The School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada, follows a structured, entrance-based admission process for its Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs. As an Institution of National Importance, admissions are primarily coordinated through centralized national-level counselling systems.
Entrance Exam: Admission is based on the JEE Main (Paper 2) examination.
Counselling: Seat allocation is conducted centrally through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) and CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board).
Process:
Register for the JEE Main (Paper 2) exam.
Once results are declared, register on the JoSAA/CSAB portal.
Select SPA Vijayawada as a preferred institute during the choice-filling phase.
If a seat is allotted, download the allotment letter, pay the seat acceptance fee, and complete the document verification process.
Entrance Exam: Candidates must typically hold a valid GATE score.
Counselling/Selection: Admissions are handled through CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan).
Direct Admission/Spot Rounds: SPA Vijayawada may also conduct "Direct Admissions" or "Spot Rounds" for remaining seats, which may involve a written test, portfolio review, and personal interview.
Eligibility: Generally requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (B.Arch/B.Plan/B.E/B.Tech) with a minimum of 60% marks or a 6.5 CGPA (relaxations apply for reserved categories).
Application: The institute follows a rolling advertisement process. Applications can be submitted throughout the year, with processing typically occurring twice annually (July and January sessions).
Selection: The process includes an entrance examination conducted by the institute, a research proposal presentation, and a personal interview/viva-voce.
Where to Apply: Candidates should monitor the official SPAV admission portal to download application forms and submit the required research concept notes and documentation.
Qualifying examination mark sheets (10+2 for UG; Bachelor’s degree for PG/PhD).
Valid entrance exam scorecard (JEE Main Paper 2, GATE , etc.).
Birth certificate / Proof of Date of Birth.
Government-issued photo ID.
Category/Caste certificate (if applicable).
Migration and Character certificates.
Passport-size photographs
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