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      SPA Bhopal Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

      Varunika Verma

      Updated on Mar 23 2026, 03:35 PM IST

      SPA Bhopal Admission Process

      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. 

      • School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal admissions are based on entrance exams.
      • SPA Bhopal B.Arch admissions 2026 are done through JoSAA counselling process.
      • JEE Main 2026 examination for session 2 will be conducted from April 2-9, 2026.
      • GATE result 2026 for the M.Plan admissions at School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal has been released officially on March 19, 2026.
      • Students can apply for the particular admissions by filling out the SPA Bhopal application form.
      • Candidates having masters degree from a recognised university can apply for the PhD admissions at SPA Bhopal.

      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.

      Also See: SPA Bhopal Placements

      SPA Bhopal Admission 2026 Highlights

      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.

      Entrance Exams Accepted for SPA Bhopal Admissions 2026

      Course

      Entrance Exam

      B.Arch/B.Planning

      JEE Main/JEE Advanced

      M.Des/M.Plan/M.Arch

      GATE/CEED

      Ph.DJRF/NET(UGC)/GATE/CEED

      How to Apply for SPA Bhopal Admissions?

      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.

      SPA Bhopal Registration Process 2026

      Course

      SPA Bhopal Application Process

      B.Arch/B.Planning

      1. Register for JEE Main examination and select B.Arch/B.Planning as exam type.

      2. Pay the examination fees of Rs 1,000 (Rs 900 for Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) and Rs 500 for SC/ST/PwD).

      3. Select the SPA Bhopal in the JoSAA choice filling.

      M.Des/M.Plan/M.Arch

      1. After qualifying the GATE examination apply for the programme on the official website of SPA Bhopal.

      2. The application fees for applying for 1 programme is Rs 2,000 (Rs 1,000 (for SC/ST/PwD), while for 2 programmes is Rs 4,000 (Rs 2,000 for SC/ST/PwD).

      3. Candidates are shortlisted for SPA DAT (Design Aptitude Test) and Interview process.

      Ph.D

      1. SPA Bhopal admissions are based on JRF/NET(UGC)/GATE/CEED/any national entrance test recognised by Government of India and with Institute scholarship.

      2. Candidates can apply for admissions through the official website of the institute.

      3. Submit the SOP and pay the application fees Rs 3,000 (Rs 2,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates).

      Also See: SPA Bhopal Courses

      Important Dates for SPA Bhopal Admissions 2026

      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.

      SPA Bhopal Admission Dates for JEE Main 2026

      EventsSession 2 dates
      Release of JEE Main 2026 admit cardLast week of March 2026
      Exam for JEE Mains 2026April 08, 2026
      JEE Main 2026 resultTo be announced

      SPA Bhopal Admission Dates for GATE 2026

      EventsDates
      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 dateMarch 19, 2026

      SPA Bhopal Admissions 2026 for UG Programmes

      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.

      SPA Bhopal UG Admissions Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

      Courses

      Seat Intake

      Eligibility Criteria

      B.Arch

      94

      10+2 with minimum 50% marks + JEE Main/JEE Advanced.

      B.Plan

      38

      SPA Bhopal UG Admissions 2026

      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.

      SPA Bhopal Admission Process for B.Arch and B.Plan Programmes

      • 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 Admissions 2026 for PG Programmes

      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.

      SPA Bhopal PG Admissions Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

      Courses

      Seat Intake

      Eligibility Criteria

      M.Plan

      53

      Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Planning/Civil Engineering with minimum 60% marks (55% in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates) + GATE/CEED.

      M.Arch

      45

      M.Des

      25

      SPA Bhopal PG Admissions 2026

      The SPA Bhopal M.Plan admissions and School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal M.Arch admission process 2026 is given below.

      SPA Bhopal Admission Process for M.Arch and M.Plan Programmes

      • 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

      SPA Bhopal M.Des Admissions 2026

      The details of SPA Bhopal M.Des admission process is given below. Candidates must appear for CEED examination for SPA Bhopal M.Des admissions.

      SPA Bhopal M.Des Admission Process 2026

      • 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

      SPA Bhopal PhD Admissions 2026

      School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal offers a PhD course of 6-years duration. PhD at SPA Bhopal offers specialisation in Architecture and Planning.

      SPA Bhopal PhD Admissions Eligibility Criteria

      CoursesEligibility Criteria

      Ph.D

      Masters Degree in Architecture/Planning with minimum 60% marks (55% in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates) + JRF/NET(UGC)/GATE/CEED.

      SPA Bhopal PhD Admission Process 2026

      • 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.

      Also See: SPA Bhopal Facilities

      Documents Required for SPA Bhopal Admissions

      • 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.

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      Frequently Asked Questions
      Q: What is the total course fee to pursue M.Des from School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal?
      A:

      The total course fee to pursue M.Des from School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal is Rs 2,17,700 (For 2019-20 session).

      Q: What are the M.Arch specializations offered by the School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal?
      Q: How to apply for the B.Arch programme at School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal?
      Q: What is the admission procedure for the PG courses at SPA Bhopal?
      Q: Does SPA accept JEE scores?
      Q: What is the total fee for B.Arch in SPA Bhopal?
      Q: Which entrance exam is required for M.Plan admissions in SPA Bhopal?
      Q: What is the fee structure of the M.Plan in SPA Bhopal?
      Q: Which entrance exam is accepted for admissions to B.Arch and B.Plan in SPA Bhopal?
      Q: Which entrance exam is required for M.Des in SPA Bhopal?
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      I am very satisfied with the faculty and the internships

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      LathikA Posted on 8 May'21
      B.Arch - Batch of 2020-01-01
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      Academics

      I'm pretty sure the lecturers are very helpful In academic as well as in the competitions, the faculty are Ph.D. mostly and who are persuading Ph.D. they are good in their best at their part. Teaching quality is good, the teaching methods are generally lectures, workshops, case studies, educational trips. The faculty ratio is 1:8. the course curriculum is very useful.For the architecture, at bachelors, there will be a good faculty of which expect 1 to 2 to be excellent..

      College Infra

      The campus here is 30 kilometres from the city, while institutes' regular bus service makes the travel convenient. While the infrastructure isn't complete as of 2018-Feb, we have 1 academic block assigned as the student's amenities block, 3-hostels, 1 football field (60m x30m), a cricket ground, 2x badminton courts, 1x basketball court, 3x table tennis tables, a well-equipped gym. For the academics, we have sufficiently large classrooms, CAD labs, a GIS lab, a rich library and a not so impressiv

      Campus Life

      SPAB also takes the students of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year for a study tour each year, which gives one much exposure. SPAB also has good connections with international architectural colleges. The students of SPAB do participate in the world architecture festival. It also comes under top 10 architectural colleges in India. The exposure provided to the students is also very good. There is also one small lake inside the campus known as the SPA lake. The atmosphere on our campus is also nice as it is

      Placements

      the average salary offered after graduating from Bachelors of Architecture is nearly Rs. 20,000 per month. The minimum is somewhere near to Rs. 15,000 per month and you can expect up to Rs. 30,000. For the internships, students are easily placed and can expect stipends starting from Rs. 5,000 per month to even Rs. 50,000 at times. Also, 10 to 15 students intern overseas here.Every year the firms reserve few spots for students of our institute to do an internship.

      Value For Money

      The college had best faculty across the country, every faculty was well qualified and had a mix of experience varying from industry experience to teaching experience along with it,Our college is one of the best architecture and planning colleges in India. It has the largest campus in the whole Asia for just architecture and planning. and yeah it's money's worth.You get two summer internships chances during bachelor's, you have to work outside, can explore and make industry contacts.
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