M.Plan Course 2026: Admission, Eligibility, Entrance Exams, Top Colleges, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Salary, ROI & Career Scope


Table of Contents
  1. M.Plan Overview
  2. M.Plan Snapshot 2026
  3. M.Plan Key Statistics
  4. M.Plan Important Admission Dates
  5. M.Plan Entrance Exams Accepted
  6. M.Plan Popular Courses
  7. M.Plan Course Wise Analysis
  8. Top Colleges Offering M.Plan
  9. M.Plan State Wise College Analysis
  10. M.Plan College Comparison
  11. M.Plan Fees Analysis
  12. M.Plan ROI Analysis
  13. M.Plan Cutoff Analysis
  14. M.Plan Placement Report
  15. M.Plan Salary Analysis
  16. M.Plan vs Other Courses
  17. M.Plan Frequently Asked Questions

M.Plan Overview

M.Plan is offered by over 65 colleges in India, with admissions conducted through GATE, CEED, UGC NET, and KIITEE. The programme typically spans 2 Years and is available across 18 states. The average tuition fee ranges from ₹15.5 K to ₹7.65 L, while graduates secure average salary packages of ₹8.18 L.

Among all specializations, Company Law records the highest student demand and placement outcomes. The largest concentration of colleges offering M.Plan is located in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, while the highest placement packages are reported by institutions such as MANIT Bhopal and NIT Rourkela. Candidates can pursue careers in Architecture, with roles including several roles.

M.Plan Snapshot 2026

Particular Details
Course Level PG
Duration 2 – 3 Years
Total Colleges 65
Government Colleges 31
Private Colleges 34
Total Seats 6 – 132
Average Fees ₹2.88 L
Lowest Fees ₹15.5 K
Highest Fees ₹7.65 L
Average Package ₹8.18 L
Highest Package ₹88.00 L
Top Entrance Exams GATE, CEED, UGC NET, KIITEE
Popular courses Master of Planning (M.Plan) (Urban Planning), Master of Planning (M.Plan), M. Plan in Urban and Regional Planning

M.Plan Key Statistics

Metric Value
Total Colleges 65
Total Seats 6 – 132
States Offering Course 18
Total Exams Accepted 4
Average Fees ₹2.88 L
Average Package ₹8.18 L
Highest Package ₹88.00 L
Highest ROI College College of Engineering (1500.00%)

M.Plan Important Admission Dates (GATE)

Event Date
Registration Start 07 Feb 2026
Registration End 15 Feb 2026
Exam Date 07 Feb 2026
Result Date 19 Mar 2026

M.Plan Entrance Exams Accepted

M.Plan Exam Snapshot

Metric Value
National Level Exams 4
Total Participating Colleges 17

M.Plan National Level Exams

Exam Colleges Seats Opening - Closing
GATE 12 2,363 395 – 615 (Score)

M.Plan Exam Comparison

Exam Colleges Seats Opening - Closing
GATE 12 2,363 395 – 615 (Score)

M.Plan Most Accepted Exams

Rank Exam Colleges Accepting
1 GATE 12

M.Plan Course Overview

Course Colleges Seats Average Fees Average Package
Master of Planning (M.Plan) (Urban Planning) 16 274 ₹2.68 L ₹8.46 L
Master of Planning (M.Plan) 13 291 ₹3.61 L ₹6.89 L
M. Plan in Urban and Regional Planning 13 138 ₹3.41 L ₹7.14 L
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) 7 99 ₹1.89 L ₹8.53 L
Master in Urban Planning 5 188 ₹3.81 L ₹8.77 L

Top M.Plan Courses by Colleges

Top M.Plan Courses by Seats

Top M.Plan Courses by Average Package

M.Plan Course Wise Analysis

Master of Planning (M.Plan) (Urban Planning)

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 16
Seats Available 274
Average Fees ₹2.68 L
Average Package ₹8.46 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Package Ranking
NIT Calicut ₹2.64 L ₹12.11 L #21 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
MNIT Jaipur ₹3.20 L ₹4.08 L #42 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
MANIT Bhopal ₹2.21 L ₹15.60 L #81 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
IPS Academy - - #25 in Architecture (IndiaToday 2025)
IGDTUW Delhi ₹4.28 L - #201-300 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)

Master of Planning (M.Plan)

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 13
Seats Available 291
Average Fees ₹3.61 L
Average Package ₹6.89 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Package Ranking
Nirma University ₹5.60 L ₹4.17 L #53 in Management (NIRF 2025)
Manipal University Jaipur ₹7.58 L ₹8.50 L #98 (NIRF 2025)
Parul University ₹1.50 L ₹8.00 L #41 in Pharmacy (NIRF 2025)
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University ₹3.96 L - -
MDU Rohtak - - #201-300 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)

M. Plan in Urban and Regional Planning

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 13
Seats Available 138
Average Fees ₹3.41 L
Average Package ₹7.14 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Package Ranking
GGSIPU ₹4.01 L - #1001-1200 in Overall (QS 2027)
GGSIPU ₹4.01 L - #1001-1200 in Overall (QS 2027)
VGU ₹3.29 L ₹6.70 L #87 in Emerging Private Engineering (TheWeek 2025)
HNGU ₹1.25 L - -
AKTU ₹1.99 L - -

Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 7
Seats Available 99
Average Fees ₹1.89 L
Average Package ₹8.53 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Package Ranking
NIT Rourkela ₹2.08 L ₹13.29 L #13 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
NIT Patna ₹2.30 L ₹7.80 L #53 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
IIEST Shibpur ₹2.82 L - #54 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
VNSGU Surat ₹23.9 K - -
Gautam Buddha University ₹3.40 L ₹4.50 L -

Master in Urban Planning

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 5
Seats Available 188
Average Fees ₹3.81 L
Average Package ₹8.77 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Package Ranking
BIT Mesra ₹5.61 L ₹11.57 L #51 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
RGPV - - #251-300 in Engineering (NIRF 2022)
BBDU Lucknow ₹2.01 L ₹5.97 L -
CEPT University - - #6 in Architecture (NIRF 2025)

Top Colleges Offering M.Plan

Top M.Plan Colleges Overall

College Ownership Fees Average Package Ranking
Aligarh Muslim University Public/Government - - #19 (NIRF 2025)
Nirma University Private ₹5.60 L ₹4.17 L #53 in Management (NIRF 2025)
NIT Calicut Public/Government ₹2.64 L ₹12.11 L #21 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
NIT Rourkela Public/Government ₹2.08 L ₹13.29 L #13 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
GGSIPU Public/Government ₹4.01 L - #1001-1200 in Overall (QS 2027)

Top M.Plan Government Colleges

College State Fees Average Package
NIT Calicut Kerala ₹2.64 L ₹12.11 L
NIT Rourkela Odisha ₹2.08 L ₹13.29 L
GGSIPU Uttar Pradesh ₹4.01 L -
MNIT Jaipur Rajasthan ₹3.20 L ₹4.08 L

Top M.Plan Private Colleges

College State Fees Average Package
Nirma University Gujarat ₹5.60 L ₹4.17 L
Manipal University Jaipur Rajasthan ₹7.58 L ₹8.50 L
BIT Mesra Jharkhand ₹5.61 L ₹11.57 L
Parul University Gujarat ₹1.50 L ₹8.00 L

Top M.Plan Colleges by ROI

College Fees Average Package ROI Score
Nirma University ₹5.60 L ₹4.17 L 74.46%
NIT Calicut ₹2.64 L ₹12.11 L 458.71%
NIT Rourkela ₹2.08 L ₹13.29 L 640.48%
Manipal University Jaipur ₹7.58 L ₹8.50 L 112.07%
MNIT Jaipur ₹3.20 L ₹4.08 L 127.66%

Top M.Plan Colleges by Placement

College Average Package Highest Package
MANIT Bhopal ₹15.60 L ₹82.00 L
NIT Rourkela ₹13.29 L ₹62.44 L
NIT Calicut ₹12.11 L ₹50.64 L
College of Engineering ₹12.00 L ₹52.57 L
Sandip University Nashik ₹12.00 L ₹28.00 L

M.Plan State Wise College Analysis

State Colleges Seats Average Fees Average Package
Gujarat 12 969 ₹2.23 L ₹6.15 L
Madhya Pradesh 8 137 ₹2.42 L ₹13.60 L
Uttar Pradesh 7 58 ₹2.95 L ₹6.41 L
Maharashtra 6 198 ₹4.16 L ₹9.81 L
Rajasthan 6 47 ₹3.71 L ₹6.10 L
Haryana 4 80 ₹2.00 L -
Delhi 3 181 ₹2.88 L ₹9.00 L
Kerala 3 70 ₹80.7 K ₹12.11 L
Odisha 3 51 ₹3.85 L ₹9.39 L
Assam 2 - ₹3.98 L -
Punjab 2 18 ₹1.70 L ₹6.37 L
Tamil Nadu 2 50 ₹2.63 L -
Uttarakhand 2 30 ₹4.51 L -
Bihar 1 - ₹2.30 L ₹7.80 L
Chhattisgarh 1 18 ₹1.20 L -
Jharkhand 1 20 ₹5.61 L ₹11.57 L
Telangana 1 - ₹3.50 L ₹9.90 L
West Bengal 1 24 ₹2.82 L -

Top M.Plan Colleges in Gujarat

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
Nirma University 40 ₹5.60 L ₹4.17 L #53 in Management (NIRF 2025)
Parul University 60 ₹1.50 L ₹8.00 L #41 in Pharmacy (NIRF 2025)
PP Savani University 20 - ₹9.00 L #153 in BBA (IndiaToday 2025)
VNSGU Surat 20 ₹23.9 K - -
HNGU 17 ₹1.25 L - -

Top M.Plan Colleges in Madhya Pradesh

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
MANIT Bhopal 43 ₹2.21 L ₹15.60 L #81 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
IPS Academy 20 - - #25 in Architecture (IndiaToday 2025)
Madhav Institute of Technology and Science 18 - - -
RGPV 18 - - #251-300 in Engineering (NIRF 2022)
AU - - - -

Top M.Plan Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
Aligarh Muslim University 18 - - #19 (NIRF 2025)
GGSIPU - ₹4.01 L - #1001-1200 in Overall (QS 2027)
Gautam Buddha University 20 ₹3.40 L ₹4.50 L -
AKTU 20 ₹1.99 L - -
Integral University - ₹1.70 L ₹6.00 L #40 in Pharmacy (NIRF 2025)

Top M.Plan Colleges in Maharashtra

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
College of Engineering 36 ₹80.0 K ₹12.00 L #151-200 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
MIT ADT University Pune 40 ₹3.80 L ₹6.00 L #201-300 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
SPPU 72 ₹2.23 L - #91 (NIRF 2025)
Symbiosis Skills and Professional University 20 ₹7.65 L - #1 in Skill University (NIRF 2025)
Sandip University Nashik - ₹4.27 L ₹12.00 L -

Top M.Plan Colleges in Rajasthan

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
Manipal University Jaipur 15 ₹7.58 L ₹8.50 L #98 (NIRF 2025)
MNIT Jaipur 32 ₹3.20 L ₹4.08 L #42 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
VGU - ₹3.29 L ₹6.70 L #87 in Emerging Private Engineering (TheWeek 2025)
Poornima University - ₹3.46 L ₹5.87 L #23 in Architecture (TheWeek 2025)
OPJS University - ₹1.00 L - -

M.Plan College Comparison

College Fees Seats Average Package Ranking
Nirma University ₹5.60 L 40 ₹4.17 L #53 in Management (NIRF 2025)
NIT Calicut ₹2.64 L 16 ₹12.11 L #21 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
NIT Rourkela ₹2.08 L 15 ₹13.29 L #13 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
GGSIPU ₹4.01 L - - #1001-1200 in Overall (QS 2027)

M.Plan Fees Analysis

M.Plan Fee Overview

Metric Value
Average Fees ₹2.88 L
Median Fees ₹2.77 L
Lowest Fees ₹15.5 K
Highest Fees ₹7.65 L

M.Plan Government College Fees

College Fees
NIT Calicut ₹2.64 L
NIT Rourkela ₹2.08 L
GGSIPU ₹4.01 L
MNIT Jaipur ₹3.20 L
MANIT Bhopal ₹2.21 L

M.Plan Private College Fees

College Fees
Nirma University ₹5.60 L
Manipal University Jaipur ₹7.58 L
BIT Mesra ₹5.61 L
Parul University ₹1.50 L
KIIT ₹5.63 L

M.Plan State Wise Fee Analysis

State Average Fees
Jharkhand ₹5.61 L
Uttarakhand ₹4.51 L
Maharashtra ₹4.16 L
Assam ₹3.98 L
Odisha ₹3.85 L
Rajasthan ₹3.71 L
Telangana ₹3.50 L
Uttar Pradesh ₹2.95 L
Delhi ₹2.88 L
West Bengal ₹2.82 L
Tamil Nadu ₹2.63 L
Madhya Pradesh ₹2.42 L
Bihar ₹2.30 L
Gujarat ₹2.23 L
Haryana ₹2.00 L
Punjab ₹1.70 L
Chhattisgarh ₹1.20 L
Kerala ₹80.7 K

M.Plan Fees by Course

Lowest Fee M.Plan Colleges

College Fees
CET Trivandrum ₹15.5 K
KTU ₹15.5 K
VNSGU Surat ₹23.9 K
DCRUST Sonepat ₹70.0 K
College of Engineering ₹80.0 K

Highest Fee M.Plan Colleges

College Fees
Symbiosis Skills and Professional University ₹7.65 L
Manipal University Jaipur ₹7.58 L
NICMAR University ₹6.60 L
KIIT ₹5.63 L
BIT Mesra ₹5.61 L

M.Plan ROI Analysis

Best ROI M.Plan Colleges

College Total Fees Average Package ROI Score
College of Engineering ₹80.0 K ₹12.00 L 84.33
MANIT Bhopal ₹2.21 L ₹15.60 L 82.84
NIT Rourkela ₹2.08 L ₹13.29 L 77.83
SSIU ₹80.0 K ₹5.18 L 69.86
Jamia Millia Islamia ₹2.03 L ₹9.00 L 67.53
Parul University ₹1.50 L ₹8.00 L 67.37
Amity University Gwalior ₹2.36 L ₹9.60 L 66.7
NIT Calicut ₹2.64 L ₹12.11 L 66.68
Sandip University Nashik ₹4.27 L ₹12.00 L 63.3
Integral University ₹1.70 L ₹6.00 L 59.96

Best ROI Government M.Plan Colleges

Best ROI Private M.Plan Colleges

M.Plan Highest ROI States

State ROI Score
Madhya Pradesh 74.77
Delhi 67.53
Kerala 66.68
Maharashtra 60.99
Odisha 59.26
Jharkhand 57.36
Bihar 57.25
Telangana 56.43
Uttar Pradesh 54.95
Gujarat 50.72

M.Plan ROI by Specialization

Specialization Fees Package ROI Score
M.Plan. in Town and Country Planning ₹2.43 L ₹12.00 L 72.98
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) ₹1.89 L ₹8.53 L 67.25
Master of Planning (M.Plan) (Urban Planning) ₹2.68 L ₹8.46 L 61.02
Master of Healthcare and Planning ₹3.50 L ₹9.90 L 60.97
Master in Urban Planning ₹3.81 L ₹8.77 L 56.41
M. Plan in Urban and Regional Planning ₹3.41 L ₹7.14 L 53.04
Master of Planning (M.Plan) ₹3.61 L ₹6.89 L 51.4
Master in Urban and Rural Planning ₹3.17 L ₹5.50 L 48.44

M.Plan Cutoff Analysis

Admissions to the top colleges offering M.Plan are primarily based on entrance exam scores. The tables below outline the opening and closing ranks across various categories for the GATE in 2025.

M.Plan Previous Year Cutoff Trends

Year Average Closing Rank
2025 496

Most Competitive M.Plan Colleges

College Closing Score
NIT Calicut 615
MANIT Bhopal 468

Lowest Cutoff M.Plan Colleges

College Closing Score
MANIT Bhopal 468
NIT Calicut 615

Latest M.Plan Cutoff for GATE 2025

College Opening Rank Closing Rank
NIT Calicut 497 615
MANIT Bhopal 395 468

M.Plan General College-wise Cutoff for GATE 2025

College Opening Rank Closing Rank
NIT Calicut 497 615
MANIT Bhopal 395 468

M.Plan EWS Category Cutoff (GATE 2025)

College Opening Rank Closing Rank
NIT Calicut 468 587

M.Plan SC Category Cutoff (GATE 2025)

College Opening Rank Closing Rank
NIT Calicut 271 406
MANIT Bhopal 217 272

M.Plan ST Category Cutoff (GATE 2025)

College Opening Rank Closing Rank
NIT Calicut 203 395
MANIT Bhopal 116 169

M.Plan Placement Report

Placement outcomes are a critical factor in evaluating M.Plan programmes. Below is a comprehensive overview of the placement statistics, course-wise placement data, and top-performing colleges.

M.Plan Placement Highlights

Metric Value
Highest Package ₹88.00 L
Average Package ₹7.93 L
Median Package ₹6.05 L
Placement Rate 32%

M.Plan Placement by Courses

Highest Placement M.Plan Colleges

College Average Package
Nirma University ₹4.17 L
NIT Calicut ₹12.11 L
NIT Rourkela ₹13.29 L
Manipal University Jaipur ₹8.50 L
MNIT Jaipur ₹4.08 L – ₹5.36 L

M.Plan Salary Analysis

Salary outcomes are a key indicator of the value of pursuing M.Plan programmes. Below is a detailed analysis of the average starting salaries across various courses and colleges.

M.Plan Salary by Courses

Highest Paying M.Plan Colleges

College Average Salary
MANIT Bhopal ₹15.60 L
NIT Calicut ₹12.11 L
Sandip University Nashik ₹12.00 L
BIT Mesra ₹11.57 L
Amity University Gwalior ₹9.60 L

M.Plan vs Other Courses

Comparing M.Plan with similar course groups in the same stream helps in evaluating fees, placement outcomes, return on investment, and college options. Below is a detailed comparison.

Parameter M.Plan B.Plan M.Arch B.Arch
Fees ₹15.5 K – ₹7.65 L ₹74.0 K – ₹11.20 L ₹9.6 K – ₹16.32 L ₹26.1 K – ₹41.35 L
Average Package ₹7.93 L ₹8.26 L ₹6.45 L ₹7.19 L
Placement Rate 32% 17% 18% 25%
ROI 274.9% 156.2% 250.5% 91.6%
Colleges 65 29 101 301

M.Plan Frequently Asked Questions

Admission & Eligibility

What is M.Plan?

M.Plan is a popular academic stream typically spanning 2 Years, offered by over 65 colleges in India. It prepares students for diverse professional roles by combining theoretical knowledge with practical training.

Which entrance exams are accepted for M.Plan?

Admissions to M.Plan programmes are commonly based on entrance exams. Popular exams accepted include GATE, CEED, UGC NET, and KIITEE.

Colleges & Fees

Which are the top colleges offering M.Plan?

Some of the leading colleges offering M.Plan in India include MANIT Bhopal and NIT Rourkela. These colleges are highly ranked and preferred for their academics, faculty, and placement records.

How many colleges offer M.Plan?

There are over 65 colleges in India offering programmes within the M.Plan group.

What are the average fees for M.Plan?

The average tuition fees range from ₹15.5 K to ₹7.65 L. Government colleges are highly affordable, whereas private universities generally charge higher tuition fees.

Cutoff & Seats

What is the latest cutoff for M.Plan?

The cutoff depends on the entrance exam and the specific college. For GATE in 2025, the cutoff ranges are detailed in our Cutoff Analysis section above, showing a cutoff label of Closing Score.

How many seats are available for M.Plan?

There are approximately 6 – 132 seats available across all participating colleges in India for these programmes.

Which specialization has the highest seat intake?

Specializations like Company Law typically have the highest intake capacity and see the maximum number of student enrollments each year.

Placements & Salary

What is the average package for M.Plan graduates?

The average salary package secured by graduates is approximately ₹8.18 L, depending on the candidate's skills, college tier, and location.

What is the highest package offered?

The highest placement packages for graduates of this course group reach up to ₹88.00 L, typically offered by top-tier MNCs and technology firms during campus recruitments.

Which colleges have the best placements?

Premier institutes and top-ranked colleges like MANIT Bhopal and NIT Rourkela are renowned for offering the best placement percentages and average packages.

Which specialization offers the highest salary?

Specializations in high demand, such as Company Law, tend to command the highest starting salary packages in the industry.

Which recruiters hire M.Plan graduates?

Graduates are recruited by leading firms across the Architecture sector. Top recruiters include major multinational corporations, technical firms, consulting agencies, and domestic enterprises.

ROI & Careers

Which college offers the best ROI?

College of Engineering (1500.00%) offers one of the best Return on Investment (ROI), where low tuition fees are paired with high average salary packages.

Which specialization offers the best ROI?

Core and highly sought-after specializations like Company Law generally offer the best ROI due to strong market demand and high recruiter interest.

What is the future scope of M.Plan?

The future scope is highly promising due to ongoing digital transformation, industrial growth, and the constant need for qualified specialists in the Architecture sector.

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