SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture

Admission: The way our course is set up makes it pretty chill. We have exams every semester, which is nice because you can cram the night before and still do okay. The stuff we learn is actually useful for what companies are looking for.

Placement: The placement rate for this course at our college is pretty low, around 82% for our year. Not many students go for jobs because the course isn't that popular. Most students prefer to start their own businesses instead.

Campus: The campus facilities here are top-notch. We have Wi-Fi and electricity round the clock. Plus, there are cameras everywhere, making it super safe, especially for girls. It's a great place to be.

Admission: The faculty here are really knowledgeable and helpful. Most of them know their stuff well. The courses are okay, nothing too hard. Just be prepared for strict attendance rules.

Placement: This course doesn't offer placements, but it's great for building a strong portfolio for job hunting. Your portfolio reflects your hard work and progress.

Campus: The hostels here are pretty good for a government college. The food is actually decent too. We also have a gym on campus, which is cool. They organize sports events here too. And the best part is that our campus has Wi-Fi everywhere. Oh, and the hostel even has a special laundry room, which is convenient.

Admission: The teachers at our college are really smart. Sometimes, students don't follow the rules, which can be a bit concerning. Personally, I think this college is one of the best in Bhopal. The teachers here are nice and fair to everyone.

Placement: The college has a placement cell, but they don't help with getting jobs directly. It's up to us to find a job on our own. What matters most is your skills and effort. Many companies come to hire students for internships, so there are opportunities if you work hard.

Campus: I love how our college campus looks! The buildings and the outdoor area are really nice. We have a lot of teachers here, but I haven't met all of them yet. There are a bunch of sports teams, too. And we even have a lake on campus, but it's not finished yet.

Admission: The teachers in the planning department are great! They really know their stuff and push us to do our best. We mainly learn from guest lectures and internships, which is cool. The class size is about 10 students to 1 teacher, so you get a lot of attention. The course is based on what the job market needs. Right now, we have more freedom to pick what we want to study, which is awesome.

Placement: The placements at SPA, Bhopal have finally kicked off this year after a lot of hard work from the institute's authority. The job opportunities for Masters students are decent and on the rise, with potential for Bachelor students too. Looking at past records, the placements here are better than in other colleges.

Campus: The Wi-Fi here is pretty good, I'd rate it 4 out of 5. Classrooms are nice too, I'd give them a 4 out of 5. The library is great, 5 out of 5 for sure. Medical facilities are good, 4 out of 5. Sports and games are okay, 3 out of 5. The classrooms are big and really good. The food is alright, nothing special. The hostel rooms are spacious, which is nice. Sometimes we have water problems, especially since I started in 2014.

Admission: The architecture program at this college has a mix of good, satisfactory, and poor faculty. Usually, we get 1-2 excellent teachers, 3-4 satisfactory ones, and 1-2 not-so-great ones each semester. In the planning department, there are 1-2 excellent teachers, 2-3 good ones, and 1-2 unsatisfactory ones. For the masters, we mostly have 3-4 excellent faculty members. Sometimes the number of teachers isn't what we expect, but overall, it's still okay.

Placement: The placements for architecture students aren't a big deal because most prefer to find jobs outside the campus. After finishing the Bachelor's degree, you can expect to earn around Rs. 20,000 per month on average. The salary can start from Rs. 15,000 and go up to Rs. 30,000. When it comes to internships, it's easy to find opportunities here. Stipends can be anywhere from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month. And about 10 to 15 students get internships abroad, which is pretty cool.

Campus: The campus is around 30 kilometers away from the city, but we have a bus service that makes it easy to get there. The buildings are still being finished as of Feb 2018, but we already have one block for classes and student stuff. There are 3 hostels, a football field, a cricket ground, badminton and basketball courts, and table tennis tables. We also have a gym. The classrooms are big enough, and we have labs for CAD and GIS, a library, and a gym. The workshop could use some improvement, though. We don't have a material library. The food in the mess is good most of the time, but it can be disappointing occasionally. There's also a canteen, a dairy shop, a fruit stand, and a few other places to eat on campus.

Admission: The faculty here are top-notch. They really know their stuff and go above and beyond to help you out with both your studies and job search. The classes cover everything a planner should know. Urban planning is all about communication skills, so get ready for lots of presentations and tough juries.

Placement: Don't count on getting a job right after getting a B.Plan degree. In SPA and other colleges with this program, there are no job placements. You have to find a job yourself. It's better to consider further studies in an IIT or similar institution instead.

Campus: The campus is a bit far from the city, but it's really peaceful. There are three hostels - GH1, BH1, and GH2BH2 (Common). The library is great, and the academic blocks are impressive. We have labs and sports fields for different games. Plus, there's a grocery store and a dhaba near the college gate. Campus life at SPAB is pretty good overall.

Admission: The teachers here are top-notch. They're real architects with lots of cool projects. They know their stuff and are always there to help us learn. Most of them have a ton of experience, so you know you're getting quality teaching. The workload is crazy though. Sometimes it gets so intense that some of us just can't handle it. That's why I can't give it a perfect rating. We work non-stop, day and night, in our studios and dorms because of all the work. But hey, it's preparing us well for the real world. Our alumni are super respected because we put in the effort and work hard. The exams can be tough, especially for tricky subjects like history of architecture. A few students end up having to repeat a year, so it's important to really study hard. Just be ready to put in the work if you come here.

Placement: If you're thinking about placements, architecture might not be the best choice. The placements are just okay, around 4 to 5 LPA. But after some work experience, you could earn around 10 to 12 LPA. The placement cell is there, but it hasn't really brought in many high-paying companies yet.

Campus: I love everything about this college. The campus is super modern since it's less than 10 years old. Our hostel has hot water and it's always clean. We can have coolers in our rooms, but we gotta pay for the electricity. Each room has a balcony for double occupancy, and we share washrooms. The food in the mess is top-notch because students run it. We got a new academic block this year, and it's a beautiful place to study. The campus has super fast 450 mbps internet, but our hostel Wi-Fi is only 150 mbps. The library is small, but we can access great online journals. The best part is we can come and go from the hostels whenever we want. The workshop is cool, we can do lots of stuff there, but need permission for power tools. Our labs are top-notch, especially the graphic and GIS labs. I think our college has better labs than others.

Admission: The teachers here all have PhDs from good universities, which makes them great at teaching and talking to us. The semester exams aren't too hard because it's more about your work at the end of the semester.

Placement: The placements are all about what you've already done. Having skills in AutoCAD and other technical stuff puts you ahead. Good grades and overall performance can also help you get noticed for good placements.

Campus: The architecture college has everything like WiFi, labs, and a library. The infrastructure is top-notch. The food in the mess can be hit or miss depending on the vendor. They have an infirmary and all the sports facilities you could ask for - like badminton, football, cricket, and basketball courts. It's pretty cool!

Admission: The teachers at this college are really experienced and top-notch because they graduated from top institutes. They know their stuff and usually teach with practical examples and powerpoint slides. The courses are always current. I'm not sure about how many students each teacher has, though.

Placement: There aren't any campus placements for planning and architecture, but we do have internships available. To get a good job, we need to gain some experience. Maybe in the future, architecture companies will start doing placements here. If they do, SPA-Bhopal will be a top choice since we've produced many talented architects.

Campus: The college's infrastructure is decent, not amazing like you'd expect from an architecture school. The Wi-Fi works well in the hostels and classrooms. The classrooms are top-notch, with drafting tables, whiteboards, and projectors. There are labs like GLAB and CLAB that are open 24/7. However, we don't have a separate academic block. The campus has a hospital infirmary for 24/7 medical help. SPAB students take part in national sports events, which is cool. There are 3 hostels 2 for boys and 1 for girls. The rooms are nice with all the basics. The mess food is okay, not great. There's a night mess from 12 am to 6 am. The college canteen serves good food, but it's not super clean. The campus layout could be better, but the infrastructure is better than other architecture colleges. We need a separate academic block and more security cameras for a 24/7 campus. A sports complex and auditorium would be great too, but we do have sports equipment.

Admission: I think the faculty here is okay. They're like teachers in any other college. You really have to work hard to succeed. It's all about studying and learning on your own. The semester exams are fair, but the finals can be tough with the juries.

Placement: I had to apply for jobs on my own. The job help wasn't the best here. After graduation, we get jobs as entry-level architects. But having the SPA tag definitely helps you get noticed by employers.

Campus: The hostels are big and super clean. Two students share a room there. The academic block is still being built, so we have classes in the amenities block. The food in the mess is really good. The labs have all the tools we need. The library is awesome, with a cool design. The GIS lab is great. And there's a 3D printer and laser cutter for us to use for free.