Master of Planning

Master of Planning

About the Programme

The intention of M.Plan at IAPNU is in line with the institute’s commitment towards society and environment, students from diverse backgrounds will collaborate to critically assess and analyze the challenges, plan and implement solutions for urban development and transformation. Post graduates from the program will be equipped with the knowledge of planning and interdisciplinary processes to solve societal and environmental needs.
Nirma University, as a research-oriented institute, fosters a culture of academic excellence, inquiry and research aptitude without compromising on societal and environmental values and ethics.

Admission 2025-26
Programme Duration

2 Years

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in Planning / Civil Engineering / Architecture OR Master’s degree in Economics / Sociology / Geography OR Other qualifications / experience as per the ITPI Council approval

Admission Procedure

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Why Should You Choose M.Plan?

Today, architecture is constantly evolving and rediscovered through explorations, opportunities, and innovations. Hence, our main aim at Institute of Architecture and Planning is to connect with the scope of this professional discipline in every respect in order to expand students' comprehension and preparedness. M.Plan programme at Institute of Architecture and Planning combines the dynamics of society and profession with the aim of imparting knowledge to students who would be responsible for evolution and shaping of the human civilization.

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Career Opportunities

The Master of Planning (M.Plan) course is increasingly preferred over other master’s courses due to several compelling reasons:

  • Interdisciplinary Admissions: Unlike other master’s courses, this program opens doors to graduates from diverse fields such as Architecture, Planning (B.Plan), Geography, Economics, Sociology, and Civil Engineering.
  • High Employability: Planners have significant job opportunities in both government and private sectors. The demand for planning professionals in urban development projects, smart city initiatives, and infrastructure development ensures better absorption into the workforce compared to specialized architecture courses.

Important Information

Sr. No. Details of Admission Process Tentative Schedule
1 Online application starts from 9th April 2025
2 ROUND 1 Last date for online application 14th June 2025
3 Enterance Exam and Review 28th June 2025
4 Result Declaration 2nd July 2025
5 ROUND 2 Last date for online application 5th July 2025
6 Enterance Exam and Review 19th July 2025
7 Result Declaration 23rd July 2025
8 Commencement of Classes 4th August 2025

Note: The schedule is Tentative and subject to change as per the ACPC, GoG / JOSSA schedule.

M.Plan Intake
25% Seats (as per ACPC guidelines) 10
60% Seats (All India Category) 24
15% Seats ( NRI / NRI Sponsored Category) 06
Total Seats 40
  • ALL INDIA CATEGORY
    1. Bachelor’s degree in Planning, or Civil Engineering, or Architecture (from any University/ Institutions in India or Abroad or its equivalent recognized by the Government of India); OR
    2. Master’s degree in Economics, or Sociology, or Geography (from any University / Institution in India or Abroad recognized by the Government of India). OR
    3. Other qualifications or experience which the ITPI Council may accept from time to time as equivalent to the above after considering the background, training and experience of a candidate individually.
  • NRI(SELF)
    1. The 15% seats of intake shall be filled by Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University under the category of NRI / NRI Sponsored seats from the candidates who have passed the qualifying examination from abroad for NRI(SELF) and in India (including Gujarat State) for NRI Sponsored and having valid degree.
    2. In case, Letter Grade / Performance Index or Graded Point Average is awarded instead of percentage marks in qualifying examination, equivalence certificate is mandatorily required from the competent authority.
  • NRI SPONSORED CANDIDATE
    1. Candidate must have passed the qualifying examination. The admission will be granted based on the merit list prepared on the basis of criteria as decided by the institute/university.
    2. Candidate will have to produce a sponsorship letter (as prescribed on institute’s website “Affidavit”) from an NRI who will undertake to pay all tuition and other fees for the entire duration of degree programme.
    3. Documentary evidence (like residence proof, visa stamp entry in passport, utility bills etc.) of Sponsor having NRI Status must also be produced.
    4. In case, Letter Grade / Performance Index or Graded Point Average is awarded instead of percentage marks in qualifying examination, equivalence certificate is mandatorily required from the school authority.

Students need to clear Enterance Test.

Exam Structure :

Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 100
Mode: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs) & Short Answer
Section A: General English (50 Marks)
Section B: Current Affairs & Planning Awareness (50 Marks)

Tuition Fees

Description Fees for All India Fees for NRI Category
FEE (Per Annum) ₹2,80,500 US$ 5500

Applications are invited through the admission portal : Click Here


Documents To be Submitted along with Application Form

  1. H.S.C. Examination (Std. 12th) Mark-sheet.
  2. Diploma Mark-sheet. (if applicable).
  3. Qualifying Examination Mark-sheet / statement of marks of final year (percentage equivalent certificate is to be attached if the marks statement is in Grade/CPI/CGPA or any other format except in percentage marks)
  4. Qualifying Exam Degree Passing Certificate (Provisional / Final)
  5. Copy of Migration Certificate

The Institute of Architecture is a Constituent Institution of Nirma University, a Statutory University established by the special Act passed by the Gujarat State Assembly. The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2 (f) of UGC Act and also accredited by NAAC with Grade ‘A+’. Nirma University was awarded the Centre of Excellence (CoE) status by the Government of Gujarat. In January 2022, the university was conferred CoE status in the International Conference of Academic Institutions, part of the Vibrant Gujarat Education Summit 2022.

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Ministry of Education, Government of India has ranked Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University on 17nd rank in 2024.

The Institute offers a fulltime M.Plan. programme.Institute also offers fulltime & parttime PhD programmes.

Yes, Institute provides scholarship to the students under two categories: – Merit based and merit cum means based. Further details are available at our website Scholarship

Refer above intake details

Documents to be submitted
Sr. No. Certificate / Testimonials
1. H.S.C. Examination (Std. 12th) Mark-sheet.
2. Diploma Mark-sheet. (if applicable).
3. Qualifying Examination Mark-sheet / statement of marks of final year (percentage equivalent certificate is to be attached if the marks statement is in Grade/CPI/CGPA or any other format except in percentage marks)
4. Qualifying Exam Degree Passing Certificate (Provisional / Final)
5. Copy of Migration Certificate

No, the Institute does not have any seat reserved under Management Quota.

The Guidelines given by CoA (Council of Architecture) and ACPC (Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat

Candidate should have qualified in NATA Examination 2024 and having valid NATA score.No Candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless she/he has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with physics and mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either chemistry or biology or technical vocational subject or computer science or information technology or informatics practices or engineering graphics or business studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate or passed 10+3 diploma examination with mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
(The above criteria is subject to amendment as per the guidelines issued by the Council of Architecture (CoA) and Government of Gujarat from time to time Eligibility Criteria as per COA)

NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e., Architecture, through assessment of cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, etc., besides the learning that the candidate has acquired over the past years.
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is being conducted by COA since 2006, to qualify for the admission to Bachelor of Architecture. The Council has prescribed CoA (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983 and in the year 2020 the Council has prescribed the Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 2020, with the approval of the Central Government in terms of Sections 21 & 45 of the Architects Act, 1972.
Unlike any other entrance examination, NATA is an Aptitude test that assesses a candidate’s ability through a variety of testing formats

Yes

We take into consideration 1/4th of the NATA score and 50% aggregate marks of 12th Board exam to prepare the merit score.

Institute has limited hostel facility for the girl students on the campus. We have a mordern hostel building equipped with state of art facilities and amenities.

All the communication/correspondence related to admission should be addressed to the Admission Officer at the following address only:

To The Admission Officer,
UG Admissions
Institute of Architecture & Planning
Nirma University
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway
Ahmedabad – 382 481, Gujarat, India.
Email: admission.iap@nirmauni.ac.in
Phone: 079-71652349, 079-71652000
Contact Hours: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM

The Nirma University Campus is on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Highway. It is about 15 -17 kilometres from the Ahmedabad City. Located on the SG Highway, the High Court of Gujarat is about 7 kilometres away from the University. The University is well connected with the city municipal bus service. Private rickshaw and taxi services are also available from Railway Station, Bus Station or from the Airport.

University provides transportation facility from all major locations in and around the City of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
Admission Office Institute of Architecture & Planning,
Nirma University,
Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Highway,
Ahmedabad – 382481 Gujarat, India.
Phone Numbers 079-71652349, 079-71652000
Email admission.iap@nirmauni.ac.in
Admission Office Timings 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM (Mon to Fri)
09:00 AM to 01:00 PM (Odd Saturdays)
For More Information Click Here

Campus Placement 2023-24

The Institute of Architecture & Planning at Nirma University initiated campus placements for B.Arch graduates two years ago, significantly enhancing career prospects for its students. The highest placement package offered last year was INR 6 lakhs per annum, with a median package of INR 4.50 lakhs. There has been a notable surge in the current batch, , with the highest package reaching INR 8.45 lakhs per annum. For students aspiring to pursue education abroad, the Placement Cell hosts events such as study abroad sessions.

Highest Salary

6.7LPA

Average Salary

4.17LPA

Offers

20+

Recruiters

10+