M.Plan
M.Plan (Urban & Regional Planning) – 2 Year Program
The Master of Planning (M.Plan) in Urban & Regional Planning is a 2-year postgraduate degree that focuses on planning, designing, and managing cities, towns, regions, infrastructure, transport systems, housing, and sustainable development. The program is usually divided into 4 semesters with studio work, field studies, internships, GIS training, and dissertation/project work.
Key Components of the Program:
Urban Planning
City development planning ,Smart city planning and Urban renewal ,redevelopment Land use planning.
Regional Planning
Rural and regional development,Metropolitan planning,Resource management and Balanced regional growth
Infrastructure Planning
Transport systems,Water supply and sanitation,Housing and infrastructure development and Public utilities planning
GIS & Remote Sensing
Geographic Information System (GIS),Mapping and spatial analysis Urban data analysis.
Environmental & Sustainable Planning
Climate-responsive planning & Disaster management , Environmental impact assessment & Sustainable urban development
Planning Techniques & Policy
Urban policies and governance & Planning laws and regulations Development control regulations & Project management
Studio Work & Field Training
Live projects Site visits Internship/industrial training Thesis/dissertation work
Additional topics may include Smart city technologies, housing and real estate planning, transport planning, and community participation
Multiple Career Options After M.Plan:
After completing M.Plan, students can work in government departments, private consultancies, NGOs, infrastructure companies, smart city projects, research organizations, and international agencies.
Employment Sectors:
- Municipal Corporations
- Development Authorities
- Smart City Missions
- Metro Rail Projects
- Real Estate Companies
- Infrastructure Companies
- Planning Consultancies
- NGOs
- International Organizations like World Bank, UNESCO, WHO
Eligibility for M.Plan Course:
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s degree in, B.Arch,B.Plan, B.E./B.Tech (Civil Engineering), or M.A./M.Sc (Geography, Economics, Sociology, Statistics)
- Minimum 50% marks from a recognized university
Admission Process:
- Interview/Portfolio