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Nitte School of Architecture Planning and Design (NSAPD) was established in 2016 under the aegis of Nitte Education Trust. NITTE School of Architecture, Planning, and Design (NITTE SAPD), Bangalore is affiliated with Nitte Deemed to be University and accredited by NAAC with a grade of ‘A+’. NSAPD offers undergraduate programs in B.Arch, B.Plan and B. Design, as well as a post-graduate program in M. Plan. NSAPD is approved by AICTE, Council of Architecture, Institute of Town Planners, India, and the Government of Karnataka. We are the only institution to offer the B.Plan program in Bangalore, Karnataka, which AICTE approves
The institute also provides state-level scholarships and scholarships for the reserved and women category and AICTE scholarships. All the scholarships are in the form of tuition fee waivers. Students have to appear for the Architecture Scholarship Test organized by NITTE SAPD to avail of various scholarships. The institution provides on-campus recruitment and training to the students. It is connected with over 50 firms for internship opportunities and Full-time placement post the completion of the course. Nitte University was ranked in the band 101-150 in NIRF Innovation.
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NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design Key Facts
- NITTE SAPD Loan: NITTE SAPD in collaboration with Vidya Lakshmi provides educational loan to students easily. It is completely a digital loan portal where students can view, apply, and track education loan applications to banks anytime.
- NITTE SAPD Certification: B.Arch or B. Plan students have an opportunity to avail of accredited professional certification from IGBC & CP from GEM Assocham.
- NITTE SAPD Collaboration: NITTE SAPD has collaborations with GEM Green Assocham, IGBC NITTE APE, IIA Nitte SAP Students Centre, NASA, and NOSPLAN.
- NITTE SAPD Internships: The institute has tie-ups with various companies providing internships to students. Students stipends range from INR 3000 to INR 8000. These internships provide students with real-life exposure. Some of the companies that provide internships are Sikata Studio, PSP Design, Studio Millimeter etc.
NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design Rankings
- Ranked 66th in NIRF 2024
- Ranked 101-150 in NIRF Innovation.
- Ranked 451-500 BAND by QS World Asia-specific 2023
NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design Courses
NITTE SAPD offers UG Courses in Architecture and Planning and the fee ranges from INR 1 - 4.5 LPA. Other details are tabulated below:
| Course | Details | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| B.Arch |
Eligibility Criteria: No candidate shall be admitted to an architecture course unless she/he has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational Subject or Computer Science Information Technology Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in aggregate. Selection Criteria: Valid NATA 2024 Score |
5 Years |
| B.Plan |
Eligibility Criteria:Candidates must be passed in 2nd PUC/12th Standard examination obtained a minimum of 45% of marks in aggregate with Mathematics as compulsory subject along with Physics/ Chemistry/Computer Science/ Electronics/Information Technology/Biology/ Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subjects/ Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies/Entrepreneurship, In the case of Karnataka SC, ST and OBC candidates, the minimum aggregate percentage shall be 40%. Selection Criteria: Valid Score in CET (any state) or JEE paper 3 or NATA |
4 Years |
| B.Des |
Eligibility Criteria:
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4 Years |
| M.Plan |
Eligibility Criteria:
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2 Years |
NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design Admission
Admission to B.Arch and B.Plan at NITTE SAPD are on the basis of merit and entrance exam. Admission is through online mode. The college will not have any cutoff from this year onwards.
How to Apply?
- Visit the offical website of the College
- Click on the Admission Section or apply now
- you will be directed to a new page
- Create your login ID by enterning the details
- Verify mail & fill the application form online
- Upload Required documents & pay the application fees.
NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design Scholarship
1. MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Eligibility: Indian nationals who have passed Class 12 in India with ≥80% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics in Class 12, are eligible for fee concession and charged tuition fees as noted below:
| PCM% in Class 12 | Tuition Fee per annum |
|---|---|
| > 90% | Rs.185,000 |
| > 85-90% | Rs.210,000 |
| > 80-85% | Rs.235,000 |
2. EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
20 seats are earmarked for award of Excellence Scholarships and will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Eligibility: Indian nationals who have passed Class 12 in India, with ≥80% marks in aggregate in PCM subjects on the First Attempt of the Class 12 exam (OR) Candidates who have passed the 10+3 Diploma Examination on the First Attempt with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate
AND
With a NATA score of 120 or more in the FIRST ATTEMPT of NATA 2025.
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JEE-qualified candidates will be required to appear for NATA & fulfill the eligibility criteria for the Excellence scholarship
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Selected students will pay a Tuition fee of Rs.100,000/- per annum under the Excellence Scholarship.
Terms & Conditions*
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The student clears the semester examinations on the first attempt and has no backlog
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Have NIL memos issued for 'Indiscipline in the Campus'
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Has a minimum 85% attendance in all subjects
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Has a minimum CGPA of 8.5
NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design Facilities
NITTE Students have access to the following facilities:
- Library: The Library has over 6000 books in topics of architecture and allied fields.
- Campus: Campus is spread over 2 acres of land with over 3500 sq.mts of built-up space with naturally ventilated and well-lit interiors and provides Wi-Fi facilty 24/7.
- Hostel: Separate hostel for both boys and girls.
- Labs: Labs such as visual art studio, photography lab, environmental lab, resource center, central store, etc.
- Other facilities include a Canteen, Wi-Fi enabled Campus, Lockers, Drawing tables, etc.
Check: NITTE SAPD Bangalore Hostel
NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design Faculty
NITTE SAPD has 42 members in the faculty of which, except 4 all the others have Post Graduation qualification, 5 have Ph.D. and 3 are pursuing Ph.D. They have UG/PG from IIT, IISC-Bengaluru, NIT’s, SPA’s, CEPT Ahmedabad, Anna University, Chennai, and International Universities like Cornell Univ., Penn State University, University Of Denver, and Post Doctorate from UC Berkeley etc. The designation and number of permanent faculty are as follows:
- Professor: 4
- Associate Professor: 6
- Assistant Professor: 16
Check: NITTE SAPD Bangalore Faculty
NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design FAQs
Ques. Does NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design offer scholarships?
Ans. Students can apply to the State Scholarship Scheme from the official portal.
Ques. What is the seat intake for the courses at NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design?
Ans. At NITTE SAPD, B.Arch has a seat intake of 80 students while there are 40 seats for B.Plan.
Ques. Is there a loan facility at NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design?
Ans. Yes, students at NITTE SAPD can avail Vidya Lakshmi Educational Loan. Students can get the quick link from the official website of the college itself.
Ques. Why should I join NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design?
Ans. The key benefits of joining NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design:
- 3-Tier Proctorial-Mentoring System
- Skill Mapping Orientation and Training
- Hobby Clubs, Techno-Cultural Clubs
- Industry-Academic and Academia-Academia interactions
- Extra-curricular, Co-curricular and Sports
- Site visits and Summer Schools
- Open-Education System
- Collaborative Incubation Cell
- Multimedia and Technical Cell
- Design and Research & Development Cell
- Registered with MSME to support start-ups and
- Exclusive Design Review Process
- Academics through Research and Practical Training
- Multi-Dimensional Development and to enhance threshold capability etc.
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