Master of Planning (Urban Planning)
Master of Planning (M.Plan) is a postgraduate level course that can be completed in two years. The course is offered to help the candidates design, formulate and execute plans for sustainable urban, environmental and technological development. M.Plan graduates can obtain jobs in planning related career in private, public and non-government sectors. Students are encouraged to participate in workshops, conferences and seminars and develop their capabilities as a professional, both through enhancing their professional knowledge as well as through development of personality. The program through the design and delivery of its curriculum endeavors to develop students as robust individuals capable of contributing meaningfully to the planning profession.
Career Prospects
- Urban Planner
- Town Planner
- Project Manager
- Procurement Specialist
- Planning Engineer
- Sr. Operation Manager
- Development Manager
- Research Associate
- Associate Planner
- Architect/Urban Designer
- Project Planner and Analyst
Eligibility
Bachelor’s Degree in Planning/ Architecture/ Civil Engineering or M.A. Geography/ Economics/ Sociology from a recognized university or equivalent with minimum of 55% (5.75 CGPA on 10 points scale and equivalent) and 45% (5.25 CGPA on 10 points scale and equivalent) in case of SC/ST/OBC.
Fees
| Courses | Annual Fee |
| Master of Planning (Urban Planning) | Rs. 127500 |
*Registration Fee (One Time) - 1500/-
Administrative Fee (Annual) - 12500/-
Caution Money (One Time-Refundable) - 5000/-
Flat Fee
| Course | Annual Fee |
| Masters of Planning (M.Plan. in Urban Planning) | Rs. 95000 |
*Registration Fee (One Time) - 1500/-
Caution Money (One Time-Refundable) - 5000/-
| If application of withdrawal Received | Deduction to be made |
| Before 15 Days of Commencement of Classes | INR 5000 |
| Within 15 days of Commencement of Classes | 10% of annual fees (tuition + development + Admin) |
| More than 15 days but less than 30 days of Commencement of Classes |
20% of annual fees (tuition + development + Admin) |
| After 30 days of the date of commencement of classes | No Refund |
| Class Commencement Date - July or August 2023 (Tentatively) | |
| Please Note: | |
| 1. Minimum deduction of INR 5000 will be done against cancellation | |
| 2. All cancelation will be considered after the commencement of class | |
| 3. Refund Process will be taken upto 45 working days | |
| 4. If any admission is taken after commencement of classes, the above refund rule will be applicable | |
| 5. Cancellation charges are applied on Complete Course Fee (Awarded Scholarship amount would not be considered during cancellation process) | |
| 6. In case of Check Bounce/ Returned , Payment declined due to any students reasons, INR 500, would be born by the student | |
| 7. Caution money is refunded after the program completion | |
*As per session 2023-24, subject to change for session 2024-25
Scholarship
| B. Tech. Scholarships on tuition fee | |||
| 12th % (Best of 5) | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 |
| >=85% | 70% | 50% | 20% |
| Between 75% to 84.99 % | 50% | 35% | 10% |
| Between 65% to 74.99 % | 30% | 20% | NA |
| Between 55% to 64.99 % | 20% | NA | NA |
Poornima University Presidents' Scholarship (on Tution Fee only)
| SCHOLARSHIP FOR SIBLING OF STUDENT/ ALUMNI OF POORNIMA & JIET GROUP | |
| All UG/PG Courses | 25% |
| SCHOLARSHIP FOR ALUMNI OF POORNIMA & JIET GROUP | |
| All UG/PG Courses | 25% |
| SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF FACULTY & STAFF OF POORNIMA, JIET GROUP (JODHPUR) & MEDIPULSE HOSPITAL (JODHPUR) | |
| All UG/PG Courses | 50% |
| SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF DEFENCE PERSONNEL | |
| All UG/PG Courses | 50% |
| SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF MARTYRS & GALLANTRY AWARD WINNERS (Posthumously) | |
| All UG/PG Courses | 100% |
| POORNIMA UNIVERSITY GRAMIN SHIKSHA YOJNA ( FROM ADOPTED GRAM PANCHAYATS OF POORNIMA UNIVERSITY - 5 STUDENTS / GRAM PANCHAYAT ) | |
| All UG/PG Courses | 100% Scholarship on Annual Tuition & Development Fee |
| SP-5 SCHOLARSHIP FOR STAFF OF POORNIMA, JIET GROUP (JODHPUR) & MEDIPULSE HOSPITAL (JODHPUR) | |
| For PhD Programs | 25% of Tuition Fee |
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How to apply
FAQs
Architecture degree is a plus for students who want to further their career however, it is not a mandatory requirement. Students who have completed a bachelor's degree in planning/ architecture/ civil engineering or M.A in Geography/ Economics/ Sociology from a recognised university or equivalent can apply for M.Plan programme.
Yes, candidates from the Art stream can apply for M.Plan Programme. They must have completed an M.A. in geography/ economics/ or sociology from a recognised and approved university in order to become eligible for the course.
It is a two-year programme in which students learn about addressing the present-day problems of settlements and evolve new strategies for improving the quality of life in cities and regions. The students get exposed to new techniques like project planning, plan preparation through live case studies, comprehensive and micro-level urban development, etc.
Yes, Urban planning is a good career in India. A student can get into myriad fields such as public sector, academics, research, private sector, and real estate.
Poornima University conducts on-campus placement every year for all students belonging to different streams, including M.Plan. Eligible students who fulfil the criteria set by the companies can sit in the placements and get a job. Alternatively, students can also apply directly in their dream company with the mark sheets after successful completion of the degree.
