Manipal

Manipal School of Architecture & Planning (MSAP), Manipal

A world of unfathomable opportunities

Designing tomorrow’s world since 1978

Established in 1978, the Manipal School of Architecture & Planning (MSAP), MAHE, brings over four decades of expertise in architecture, planning and design education. Ranked #27 in India for Architecture & Planning by NIRF 2025 and #3 by IIRF 2025, at MSAP, we combine studio-based learning, design thinking, sustainability, heritage conservation and emerging technologies with hands-on experience through advanced design studios, CAD and model-making facilities. Strong international university networks, industry collaborations, live projects and government-backed research provide valuable professional and global exposure to you.

With 200 firms in India and abroad participating in recruitment annually, we prepare future-ready architects and designers to create sustainable, people-centric and meaningful environments.

3^rd

Architectural college all India

26L⁺

Research Grant

75⁺

Publications

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Programmes

Bachelor of Architecture

Internships and Placements

International Collaborations

The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an internationally affiliated institution with active partnerships with more than 250 leading universities around the globe. Our relations with institutions, government agencies, and organisations in study, research, and service facilitate your access to world-class institutions, experiences, and resources.  

MAHE Student’s

Scholarship

At MAHE, our diverse scholarship schemes recognise merit and support eligible students in realizing their academic dreams.

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New-Age

Infrastructure

CAD Labs

Advanced systems and design software for computer-aided drafting and modelling.

Virtual Reality Labs

Immersive design experiences and visualisation of architectural spaces.

Sustainable Lab

Incorporates principles of sustainable environment, material science, physics and economics into design.

CAD Labs

Advanced systems and design software for computer-aided drafting and modelling.

Virtual Reality Labs

Immersive design experiences and visualisation of architectural spaces.

Sustainable Lab

Incorporates principles of sustainable environment, material science, physics and economics into design.

MSAP

Student Life

Life at MSAP is dynamic and engaging with events like OPUS, a grand design exhibition, and EQUINOX, a cultural fest celebrating art, music and performance. You grow through music, literature forums, and design innovations. The annual sports day also brings in a holistic environment that is curated for you. With guest lectures, exhibitions, and many other student-led clubs, we boost your academic journey with ample space for creativity and collaboration.

Explore creativity through exhibitions and cultural events

MSAP

Student Life

Collaborate through lectures, forums, and activities

Build confidence through sports and student clubs

Explore creativity through exhibitions and cultural events

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Faculty

Mr. Amit Kinjawadekar

Professor

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People

Alumni
Students

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MSAP has been the foundation of my career. Those five years provided me a perfect platform for excellent technical training from reputed faculty, hands-on working with the material, space, design as well as technology, updated knowledge closely knit to Industry expectations, a broad range of exposure interacting with batchmates from across the globe, top-notch infrastructure enabled campus and a memorable, priceless “Manipal life”. Our goal as proud alumni is to do justice to the firm and deep roots provided to us by MSAP to enable us to spread our branches taller and wider for a better tomorrow.

Shraddha Kumar

(B.Arch)

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