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a year agoContributor-Level 10
SPA Vijayawada does not provide 100% scholarship covering the whole tuition fee. For the best JEE Main/NATA performers or economically backward students whose total income is less than INR 2 lakh, there exists a merit-based scholarship from 20%-50% of fees (B.Arch INR 2.77 Lacs total).
Government scholarships like the Central Sector Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students provide partial fee concessions or stipends. The student has to apply along with academic records, income certificates, and category documents in one application portal of SPA during the admission (June-August 2025). Few student reviews mention limited scholarship availabil
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, there are scholarships and financial aid options available for students studying at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada.
SPA Vijayawada offered upto 100% Scholarships to eligible candidates based on their academic excellence and extracurricular achievements.
These include government-sponsored scholarships for SC and ST students, as well as potential opportunities.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Food at hostel mess, SPA Vikajayawada is good. Mess has ample of options for different cuisines. The Mess Committee of student representatives help to oversee the mess and redress grievances.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
For an architecture and planning school, Campus facilities at SPA Vijayawada appear to be quite modernized. In total, this campus occupies 9.66 acres and has very hi-tech design studios, CAD labs, and a materials museum for knowledge transfer. These include the library, which encompasses both electronic and paper resources published in architectural journals.
There are hostels for more than 200 students (INR 30,000-50,000 per annum) with internet, mess facilities, and recreation spaces. There is badminton and volleyball but students claim "outdoor fields are limited". The campus has 24 hours of security, a medical room, and a canteen of
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are various extracurricular activities and clubs available at the SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture. These include clubs like the photography club, the literature club. The college promotes various extracurricular activities such as dance, music, sports, etc.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, SPA Vijayawada has a dedicated Training and Placement Cell that actively supports students in securing job opportunities. It organizes pre-placement talks, aptitude tests, group discussions, and personal interviews to prepare students for the recruitment process. The cell also invites top companies like Deloitte, JLL, and AECOM for campus placements.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Maximum placement in SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture is around INR 12 LPA, as per 2023 data for B.Arch and B.Planning graduates. Most recruiters are architectural firms like C.P. Kukreja Associates and Morphogenesis, along with planning consultancies for the roles of design, project management and sustainable planning.
Average package is about INR 5-7 LPA and placements are around 70-80%. M.Arch/M-Plan students get equivalent or higher packages (up to INR 14 LPA). The placement cell looks after placements as well as internship and industry workshop facilitation in the urban development hub of Vijayawada. Students, w
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture is a decent college when it comes to placement and salary packages. It has been rated 3.5 out of 5 based on its placement and salary packages. The highest package offered at the college is INR 16 LPA and the average package is around INR 6 LPA.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
SPA Vijayawada (B.Arch) is one of the top choices as it is an Institute of National Importance (NIT) recognised at the national level, which ensures standards are kept high. This programme provides a robust course with combined design, technology, and planning taught by respected faculty in an art infrastructure. They learn by doing in the studios and labs, and workshops. National exposure, internships, and industry-based projects improve the learning. Placement support by the DSO allows students to join top architecture firms. The campus life, the picturesque views of the urbanizing skyline, and all that comes with it offer real-world
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can get admission to SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture BArch course without NATA. To be eligible for the course, the candidate has to score a minimum of 45% aggregate in class 12 in a relevant stream from any recognised board. Eligible candidates will also have to appear for the JEE Main exam (if not appearing for the NATA exam) and score valid marks to secure admission to the course.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The programme also aims at attaining a high level of excellence in Architectural Design.
The high placement rates and attractive salary packages offered to graduates make the program's reputation as a successful careers.
The program's well-structured curriculum, qualified faculty, and modern facilities contribute to the strong foundation in architecture for students.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
JEE Main Paper 2 Admission for SPA Vijayawada to the B.Arch course NATA scores are not accepted. 10+2 in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks to apply. Then the Selection of your college is based on Jo SAA/CSAB counseling on the basis of JEE Scores For NRIs/foreign nationals, admission held through DASA also needs JEE Paper 2 scores. The final all out admit will have post CET after centralized counselling for document verification and fee payment.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture offers only BArch, MArch, BPlan, MPlan, and PhD courses. The total tuition fees for these courses range from INR 1.3 Lakhs to INR 4.8 Lakhs. Apart from the tuition fee, the candidate may also need to pay some additional charges like hostel fee, application fee, admission fee, etc. To check for the detailed fee, the candidates are advised to visit: https://www.shiksha.com/college/spa-vijayawada-school-of-planning-and-architecture-39601/fees.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The total tuition fee for a five-year BArch course at the SSPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture is around INR 2.13 lakhs. Apart from this, the student will also need to pay some additional charges like hostel fee of INR 3.02 Lakhs, and a one-time payment of INR 13800.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The hostel fees at SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture vary with the course. The hostel fee for 3-year PhD course is INR 70 K, while for BPlan and BArch courses, it is INR 3.02 Lakhs. The hostel fee for students pursuing MArch courses is INR 1.27 Laksh. These hostel fees are for the whole duration of the course and also include the mess charges.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
To enter SPA Vijayawada for UG courses like B.Arch or B.Planning, the candidate needs 75% in 10+2 (65% for SC/ST) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and must either have qualified the JEE Main Paper 2 examination or NATA.
Admission is conducted through JoSAA counseling during June-July 2025. A B.Arch./B.Planning degree with 60% and a GATE score or CEED score (for design programs) are the minimum requirements for PG courses like M.Arch or M.Plan processed via direct admission or CCMT of SPA.
The application has to be submitted via JoSAA (UG) or from the portal of SPA (PG). The documents to be submitted include marksheets, scorecard
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
To be eligible for admission to the BArch course at SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture, the candidate has to score a minimum of 45% aggregate in class 12 in a relevant stream from any recognised board. Eligible students will have to appear for either the JEE Mains or the NATA exam and score valid marks to be eligible for the course.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, the School of Planning and Architecture is a leading institution. It is a public institution extablished in 2008. The college has received an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on its faculty, placements, infrastructure, and curriculum. The highest package offers at the college is INR 16 LPA.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Established in 2008, SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture is a government college under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. As an autonomous institution with central funding, it offers B.Arch, B.Plan, M.Arch, M.Plan, and PhD programs.
Affiliated with the Council of Architecture, it is one of three SPAs (the others being New Delhi and Bhopal) reputed for their architecture and planning education. The government location allows it to charge low fees- B.Arch fees total just INR 2.77 lakh- compared to private institutes, and it also gets decent facilities like design studios. .
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture can be considered a good and reputable institution. It offers a good combination of academic, practical experience and career opportunities. The faculty members are highly qualified and knowledgeable. The college has gained a high rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on its placement, faculty, course-curriculum, and infrastructure.
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