{"id":451,"date":"2026-08-07T05:28:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T05:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.bbdu.ac.in\/siteadmin\/?page_id=451"},"modified":"2026-08-14T07:07:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T07:07:48","slug":"master-in-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/admin.bbdu.ac.in\/siteadmin\/programs\/master-in-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"
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School of Architecture and Planning<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Masters of Planning (Urban Planning)<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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2 Years<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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August<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Full Time<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Planning or Civil Engineering from any University\/Institutions in India or Abroad or Its equivalent recognized by Govt. of India.\r\nOR\r\nMaster’s Degree in Geography or Sociology or Economics from any University\/Institutions in India or Abroad or Its equivalent recognized by Govt. of India.\r\nCandidates must have obtained minimum 55% marks in the qualifying examination relaxable to 50% for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Programme Fee:<\/div>\r\n
    \u20b950,250 \/- Per Semester<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Course Details School Name: School of Architecture and Planning Course Name: Masters of Planning (Urban Planning) Course Length: 2 Years Session Start Date: August Course Type: Full Time Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Planning or Civil Engineering from any University\/Institutions in India or Abroad or Its equivalent recognized by Govt. of India. OR… Continue reading Master of Planning<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":167,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-451","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"acf":{"top_menu":"[{\"title\":\"About the School\",\"url\":\"\/school-of-architecture-and-planning\"},{\"title\":\"DEAN MESSAGE\",\"url\":\"\/school-of-architecture-planning\/soap-dean-message\/\"},{\"title\":\"PROGRAMS OFFERED\",\"url\":\"\/school-of-architecture-planning\/programs-offered-soap\/\"},{\"title\":\"STUDENT CLUBS\/CHAPTER\",\"url\":\"\/school-of-architecture-planning\/student-clubs-chapter-soap\/\"},{\"title\":\"FACULTY DETAILS\",\"url\":\"\/school-of-architecture-planning\/faculty-soap\/\"},{\"title\":\"DEPARTMENT EVENTS\",\"url\":\"\/category\/school-of-architecture-and-planning\"}]","program_details":"

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    Key facts (Why Master of Planning)\r\n+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n
    \r\n\r\nUrban planning is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on designing and managing cities, towns, and communities to ensure sustainable development, economic growth, and improved quality of life. With rapid urbanization, over 68% of the global population is expected to live in cities by 2050, making urban planning a crucial discipline for addressing contemporary urban challenges such as traffic congestion, affordable housing, climate change, and environmental sustainability.\r\n\r\nStudying urban planning equips students with technical and analytical skills in land-use planning, transportation systems, public policy, environmental management, and urban design. It integrates geography, architecture, environmental science, economics, and social sciences, offering a broad and dynamic learning experience. Planners work on creating smart cities, sustainable infrastructure, disaster-resilient communities, and equitable spaces, ensuring balanced growth and development.\r\n\r\nCareer opportunities in urban planning are diverse, with prospects in government agencies, private consultancies, international organizations (like UN-Habitat and World Bank), research institutions, and real estate development. As cities continue to expand, the demand for qualified urban planners is rising, making it a future-oriented and impactful career choice. If you are passionate about shaping better cities, improving community well-being, and tackling global urban challenges, urban planning is an ideal field of study.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details>
    Teaching and assessment\r\n+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n
    \r\n\r\nThe School of Architecture & Planning at Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU) employs a blend of traditional and modern teaching methods to ensure comprehensive architectural education. The teaching approach integrates lectures, studio-based learning, site visits, case studies, workshops, and digital tools to provide a hands-on experience. Design studios form the core of the curriculum, allowing students to develop creative problem-solving skills through projects and critiques.\r\n\r\nAssessment methods include continuous evaluation, design juries, project submissions, written exams, and viva-voce to measure students' understanding and application of architectural concepts. The university emphasizes experiential learning, research integration, and industry collaborations to enhance academic quality. Furthermore, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) ensures the credibility of evaluation processes and promotes modern teaching methodologies for optimized learning outcomes.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details>
    Student Support and Resources\r\n+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n
    \r\n\r\nThe BBDU School of Architecture and Planning provides comprehensive student support and resources to enhance learning and professional development. Key support systems include:\r\n