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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 : admissions.iap@nirmauni.ac.in

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

Emailadmissions.iap@nirmauni.ac.in

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

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