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B.Planning (Bachelor of Planning)

Planners shape how cities grow — where housing, transport, parks and industry go. B.Planning combines design, data, policy and public engagement.

3 min read · Last reviewed 26 September 2026

Duration
4 years
Eligibility
Class 12 with Mathematics
Admission
JEE Main Paper 2B and institute processes
Careers
Urban planning, transport, GIS, government

Course overview

Subjects include planning theory, housing, transport planning, GIS and remote sensing, urban economics and planning law, with studio projects. See Architect and NATA and JEE Main Paper 2 (Architecture).

Who this course may suit

  • Students interested in cities, maps and policy

Eligibility

  • Class 12 with Mathematics and minimum marks

Entrance exams and admission

ExamUsed forNotes
JEE Main (Paper 2B, B.Planning)B.Planning at SPAs and other institutes

Exam names, patterns, eligibility and participating institutions change. Check the official notification for the current year.

What you will study

Typical structure — varies by university
YearTypical subjects
Year 1Planning fundamentals, surveying, graphics, sociology
Year 2Housing, transport planning, GIS
Years 3–4Regional planning, planning law, studio projects, thesis

Skills you will develop

  • GIS and mapping
  • Spatial analysis
  • Policy writing

Where the course is offered

Schools of Planning and Architecture and some other institutes.

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Indicative fees

Moderate at public institutes.

Fees differ widely between government, aided, private and deemed institutions, and change every year. Any figures here are broad indications only — check each institution's official fee notice, and ask about scholarships and fee waivers.

Career options after the course

Architect

Closely related field.

Civil Engineer

Infrastructure overlap.

Higher-study options

  • M.Plan
  • Master's in urban studies abroad

Advantages of this course

  • Urbanisation creates demand

Challenges to consider

  • Fewer institutions and awareness

Is this course a good fit for you?

It may suit you if…

  • You care about how cities work

It may be harder if…

  • You dislike policy and maps

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Frequently asked questions

B.Planning or B.Arch?

Architecture designs buildings; planning organises cities and regions.

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