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School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal (or SPA Bhopal) is a specialized institute in Urban Planning, Architecture, and Design established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. SPA Bhopal campus is spread over an area of 75 acres.
- SPA Bhopal offers B.Planning and B.Arch Program at UG Level.
- Admissions to these courses are granted by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA Counselling) on the basis of requirements as per Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB).
- The institute offers UG, PG as well as Doctorate courses.
- Admissions to UG courses are made on the basis of performance in JEE Main, which is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
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SPA Bhopal: Highlights
Established | Institute Type | 2008 | Public/Government – Autonomous |
Affiliated To | MHRD |
Entrance Exam Accepted | UG Courses – JEE Main |
Popular Courses | B.Arch, B.Planning, M. Arch., M. Planning. |
Application Mode | Online |
Admission Criteria | Entrance-based |
Top Recruiters | Privately-owned Companies, Colleges |
Official Website | http://spabhopal.ac.in/ |
SPA Bhopal: Admissions via JEE Main
JEE Main Scores are accepted by SPA Bhopal for admission in B.Arch and B.Planning programmes. Intermediate passed candidates with a required JEE Main score can apply for SPA Bhopal in both online and offline mode.
UG Courses offered
School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal mainly offers 2 major UG Courses for students through JEE Main Exam.
- Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch]
- Duration – 5 years
- Intake – 38
- Bachelor of Planning [B.Planning]
- Duration – 4 years
- Intake – 94
Eligibility Criteria
There is a certain eligibility criteria for those who wish to get admission in SPA Bhopal in B.Arch and B.Planning:
- Intermediate passed/ appearing with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from any recognized Board.
- Candidates will be required to clear JEE Main Cut Off, after which he/she can take part in JoSAA Counselling.
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SPA Bhopal Cut-Offs for Top Courses
JEE Main cut off for admission to B.Arch and B.Planning program at the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal for the year 2020 and 2019 is given in the table below. The cut-offs are opening and closing rank from Round 6 for General Category only.
Course | 2019 Cut-Off (OR- CR) | 2020 Cut-Off (OR- CR) |
B.Arch | 443-1197 | 215-550 |
B.Planning | 1642- 2250 | 502-830 |
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Why Choose SPA Bhopal?
- Since its inception in 2008, SPA Bhopal has consistently strived to be the best.
- It has been well-received by Outlook, and has been one of the top rankers in NIRF.
- Moreover, it was declared “Centre of Excellence” by Lok Sabha in 2014.
- It is autonomous and is an institute of national importance along with IITs, NITs, and AIIMS.
- SPA Bhopal ranking by various ranking agencies is listed below:
Body | Ranking | Year |
NIRF | Teaching Learning Category – Rank 1 | 2018 |
NIRF | Overall Ranking – Rank 5 | 2018 |
NIRF | Architecture Category – Rank 4 | 2018 |
Outlook | Ranking among Architecture Schools in India – Rank 7 | 2017 |
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SPA Bhopal Cut Offs for UG Courses
SPA Bhopal cut off 2020 for both the UG courses from 6th round of JoSAA Counselling is listed below:
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Category | Cut-Off |
General | 215-550 |
OBC | 158-479 |
SC | 132-282 |
ST | 60-170 |
EWS | 57-184 |
General PwD | 36-36 |
Bachelor of Planning (B.Planning)
Category | Cut-Off |
General | 502-830 |
OBC | 300-569 |
SC | 167-306 |
ST | 59-150 |
EWS | 230-249 |
General PwD | – |
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Faculty at SPA Bhopal
- The College has approximately 62 faculty members at the positions of head of department, associate professor and assistant professor.
- Apart from this the college also has visiting faculty and contractual faculty.
- A positive review of faculty of SPA Bhopal has been received on different websites by current and former students. A brief list of faculty is given below.
Chairperson | Dr. Bimal Patel |
Director | Dr. N. Sreedharan |
Head of Department, Architecture | Piyush Hajela |
Head of Department, Conservation | Dr. Vishakha Kawathekar |
Head of Department, Landscape | Dr. N. Sridharan |
Head of Department, Urban Design | Anand Jayant Wadwekar |
Head of Department, E.P. | Rama U. Pandey |
Head of Department, U.R.P. | Dr. Natraj Kranthi |
Head of Department, T.P. | Dr. Natraj Kranthi |
Head of Department, Master of Design | Dr. N. Sridharan |
Dean, Academic Affairs | Dr. Shiuli Mitra |
Dean, Research and Development | Ajay Kumar Vinodia |
Dean, Student Affairs | Dr. Sandeep Sankat |
Dean, Planning and Development | Sanjeev Singh |
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Various Facilities provided at SPA Bhopal
SPA Bhopal extends several facilities to its students to make their stay comfortable, and enhance their knowledge and experience to prepare them for a Professional Future. Following are some major facilities provided by SPA Bhopal.
- Hostel Facilities – Students are provided Hostels with an accommodation of two students in each room. Rooms are well-furnished. Students have to use their own mattress.
- Library – Collection of relevant books and e-materials for the development of students as per their needs.
- Graphics Lab – Two Laboratories with 28 computers in each for preparing students for the industrial requirements.
- Health Facilities – 24×7 Service is provided with experienced medical practitioners from Chirayu Medical College & Hospital, Bhopal, all are MCI registered.
- Computer Centre – 1 GBPS Copper Local Area Network is being provided here for high speed Internet.
- Workshop – Architecture Workshop to enhance imagination of students through model making.
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SPA Bhopal Placements
- College has a Training and placement Cell which assists students in all types of internships and professional training and facilitates the placement of graduating students.
- The institute’s on-campus placement is still in the development phase.
- Graduating students have been selected by several reputed firms and consultants both in Campus interviews and off campus.
- Students of SPA bhopal are trained in reputed national and international organizations both in government and private sectors.
SPA Bhopal Recruitment Highlights
No. of students placed | 13 |
Median Package Offered | INR 3,00,000 |
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SPA Bhopal Scholarships Offered
SPA Bhopal offers Scholarships to the meritorious students with a need. It also extends scholarships as per the central and state guidelines to SC/ST, OBC, and Minorities. Following are the scholarships offered by SPA Bhopal:
Scholarship | Criteria |
Central Sector Scholarship | SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students |
“Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana” in Madhya Pradesh | Meritorious Students of Madhya Pradesh |
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Students of Madhya Pradesh | Meritorious Students of Madhya Pradesh |
Other State Scholarships | As per the state |
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SPA Bhopal Fee Structure For Undergraduate Courses
Given below is the SPA Bhopal fees for both B.Arch and B.Planning courses
Particulars | Amount (In INR) |
Institute Fees | 76,800 |
Hostel Fees | 12,000 |
One time fees | 5,500 |
- DASA students are required to pay all Institute fees other than Tuition fee in addition to USD 3500/USD 1750, each semester in INR.
- SC/ST Students are exempted from payment of Tuition Fee component of student/Institute fees.
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SPA Bhopal FAQs
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Answer: No, SPA Bhopal is a private college.
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Answer: Yes, as per 2020 cut off you can get admission in B.Planning with 510 rank.
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Answer: No, there are no uniforms at SPA Bhopal.
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Answer: Yes, there are guest houses at SPA Bhopal which can be allotted on prior intimation.
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Ans: No. SPA Bhopal is an autonomous Public Institution.
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Ans: Yes. SPA Bhopal receives several scholarships according to the needs and merit of the students. Some of them are:
- Central Sector Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC for Minority Students apply through NSP
- Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana in Madhya Pradesh state
- Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for students of Madhya Pradesh
- Other State Scholarship- Any other scholarship scheme offered by State Govt./PSU/ from time to time.
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Ans: For UG Courses, SPA Bhopal takes admission through cutoff based on JEE Main Exam Performance of the candidates. Intermediate passed/appearing students with PCM as subject are eligible to apply.