School of Planning and Architecture

School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

The School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi, is leading architectural institute founded in 1941. It is recognised as university with national relevance. The college is ranked 5th in the NIRF 2023 Architecture rankings. University collaborates with SPA Vijaywada, SPA Bhopal, and University of Delhi.

University offers B.Arch. and B.Plan at UG level, M.Arch., M.Plan., M.Des., and MBEM at the graduate level, as well as doctoral programs. Admission to the B.Arch and B.Plan programs is based on the JEE Main exam. The SPA Delhi JEE Mains Round 6 cutoff 2023 for the B.Arch and B.Plan programs remains between 138 and 330 for general category students. Admission to the PG courses at SPA Delhi is dependent on a GATE/CEED score. University also provides Ph.D. programs based on UGC NET scores.

The institute has yet to declare university placements for 2023. However, university placements in 2022 resulted in a median package of INR 6 LPA for UG degrees. Out of 304 registered students, 227 got placed. Students were recruited in the key disciplines of arts and design, education, community, and social services. SPA Delhi's recruiting firms included Ernst & Young, Deloitte, AECOM India, Egis India, and Infosys. 

Highlights of University

Ranking of University

Courses at University

Admissions 2024 at University

• UG Admission: Admission to B.Arch. and B.Plan is dependent on the candidates' JEE Mains scores. Candidates who pass the exam will be invited for the counselling process.
• PG Admission: Candidates for PG courses are selected on the basis of merit. The institute will provide both written test and personal interview. A portfolio showing the candidate's work and experience will also be evaluated. GATE/CEED-qualified candidates would be favoured.
• Ph.D. Admission: Admission to the Ph.D. program requires a good score on the UGC-NET tests. 

Cutoff 2024 at University

University JEE Main Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for JEE Main is 205 - 263

University DASA Cutoff 2024 for Round 1 has been released. The opening and closing rank under Round 1 is tabulated below:

Placements to University

University Placements 2022 is concluded with 227 placements. University median package stood at INR 4 LPA for the 4 years UG programme, INR 6 LPA for each of 5 years UG programme & PG programme. The below table represents the highlights of SPA Delhi Placements 2022:

Particulars: Placements Statistics 2022

No. of Students: 304

No. of Students:Placed: 227

Median Package: INR 6 LPA

Placement Sectors: Arts and Design, Education, Community and Social Service, Business Development, Operations and Programme and Project Management.

Top Recruiters: Ernst & Young, Deloitte, AECOM India, Egis India, Infosys, WSP India, SYSTRA India, PwC, World Resource Institute, Whirlpool, The World Bank, Honda, Bajaj, Philips, etc.

Scholarships for Students

University provides financial support to its students to improve their courage and make a difference in their academic performance. The scholarship is provided on the basis of the students’ merit and their family annual income from all sources which should not exceed INR 4.5 LPA. University offers total scholarship amount INR 12,400 which is given to the students based on their merit. Some other scholarships are also provided to students based on required eligibility:

Scholarship: Eligibility

Top Class Education Scholarship:  SC

Ministry of Tribal Affairs: ST 

Merit cum Means Scholarship: Minority

Single Girl Child: Single Girl

Post Matric Minorities Scholarship: OBC

Top Class/Post Matric with disabilities: Disabled

Top Class/Post Matric – OBC

Inshan Uday Special Scholarship - ST

Minorty (OBC):  ST

Prime Mnisters Scholarship – Central

Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles  :  Armed Persons

MMVY Scholarship (MP Govt): MP Students

Bihar State Govt. Scholarship: Bihar Students

Student Aid Fund: For needy students for financial help in education 

GATE Scholarships for PG students (@12,400/- per month):   Every GATE Scholar

Facilities at University

Hostel: The school provides hostels for boys and girls with mess arrangements, television rooms, medical facilities, and gym facilities.
Sports: As part of its recreational activities, the college offers various sporting events and encourages its students to actively participate in them.
Library: There is full-service library where students have access to all books and journals they need for reference and curriculum study.
Canteen: Canteen is provided for students to relax after a long day and enjoy great meals at a reasonable price.