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Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE · Manipal (Udupi)Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning is an architecture college in Manipal (Udupi), Karnataka, established in 1978. It is affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). Manipal…
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Overview
About Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning is an architecture college in Manipal (Udupi), Karnataka, established in 1978. It is affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). Manipal School of Architecture and Planning offers 2 programmes, 1 at undergraduate level and 1 at postgraduate level. They are Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Master of Architecture (Urban Design and Development). The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 180 seats. MSAP is a constituent school of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), officially listed by COA under the affiliating-university name Manipal University, Manipal. The school website describes a library, UG/PG CAD labs, digital fabrication and immersive technology lab, surveying lab, construction yard, material museum, carpentry lab, concrete lab and sustainability lab, but does not publish a numeric lab count. Website research material describes the iDiDe collaborative design studio with the three named international partners. MSAP is a constituent institute of MAHE. The institution originated in 1978 as a B.Arch programme under Mysore University, moved to Mangalore University in 1980, became a MAHE Faculty of Architecture in 2003, and was renamed MSAP in 2018/2019. COA 2026 UG and PG lists identify the degree-awarding/affiliating body as Manipal University, Manipal; MAHE is the current deemed-university identity. The official site names studios, CAD/digital fabrication, material, carpentry, concrete, sustainability and surveying laboratories, but publishes no numeric studio or workshop count. The target-year COA UG row reports B.Arch intake 160 for 2026-2027 & 2027-2028; the PG row reports M.Arch (Urban Design and Development) intake 20 for the same period. The 2026 B.Arch page states a five-year course and NATA qualification requirement.
Courses & costs
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)Total Source | ₹4,50,000 | |
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)Total Source | ₹22,10,000 | |
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)Tuition Source | ₹2,72,000 | |
| M.Arch. Urban Design & DevelopmentTotal · per year Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,17,000per year |
| M.Arch. Urban Design & DevelopmentTotal · total course Source | 2026-27 | ₹4,24,000total course |
| M.Arch. Urban Design & DevelopmentTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,26,000per year |
| Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)Total · per year Source | 2026-27 | ₹4,50,000per year |
| Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)Total · total course Source | 2026-27 | ₹22,10,000total course |
| Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)Tuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,72,000per year |
Placements
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE placements
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE placements: recruiter network includes Space Matrix, Atkins, Alex Jacob Architects.
Recruiter network
Space MatrixAtkinsAlex Jacob Architects
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
MArch
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Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE admissions
PGETA 2026 counselling · MArch · All seats (interview)NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 counselling · BArch · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
PGETA 2026 counselling · MArch · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceNATA or JEE Main Paper 2 counselling · BArch · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceApplications are submitted online through the MAHE admissions process. For B.Arch, candidates need the stated 10+2 or diploma qualification and must qualify in NATA or JEE Main Paper 2; the merit list uses 50% qualifying-examination marks and 50% aptitude-test marks. For M.Arch Urban Design and Development, candidates need a COA-approved B.Arch or equivalent with at least 50%, qualify PGETA 2026, and submit a CV, statement of purpose and portfolio before the MSAP personal interview. Admission source
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Company | Deakin University, Australia Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Research Source |
| Company | International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Source |
| Company | University Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) Source |
| Exam pattern | Credit semester Source |
| Attendance min pct | 75 Source |
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Helpful guides for your admission
Planning your application to Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.
Reach the college
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE contact details
| Address | Survey No. 94/2 & Others, 80, Badagabettu, Manipal, Karnataka 576104 |
|---|---|
| office.msap@manipal.edu | |
| Website | https://www.manipal.edu/msap.html |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Kalyan Kumar Mukherjee | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Source |
|---|---|
| Established | 1978 Source |
| Recognition code type | Coa code |
| Recognition code | KA02 |
| NIRF rank | 27 Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| Ranking category | Architecture planning Source |
| Name | Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Source |
| Institution type | Deemed Source |
| Affiliation status | Constituent Source |
| Regulator | COA UG LIST |
| Stated session | 2026-27 |
| Regulator | COA PG LIST |
| Closes month | June 2026 for B.Arch; July 2026 for M.Arch Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | BARCH Source |
| Name | Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-2027 Source |
| Awarding body | Manipal Academy of Higher Education Source |
| Approving body | COA Source |
| Duration in years | 5 Source |
| Approval status | Approved Source |
FAQ
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE FAQs
What are the fees at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE?
Published annual fees at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE range from ₹1.26 lakh for M.Arch. Urban Design & Development under the published quota for 2026-27 to ₹4.5 lakh for Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) under the published quota for 2026-27. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
How can I get admission to Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE?
Admission to Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE is through NATA OR JEE MAIN PAPER 2, PGETA 2026 scores. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://admissions.manipal.edu/manipal/barch/.
What courses does Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE offer?
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE offers 2 programmes, including Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Master of Architecture (Urban Design and Development).
Where is Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE located?
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning is located at Survey No. 94/2 & Others, 80, Badagabettu, Manipal, Karnataka 576104; administrative address: Behind 10th Block MIT Hostels, Gate no. 5, MIT Campus, MAHE, Manipal 576101.
Is Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE recognised and accredited?
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), MAHE is affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- manipal.edu — MSAP official site
- manipal.edu — MSAP Administration
- manipal.edu — MSAP About Us
- manipal.edu — MSAP rankings
- manipal.edu — MSAP B.Arch Admission 2026
- manipal.edu · pdf — MAHE UG Eligibility 2026
- manipal.edu — MSAP M.Arch Urban Design & Development
- manipal.edu · pdf — MAHE PG Eligibility 2026
- manipal.edu · pdf — MAHE 2026 Hostel Fees
- manipal.edu · pdf — MAHE Scholarships 2026
- manipal.edu — MAHE Education Loans
- manipal.edu — MAHE Scholarships 2026
- manipal.edu — MAHE Fee & Refunds 2026
- admissions.manipal.edu — B.Arch at Manipal School of Architecture & Planning (MSAP)
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2025 Architecture and Planning participating institutions
- manipal.edu — Placements
- manipal.edu — Recruitment Process
- manipal.edu — Practical Training
- manipal.edu · pdf — B.Arch Program Regulations 2024
- manipal.edu — Department & Faculty
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.