School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) New Delhi, is a premier institute of architecture established in the year of 1941. It is deemed to be a university having recognition as an institute of National importance. The college is ranked #5 in NIRF 2023 ranking for Architecture. SPA Delhi has collaborations with SPA Vijaywada, SPA Bhopal and B.R Ambedkar University of Delhi.
SPA Delhi offers B.Arch., B.Plan at the UG level, M.Arch., M.Plan., M.Des., MBEM at the PG level, and also doctoral programs. Admission to the BArch and B.Plan program is offered on the basis of JEE Main Exam. SPA Delhi JEE Mains Round 6 cutoff 2023 for the BArch and BPlan program remained at 138-330 rank for the general category students. Admission to the PG courses of SPA Delhi, Admission is based on a GATE/ CEED Score. SPA Delhi also offers PhD program on the basis of UGC NET Score. Read more: SPA Delhi Admission
SPA Delhi placements 2023 is yet to be released by the institute. However, SPA Delhi placements in 2022 have witnessed a median package of INR 6 LPA for the UG programs. Out of a total of 304 registered students, 227 students were placed. Arts and Design, Education, Community, and Social Service are the major domains under which students were recruited. The recruiting companies of SPA Delhi were Ernst & Young, Deloitte, AECOM India, Egis India, and Infosys.
SPA Delhi Ranking
School of Planning and Architecture has been ranked among the top architectural colleges in India by reputed national agencies. Given below are some of the statistics:
Ranking Agencies | Rank | Year |
---|---|---|
NIRF (Architecture) | 5 | 2023 |
NIRF (Architecture) | 4 | 2022 |
NIRF (Architecture) | 4 | 2021 |
NIRF (Architecture) | 5 | 2020 |
India Today | 2 | 2019 |
SPA Delhi Courses
School of Planning and Architecture offers the following courses at the UG, PG & doctoral level:
Courses | Details | Fees |
---|---|---|
B.Arch. |
Duration: 5 Years |
INR 1.22 Lakhs (first-year) |
B. Plan |
Duration: 4 Years |
INR 1.22 Lakhs (first-year) |
M.Arch. |
Duration: 2 Years |
INR 1.32 Lakhs (first-year) |
M. Plan |
Duration: 2 Years |
INR 1.32 Lakhs (first-year) |
M.Des. |
Duration: 2 Years |
INR 1.32 Lakhs (first-year) |
MBEM |
Duration: 2 Years |
INR 1.32 Lakhs (first-year) |
Ph.D. |
Specializations: Architectural Conservation, Architecture, Building Engineering and Management, Environmental Planning, Housing, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture, Physical Planning, Regional Planning, Transport Planning, Urban Planning and Urban Design |
INR 56, 600 (first-year) |
Read more: SPA Delhi Courses & Fees
SPA Delhi Admission
- UG Admission: Admission to B.Arch., B.Plan is done based on scores obtained by the candidates on JEE Mains. Candidates qualifying the exam will be called for counselling process
- PG Admission: Selection of candidates for PG courses is merit-based. The institute will conduct a written test and a personal interview. A portfolio of the candidate's work and work experience will also be considered. GATE/CEED qualified candidates will be preferred
- Ph.D. Admission: Admissions to the Ph.D. program require a valid score in UGC-NET examinations.
SPA Delhi Cutoff 2024
SPA Delhi JEE Main cutoff 2024 is out for Round 1. The table below shows the opening and closing ranks for various courses offered at SPA Delhi based on merit in JEE Main (Round 1):
Academic Program Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
---|---|---|
Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture) | 3 | 205 |
Planning (4 Years, Bachelor of Planning) | 13 | 263 |
SPA Delhi DASA Cutoff 2024 for Round 1 has been released. The opening and closing rank under Round 1 is tabulated below:
Branch Code | Branch Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
---|---|---|---|
AR5 | Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture) | 863 | 1684 |
AR51 | Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture) (CIWG) | 226 | 1254 |
BPL1 | B.Plan (CIWG) | 20031 (B.Plan.7289) | 20031 (B.Plan.7289) |
Know more about SPA Delhi Cutoff
SPA Delhi Placements
SPA Delhi Placements 2022 is concluded with 227 placements. SPA Delhi median package stood at INR 4 LPA for the 4 years UG programme, INR 6 LPA for each of 5 years UG programme & PG programme. The below table represents the highlights of SPA Delhi Placements 2022:
Particulars | Placements Statistics 2022 |
---|---|
No. of Students | 304 |
No. of Students Placed | 227 |
Median Package | INR 6 LPA |
Placement Sectors | Arts and Design, Education, Community and Social Service, Business Development, Operations and Programme and Project Management. |
Top Recruiters | Ernst & Young, Deloitte, AECOM India, Egis India, Infosys, WSP India, SYSTRA India, PwC, World Resource Institute, Whirlpool, The World Bank, Honda, Bajaj, Philips, etc. |
Also check SPA Delhi Placements
SPA Delhi Scholarship
SPA Delhi provides financial assistance to its students to boost their courage and make a difference in their academic performance. The scholarship is provided on the basis of the students’ merit and their family annual income from all sources which should not exceed INR 4.5 LPA. SPA Delhi offers a total scholarship of amount INR 12,400 which is given to the students based on their merit. Some other scholarships are also provided subject to the student eligibility as tabulated below:
Scholarship | Eligibility |
Top Class Education Scholarship | SC |
Ministry of Tribal Affairs | ST |
Merit cum Means Scholarship | Minority |
Single Girl Child | Single Girl |
Post Matric Minorities Scholarship | OBC |
Top Class/Post Matric with disabilities | Disabled |
Top Class/Post Matric – OBC Inshan Uday Special Scholarship - ST |
Minorty (OBC) ST |
Prime Mnisters Scholarship – Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles |
Armed Persons |
MMVY Scholarship (MP Govt) | MP Students |
Bihar State Govt. Scholarship | Bihar Students |
Student Aid Fund | For needy students for financial help in education |
GATE Scholarships for PG students (@12,400/- per month) |
Every GATE Scholar |
SPA Delhi Facilities
- Hostel: The school has hostels for boys and girls having mess arrangements, TV rooms, medical facilities, gym facilities
- Sports: As a part of recreational activities, the college hosts various sports-related events and also encourages its students to maintain active participation in the same.
- Library: There is a library with all facilities where students can gain access to all sought of books and journals for reference purposes and curricular studies.
- Canteen: A canteen is available where students can refresh their mind after a long day and have delicious meals at an affordable price.
Read more: SPA Delhi Hostel
SPA Delhi Campus
SPA Delhi FAQs
Ques. What is the concept of SPA Delhi?
Ans. School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi is an institute that offers higher-level education focusing on the field of planning and architecture. The institute primarily offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral-level research programs.
Ques. What are the various departments available at SPA Delhi?
Ans. SPA Delhi offers its UG and PG programs under the following different departments:
Department of Architecture |
Department of Building Engineering and Management |
Department of Industrial Design |
Department of Urban Planning |
Department of Urban Design |
Department of Housing |
Department of Transport Planning |
Department of Landscape Architecture |
Department of Environmental Planning |
Department of Physical Planning |
Department of Architectural Conservation |
Department of Regional Planning |
Ques. How can I get BArch admission at SPA Delhi?
Ans. SPA Delhi offers a BArch program for a duration of 5 years. To get BArch admission at SPA Delhi, candidates have to meet certain eligibility criteria like they have to obtain at least 50% of aggregate marks in their 12th examination with PCM as the core subject. Further, they are required to appear for the JEE Mains exam and secure valid marks to register themselves for the JoSAA counselling.
Ques. Is SPA Delhi a deemed university?
Ans. SPA Delhi modestly began in 1941 as the Delhi Polytechnic's Department of Architecture. However, further, the institute underwent a name change and became the School of Planning and Architecture. The Government of India gave the institute the designation of “Deemed to be a University” in 1979 for its outstanding focus on providing excellence in specialized subjects like Planning and Architecture.
Ques. How is the campus at SPA Delhi?
Ans. The campus of SPA Delhi is divided into two different blocks i.e., Architecture and Planning. Both of these blocks are situated near ITO in Indraprastha Estate in Delhi. Also, the institute provides different hostels for boys and girls. The girls’ hostel is located in the ITO itself and the boys’ hostel and residential campus is located in New Friends Colony, Maharani Bagh, Delhi. However, the planning for the new campus in Vasant Kunj has been finalized by the authorities.
Ques. What is the gender ratio of SPA Delhi?
Ans. SPA Delhi is open for both male and female candidates who are interested in pursuing planning and architecture courses of study. The institute has seldom witnessed major differences in the gender ratio. Tabulated below is the SPA Delhi gender ratio for the years 2023, 2022, and 2021:
Male to Female Ratio (2023) | 40:60 |
Male to Female Ratio (2022) | 50:50 |
Male to Female Ratio (2021) | 55:45 |
Ques. Does SPA Delhi have placements?
Ans. SPA Delhi placements 2023 is yet to be released. However, the institute has been a place for providing its students with good placement ratios. For the year 2023, the median package offered to the SPA Delhi candidates was INR 6 LPA. The major companies that contributed to the placement campaign of the institute were Deloitte, Infosys, PwC, and World Bank Group.
Ques. Who are the notable alumni of SPA Delhi?
Ans. SPA Delhi is commonly reputed for producing some notable alumnae as follows:
- Baburam Bhattarai, 36th Prime Minister of Nepal
- Revathi Kamath, pioneer of mud architecture in India
- Arundhati Roy, writer
Ques. What are the fees of SPA Delhi?
Ans. SPA Delhi fees vary depending on the courses opted by the candidates. For the 5-year BArch program and 4-year BPlan program, the institute charges a fee of 1.22 lakhs for the first year. The fees of the PG programs like MArch, MPlan, and Master of Planning, the first year fees amount to NR 1.32 lakhs. SPA Delhi PhD first-year fee is INR 56,600.
Ques. What is the SPA Delhi cutoff for BPlan?
Ans. SPA Delhi BPlan cutoff is released by the JoSAA counselling based on the JEE Mains score. For the year 2023, the cutoff for the BPlan is out in 8 rounds of seat allotment. In round 1, the SPA Delhi BPlan cutoff for the general category remained at 205 ranks, and in round 8, it was 503 ranks. For the EWS and OBC category candidates, the round 8 cutoffs stood at 21618 and 9822 ranks respectively.
Comments