School of Planning And Architecture

The Department of Architecture at Delhi Polytechnic served as the School of Planning and Architecture's humble beginnings in 1941. The School of Town and Country Planning, founded in 1955 by the Government of India to provide facilities for rural, urban, and regional planning, was subsequently connected with the University of Delhi and incorporated with it. In 1959, the school changed to the School of Planning and Architecture.

The School is a specialist university that offers instruction at various levels in many facets of human habitat and environment. It is the only institution of its type. At both the Bachelor's and Master's levels, the School has taken the initiative to introduce academic programs in specialised subjects, some of which are still not offered elsewhere in India. In its pursuit of greatness, the School has always taken the initiative to expand research and instruction to uncharted areas of knowledge. Since the School's primary interests are in human habitat and the environment, the range of academic programs is constantly being broadened by offering courses in cutting-edge research disciplines and developing industries for which there are no facilities elsewhere in the nation.

SPA's goal, which is already well-known internationally, is to transform it into a prestigious hub of academic investigation, innovation, learning, and capacity building by 2025.

In light of the above, the following will comprise SPA's mission:

• To develop SPA into a multi-disciplinary academic knowledge hub, a trailblazer, and a recognised leader in the planning and designing of built environments and human habitats.
• To offer creative workers grounded in our cultural ethos and actively contribute to the country's development.
• Create a competitive edge for SPA in human settlement planning, design, research, training, and consulting.

Planning, architecture, and design courses are available at the school's undergraduate and graduate levels. All SPAs' undergraduate admission requirements are based on the Entrance Examination or JEE for short. Applicants for admission to B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) and B.Plan (Bachelor of Planning) programs at SPAs must pass the Joint Entrance Examination. Graduate Aptitude Tests in Engineering results and numerous interviews are used to determine admission to most postgraduate programs in SPAs.

The extremely popular Bachelor of Planning programme was launched in 1989, even though the Bachelor of Architecture course is one of the nation's oldest. The school also offers 10 postgraduate programs and doctorate programs each department of study offers. There were 1,189 students enrolled in the 2015–2016 academic year, 717 were undergraduates, and 428 were postgraduates. 44 students are now enrolled in the School's Doctoral program.

Institute Highlights

Main Intakes

The main intakes are in August/September.

Scholarships

• Central Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education For Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Students:

Ten scholarships for students from Scheduled Castes and Five scholarships for students from Scheduled Tribes will be awarded based on merit by the Ministries of Social Justice and Empowerment and Tribal Affairs of the Government of India, subject to their inclusion criteria, such as the yearly salary of their parental figures from all sources cannot exceed 4.50 lacs, or as may be otherwise specified from time to time. Under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme, the Government of India pays the scholarship money directly to the relevant students.

• Financial Assistance from Students Aid Fund:

Based on merit, worthy students in Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs can get one-time financial aid to cover unanticipated expenses. The minimum and maximum payments are 10,000 (Rupees ten thousand only) and 25,000 (Rupees twenty-five thousand only), respectively, according to the terms established by the school. Applications are often accepted in August and January according to qualifying requirements and other terms and conditions, such as the parents' combined yearly income should not exceed 4.50 lacs.

Application Process

Applicants can apply for admission to the college in two ways: online through the college website or by an education agent. 

Documents required for Admission

Academic Documents

• Transcript of 12th-grade
• Individual Mark sheet of 12th grade
• Character Certificate of 12th grade
• Provisional Certificate of 12th grade
• Migration Certificate of 12th grade

For Masters, include the following:

• Transcript of Bachelor's Degree 
• Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree 
• Character Certificate of Bachelor Degree
• Provisional Certificate of Bachelor Degree 
• Migration Certificate of Bachelor Degree 

Work Experience (if any)

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Qualifications Required

• B.Arch/B.Planning: A pass certificate in the 10+2 system's final exam, or its equivalent, is the prerequisite for admission with a minimum of 50%. The applicant must have completed at least one public (Board or Pre-University) test. The applicant must also pass JEE Mains.

FAQs

Does the School of Planning And Architecture offer student scholarships?

Yes, the institute does provide scholarships to students. For more info, see the scholarship section of the article.

What are the fees to study at the School of Planning And Architecture?

The costs depend upon the courses you apply for. The price ranges from 2-4 lakhs for Indian students.