There are about 1 M.Plan. (Master of Planning) colleges in Vijayawada, out of these (0) colleges are government and rest are privately owned... Some of the top M.Plan. (Master of Planning) colleges in Vijayawada are School of Planning and Architecture (SPAV), Vijayawada. Admission to these colleges is based on merit or entrance examinations. The fees for top M.Plan. (Master of Planning) colleges in Vijayawada range from INR 1,74,000 - INR 1,74,000.
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada specialties
Rank : Top National Standing - Ranked #19 Nationally in the Architecture and Planning category by NIRF 2025 - Consistently ranked among the top 3 Architecture colleges by India Today (2024-2025)
Region : Strategic Urban Laboratory - Located in the capital region of Andhra Pradesh, providing a live laboratory for large-scale urban development projects like Amaravati - Proximity to major industrial hubs and the Krishna River basin facilitates unique research in sustainable riverfront development
Fees : Low Fee Structure - Rs 3.8 - 4.8 L (Total Tuition for UG programs) - Centrally funded institution offering elite education at highly subsidized rates compared to private counterparts
ROI : Excellent ROI - High brand value as an 'Institute of National Importance' ensures premium career starts with minimal academic debt - Strong graduation outcomes with a high percentage of students securing placements or admissions to top global universities
Specialization : Niche Planning Expertise - Offers specialized M.Plan programs in Transport Planning, Environmental Planning, and Urban & Regional Planning - Unique M.Arch specializations in Sustainable Architecture and Architectural Conservation
Internship : Live Consultancy Exposure - Students engage in high-impact government projects including GIS-based Master Plans for AMRUT towns - Internships at prestigious organizations like APCRDA, NIRDPR, and international firms like Atkins
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Network - Active MOUs with the University of Melbourne (Australia), NTNU (Norway), and University of Florence (Italy) - Strategic collaboration with UN-Habitat and Ecole Bleue Design (Paris) for international research and exchange
Hostel : Modern Residential Blocks - Award-winning student housing (20,200 sqm) with a capacity for 777+ residents - Features include ICT-enabled rooms, solar water heating (19,200 LPD), and specialized design studios within residential wings
Infrastructure : Award-Winning Green Campus - 9.66-acre GRIHA-rated sustainable campus featuring an iconic 30,000 sqm Academic Block - Recipient of the 'Eurasian Prize 2018' and 'GRIHA Exemplary Performance Award' for passive architectural design