Estd. 1941 · India's Apex Institute of National Importance for Architecture

School of Planning and Architecture New Delhi

The gold standard of Indian architectural design, regional planning, and urban conservation. Comprehensive guide to NIRF rankings, seat matrices, admission pathways, clinical/branch placements, and multi-year cutoff metrics.

#4 (Architecture & Planning)
NIRF Ranking
137 B.Arch + 43 B.Plan Seats
Annual Seats
₹8.50 - ₹12.50 LPA
Average Placement CTC
₹28.00 LPA
Highest Package Offered

Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure

Academic Programs & Admission Pathways

Degree / CourseDurationEntrance ExamAdmission AuthorityEligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)5 YearsJEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch)JoSAA / CSABClass 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (min 50%) + JEE Main Paper 2A rank
Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan.)4 YearsJEE Main Paper 2B (B.Planning)JoSAA / CSABClass 12 with Mathematics (min 50%) + JEE Main Paper 2B rank
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) / Master of Urban Design2 YearsGATE / CEEDCCMTB.Arch. degree with valid GATE/CEED score

Branch-Wise Placement Highlights

Academic BranchAverage CTCMedian CTCPlacement RateTop Participating Recruiters
B.Arch. & B.Plan.₹9.20 LPA₹8.50 LPA94%L&T Construction, Gensler, RSP Architects, HOK, Atkins, CPWD, CBRE, JLL

Closing Rank Trends by Year

Interactive Selector · B.Tech by default
Category:
Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)
Counselling Authority / Exam: JEE Main Paper 2A AIR (All India Open)
Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)
Academic Branch / SpecializationQuota2026202520242023Trend
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)AIAIR ~320AIR ~310AIR ~295AIR ~280Top Choice
Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan.)AIAIR ~550AIR ~530AIR ~510AIR ~490Top Choice
Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.

Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

  • Design Studios:Spacious architectural drafting studios equipped with drafting boards, model cutting tools, and 3D printing equipment.
  • GIS & Remote Sensing Lab:Advanced geospatial planning lab supporting town planning simulations and urban modeling.

Annual Fests & Student Life

  • Utopia (Cultural Fest):The flagship annual festival celebrating spatial architecture and urban culture.

Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers

  • Central Government Central Sector Scholarships and fee waivers as per MoE norms.

Notable Alumni & Leaders

  • Arundhati Roy (Author & Architect)
  • Eminent Chief Town Planners of India
  • Founders of Top Architectural Consultancies

Campus Connectivity & How to Reach

Nearest Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) ~18 km

Nearest Railway Station

New Delhi Railway Station ~4 km, ITO Metro Station ~300m

Road & Highway Access

Indraprastha Marg, Ring Road

Frequently Asked Questions

Which exam is required for B.Arch admission at SPA Delhi?

Admission to B.Arch at SPA Delhi is solely through the JEE Main Paper 2A examination, followed by centralized JoSAA/CSAB counseling.

Related Premier Institutions

Explore More Colleges & Rankings

Discover all 158 premier colleges across Law, Commerce, Management, Science, Design, Engineering & Medical pathways in India.