Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) is a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education or commonly known as MAHE (formerly Manipal University). MSAP started with the Bachelor of Architecture degree under Mysore University and later on (in 1980), the institute was affiliated to Mangalore University as Department of Architecture. In 2010, MSAP was enlisted as the 22 institute of Manipal Academy of Higher Education.  

The institute comprises two departments viz. Department of Design and Manipal School of Architecture and Planning with a faculty headcount of more than 76 members. MSAP is recognised by several architectural societies (CoA, INTACH, etc.) and ranked 18 among the top architectural colleges in India by NIRF 2021. The college offers more than 10 courses such as BArch, BDes in Interior Design, M.Arch in Urban Design & Development, MA in Fashion Management, Certificate in Fashion Design, among several others. Moreover, MSAP organises frequent workshops on Colour Techniques, Miniature Furniture Design, Aluminium Casting, among other skillsets to impart additional knowledge on the programme. 

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Throughout the years, MSAP has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and collaborations with international institutions as well as national organisations to help students with their research work and facilitate student exchange programmes. Every year, the quality education at MSAP attracts renowned organisations like McCann Beograd, Larsen and Toubro, among others, to be a part of the institute’s recruitment drive. Apart from all this, MSAP also offers several scholarship programmes to curb total course fees and other expenses, where the awarded amount goes up to Rs 14 lakh and more.  

MSAP Highlights  

A few key points of MSAP are mentioned below:

MSAP Rankings and Accreditations

Manipal Academy of Higher Education is a NAAC ‘A’ grade institution and a part of the AIU. MSAP or Manipal School of Architecture and Planning is recognized by the Council of Architecture (CoA) and is a member of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH). As per several ranking metrics, MSAP stands at:  

• 18 for Architecture by NIRF 2021 

• 2 in ‘Top Private Architectural Colleges in India’ by Outlook-ICARE 2021 

• 9 for Architecture by India Today 2021   

• 21 for Fashion Design by India Today 2021 

• 13 for Fashion Design by The Week 2020 

• 13 for Private Fashion Design by The Week 2020 

• 16 for Private Fashion Design by India Today 2020 

MSAP Partnerships & Collaborations 

MSAP Courses & Fees 

Courses offered by MSAP include undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Architecture, Design and Fashion. MSAP has more than 10 courses, including UG and PG courses in Architecture and Design. Moreover, the institute offers a certificate programme in Fashion Design with a course duration of one year. The course period of BArch is five years, whereas other UG programmes at MSAP (BDes) are completed in four years. Similarly, Master’s courses are concluded in two years.  

MSAP allows lateral admissions for students with a 10+2+3 Diploma (with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects) and 50% aggregate. Diploma holders who are eligible for lateral admissions will be admitted to the second year of BDes programmes (includes both specialisations).  

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MSAP Admission 

The MSAP admission process is concluded tentatively between July and August each year. While admission to UG programmes at MSAP is entrance-based, postgraduate programmes require the candidates to present their report cards along with a statement of purpose and curriculum vitae. However, every one of the courses offered by MSAP demands the candidates to show a Portfolio of Work (PoW).  

An overview of the MSAP admission process is given below in a tabulated format for reference:

MSAP Placements 

As per the institution report, MSAP placement trends 2020 indicate the average salary of an undergraduate between Rs 2.4 LPA – Rs 3.2 LPA. However, the average placement package for PG candidates lingers between Rs 4.15 LPA – Rs 6.50 LPA.  

MAHE displays proactive participation in placing students into their preferable job designations. The university has a well-oriented placement team which is headed by the institute’s Associate Director. Each year, the placement process of MSAP witnesses organisations like Khatib & Alami, McCann Beograd, Livspace, Hafiz Contractor, among many others.  

MSAP Scholarships 

Scholarships offered by MSAP are mainly merit-based and require the candidates to score at least 70% aggregate in their respective qualifying exams. The institute awards more than 12 scholarships to minimise total course fees. These financial aids are continued on account of perpetual meritorious performance in the semester examinations. However, students are required to pay the ‘Caution Deposit’ money during the time of admission. A few of the MSAP scholarships are mentioned below for reference along with their respective eligibility criteria and the amount offered: