Manipal School of Architecture and Planning

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), a premier institution under Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), was founded in 1978. It is one of India's first private architecture schools and is recognized by the Council of Architecture (COA), New Delhi. The school has earned a reputation for excellence in architectural and design education with a multidisciplinary approach.

Courses Offered (UG, PG & Certificate Programs)

• Undergraduate

  • B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) – 5 Years

  • B.Des (Interior Design, Fashion Design) – 4 Years

• Postgraduate

  • M.Arch (Urban Design, Interior Design) – 2 Years

  • M.Des (Sustainable Design, Product Design, Interior Design) – 2 Years

  • MA in Fashion Management – 2 Years

• Certificate & Foundation Courses

  • Design Foundation Program

  • Skill-based certifications in 3D modeling, CAD, fashion styling, and more

Accreditation & Rankings

• Accredited by Council of Architecture (COA)

• Part of MAHE, an Institution of Eminence by Govt. of India

• Ranked #3 among architecture colleges in India by IIRF 2025

• Ranked #1 private architecture school by Outlook 2024

• NIRF ranking: consistently within the top 30 architecture colleges nationally

Eligibility Criteria

• B.Arch: 10+2 with PCM and NATA or JEE Paper II score

• B.Des: 10+2 (any stream); UCEED score or MSAP entrance test + portfolio + interview

• PG Courses: Relevant UG degree + portfolio + interview/SOP

• Lateral entries and international admissions are available as per MAHE guidelines

Admission Process 2025

• Applications open online at MAHE official website

• Selection is based on national exam scores (NATA/JEE/UCEED/GATE) and internal assessments

• Admissions are rolling, with deadlines subject to test score availability

Fee Structure (Indicative for 2025)

• B.Arch: INR 13.6 Lakhs (for 5 years)

• B.Des: INR 5.6–6.2 Lakhs

• M.Arch/M.Des/MA: INR 2.2–2.6 Lakhs

• Scholarships available based on merit, entrance scores, and financial need

Campus & Infrastructure

• Location: Manipal, Udupi District, Karnataka

• Green campus with cutting-edge infrastructure

• Facilities:

  • Digital architecture studio

  • Advanced CAD and VR labs

  • FabLab for prototyping

  • Design Research Cell and Materials Museum

  • Exhibition galleries and multipurpose halls

• Hostel: Separate fully furnished hostels for boys and girls, with Wi-Fi, mess, gym

Faculty & Learning Approach

• Highly qualified faculty with national and international experience

• Visiting architects, designers, and industry mentors

• Emphasis on studio-based, experiential learning, workshops, site visits

• Focus areas: sustainability, vernacular design, parametric architecture, digital design

International Collaborations

• Partner institutions include:

  • RMIT University (Australia)

  • Deakin University (Australia)

  • Sapienza University (Italy)

  • Kent State University (USA)

• Opportunities for semester exchange, joint studios, international summer schools

Placements & Industry Connect

• Strong placement cell with ties to over 200 national and international firms

• Internship mandatory for B.Arch and PG students in final year

• Firms regularly recruiting:

  • Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

  • Studio Lotus

  • Studio Mumbai

  • Sanjay Puri Architects

  • Shobha Developers

  • Total Environment

  • Atkins Global

  • Morphogenesis

• Median salary for UG (2023): INR 3.48 LPA

• Many alumni pursue higher education abroad or start their own studios