Updated on Mar 23 2026, 03:35 PM IST
SPA Bhopal admissions offer a variety of programmes in planning and architecture. For SPA Bhopal admission to B.Arch and B.Planning, students must score in JEE Main examination, while for M.Arch and M.Plan programme GATE or the CEED exam is considered.
To apply for SPA Bhopal admission, candidates must visit the SPA Bhopal official website and submit the online application form along with the required documents and application fee. Students are also required to carry the School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal documents required during admission process.
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The table given below shows the entrance examinations accepted for School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal admission 2026 for different programmes offered at UG, PG, and Doctoral levels.
Course | Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
B.Arch/B.Planning | JEE Main/JEE Advanced |
M.Des/M.Plan/M.Arch | GATE/CEED |
| Ph.D | JRF/NET(UGC)/GATE/CEED |
The application process of School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal varies course to course. SPA Bhopal application process 2026 is mentioned below for various programmes.
Course | SPA Bhopal Application Process |
|---|---|
B.Arch/B.Planning |
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M.Des/M.Plan/M.Arch |
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Ph.D |
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Candidates are advised to refer the details of School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal admission through JEE Main 2026 session 2 examination which is mentioned below.
| Events | Session 2 dates |
|---|---|
| Release of JEE Main 2026 admit card | Last week of March 2026 |
| Exam for JEE Mains 2026 | April 08, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 result | To be announced |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply for GATE 2026 (without late fee) | September 28, 2025 |
| Last date to register for GATE 2026 (with late fee) | October 9, 2025 |
| Modification of GATE 2026 application form | November 6, 2025. |
| Release of GATE admit card | January 2, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 entrance exam | February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2025. |
| GATE 2026 result date | March 19, 2026 |
SPA Bhopal UG courses include B.Arch and B.Plan programmes of 5-years and 4-years duration respectively. Both the courses are offered in full-time mode. The eligibility required for SPA Bhopal B.Arch admissions and SPA Bhopal B.Plan admissions is given below.
Courses | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
94 | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks + JEE Main/JEE Advanced. | |
38 |
The details of SPA Bhopal admission process for B.Arch and B.Plan admissions is given below. Candidates must appear for JEE Main/JEE Advanced examination for SPA Bhopal UG admissions.
Candidates need to register and appear for the JEE Main/JEE Advanced entrance examinations
Those candidates who have qualified in entrance score and ranked under prescribed cut off given by institute must take part of JoSSA counselling, and select SPA Bhopal and course that is offered at SPA Bhopal.
The admission to the Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning courses is made on the basis of Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). The students have to qualify the basic requirements as per Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB).
Physically report with all required documents.
Pay admission fee.
SPA Bhopal offers 3 PG courses in M.Plan, M.Des and M.Arch of 2-years duration each. M.Plan course offers specialisations in Transport Planning and Logistics Management, Environmental Planning and Urban and Regional Planning.
The SPA Bhopal M.Plan admissions and School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal M.Arch admission process 2026 is given below.
Admission to the M.Arch or M.Plan Programme for GATE qualified candidates are made through the counselling process, sponsored candidates also eligible for admission.
Candidates must have the eligibility criteria prescribed by the SPA Bhopal for M.Arch /M.Plan admission
Must appear for GATE entrance exam and fulfil the cut off criteria given for counselling entrance test conducted by NTA.
Participate in CCMT counselling and get the shortlisted and allotment order
Accept the allotment order and submit the original documents at the verification centre and pay the admission fee.
Online registration for reporting
Physically report with all required documents
Pay Admission fee
The details of SPA Bhopal M.Des admission process is given below. Candidates must appear for CEED examination for SPA Bhopal M.Des admissions.
Candidates should fill out the application form for the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED).
Candidates must apply for the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED).
A merit list will be based on the score obtained in the Common Entrance Examination for Design.
Applicants must participate in the counselling process, depending on the merit list.
Admission will be made on the basis of merit, counselling, documentation inspection and payment of fees.
Also See: SPA Bhopal Cutoffs
School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal offers a PhD course of 6-years duration. PhD at SPA Bhopal offers specialisation in Architecture and Planning.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Masters Degree in Architecture/Planning with minimum 60% marks (55% in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates) + JRF/NET(UGC)/GATE/CEED. |
Apply for admission on the official website of SPA Bhopal.
The SPA Bhopal invite candidate who have qualified in written conducted by SPA Bhopal.
Based on the written test score, interview and eligibility of the PhD candidate the selection committee gives PhD admission.
60% weightage will be given to the merit rank/marks awarded in JRF/NET(UGC)/GATE/CEED/or any other national entrance test recognised by Government of India and considered by SPAB; 10% weightage will be on SoP(Statement of Purpose) and 30% weightage on Interview.
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SSC certificate
Undergraduate mark sheet and certificates
Post graduate mark sheets and certificates
JSA Allotment letter
GATE/NET certificate
Caste certificate( in Central government format)
Non-Objection certificate(If employed )
EWS Certificate( If applicable in Central government format )
PWD Certificate(if applicable)
Transfer certificate, Migration certificates
Photo ID card( Government Authorised)
Passport size photos
Any other certificates or qualifications mentioned in application form
Note: Candidates are required to submit the correct copies of above-mentioned documents during the School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal admission process.
The total course fee to pursue M.Des from School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal is Rs 2,17,700 (For 2019-20 session).
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