Complete guide to SPA Bhopal — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal (SPA Bhopal) is one of India's three premier Schools of Planning and Architecture — all designated Institutes of National Importance by the Government of India. Established in 2008 and located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, it is a GFTI admitting students through NATA/JEE Main Paper 2 via JoSAA counselling.
SPA Bhopal offers B.Arch, B.Planning, M.Arch, M.Planning, and PhD programmes. As one of only three SPA institutes in India — alongside SPA Delhi and SPA Vijayawada — its degrees carry exceptional prestige in architecture, urban planning, and design professions across India and internationally.
The institute's curriculum integrates design studios, technical courses, professional practice, and research across architecture and planning. Students benefit from world-class design studios, a nationally respected faculty, and exposure to Bhopal's rich architectural heritage — from the old city's mosques and havelis to Raj Bhavan, the Bharat Bhavan, and the BHEL township.
The Training & Placement Cell connects graduates with leading architecture firms, urban planning consultancies, government agencies (Smart Cities, AMRUT, RERA), and real estate developers. Average placement package reached ₹8.5 LPA in 2023–24, with top firms like Hafeez Contractor, Morphogenesis, and Studio Lotus recruiting from SPA Bhopal.
Bhopal — the 'City of Lakes' — is one of central India's most liveable cities and an architectural treasure, offering SPA Bhopal students a living textbook of urban design, heritage conservation, and planned city development. The city's lakes, the old Bhopal walled city, and modern planned sectors provide a uniquely rich environment for architecture and planning education.
SPA Bhopal holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Architecture & Planning | Top 10 |
| NIRF | Overall | Emerging |
| Council of Architecture | Accreditation | Accredited |
| Outlook | Architecture | #5 |
| India Today | Architecture | #6 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World | Architecture | Not ranked |
| QS Asia | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| Times Higher Education | Asia | Not ranked |
| SCImago | Institutions | Not ranked |
| Webometrics | India | Not ranked |
SPA Bhopal offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 4 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | YES | YES | YES |
| Urban & Regional Planning | YES | YES | YES |
| Industrial Design | — | YES | — |
| Urban Design | — | YES | — |
The fee structure at SPA Bhopal is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (2025–26) | ₹75,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹3,500 |
| Studio / Design Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Medical Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹8,000 |
| Mess Charges (approx., per semester) | ₹17,000 |
| Miscellaneous / Development Fee | ₹4,000 |
| Total per Year (approx.) | ₹88,000 |
| Total 5-Year B.Arch (approx.) | ₹4,40,000 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees as per Institute of National Importance norms.
Students with family income below ₹1 lakh per annum are exempt from tuition fees.
Students with family income between ₹1L–₹5L per annum receive a two-thirds tuition fee waiver.
MCM Scholarships by the Government of India are available for meritorious students with demonstrated financial need.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for SPA Bhopal B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Arch | 500 | 1,200 | 600 | 280 |
| B.Planning | 800 | 1,800 | 900 | 400 |
| B.Arch (Home State — MP) | 700 | 1,600 | 800 | 350 |
| B.Planning (Home State — MP) | 1,100 | 2,400 | 1,200 | 520 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General (JEE Paper 2)
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General (JEE Paper 2)
2026 Expected Closing Rank — MP
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture Firms | 55 | ₹9.0L |
| Urban Planning / Government | 20 | ₹8.0L |
| Real Estate / Developers | 18 | ₹8.5L |
| Interior / Landscape Design | 10 | ₹7.0L |
| Construction / PMC | 8 | ₹7.5L |
| Research / Higher Studies | 6 | N/A |
| International / Abroad | 3 | ₹15.0L |
| Others | 5 | ₹6.0L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| B.Arch | ₹9.0L | 85% |
| B.Planning | ₹8.0L | 78% |
| M.Arch | ₹10.5L | 88% |
| M.Planning | ₹9.5L | 84% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹8.5L | ₹18L | 40 |
| 2022–23 | ₹7.8L | ₹16L | 35 |
| 2021–22 | ₹7.0L | ₹14L | 28 |
| 2020–21 | ₹6.2L | ₹12L | 22 |
| 2019–20 | ₹5.5L | ₹10L | 18 |
SPA Bhopal's 18-acre campus is located in Bhopal — the 'City of Lakes' and Madhya Pradesh's capital. The campus is set in a city that is itself a masterclass in urban design — with its stunning Upper and Lower Lakes, the historic walled old city, Raj Bhavan, Bharat Bhavan, and award-winning modern public spaces serving as a living studio for architecture and planning students.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. SPA Bhopal has 2 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boys Hostel | Boys | 220+ |
| 02 | Girls Hostel | Girls | 180+ |
SPA Bhopal conducts research in sustainable architecture, heritage conservation, urban design, housing policy, and smart city planning — areas of national relevance under India's urban transformation mission. Research is supported by MoHUA, DST, HUDCO, and Smart Cities Mission.
SPA Bhopal's Design Innovation Cell supports student ventures in architecture, urban design, landscape, and planning-tech, with connections to Smart Cities Mission consultancy opportunities and the growing architecture startup ecosystem.
Graduates of SPA Bhopal have established successful independent architecture practices, urban design studios, and planning consultancies — benefiting from the institute's national reputation and the growing demand for quality architectural and planning services across India's rapidly urbanising cities.
SPA Bhopal provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM Scholarship (MHRD) | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA; merit-based | ₹1,000/month + full tuition waiver |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (Income < ₹1L) | Family income below ₹1 LPA | 100% tuition fee waiver |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (Income ₹1L–₹5L) | Family income between ₹1L–₹5L | Two-thirds tuition fee waiver |
| SC/ST Fee Exemption | SC/ST students (all income levels) | Full tuition fee exemption |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Minority / OBC / SC/ST students with income < ₹2.5L | Up to ₹50,000/year |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 pursuing science programmes | ₹80,000/year |
| MP State Scholarship | MP domicile students with merit and need | ₹10,000–₹30,000/year |
| Institute Merit Scholarship | Top design students (studio performance) | Partial tuition fee waiver |
| AICTE Pragati / Saksham Scholarship | Girls (Pragati) / PwD students (Saksham) with family income < ₹8L | ₹30,000/year + ₹2,000/month |
| Council of Architecture Scholarship | Merit-based architectural excellence | ₹15,000–₹25,000 one-time award |
School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462030
India
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