Postgraduate UGC Approved by AICTE MPLAN

Master of Planning M.Plan · 2 years

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Master of Planning course overview, eligibility, duration and progression options.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Graduation
Entrance exam
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
Overview

About this course

Planning specialisations have different prerequisites. Compare studio, GIS, policy, fieldwork and professional relevance.

Indicative eligibility: A recognised planning, architecture, engineering or accepted related bachelor degree for the target specialisation.

Always verify the current official admission notification before applying.

01 · Overview

Course overview

Planning specialisations have different prerequisites. Compare studio, GIS, policy, fieldwork and professional relevance.
02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

A recognised planning, architecture, engineering or accepted related bachelor degree for the target specialisation. Exact marks, subjects, age, entrance and selection rules vary by institution and admission year.
03 · More detail

What students and parents should verify

Check recognition, syllabus, faculty, facilities, practical exposure, total cost, refund rules, entrance process, progression and credible outcome evidence before admission.
04 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Urban development authorities
  • Town and Country Planning departments
  • Planning consultancies
  • Smart City project offices
  • World Bank and ADB projects
  • Real estate advisory
  • Universities

What you can study next.

  • Ph.D
  • ITPI Associate Membership
  • Specialised GIS and transport modelling certification
05 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt: about 1,00,000 - 5,00,000 total; Private: about 6,00,000 - 20,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 35,000 - 70,000 per month.

Typical duration. 2 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Graduation Any — A recognised planning, architecture, engineering or accepted related bachelor degree for the target specialisation.

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Admission

Entrance exams for this course

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Accepted or institution-specific

An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

3 routes mapped from this qualification.

Urban and Regional Planner
Uses spatial, social, environmental and infrastructure evidence to prepare plans for settlements, transport and regional development.
Common route
Urban Planner (M.Plan)
smart city, govt bodies
Alternative route
Assistant Professor
Teaches and researches at a college or university. Requires a postgraduate degree plus UGC NET (or CSIR NET / ICAR NET in the sciences and agriculture), and increasingly a Ph.D for permanent appointment.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

B.Planning (Bachelor of Planning)
Direct · Alternative route
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Master of Planning?

B.Planning, B.Arch, B.Tech Civil, or relevant degree. Admission is through GATE (Architecture and Planning), CEPT and SPA entrance, Institute admission.

How long does Master of Planning take?

2 years. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.

What does Master of Planning cost?

Govt: about 1,00,000 - 5,00,000 total; Private: about 6,00,000 - 20,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Master of Planning?

Ph.D, ITPI Associate Membership, Specialised GIS and transport modelling certification.