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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.
- 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
| Exam | Used for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Typical subjects |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Planning fundamentals, surveying, graphics, sociology |
| Year 2 | Housing, transport planning, GIS |
| Years 3–4 | Regional 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.
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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