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'2 0INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGNIRMA UNIVERSITY
INTEGRATEDB PLAN - M PLAN PROGRAMME
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VISION
Shaping a better future for mankind by developing effective and socially responsible individuals and organizations
MISSION
Institute of Architecture & Planning emphasizes the all-round development of its students. It aims at producing not only good professionals but also good and worthy citizens of a great country, aiding in its overall progress and development. It endeavours to treat every student as an individual, to recognize their potential and to ensure that they receive the best preparation and training for achieving their career ambitions and life goals.
QUALITY STATEMENT
To develop high quality professionals who reflect and demonstrate values that the University stands for, through innovation and continuous improvement in facilitation of learning, research and extension activities
OUR CORE VALUES
Student Centricity Contribution to the Society Quest for Academic Excellence
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
Nirma University 04Institute of Architecture & Planning 05Institute of architecture & Planning Programmes 09
THE PROGRAMMES
About the Integrated B. Plan - M.Plan 10Studio based Learning 13
PEOPLE
Advisory Committee 16Core Faculty Members 18Visiting Faculty Members 19
CURRICULUM
Curriculum Design 20Course Matrix 22
RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY 24
INDUSTRY CONNECT AND PLACEMENT 25
ADMISSION 26
CAMPUS LIFE 28
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Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF) was established in 1994 by the renowned industrialist andphilanthropist, Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, to promote and support higher education in India. The NERF is a trust chaired by Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel.
Nirma University, Ahmedabad, established as a statutory university in 2003 under a special act passed by the Gujarat State Legislative Assembly. The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) of the UGC Act. The University is also accredited ‘A’ grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Nirma University consists of the Institute of Technology (ITNU), Institute of Management (IMNU), Institute of Pharmacy (IPNU), Institute of Science (ISNU), Institute of Law (ILNU), Institute of Architecture & Planning (IAPNU), Institute of Commerce (ICNU) and Department of Design (DoDNU). Faculty of Research and Doctoral Studies along with all the institutes strives to develop cutting edge research in all disciplines. The graduate, post- graduate and doctoral level programmes offered by the institutes are professionally recognised and rated highly by accreditation agencies, education magazines, industry, and students.
OVERVIEW
NIRMA EDUCATION ANDRESEARCH FOUNDATION
NIRMA UNIVERSITY
NIRMA UNIVERSITYAT A GLANCE
Institute of Architecture and Planning is a self-financed institute running courses approved by Council of Architecture, New Delhi and the Institute of Town Planners, India. The institute has been untill now offering undergraduate and doctoral programmes in Architecture and Planning. However, with rapid growth made in a short span of six years, the institute is introducing Integrated B Plan M Plan Programme from the academic year 2020-21. Located in a peaceful and green campus, about 15 km from Ahmedabad railway station and equidistant from the Ahmedabad airport, it is also easily accessible from the state capital Gandhinagar. Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University (IAPNU) aims at imparting education and research in fields related to the human living environment, which therefore includes a study of both, the built, as well as the natural environment. The programmes focus on providing education through exposure in Architecture and Planning with collaborative teaching and learning processes. The institute provides an exposure and platform with opportunities for young aspirants to interact and learn through hands on experiences exploring their creative potential and build an intellectual base for the future challenges. The advantage of the institute housed in the larger University environment is to be offering a multi sectoral view, skills, knowledge and interdisciplinary perspective regarding the living environment and human settlements.
Innovation, quality, and excellence are the key driving forces on the campus which have translated the vision of the University Institutions into reality. Today, the campus vibrates with not only world class curricular activities, but also with myriad activities like international conventions, symposia, conferences, student competitions, conclaves, short-term industry relevant programmes, cultural activities, etc.
Since 2014
INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE ANDPLANNING, NIRMA UNIVERSITY
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The Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University is a constituent institution of Nirma University. Nirma University and its constituent Institutions are accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous institution of the University Grants Commission, Government of India, with ‘A’ grade.
This accreditation status indicates that Nirma University and all its constituent Institutions meet the standards of quality as set by NAAC, in terms of performance related to Curricular aspects, Teaching-Learning, Evaluation, Research, Innovations & Extension, Infrastructure & Learning Resources, Student Support & Progression, Governance, Leadership & Management, Institutional Values & Best Practices.
ACCREDITATION
Institute of Architecture & Planning is a constituent Institution of the Nirma University, a statutory university established under the Gujarat Government Act, 2003 (amended in 2009). The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act.
Indo Global Architecture Education Excellence Award 2015Bharat Vidya Ratna Award 2017 from International Business Council Global Human Resource Development Centre Pvt. Limited 2019 Excellence award Prof. Utpal Sharma received 26th "Business school affaire & Dewang Mehta National Education Award for Director in 2018
APPROVALS
AWARD & RECOGNITION FOR FACULTY MEMBERS AND STUDENTS
The university has over 35 MoUs with universities around the world. The students’ benefits through exchange programs, internships, inter institute studio and other academic collaboration. The Institute has MoUs for academic collaboration with international universities, national Institutes and research organisations of repute.
INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE
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The Bachelors of Architecture programme at Nirma University has created ripples just in a couple of years. Since 2014 when the programme was initiated, its students have been making a mark in the professional arena. Through various MoUs the students are now also engaging with national and international institutes as part of the academic programme. Along with studio-based learning and skill enhancement courses, research is an integral part of the curriculum. The students have started making their presence felt and winning awards at Zonal level inter institute events, like Zonal NASA.
This interdisciplinary course focuses on the different streams of planning such as Land Use, Housing, Transportation, Infrastructure and lays emphasis on subjects like Environment, Sociology, Economics, Managements, Governance, etc. Subjects like Visual communication, Basic Design, Photography and Computer application are taught to develop basic skills. Planning programme at the institute has been attracting collaborations for national level consultancy projects. Looking at the future prospects and demand of the discipline, it was thought to be taken to the next level through an Integrated Master's programme.
Nirma University started the doctoral programme in the year 2003. The University is renowned for the quality and diversity of its research and ample opportunities are provided to the faculty and the students to engage in research, actively participate in international and national conferences/ events, publish works on acclaimed platforms, patent the pioneering research., Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma university has started doctoral programme in Architecture and Planning since July 2015.
B. ARCHINTEGRATED B.PLAN - M.PLAN DOCTORAL PROGRAMME
5 Years5 Years
Institute of Architecture and Planning Mission
Part time / Full time
To create a knowledge centre by positioning the institute at the interface of profession and society
while imbibing a concern for environment and sustainable solutions
INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGPROGRAMMES
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Introducing in 2020
INTEGRATEDB.PLAN M.PLAN PROGRAMME
There is a huge potential to take advantage of other programmes running at the University, bringing cohesion amongst the institutes and optimise the intellectual talent pool. Integrated B Plan M Plan offers a professional Masters Degree in 5 years and Nirma University is one of the first institutions to offer such a programme.
Bachelor of Planning students representing the Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University (IAPNU) during the NOSPLAN-2017
The Programme
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B.Plan students working on the site model for the studio project
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B.Plan students undertaking plantation drive during the institutes's student festival 'KALP'19'
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The year 2005 was a landmark one when the global population reached urbanization levels of 50% ; and by 2050, it is expected to be around two-thirds. This is unique feature of last few centuries as never before such large number of humans lived in such dense conditions and never before has there been such high demand for jobs, better housing, infrastructure and a widespread aspiration for a high quality of life. Afro-Asian countries like India are at the centre of rapid urbanization and large aspirational population, posing challenges to the management of cities and villages alike with
respect to their environment, services, economy and social cohesion. The knowledge and skills required for creating safe and productive cities and healthy societies draw from a large gamut of disciplines and are in a state of constant flux as has been displayed by the recent global emergency.
The field of Urban and Regional Planning relates to design, planning and management of human settlements at different scales, environments and social systems. Through assimilation of knowledge, skills and inputs
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from several disciplines Planners identify gaps and problems, present creative solutions, promote innovative technology and participate in development and formulation of public policy to meet the upcoming challenges. The disciplines that require sensitivity and understanding from the planning professionals ranges from engineering, design & architecture,
The discipline of Planning opens several avenues for international and national opportunities in the sectors such as government, private sector, MNCs, NGOs, funding agencies, civil society and even braces skills for future start ups, research and consultancy. Nirma University with eight institutes of high repute, i.e., Technology, Management, Pharmacy, Law, Science, Architecture and Planning, Commerce and Department of Design provide an adequate platform for a versatile course like Planning.
sociology, economics and political science, governance, environment and disasters, finance and management, etc. There is a plethora of diversification possible for such professionals such as urban design, transportation, housing, infrastructure, industrial area planning, urban governance, public policy, community planning etc.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• Post graduation in 5 years• Studio based learning • Developing specific skills
with elective courses• Cross learning with
other disciplines of the University
• Exploratory Related Study Programme (National and International)
• Residential Summer and Winter School
• One semester Office Training
• Exchange programme with international universities for studio learning and training
• Opportunity to acquire major specialization in Infrastructure or Housing & Real Estate
• Industrial collaboration for• Campus Placement
Installation done by students during the first student festival 'KALP'15'
Final Jury of Infrastructure Planning studio of B. Plan Semester IV, 2018.
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STUDIO BASED LEARNING
The Institute focuses on students learning through Studio Based Learning approach. Institute of Architecture & Planning through its curriculum design and clearly articulated learning outcomes ensures that students learn by constructing knowledge rather than by receiving it from others. This constructivist approach requires new techniques for assessing students’ learning that includes assessment as an integral part of teaching. Through formative and summative assessment, one is ensuring that the students follow the principles and learn the required knowledge and skill for the profession. Assessment rubrics and metrics for assurance of learning help to map the outcomes of the learning process. There are areas of focus in each semester with regular courses, electives courses and supplementary courses along with studio with an idea to develop observation, representation through Visual Communication Design, Hand skills, Computer based skills, multi-disciplinary theory, Professional practice, etc. A regular course has three components theory, Application and 'Learning by Doing' to establish the connectivity of theory and practice.
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MAJOR SPECIALIZATION
This five-year integrated programme has first three
years of courses akin to a Bachelors programme and two
years of Masters that includes a core Urban and Regional
Planning and optional major specialization. These could
be offered in areas such as Housing & Real Estate,
Infrastructure Urban Planning, Environment and Climate
Change, Rural Development, Transport Planning, Geo
Infomatics etc.
Studio Based Learning in all semesters except for VIII semester giving exposure to students from the smallest unit of planning at community level to the Regional scale. Studios are the mainly application based highest credit modules contributing to higher order thinking skills. These are supported by core courses in each semester. The first six semesters have all Core courses built-in to lay a foundation that include Planning theory dominant courses, Core technical courses such as statistics, planning techniques, economics, sociology etc.; Visual, verbal and written communication skills and software. VII semester introduces Project
Studio to the students with an aim to initiate their thinking on interest in specific field. VIII semester is dedicated to Professional Office Training for a creating better understanding and connect with the industry. This also reinforces future placements and supports in employment opportunities.
Supplementary courses in the first six semesters and in the ninth semester help build upon the life skills of students. Courses like
Yoga, Social Work, Personality Development and study of humanities through courses in Great Books, Photography and Film making initiates them in becoming compassionate professional.Mandatory slots for Electives are offered from the VII semester to promote a choice based credit system of higher education that help students diversify, develop critical thinking and create their own niche.
Related Study Programme or RSP (International/ National) corresponds to group involvement in documenting and exploring human settlements from the community scale to the large city and
region scales of interest that enhance learning through time experience. Two RSPs are offered as winter school in semester II and semester V.
Summer internship of 6-8 weeks is offered at the beginning of the VI semester. This is the first exposure that they get with regards to a professional office environment and different realms of planning profession that they could join in the future beginning with 6-months office training in the VIII semester.
Development of any place is reflected by provisions of housing needs taken care of for all the classes of societies and flourishing Real Estate sector. Housing demand and need assessment along with other domains of real Estate prepare students to estimate the true value of properties, housing appraisal, real estate law and financial practices.
Basic to any development, Infrastructure forms the backbone of any growth. Both Physical and Social infrastructure reflect progress of an area, rural or urban. The specialization aims to help students’ design, plan and manage essential infrastructure services in residential, commercial and industrial areas.
The specialisation in Urban and Regional Planning (URP) is offered to develop the understanding of the students in physical planning, population dynamics and economic growth beyond just urban areas. They are taught to judicially allocate resources and anticipate infrastructure and public service needs both at local and regional level. It involves balancing economic activity, urban sprawl, community needs and environmental preservation while making decisions for Urban Local Bodies and larger geographic areas.
HOUSING & REAL ESTATE INFRASTRUCTUREURBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING
‘Summer School - Studio on Site’ is offered twice, akin to an ‘immersion’ programme in management schools for 4 weeks. This collaborative initiative between IAPNU and state/ local government seeks to identify and explore real issues on field and find appropriate planning based solutions.
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PROF. R. SHANKAR
PROF. (DR.) HARIPRIYA RANGAN PROF. (DR.) JAGATH MUNASINGHE
Prof. Y K Alagh is a noted Indian economist who served
as a former Union Minister of Government of India
and member, Planning Commission. He is the former
Chairman, Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA),
and former Chancellor, Central University of Gujarat
Prof. R Shankar is former Professor & Head of
Department of Architecture and Planning in the Indian
Institute of Technology Roorkee, India. He has been
involved as an academic and technical expert with
various govt. , non-govt and academic institutions.
PROF. (DR.) Y. K. ALAGH
Ex Union Minister, Government of IndiaChairman, Advisory Committee
Chairman, ITPI Gujarat Chapter
Chairman, Ahmedabad Heritage Trust
Ex Director, Australia-India Institute
Ex Director, SPA Delhi
Dept. of Town & Country Planning, Sri Lanka
Prof. Chetan Vaidya is the former Director of the national
level urban Think-tank, National Institute of Urban Affairs
(NIUA) Delhi. He served as the Chairman of Planning
Education Board, AICTE and was also the Former
Director, SPA Delhi.
Dr. Haripriya Rangan is a Professor at the University
of Melbourne. She has been associated with several
academic institutions and associations for ecological
studies like Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS).
PROF. CHETAN VAIDYA
Prof. S K Das is the Principal and Head at SK Das
Associated Architects, New Delhi. Earlier he was
associated with academics and consultancy at the
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies
(IHS), Rotterdam.
Dr. Jagath Munasinghe is a Senior Lecturer at University
of Moratuwa and former Head, Department of Town &
Country Planning, Sri Lanka. He was the chief of Urban
Development Authority (UDA) Sri Lanka and is currently
the Director General of National Physical Planning
Department.
PROF. S. K. DAS
Ar. Rajiv Kathpalia is Partner, Vastu Shilpa Consultants
(VSC), the multi-disciplinary practice founded in 1955 by
the Pritzker laureate Balkrishna Doshi. Renowned for his
institutional designs, he has won several national and
international competitions.
Mr. N K Patel is the Director and Group Chairman of
Sun Builders. He is the Chairman of Institute of Town
Planners India (ITPI) for Gujarat Regional Chapter. He has
worked for Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority
(AUDA) for 17 Year.
Dr. Parthasarthy is a renowned academician and
Director of Gujarat Institute of Development Research
(GIDR), Ahmedabad. He is a member of governmental
committees and consultant to ADB, DFID, London and
Center for Development Studies, University of Wales, UK.
Shri P K Gosh is the Chairman of Ahmedabad World
Heritage Trust. A retired IAS officer, he is an able
administrator with 46 years of experience in urban
administration having held very high profile positions
with GOI and GOG.
Prof. Sangita Shroff heads the Department of Design
at the Nirma University, Ahmedabad. She is an alumna
of the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad (1976
batch), and has also studied design in London as an
UNDP Fellow.
Mr. Jayesh Hariyani is the Chairman of INI Design Studio,
Ahmedabad. He has served the building and design
industry for over 25 years, specializing in business
strategies combining urban design, architecture and real
estate development that are based on sustainability
Prof. Alok Ranjan is Professor, MNIT Jaipur, Secretary
,Vice President of Indian Institute of Architects, executive
member of Council of Architecture, India.
Prof. Laurent Lescop is Professor at the Nantes’ Superior
School of Architecture (ENSA Nantes) and researcher
at AAU – UMR|CNRS 1563. He has worked 10 years as
an architect and is specialized into CG graphics and
immersion.
SHRI. P K GOSH AR. RAJIV KATHPALIA
SHRI. N K PATEL PROF. ALOK RANJAN
PROF. (DR.) R. PARTHASARATHY
PROF. SANGITHA SHROFF
AR. JAYESH HARIYANI
Chairman of INI Design Studio
Ex Professor, IHS, Rotterdam.
Partner, Vastu Shilpa Consultants
Executive Committee member, CoA
Ex Professor, IIT, Roorkee
Professor, ENSA Nantes, France
Head,Dept of Design,Nirma University
Director, GIDR, Ahmedabad
PROF. LAURENT LESCOP
The Guiding Light
ADVISORYCOMMITTEE
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PROF. UTPAL SHARMADirector
PROF. RAHUL SHUKLA
DR. APARNA
M.Plan (Transport Planning), SPA Delhi
Ph.D, CEPT University
PROF. RATNIL SHRIVASTAVA
PROF. PRATIMA SINGH
M.Plan (Housing) CEPT University
MSc (Netherlands), MTech.(India)
DR. SWATI KOTHARY
PROF. PRATYOOSH MADHAVI
Ph.D, M S University of Baroda
M.Plan (IAPM), CEPT University
Prof. Utpal Sharma, Dean and Director at the Institute of Architecture and Planning at Nirma University, is spearheading the institution since its inception in 2014. He has over 30 years of experience both as an academician and professional in the field of Architecture and Planning. He has received an Honorary Doctorate from Sorbon University, France in 2018. Prior to joining Nirma University in 2014, he was the Dean at the Faculty of Planning in CEPT University. Prior to his association with academics, he worked with renowned architect B.V. Doshi at Vastu Shilpa Foundation, Ahmedabad for more than a decade. Prof. Sharma has worked extensively across India and other Asian countries on various prestigious urban projects that involve preparation of Master Plans, Regional Plans, Zonal Plans, Housing Policy formulation and Urban Design guidelines. He has received many prestigious awards including HUDCO Design Award and Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Urban Planning and Design.
The Institute of Architecture and Planning has faculty members who are experienced in academic and professional domain. Their experience complemented with industrial affiliations makes the process of teaching and learning an interesting one for students. The institute provides an easy free flowing interactive space between faculty members and students. Through collective
CORE FACULTY MEMBERS
participation in competitions, case studies and academic papers, faculty members contribute regularly to the resilient field of planning. Each student of the Institute is assigned a faculty mentor who guides his/her academic and career aspirations. They are also the sounding board throughout a student’s academic journey at the University.
People
PROF. DIGISHA MEHTA
PROF. JITENDRA MENGHANI
PROF. PARAG MISTRY
PROF. VIBHA GAJJAR
MURP, M S University of Baroda
MTRP, SVNIT
M.Plan (MURP), CEPT University
M.TECH (Town Planning ), SP University VV
VISITING FACULTY MEMBERS
KEY STAFF MEMBERS
Ms Nisha Dave Office Superintendent
Mr. Afzal Z. Saiyad Assistant, Administration
Ms Leena Nair PA to Director
Mr. Bhadresh Bhatt Assistant, Exam SectionMr. Mayur Rathod Assistant, Student Section
Mr. Valjibhai Desai Library Assistant
Ms. Himani Patel Computer OperatorMr. Gopalbhai Suthar Carpenter
Dr. C. N. Ray
Dr. Chetan Vaidya
Dr. R. Parthasarthy
Dr. Ravikant Joshi
Mr. A. K. Verma
Prof. Hansal Shukla
Prof. Aditi Mali
Prof. Amit Mistry
Mr. Anushrav Bhatt
Prof. Arvind Patel
Prof. Bhushan Sachdev
Prof. Dhiren Jotwani
Prof. Halak Bhatt
Prof. Jignesh Patel
Prof. Mahendra Nikam
Prof. Pankti Pandya
Prof. Parantap Majmumdar
Prof. Parmanand Dalwadi
Prof. Peeyush Purohit
Prof. Pratul Ahuja
Prof. Reema Prajapati
Prof. Richa Rathi
Prof. Rinku Bhagat
Prof. Riteshkumar Patel
Prof. Sandeep Paul
Prof. Saurav Gajjar
Prof. Shaily Gandhi
Prof. V.R. Shah
Prof. Mahendra Nikam
Prof. Neela Munshi
Prof. Yogesh Gandevikar
Mr. Abhijit Lokre
Dr. Sharadbala Joshi
Ms. Rirri Balsaria
Mr. Dharmesh Kalathic
Ms. Nikita Rungta
Ms. Itishree Pathanik
Ms. Shaily Gandhi
Ms. Halak Bhatt
Ar. Anal Vaishnav
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Jury Presentation
B. Plan Students Preparing for Students' cultural festival, 2019
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Group work for studio in progress, Neighborhood Planning Studio, Sem III, 2019
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Course Type Sem I Sem II Sem III Sem IV Sem V Sem VI Sem VII Sem VIII Sem IX Sem X
Planning Studios 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Theory 7 6 7 7 7 6 4 4 2
Supplementary 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Elective 2 1 1
RSP 1 1
Summer / Winter school 1 1
Summer internship (6-8 weeks)
1
Professional Office training
1
Total 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 1 7 4
Duration of the programme 5 Years
Semester 10
Total Credits 357
Cerdits per semester (I to VIII) <=26
Cerdits per semester (IX, X) 27
Office Training 24 week
Proposed
CURRICULUMDESIGN
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The following table shows the number of core theory courses, hands on application based studios, supplementary courses, elective courses and additional courses as summer and winter (RSP) schools, including the one for minor specialization, which is optional.
Curriculum
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Course Type Sem I Sem II Sem III Sem IV Sem V Sem VISem VII(URP)
Sem VII(Housing & Real Estate)
Sem VII (Infra-structure)
Sem VIIISem IX(URP)
Sem IX (Housing & Real Estate)
Sem IX (Infra-structure)
Sem X
StudiosUrban Component
StudioRural Planning Studio
Neighborhood Plan-
ning Studio
Infrastructure Planning
Studio
Urban Development
Studio
Regional Planning
Studio
Urban Design Studio
(Core)
Housing Project Studio
(Major)
Infrastructure Project
Studio (Major)
Professional Office
Training (24 weeks)
Metropolitan Area
Planning Studio (Core)
Housing and Real
Estate studio (Major
Advanced Infrastruc-
ture studio (MajorThesis
Studio Related Subjects
Introduction to Urban
and Regional PlanningRural Development
Introduction to Land
use and Transporta-
tion Planning
Infrastructure Plan-
ning - I
Planning Law and
LegislationRegional Planning
Theory of Urban
Design
Housing, Design and
Technology
Infrastructure Design
and Technology
Metropolitan Regional
Framework
Housing Project Devel-
opment
Infrastructure Project
ManagementProfessional Ethics
Planning Theory courses
History of Settlement
PlanningEnvironmental Design
Transportation Plan-
ning - I
Infrastructure Plan-
ning - II
Valuation and Arbi-
trationUrban Finance Housing Finance Infrastructure Finance Urban Management
Real Estate Planning
and Management
Industrial Area Plan-
ning ManagementProfessional Practice
Introduction to Envi-
ronmental Planning
Urban Ecology and
Landscape Design
Planning theory - I (Ur-
banization theories)
Transportation Plan-
ning - II
Disaster Management
and Climate ChangeDesign Thinking Design Thinking Design Thinking
Contracts and Speci-
fications
Contracts and Speci-
fications
Contracts and Speci-
fications
Planning Theory - II
(Planning ProcessesParticipatory Planning
Core Technical courses
Computer SkillsIntroduction to
Housing
Principles of Manage-
ment
Natural Resources
Management
Project Appraisal &
Management Negotiation Skills Negotiation Skills Negotiation Skills
Research Methodology
and Thesis Proposal
Formulation
Research Methodology
and Thesis Proposal
Formulation
Research Methodology
and Thesis Proposal
Formulation
StatisticsPlanning Tools and
Technique
Introduction to Struc-
tures, Building Materi-
als and Construction
Land Economics Basics of Finance Development Finance
Sociology, Culture and
Cities
Communication
Skills - IIEconomics
Demography & Urban-
izationIndian Constitution
Introduction to Macro-
economics and Indian
Economy
Visual Comm/ software/ Tech-niques
Visual CommunicationVisual Representation
Techniques
Surveying and Intro-
duction to GIS
GIS and Remote
Sensing
Architectural /
Planning Graphic
Techniques
Elective
Elective 1 Elective 1 Elective 1 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 4
Elective 2 Elective 2 Elective 2
RSP RSP-1 RSP-2 RSP-2
Summer school4 week Summer
School
4 week Summer
School
Summer intern-ship (6-8 weeks)
6-8 weeks Summer
Internship
Supplementary
Communication
Skills - ISocial Work Photography Film making Great Books 1 Great Books 2
Personality Develop-
ment
Personality Develop-
ment
Personality Develop-
ment
Yoga
COURSE MATRIX
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Despite its young age, the institute has started taking significant steps in research and consultancy with interesting combination of projects. Director Prof. Utpal Sharma has been involved with several state, national and international level consultancy projects related to public policy and urban planning such as Myanmar Housing Policy, Shimla Master Plan, GIFT City expansion to name a few. IAPNU has collaborated with the Gujarat Institute of Development Research (GIDR) – an ICSSR institution for preparing detailed reports of the planning projects in the coastal areas of south India for NCSCM, Chennai and the MoEFCC, Government of India.
IAPNU is also engaged in the documentation process of India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City ‘Ahmedabad’. Documentation of traditional house forms in Pols of walled city, is undertaken by IAPNU for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. The documentation focuses on climate responsive and social adaptability of indigenous house-form of famous Pols and understand the patterns that reflect Gujarati community’s organisational structure and societal cohesion. The project is also studying and comprehending the shaded narrow streets and ‘chowks’ in the inner parts of the ‘pols’ creating an urban micro-climate suitable for outdoor activities in a semi-arid region and ‘otla’ or seating place on the plinth, at the entrance of every house identified as unique socio cultural phenomenon promoting interaction with the street and houses across the street.
RESIDE is Residential building energy demand reduction in India. It is a major research collaboration project between India and the UK, funded by the Indian Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). IAPNU conducting the research to identify Ahmedabad’s residential building energy demand by undertaking analysis of 400 households.
The institute has also established IGLUS Centre of Excellence ICE (Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems Centre of Excellence), an initiative by GIFT City in association with École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland and Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University to facilitate sharing of knowledge and global best practices about urban initiatives around the world.
RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY
Industry Experts, Consultancy, Placement
INDUSTRYCONNECT & PLACEMENT
The Institute organizes Expert Lecture Series throughout the year wherein eminent academicians and industry persons of international and national repute are invited to speak on the topics ranging from specific subjects to contemporary interests.
Employability is one of the most important criteria while selecting a professional programme. IAPNU through various activities provides opportunity to students to interact with the prospective employers by involving them in studios, mentoring, expert lectures, studio/ internship/ research thesis juries and seminars. This keeps students updated on professional front and gives them opportunity to showcase their works, skills, talents and prepares them for the future career. The students and faculty members are actively involved in the placement process. The students themselves constitute a Placement Committee and co-ordinate placement process.
EXPERT LECTURES
CAMPUS PLACEMENT
SUMMERINTERNSHIP
PLACEMENT &FURTHER STUDIES
The students of second and third year of the
Bachelor of Planning programme have benefited
from individual summer internship with different
types of organizations like urban local bodies,
government departments, research institutes,
NGOs, consulting firms and MNCs to name a
few. This professional exposure helped them to
understand the dynamics of the planning field
and role they play in city planning, governance
and management.
Graduating batch of B. Plan have been absorbed
by the industry and many have chosen to do
post graduation with Universities of International
repute.
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For Admissions 2020
ADMISSIONPROCESS
ADMISSION OFFER
• Admissions will be offered as per the merits computed considering the given admission criteria and the result will be announced on the Institute website.
• Successful candidates will be informed through the e-mail id provided in the application form.
• Offer letters will also be sent at the mailing address provided in the Application form.
• Applicants are, therefore, advised to check the updates on the website and their respective e-mail ids at regular intervals.
• The Institute will not be responsible for non-receipt or delay of any communication which is sent to the candidate's mailing address and email provided in the Admission Application forms.
ELIGIBILITY
The candidate seeking admission to Integrated B. Plan - M. Plan Programme shall have passed HSC or equivalent examination in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks with Mathematics as one of the core subject.
SELECTION PROCESS
Final merit for the admission shall be prepared based on aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying examination (12th or its equivalent)
Admission
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Online application form is available at https//architecture.nirmauni.ac.inFill in the Online Application form, upload the relevant document and submit it along with an online payment of Rs. 1200- ( plus applicable taxes) by credit card / debit card / net bankingThe online application will remain open till August 20,2020
Activity DATE**
Commencement of Online application process on NIRMA University portal
July Fourth Week
Last date for Online application sub-mission
September Third-Week
Declaration of merit listSeptember Fourth Week
Payment of fee September Fifth Week
First round Admission starts September Fifth Week
Commencement of new Programme for the first year
October Third Week
KEY DATES
** These are tentative dates and are subject to change due to COVID-19, the exact dates will be notified on the website
* For students admitted under PIO/ FN (SAARC countries), The tution fee will be charged at par with the fees charged from general category students, i.e. INR 2 Lakh per annum for first to third year and INR 2 Lakh 75 thousand for fourth and fifth year ** Other fee shall be charges as per the B Arch programme running at IAPNU
Year General CategoryNRI/ PIO/ FN Category
CIWGC-SEACategory
First Year 2,00,000 INR 6500 USD 4000 USD
Second Year 2,00,000 INR 6500 USD 4000 USD
Third Year 2,00,000 INR 6500 USD 4000 USD
Fourth Year 2,75,000 INR 6500 USD 4000 USD
Fifth Year 2,75,000 INR 6500 USD 4000 USD
APPLICATIONS FOR NRI / NRI SPONSORED/ FOREIGN STU-DENTS / PERSON OF INDIAN ORIGIN
TUTION FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2020-2021
The applicants can download the Application Form from our website www.nirmauni.ac.in and submit completed form along with a DD of Rs. 1200/- (plus applicable taxes) drawn in favour of “Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University” and payable at Ahmedabad.
SEAT ALLOCATION
CONTACT
Institute of Architecture & Planning , Nirma University,S G Highway Ahmedabad - 382 481
Phone: 079 - 71652343Mobile number: +91 87580 33620Email : [email protected]
Website:https//architecture.nirmauni.ac.in
Total Seats 45
General 85%
NRI/NRI sponsored students 15%
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A disciplined, serene and pleasant environment envelops the campus. It blends beautifully with the green landscaping, aesthetic elegance of arches and the vibrant pursuit of knowledge by the young aspirants. The academic ambiance gives full scope for group activities, which are plenty, as also to individual pursuits for development on preferred tracks.
CAMPUSLIFE
Poetry recitations as a part of students' Club 'Kavitra' during KALP-2019.
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Happy faces after defending thesis proposal, B.Plan Final year students.
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Students preparing LOGO for NOSPLAN 2018
Campus Life
Practicing what you're learning about is amazing, and that's what my 2 years in this multidisciplinary course has helped me with. Exploring various places during site visits and Related Study Programme has given me exposure to life outside the sheltered college experience. At this institute what I have found to be the most helpful is the endless amount of knowledge that a student gets which helps them navigate their way through college. It has not only taught me how to excel in my work, but also to love what I do and discover myself through it, and to be a better team player.
Shifa, Second Year, B Plan Programme Pratik, Third Year, B Plan Programme
Institute of Architecture & Planning Nirma University is no less than a second home for all of us. The years that have been spent here have been full of learning opportunities which have been fun and frolic, and sometimes with academic grinding to go through. The international exposure of Related Study Programme at places like Shenzhen, Macau & Hong Kong is what adds to the fun learning part of the course & makes it even more interesting for one. The wide range of extracurricular that we experience here gives us a learning for life.
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Nirma University, S G HighwayAhmedabad - 382 481,Gujarat, India.
Phone079 - 71652343
Phone079 – 71652000
Websitehttps://architecture.nirmauni.ac.in/
Disclaimer: All information given in the admission brochure of Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University (IAPNU), Ahmedabad is only for general
information or use. Although all reasonable effort is made to present current and accurate information, IAPNU excludes any warranty, express or implied, as to
the quality, accuracy and completeness of the brochure. The information provided in the brochure is pertaining to the current status (as on 30th June 2020) and
is subject to change.
INSTITUTE OF ARCHI-TECTURE & PLANNING
ADMISSION
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