About Manipal School of Architecture & Planning
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) is the architecture department of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), located in Manipal, Udupi district, Karnataka. MAHE is a deemed-to-be university with Institution of Eminence status and NAAC A++ accreditation — one of India's highest-rated private universities. MSAP offers the Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) and Master of Architecture (MArch) programmes within MAHE's world-class university environment.
Admission to MSAP is through NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) and MAHE's own admission process. MSAP does not participate in KCET architecture quota admission as a deemed university. Apply at manipal.edu.
Programmes Offered
| Programme | Duration | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) | 5 years | NATA / MAHE Entrance |
| Master of Architecture (MArch) | 2 years | GATE / MAHE Entrance |
MAHE Institution of Eminence — World-Class University Context
MAHE's Institution of Eminence (IoE) status, awarded by the Government of India in 2018 to only 20 Indian institutions, gives it special autonomy, funding and authority to establish international campuses and collaborations. MSAP students benefit from MAHE's global university partnerships, international exchange programmes with architecture schools in Europe and the US, visiting faculty from international practices and research resources that far exceed what standalone architecture colleges can offer.
The Manipal campus's multi-disciplinary environment — engineering, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, business, communication and architecture all on the same campus — creates an uniquely rich context for architectural education where healthcare design, technology integration and management skills are accessible through cross-disciplinary interaction.
Manipal — University Town Campus Architecture
Manipal itself is a purpose-built university town on the Western Ghats coastline, with MAHE having designed and built an extensive campus township over decades. The campus buildings, infrastructure, hostels and public spaces represent a live case study in institutional architecture in coastal Karnataka's challenging terrain. MSAP students can study architectural solutions to slope, drainage, coastal climate and sustainable building design in the very campus where they learn.
Career Scope
MSAP BArch graduates are recruited by leading Indian and international architecture firms. The MAHE alumni network spans global architecture practices, real estate development companies and design institutions worldwide. Graduates who want to pursue international practice find MAHE's global partnerships facilitate recommendations and connections to international firms. Domestically, Bangalore, Mumbai and Hyderabad architecture firms actively recruit from MSAP given the institution's national reputation.