SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture

The School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada (SPAV) was established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD),Government of India, in the year 2008 as an autonomous institute.It  is a premier Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI) under MHRD commonly known as SPAV which is considered pioneer in the fields of architecture and planning. The institute aims to achieve academic excellence in Architecture and Planning through innovating, creating, acquiring, and disseminating knowledge using sustainable local and global practices and enhancing the quality of society through a responsible built environment. SPAV offers courses including B. Arch, B. Plan, M. Plan, M. Arch, and Ph.D. The campus of School of Planning and Architecture, Vijaywada is spread over 10 acres of land. The institute has secured eighth rank in the Architecture category in NIRF 2021 Ranking, while it was placed ninth in the Architecture category in NIRF 2020 Ranking.

Location

SPAV is located in survey No.4, ITI Rd, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Students from various places can reach the institute by rail and air or even by private means of transport. The details are given below.

1.     By air, the nearest airport is the Vijayawada International Airport, which is 17 km away from the institute, and students can reach the campus in approximately 30 mins.

2.     By train, Vijayawada Railway Station is only about 6.2 km from the institute, and students can reach the campus in approximately 20 mins.

SPAV Latest News and Updates

The latest news and updates released by the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada (S

1.     Fresher Scholarship applications through Jnanabhumi Portal for the A.Y. 2020-21

2.     Scholarship applications (Renewal) through Jnanabhumi Portal for the A.Y. 2020-21

3.     Student Experience in Research Universities (SERU) Survey on Student Experience During COVID-19

4.     End exams revised date schedule (Architecture Dept) for the Odd semester 2020-21

5.     End exams revised date schedule (Planning Dept) for the Odd semester 2020-21 Important Instructions to Students End Semester Examinations January – 2021

6.     Fresher Scholarship applications through Jnanabhumi Portal for the A.Y. 2020-21

7.     Scholarship applications (Renewal) through Jnanabhumi Portal for the A.Y. 2020-21

8.     Student Experience in Research Universities (SERU) Survey on Student Experience During COVID-19

SPAV Recognition

The institute is recognized by MHRD.

SPAV Ranking

• 8th rank in the Architecture category in NIRF 2021 Ranking.
• 9th rank in the Architecture category in NIRF 2020 Ranking.

SPAV Collaboration

SPAV has collaborated with various institutes and universities to enlarge their scope of education and to gain support and coordination from other collaborations. They have collaborated with the following.

1.     Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

2.     International Institute for the Inclusive Museum (IIIM), Australia

3.     A.P. Greening and Beautification Corporation Vijayawada

4.     Norwegian University Science and Technology

5.     Ecole Bleue School of Design, Paris, France

6.     Institute of Town Planner, India (ITPI)

7.     Govt of Andhra Pradesh, Panchayat Raj & Rural Development

8.     Tourism and Heritage, Andhra Pradesh Government

9.     The Institute of Geography, University of Cologne, Germany

10.  HafenCity Universitat, Hamburg

11.  University of Melbourne

12.  Krems University, Austria

13.  University of Florence

SPAV  Clubs, Committees, and Societies

SPAV actively promotes various clubs, committees, and societies for encouraging student’s involvement in their overall development and to strengthen their skills apart from academic studies alone. Some of the clubs, committees, and societies present in the institute are provided below in detail.

Literary Club: The literary club aims to capture the vibrant life of the campus by conducting and documenting various events that take place throughout the academic year. It encourages young speakers and promotes a healthy prevalent literary dialogue among the students. They conduct activities including quizzes, debates, articles, extempore speeches, and other literary programs as a part of festivals and formal events.

Tasveer Club: Also known as the photography club, this club provides the platform to students who have a passion for photography. They learn about different skills in photography. They organize photography exhibitions, conducts workshops, and often collaborate with the other clubs to produce beautiful snapshots of the students.

Monologue Club: The club provides a platform to those who wish to explore the world of Drama, stage performances, and much more. It is based on theatre skills and exposure where the members learn to express emotions and stories that aim to instigate sentiments in the audience.

Rythmo Club: This club is also known as a music club where students come to jam, learn and make music of different flavors. The club has an array of different styles and modes of musical expressions to choose from, from resonating choirs to soulful vocals. Members consist of students who can play various musical instruments or the ability sing. However, students who wish to learn or enhance their musical skills are encouraged to be a part of the club.

SPAV Facilities

The institute is equipped with all the required facilities that are necessary for student’s academic learning, both practically and theoretically. They offer a central library, hostel, sports, computer center, health, and much more to cater to the needs of staff and students. The details of the infrastructural facilities are given below.

Hostel: They offer separate hostels for boys and girls. All the amenities and facilities required daily are provided by the institute. Internet connectivity and the recreational area has also been provided, along with mess facilities.

Sports: Both indoor and outdoor game facilities are provided by the institute to its students to help them stay active and mentally strong. Students are highly encouraged to make use of the sports facilities for recreational purposes.

Central Library: The central library is an integral part of an academic system whose primary function is not only to serve students, researchers, faculty, and staff but also to create a conducive environment for education, research, and innovation. They offer large amounts of books and published from around the world.

Health: The institute provides a health care Centre to provide first aid healthcare and nursing services to students, faculty, and staff. In cases of emergencies, it also refers to certain referral hospitals in and around Vijayawada to provide better health care services to its stakeholders in time.

Computer Centre: The computer centre is in charge of all the computing and technology-related monitoring in the institute. They offer WIFI facilities on the campus as needed by the institute and students.

SPAV Courses Offered 

SPAV courses include B. Arch, B. Plan, M. Plan, M. Arch, and Ph.D.

SPAV Admission

Admissions to B. Arch and B. Plan in SPAV are made through JEE MAIN entrance exam followed by JoSAA counselling. M. Plan and M. Arch admissions are made on the basis of GATE entrance exam along with CCMT counselling. Admissions to Ph.D. are done through written examination and personal interview conducted by the institute itself. The steps for admissions are given below in detail.

1.     Fill in and submit the admission form.

2.     Appear and qualify for the entrance exam.

3.     Participate in counselling or interview process.

4.     Submit all the required documents for verification.

5.     Pay fees if selected.

SPAV Scholarship

Scholarship is needed by many students pursuing various higher course degrees. However, the institute doesn’t offer scholarships on behalf of the institute to it students in any way. Students are encouraged to apply for various state and central scholarships to meet the academic support and needs of students pursuing various course degrees. Other scholarship schemes are also available as per UGC/MHRD, which students can avail of. They can also apply for educational loans at various banks at a very low interest rate.

SPAV Placement

The training and placement of SPAV actively function since its first batch of graduates. They continuously work towards the betterment of the institute's outcome through providing career guidance and support to its students. Their past students have enrolled or work in various institutes as a researcher or in different top companies with their skills and expertise inculcated in them through the course of their academic pursuance. They have a placement rate of around 70%. The cell conducts seminars and career guide talks to students from expert and experienced guest speakers. They also conduct workshops to enhance the professional skills of students and to help them choose the right career path for themselves.