Question 1

What are the reporting and document verification dates at SPA Vijayawada?

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Once you are allotted a seat in JoSAA counselling, SPA Vijayawada releases a reporting schedule for document verification. This usually happens within a few days of the seat allotment results. Students need to go to the campus or follow the online process, fill out all the required documents, pay the admission fee, and complete other formalities.

Question 2

If I miss the JoSAA admission deadline for SPA Vijayawada, is there any chance later in the process?

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Yes, in many cases. For B.Arch / B.Plan admissions, later CSAB rounds often open opportunities due to seat withdrawals. Similarly, PG programs may have spot rounds or institute-level rounds if seats remain vacant, so regularly checking the official SPA Vijayawada website is strongly recommended. SPA Vijayawada Courses and Fees 2026 SPA Vijayawada offers various UG, PG, and Doctorate level in the Architecture and Design departments. The total fee of the most popular B.Arch program is INR 4.8 Lakhs. For each year, the tuition fee of INR 95,000 is charged. Hostel fees are charged separately. Here is the detailed table of SPA Vijayawada Courses & Fees : Courses Courses Details Total Fee First Year Tuition Fee B.Arch Duration : 5 years INR 4.8 Lakhs INR 95,000 M.Arch Duration : 2 years No. of Specialisation : 3 Specialisation: Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Architectural Conservation INR 2.05 Lakhs INR 1 Lakhs Ph.D Duration : 3 years No. of Specialisation : 4 Specialisation: Building Engineering and Management, Planning, Architecture, and Design INR 3.35 Lakhs INR 1.1 Lakhs M.Plan Duration : 2 years No. of Specialisation : 3 Specialisation: Transportation and Infrastructure Planning, Environmental Planning and Management, and Urban And Regional Planning INR 2.05 Lakhs INR 1 Lakhs MUD Duration : 2 years INR 2.05 Lakhs INR 1 Lakhs M.E.M Duration : 2 years INR 2.05 Lakhs INR 1 Lakhs B.Plan Duration : 4 years INR 3.85 Lakhs INR INR 95,000 Note: All fees and payments mentioned are for one academic year. The hostel fee includes an annual seat rent of INR 10,000, which day scholars also need to pay. The hostel security deposit applies only to hostel students and is not required for day scholars. Mess fees are extra and must be paid as per the Mess Committee’s instructions. Students admitted through DASA must pay tuition fees separately, which are announced every year on the DASA website. SPA Vijaywada Courses and Fees FAQS

Question 3

What are the specialisations provided under the postgraduate degree at SPA Vijayawada?

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At the postgraduate level, SPA Vijayawada offers several specialisations in architecture and planning. These include M.Arch in Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Conservation, and Urban Design, M.Plan in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning and Management, and Transportation and Infrastructure Planning, along with a Master’s degree in Building Engineering and Management.

Question 4

Is SPA Vijayawada worth the fees charged?

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Yes, SPA Vijayawada is worth the fees charged. It is a central government institute and an Institute of National Importance, so the fees are much lower than most private architecture colleges. Students get good academic exposure, experienced faculty, and a strong reputation in the architecture and planning fields. SPA Vijayawada Admission 2026 SPA Vijayawada is open for UG, PG and PhD admissions. It currently offers various courses, including B.Arch, M.Arch, PhD, M.Plan, B.Plan, M.E.M., and MUD. Admission to the B.Arch program is based on the JEE Main rank, followed by JoSAA / CSAB / DASA counselling. Here is the detailed table of SPA Vijayawada Admission : Courses Eligibility Selection Criteria B.Arch 10+2 with 50% JEE Main Paper 2 / NATA + JoSAA / CSAB / DASA M.Arch Graduation with 50% GATE + CCMT Ph.D Post-Graduation PhD Entrance Test + Interview M.Plan Graduation with 50% GATE + CCMT MUD Graduation with 50% GATE + CCMT M.E.M Graduation with 50% GATE + CCMT B.Plan 10+2 with 50% JEE Main Paper 2 / NATA + JoSAA / CSAB SPA Vijayawada Application Process Online Application : Students may visit the institute's website to download the application form. Entrance Exam : For most programs, an entrance exam (like JEE Main for UG program, GATE for PG programs) is required. PhD have Entrance Test + Interview. Counselling / Interview : Final seat allocation will be done through counselling or interviews, depending on the program Document Verification : Candidates must submit the required documents (academic certificates, scorecards, ID proof, etc.) for verification. Fee Payment : selected candidates need to pay the admission fee and confirm their seat. Frequently Asked Questions

Question 5

How are DASA/NRI students admitted at SPA Vijayawada?

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Students applying through the DASA scheme (for NRI/PIO/foreign students) are required to submit JEE Main Paper-2 scores and pay the DASA tuition fees, which are separate from regular SPA fees. They must apply online through the DASA portal before the deadline. SPA Vijayawada reserves a specific number of seats for DASA applicants, and admission is strictly merit-based according to the JEE Main Paper-2.

Question 6

Does SPA Vijayawada accept state quota admissions?

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No, SPA Vijayawada does not accept state quota admissions. It is a central government institute, so all seats are filled through the All India Quota only. There is no home-state or Andhra Pradesh quota, and students from all states compete on the same national merit list.

Question 7

Are there age limits for UG admissions?

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Yes. For UG programs like B.Arch and B.Plan, candidates usually must be under 25 years old on the date mentioned in the admission notice. Some age relaxations may be given for SC/ST/OBC categories, as notified by SPA Vijayawada. SPA Vijayawada Cutoff SPA Vijayawada cutoff is available for JEE Main , CSAB Counselling, and DASA here. You can check the SPA Vijayawada cutoff for popular courses such as B.Plan, B.Arch, M.Plan, MUD, M.E.M., and M.Arch below. SPA Vijayawada JEE Main Cutoff JEE Main cutoff for B.Arch and B.Plan programs is available for admission to SPA Vijayawada. The stats regarding the JEE Main Cutoff are as follows: JEE Main Cutoff at SPA Vijayawada ranges from 467 - 786 for the general category( All India Quota) in 2025. In 2024, the JEE Main cutoff for the general category was 798 - 1039 . The JEE Main General Category(All India Quota) minimum cutoff rank decreased by 41.5% in 2025 compared to 2024. Given below is the SPA Vijayawada JEE Main Cutoff for the general category: Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 5 (Closing rank) B.Plan 467 786 B.Arch 478 521 SPA Vijayawada CSAB Counselling Cutoff CSAB Counselling cutoff for B.Arch and B.Plan programs is available for admission to SPA Vijayawada. The stats regarding the CSAB Counselling Cutoff are as follows: CSAB Counselling Cutoff at SPA Vijayawada ranges from 755 to 1283 for the general category( All India Quota) in 2025. In 2024, the CSAB Counselling cutoff for the general category was 991 - 2542 . The CSAB Counselling General Category(All India Quota) minimum cutoff rank decreased by 23.8% in 2025 compared to 2024. Given below is the SPA Vijayawada CSAB Counselling Cutoff for the general category: Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 5 (Closing rank) B.Plan 755 Seats Filled B.Arch 1035 1283 SPA Vijayawada DASA Cutoff DASA cutoff for B.Arch programs is available for admission to SPA Vijayawada. The overall cutoff rank for General Category Students for DASA is 9956 . Given below is the SPA Vijayawada DASA Cutoff for the general category: Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) B.Arch 9956 SPA Vijayawada Ranking SPA Vijayawada has been ranked by various institutions, including India Today, IIRF, and other ranking agencies. In 2025, India Today ranked SPA Vijayawada in 3rd position under the Architecture category. The details regarding SPA Vijayawada Ranking for the Architecture category are provided in the table below: Ranking Agencies Rank (2025) NIRF 19 th Collegedunia 10 th Indiatoday 3 rd The Week 5 th IIRF 16 th SPA Vijayawada Placement SPA Vijayawada has not yet released its 2025 placement data. According to student reviews on CollegeDunia, SPA Vijayawada offers an average salary of around INR 3–4 LPA for undergraduates, but packages can be higher depending on the company and student portfolio. Some top recruiters mentioned by students include L&T, Tata Projects, and others. Below is the student review about SPA Vijayawada Placement . According to Hamsa . SPA Vijayawada students become eligible for campus placements from the 3rd year. The college invites companies every year for placements. Internships are mandatory from the 2nd and 3rd years. Along with academic studies, students can also take online courses and earn certificates. Rad more SPA Vijayawada vs SPA New Delhi vs SPA Bhopal SPA New Vijayawada is compared with other similar architecture colleges, such as SPA Delhi and SPA Bhopal . Below is a detailed comparison among these colleges, considering Flagship courses, first-year fees, packages, admission criteria, and rankings. Particulars SPA Vijayawada SPA Bhopal SPA New Delhi Flagship Courses B.Arch. B.Arch B.Arch. 1st Year Fees INR 95,000 INR 50,000 INR 1 Lakhs Admission Criteria JEE Main 2A / NATA + JoSAA / CSAB / DASA JEE Main 2A / NATA + JoSAA / CSAB / DASA JEE Main 2A / NATA + JoSAA / CSAB / DASA Collegedunia Ranking 10th 8th 1st Average Package INR 3-4 LPA INR 4.8 LPA INR 7.5 LPA Top Recruiters IBI Group, Cushman and Wakefield, World Resources Institution, etc TCS, Infosys, Asian Paints, etc DLF Limited, Infurnia Technologies Private Limited, Total Environment Building Systems Private Limited, etc SPA Vijayawada Campus and Infrastructure SPA Vijayawada spreads across 10 acres of land in Vijayawada. The campus is fully equipped with modern amenities, which include the following facilities: Central Library : SPA Vijayawada has a library that comprises over 6000 books, eBooks, and journals, and more than 4000 online resources. Computer Centre : SPAV’s computer centre has a stable LAN connection that caters to over 900 users at a time. Computer Lab : With over 60 high-end workstations, the computer lab at SPAV houses the latest software. Healthcare Centre : It provides emergency first aid to students and staff members Guest House : SPAV provides a guest house for its alumni, parents, or guardians of the students, and industry experts. Sports and Recreation : SPAV has provisions for various games like badminton, basketball, football, kabaddi, as well as races. SPA Vijayawada Campus SPA Vijayawada Classroom SPA Vijayawada Ground SPA Vijayawada Hostel SPA Vijayawada provides separate hostels for boys and girls, designed with sustainability and safety in mind. Hostel facilities include: Furnished rooms (single/shared) Wi-Fi connectivity 24/7 security and surveillance Mess/cafeteria facilities First-aid room and laundry support Sustainable features like solar water heating systems Particular Fees Hostel Security Deposit INR 10,000 Annual Hostel Fee INR 20,000 Annual Seat Rent INR 10,000 Annual Mess Fee INR 38,800 Total Fees INR 78,800 Most Asked Questions

Question 8

Are there any scholarship facilities?

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SPAV does not have its own scholarship facilities. However, students are eligible for the scholarship programs organised by the state and central governments.

Question 9

What are the facilities offered by the institute?

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The campus has top-notch digital surveillance systems, modern laboratories, studios, open-air theatres, an auditorium, cafeteria, ICT-enabled teaching ambience, and sports facilities. The various labs include Computer Labs, Geoinformatics Lab, Art Lab, Material Testing Lab, Surveying Lab, Carpentry Lab, Terrain Modelling Lab, Climatology Lab, Environmental Monitoring Lab and Structural Lab.

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What is it like to study at the School of Planning and Architecture (Delhi, Bhopal, Vijayawada)?

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One of my friends recently graduated from the School of Planning and Architecture Delhi. Here is some snippet of his experience. The campus is situated at the heart of the city. It is split into two blocks. There is hardly any space for extra-curricular activities. The faculty base is quite good and they also bring visiting professors, guest lecturers, etc. However, there is a lack of a research interface. The administration operates the same way as any other Govt. organization. Overall, you will have a unique experience on campus.

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What is the admission process for School of Planning and Architecture - [SPAV]?

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Admission is primarily through JEE Main, DASA. Check the Admission tab above for full details.

Question 12

What are the total fees at School of Planning and Architecture - [SPAV]?

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Total programme fees are ₹3.4L – ₹11.9L depending on the course. This is a domain-average estimate pending institution-specific verification — always confirm exact fees directly with the institution before applying.

Question 13

Is School of Planning and Architecture - [SPAV] a government or private institution?

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School of Planning and Architecture - [SPAV] is a government institution.

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What is the placement record at School of Planning and Architecture - [SPAV]?

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Placement data isn't available yet for this listing, or this domain doesn't typically report campus placement statistics.

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Where is School of Planning and Architecture - [SPAV] located?

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School of Planning and Architecture - [SPAV] is located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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