School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal-Admission 2026 Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

About SPA Bhopal

• Established: 2008

• Status: Institute of National Importance (by Act of Parliament)

• Type: Public Central University

• Approvals: UGC | Council of Architecture (COA)

• Campus: Bhauri, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) – modern, purpose-built campus

• Focus Areas: Architecture, Planning, Design & Built Environment

Courses Offered (2026)

Undergraduate (UG) – 5 Years

• B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture)

• B.Plan (Bachelor of Planning)

Admission:

• B.Arch: JEE Main Paper 2A + JoSAA/CSAB

• B.Plan: JEE Main Paper 2B + JoSAA/CSAB

Postgraduate (PG) – 2 Years

• M.Arch (Urban Design / Landscape / Conservation – as notified)

• M.Plan (Urban & Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Transport Planning, etc.)

• M.Des (Urban Design / Built Environment-related specializations)

Admission:

• GATE / CEED / institute criteria (as applicable)

Doctoral (Ph.D.)

• Ph.D. in Architecture, Planning, Design & allied interdisciplinary areas

Fees (Indicative for 2026)

UG Fees:

PG Fees:

Hostel, mess, studio, and examination fees are charged separately.
Exact fees are published in the official 2026 admission brochure.

Admission Process 2026

UG (B.Arch / B.Plan)

• Eligibility:

  • 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

  • Valid JEE Main Paper 2A / 2B score

• Selection:

  • Through JoSAA / CSAB counseling

PG

• Relevant bachelor’s degree

• GATE / CEED / SPA entrance (as notified)

• Written test + interview (for some programs)

Category-wise Cutoff Tables (JEE Main – Closing Ranks)

(Final round | All India Quota | Approximate trends based on JoSAA/CSAB data)

B.Arch – JEE Main Paper 2A Cutoff (SPA Bhopal)

B.Plan – JEE Main Paper 2B Cutoff (SPA Bhopal)

Placements

• Average Package: INR 6 – INR 7 LPA

• Highest Package: INR 15+ LPA (varies yearly)

• Top Recruiters:

  • L&T, Tata Projects, Atkins, AECOM

  • Arcadis, EY, Deloitte

  • Urban Development Authorities, Smart City Missions

• Career Paths:

  • Urban Planner, Architect, Urban Designer

  • Transport & Environmental Planner

  • Policy Consultant, Researcher, Government Services

SPA Bhopal emphasizes research, consultancy & public-sector planning roles in addition to private firms.

Rankings & Reputation

• NIRF Architecture Ranking 2025: Top 10–15 Architecture Institutions in India

• Institute of National Importance

• Recognized among the Top Planning & Architecture schools in South Asia

• Strong academic & research reputation in urban studies & policy

How to Apply (2026)

1. Register & appear for JEE Main Paper 2A / 2B

2. Participate in JoSAA / CSAB Counseling

3. Choose SPA Bhopal as preference

4. Complete document verification & seat acceptance