Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat is a Private Institute.  Institute of Architecture & Planning offers courses at various Diploma and Undergraduate levels. It also offers several certification courses. The Undergraduate courses include B. Voc and diploma courses include a total of 15 specializations. It is affiliated to the Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat for the Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. The UGC approves all the relevant programs of the institute. It provides students with a number of different courses in the Architecture stream.

The institute accepts valid scores in COA, ACPC, GATE & NATA for admission to its B.Arch & M.Arch courses. The application form cost for B.Arch is INR 350 & INR 1200 whereas for M.Arch (Urban Design) is INR 1250. 

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Institute of Architecture & Planning Important Dates

Particulars (M.Arch.) Dates
Online application starts on Nirma University portal April 01, 2024
Last date for online application at IAPNU July 31 2024 
Declaration of list by ACPC To be announced by ACPC*
Tentative date of IAPNU Entrance Exam  August 9, 2024 (Tentative)
Declaration of IAPNU Entrance Exam result August 12, 2024 (Tentative)
Declaration of final merit list by IAPNU August 15, 2024 (Tentative)
Document Process for M.Arch candidate Begins August 16, 2024 (Tentative)
Payment of fees/hostel accomodation August 19, 2024 (Tentative)
Commencement of new semester for first year August 26, 2024 (Tentative)

Institute of Architecture & Planning Courses

The Institute offers B.Arch at the UG level and M.Arch at the PG level. The detailed information regarding the courses are as follows:

Courses Details Selection Criteria
B.Arch Specializations: Medical Laboratory Technology, Operation Theatre, Radiology and Imaging Technology, Hotel Management
Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: 10+2 pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects or have passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject as per the CoA guidelines regarding eligibility criteria from time to time.
Seat Intake: 80
Tuition Fee: INR 2,57,600		 NATA
M.Arch. Specializations: Urban Design
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduation 
Seat Intake: 20
Tuition Fee: INR 2,36,200		 Entrance Based
Ph.D Specializations: Architecture
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale 		 Entrance based

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Institute of Architecture & Planning Cutoff Percentage

Particulars  Cutoff 
M.Arch (Urban Design) 50% for Bachelor of Architecture
B.Arch  45% of 12th Board + NATA Qualify

Institute of Architecture & Planning Placements

Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University has a dedicated Training and Placement cell which provides employment opportunities to the students. It provides 100% placement assistance to students in the field of architecture. It has an impressive placement record with more than 200 students placed in renowned national and international organizations. 

Institute of Architecture & Planning Faculty

The Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University faculty are highly qualified and experienced professionals. The faculty members of the Architecture & Planning Courses are renowned academicians in their areas of expertise. The institute's faculty members provide its students with highly qualified and skilled faculties to impart knowledge with full support and guidance to the students in the field of architecture. There are more than 30 faculty members present at the Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University.

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Institute of Architecture & Planning, FAQs

Ques. Does the Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University provide part-time courses?

Ans. No, the Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University does not provide any part-time courses. It only offers full-time regular courses.

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Ques. How can students apply for admission at the Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University?

Ans. The candidates can easily apply online by visiting the official site of the Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University.

Ques. What are the scholarships offered at the Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University?

Ans. Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University awards scholarships to needy and meritorious students every year.

Ques. Why should students join Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University?

Ans. Key program highlights are as follows:

  • Professional Expertise and Experienced Faculty Members
  • People-Centric Interventions with a focus on Environmentally Sustainable Solutions
  • Multi-Disciplinary Approach
  • Research-based Thinking
  • Project-Based Studio Learning & Field Studio.

Ques. What is the importance of M.Arch in Urban Design in today’s world?

Ans. The program will prepare highly qualified and creative post-graduate professionals for the 21st century in the field of Urban Design with the intention to:

  • Address the present challenges to make communities and cities more liveable and environmentally sustainable
  • Understand and analyze the urban environment and its systems, at varying scales such as city, neighborhood and community
  • Navigate a globalized and networked culture while sustaining local traditions
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary organizations
  • Re-imagine and create solutions using innovative methods, processes and technologies.

Ques. What facilities are offered at Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University?

Ans. Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University offers Library, Hostel, Gymnasium and Transportation to its students. 

Ques. Does Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University offer scholarships?

Ans. Yes, the Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University does offer scholarships. A valid stipend is offered to M.Tech students and merit & merit cum means scholarships are granted to B.Arch students.