know More: SPA Bhopal Courses & Fees

SPA Bhopal provides entrance based admissions to all courses. Admissions to undergraduate courses are done on the basis of candidate’s merit in JEE Mains whereas for admissions to postgraduate and research courses, the institute conducts its own entrance test for admission. Candidates who are from a non architect background and wish to apply for MDes have to appear in the CEED exam compulsorily. Check SPA Bhopal Admissions

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SPA Bhopal Important Dates

Event Dates
M.Des Events
CEED registrations window open October 03 - October 31, 2023
Last date for Online Registration with late fee November 08, 2023
Start date for Admit Card downloading January 05, 2024
CEED 2024 Exam January 21, 2024

SPA Bhopal GATE Cutoff 2022 (Out)

SPA Bhopal GATE Cutoff 2022 (Round 1)
Discipline Category Opening Score Closing Score
M.Arch. (Landscape) SC (G1) 393 393
M.Arch. (Landscape) ST(G1) 278 278
M.Arch. (Landscape) OBC-NCL (G1) 520 454
M.Arch. (Landscape) Open (G1) 636 550
M.Arch. (Landscape) OBC-NCL (G3) 448 448
M.Arch. (Landscape) Open (G3) 539 539
M.Plan. (Environmental Planning) OBC-NCL (G1) 466 466
M.Plan. (Environmental Planning) Open (G1) 617 563
M.Plan. (Environmental Planning) SC (G1) 248 248
M.Plan. (Environmental Planning) Open (G2) 358 358
M.Plan. (Environmental Planning) OBC-NCL(G3) 438 438
M.Plan. (Environmental Planning) Open (G3) 551 526
M.Plan. (Environmental Planning) SC (G3) 253 253
M.Plan. (Transport Planning and Logistics Management) Open 708 593
M.Plan. (Transport Planning and Logistics Management) OBC-NCL 545 545
M.Plan. (Transport Planning and Logistics Management) SC 345 345
M.Plan. (Transport Planning and Logistics Management) Open (G2) 508 508
M.Plan. (Transport Planning and Logistics Management) Open (G3) 575 563
M.Plan. (Transport Planning and Logistics Management) SC (G3) 290 290
M.Plan. (Transport Planning and Logistics Management) ST (G3) 260 260
M.Plan. (Transport Planning and Logistics Management) OBC-NCL (G3) 520 420
M.Arch. (Urban Design) OBC-NCL (G1) 551 472
M.Arch. (Urban Design) ST (G1) 320 320
M.Arch. (Urban Design) Open (G1) 733 581
M.Arch. (Urban Design) EWS (G1) 472 345
M.Arch. (Urban Design) SC (G1) 478 478
M.Arch. (Urban Design) OPEN (G2) 381 381
M.Plan. (Urban and Regional Planning) Open (G1) 781 672
M.Plan. (Urban and Regional Planning) SC (G1) 369 369
M.Plan. (Urban and Regional Planning) ST(G1) 472 472
M.Plan. (Urban and Regional Planning) EWS(G1) 351 351
M.Plan. (Urban and Regional Planning) OBC-NCL(G1) 575 569
M.Plan. (Urban and Regional Planning) OBC-NCL (G2) 482 393
M.Plan. (Urban and Regional Planning) SC (G2) 217 217
M.Plan. (Urban and Regional Planning) Open (G3) 551 448
M.Plan. (Urban and Regional Planning) SC (G3) 278 278
M.Plan. (Urban and Regional Planning) OBC-NCL (G3) 411 411
M.Arch. (Conservation) ST (G1) 144  144
M.Arch. (Conservation) OBC-NCL (G1) 375 363
M.Arch. (Conservation) Open (G1) 472 463
M.Arch. (Conservation) SC (G1) 733 581
M.Arch. (Conservation) OBC NCL (G2) 363 363
M.Arch. (Conservation) Open (G2) 448 448
M.Arch. (Conservation) Open (G3) 448 448

SPA Bhopal Key Points

  • School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal offers a total of 5 professional courses in the domains of Planning and Architecture. Admissions are based on a candidate's merit in respective entrance exams. 
  • The institute is constantly featured among top 10 architecture colleges in the country. It has also received an award in the best teaching category. Read More: SPA Bhopal Reviews
  • Several reputed companies participate in the campus recruitment drive every year including Ashok Leyland, EY, Citylab, Hike, Make My Trip, etc. The average CTC offered to candidates is around INR 3 LPA. Read More: SPA Bhopal Placements
  • SPA, Bhopal does not provide any scholarship on its own. However, candidates can apply for scholarships offered by state or central government on the basis of their merit, academic background, economic status, financial need etc. Read More: SPA Bhopal Scholarships
  • The college is spread over a lush green campus of 75 acres area and offers best academic and infrastructural facilities to its students including library, hostel, studios, well equipped labs etc. 

SPA Bhopal Ranking

  • Ranked 11 for Architecture by NIRF 2023
  • Ranked 10 for Architecture by NIRF 2022
  • Ranked 5 for Architecture by NIRF 2021
  • Ranked 7 for Architecture by NIRF 2020
  • Ranked 6 for Architecture by NIRF 2019

SPA Bhopal Courses & Fees

Below mentioned are the courses offered by School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal along with eligibility and selection criteria: 

Program Program details  Selection basis
BArch Duration: 5 Years
Fees: INR 2.5 Lakhs
Intake: 85
Eligibility: Candidates should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects from a recognized board		 JEE Mains followed by counselling
BPlan Duration: 4 Years
Fees: INR 2 Lakhs Intake: 34
Eligibility: Candidates should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects from a recognized board
MArch Duration: 2 Years
Specializations: Urban design, Landscape, Conservation
Fees: INR 1 Lakh
Eligibility: A minimum score of 60% in B.Plan/ B.Arch or equivalent degree from a recognized university		 Entrance based
MDes Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: A minimum score of 60% in B.Plan/ B.Arch or equivalent degree from a recognized university		 SPA DAT/ CEED followed by interview
MPlan Duration: 2 Years
Specializations: Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Transport Planning and Logistics Management
Fees: INR 1 Lakh
Eligibility: A minimum score of 60% in B.Plan/ B.Arch or equivalent degree from a recognized university		 Entrance based
PhD Duration: 3 Years Specializations: Architecture & Planning
Eligibility: Master’s degree in Architecture/ Planning or equivalent from a recognized board		 Entrance Exam followed by interview 

SPA Bhopal Cut-Off

Tabulated below is the category wise BArch and BPlan 2020 cut-off for SPA, Bhopal:

Courses  General SC ST OBC EWS General PWD
B.Arch 194-454 39-192 38-86 158-357 57-145 28-74
B.Plan 259-427 62-152 22-46 171-236 77-120 88-88

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SPA Bhopal Scholarships

Candidates can apply for the scholarships offered by state or central government as per their eligibility. Below mentioned are a few scholarships:

  • Central Sector Scholarship for ST/SC/Minority Students: Students who belong to the minority community with at least 50% aggregate marks in the previous examination and annual family income less than INR 2,00,000 are awarded tuition fees and academic scholarship amount upto INR 21,000. 
  • Mukhyamantri Medhavi vidyarthi yojna in Madhya Pradesh: Under this scheme, students with 85% or more marks in 12 examinations or 70% or more marks in 10th examinations and annual family income less than INR 6,00,000 are provided this scholarship upto INR 1,50,000. The total fee including the tuition fees, mess fees, hostel charges and every other charges are to be paid by the state government only. 
  • Gaon ki Beti Yojna: Girl candidates who are residents of Madhya Pradesh and have secured 60% aggregate marks in 12th examinations are given this scholarship every year for 10 months. 
  • Central Sector Scholarships for Students with Disability: This scholarship is for the students who are the residents of India with annual income of the parents/ guardian less than INR 2,50,000. The amount of the scholarship can be upto INR 50,000 per annum depending on the criteria and the instructions.

How to Avail SPA Bhopal Scholarships?

To avail these scholarships, candidates should check the official website for the above mentioned scholarships and apply for the same as prescribed in the guidelines. Students should attach all the required documents in their application and complete the required process.

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SPA Bhopal FAQs

Ques. What is the admission procedure for the PG courses at SPA Bhopal?

Ans. For the M.Arch and M.Plan courses at SPA Bhopal, a candidate needs to give the CCMT and direct admission test is also available. For the M.Des a candidate needs to appear in the admission test by the college. Candidates should make sure that they have scored well in the exams that are the basis for the selection basis. Candidates must try to score marks more than previous year’s cut-off to increase their chances of selection. Candidates should prepare themselves thoroughly and should also check the last year cut offs to have an idea.

Ques. Which college should I choose for architecture, Chandigarh College of Architecture or SPA Bhopal?

Ans. One should definitely go for SPA Bhopal. SPAs are equivalent to IITs in the field of architecture. Since they are directly under the Ministry of HRD, they offer better infrastructure, facilities and funds for students. The placement is wide and good. CCA on the other hand, bequeaths a good name but limits itself with a niched exposure. From the past few years, SPAs student council has made tremendous efforts in conducting various types of activities in the college to make the college environment more energetic and happening.

Ques. How good is SPA Bhopal?

Ans. SPA Bhopal provides all kinds of basic facilities to the students. Facilities like hostel accommodation, mess, well equipped library and practical labs, gymkhana, medical aid facilities, auditorium and so on. A good infrastructure is provided by the college to provide students the comfort and ease to live there and study with comfort. All the basic things that are needed by a student are given to them.

Ques. How is SPA Bhopal in terms of quality of education? 

Ans. SPA Bhopal has a very qualified faculty with work experience in the relevant fields. The environment of the institution allows young minds to nurture and grow to the best of their capability so that they can learn new techniques and innovations and can cope up with the recent trends and changes in their respective fields. The school also aims to provide an area for research and new learning techniques. This college has been able to make its place in the NIRF rankings in previous years.

Ques. Does SPA Bhopal provide good placement opportunities to the students?

Ans. SPA Bhopal provides decent placement opportunities to the students. Pre placement training is also given to the students and the college has an active placement cell. Various reputed companies have visited the college in the past like EY, Ashok leyland, Make my trip, Infosys, JLL, City lab, etc. These companies have offered good placement opportunities to the students with decent packages. Teachers of the college are involved in the placement cell and guide the students for the same.