Master of Planning (Urban Planning)
APPROVED BY ITPI (INSTITUTE OF TOWN PLANNERS, NEW DELHI)
About the
Program
The Master of Planning (Urban Planning) offered by D Y Patil deemed to be University, School of Architecture, Department of Planning is designed to address the complexities of contemporary urban development through urban planning education. India’s rapid urbanization, growing focus on smart cities, and increasing demand for urban centers have substantially increased the demand for Urban Planning as a specialization.
The curriculum is based on four pillars namely knowledge and skill development, critical thinking through research, multidisciplinary approaches and entrepreneurship.
The school being situated in Navi Mumbai, a rapidly transforming city the school functions as a live laboratory for urban planning, where students can directly observe and study ongoing urban transformations, infrastructure development, and complex planning challenges. The program actively engages with industry collaborators across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), including urban planning consultancies, government agencies and policy institutions, while also benefiting from the active involvement of industry experts and planners from government bodies in the teaching learning process.
The school promotes sustainable practices, scientific research and entrepreneurial drive among students to adequately match the ever-evolving industry.
Course Duration
The post-graduate full time degree Master of Planning (Urban Planning) program has a duration of 2 academic years or 4 semesters of 16 working weeks.
Years to complete
SEMESTERS
WORKING WEEKS
Course
Eligibility
The eligibility for Admission to First Year of Two Years Post Graduate Program in Master of Planning (Urban Planning) offered by D Y PATIL DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING for the academic session 2026-2027 shall be as per INSTITUTE OF TOWN PLANNERS, INDIA as
- Candidate with 50% marks in Bachelor of Planning /Architecture/Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering /Construction Technology/Construction Management/ Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering /Comp. Science/Infrastructure Planning & Management.
OR
- Candidate with 50% marks Master of Geography/Economics/Sociology/Social Work/Population Studies/Development Studies/Geo Informatics/Mathematics/Econometrics/Statistics/Operation Research/Public Administration/Management/Governance/Public Policy.
- Candidate will get admitted through GATE/State Entrance Exam/Own Entrance Test
Fees Structure
2026-2027
INR 2,55,000/-
Program
Outcomes
The broad Programme outcomes for PG students in Master of Planning (Urban Planning) are as follows
The broad Programme outcomes for PG students in Architecture are as follows
| PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POS) | |
| By the end of the Programme the students shall be able to demonstrate the following | |
| PO 1 | Perceive beyond the obvious and innovate ‘ Out of the Box’ designs |
| PO 2 | Acquire the tools of Perceptions, Abstractions and Representation. |
| PO 3 | Think critically and argue for unique standpoints |
| PO 4 | Apply the argument for stating the (Design) problem |
| PO 5 | Understand the various aspects of Building Sciences and Technology (BST) |
| PO 6 | Integrate the know- how of BST in the (Design) process |
| PO 7 | Engage with various allied disciplines |
| PO 8 | Integrate allied disciplines with architecture |
| PO 9 | Understand the nuances of Building Practices |
| PO 10 | Apply innovation and critical standpoints to practice |
| PO 11 | Develop insights into changing scenarios, climatic/ socio-political. Global |
| PO 12 | Employ the latest design tools. technology and practices to achieve transformation |
| PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO) | |
| By the end of the Programme the students shall be able to demonstrate the following | |
| PSO1 | Develop a critical understanding of the Constitutional framework while planning cities |
| PSO2 | To enable a co relative understanding between Administration, Governance and Policies with Spatial planning |
| PSO3 | Enable students to create Planning strategies in alignment with emergent contexts such as environmental sustainability and eco sensitivity |
| PSO4 | In-depth research development and enable ability to apply research findings towards sustainable future development. |
| PSO5 | Ethical practices and Assessment of Society and surrounding through various discourses, suitable research and development. |
| PSO6 | To develop advanced technological skills for Urban Analytics in analyzing built and un-built environment |
| PSO7 | Create user-centric and equitable development from a thorough understanding of Socio-Politics, Socioeconomics, History, and Spatial Planning Processes |
| PSO8 | Create strategic entrepreneurial approaches through field practices and thus develop professional skills |
Program
Highlights
- To create Global Planners who are sustainability-conscious, legally informed, and socially equitable in their approach.
- To reinforce research and innovation in employing Planning as a knowledge system for sustainable development.
- To foster inter-disciplinary collaborations and knowledge exchange between Academia and Global industry/ practice.
- To nurture socially responsible and globally competitive planners bringing positive impact in the field of architecture and planning
Program
Scope
- Sustainability‑conscious Planning:
Ensure graduates can apply sustainable development frameworks (including SDGs) across environmental, social, economic, and spatial dimensions.
- Legal and Regulatory Competence:
Equip students to navigate urban laws, land-use policies, zoning, public finance, hazard management and regulatory frameworks contextually.
- Research & Innovation Capacity:
Embed planning as a knowledge system—incorporating tools like GIS, data analytics, digital twins, VR, and scenario modelling to support evidence-based planning.
- Interdisciplinary & Global Exchange:
Facilitate collaborations between academia and industry globally, through joint studios, exchange programs, and practitioner‑led workshops.
- Social Responsibility & Global Competitiveness:
Develop planners who lead impactful, ethical, internationally informed urban interventions, rooted in expertise and cultural sensitivity.
International
Collaboration
Infrastructure
With over 250 + programs in Engineering, Health and Allied sciences, Business management, Sports, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics and Hospitality & Tourism studies, Law, Humanities, Public Health, DYPU is today recognised as one of the finest institutions in the field of education, healthcare facilities and sports.
Teaching
Methodology
Experiential Learning → Multi-disciplinary, Field Work
- Multidisciplinary team‑based tasks, combining planning, sociology, environment, and governance perspectives
Participative Learning → Seminars, Group Discussion, Research & Exploration
- Interactive seminars and group discussions where students explore planning dilemmas collaboratively.
- Emphasis on inquiry-based learning, peer-to-peer debate, and reflective practice to produce deeper understanding
Exploration → Unlearning Conventional Methods, Rule-Based Planning, Software Simulations
- Encourages unlearning traditional prescriptive rules and exploring alternative planning paradigms.
- Use of rule-based urban modelling tools, simulations, and scenario experimentation
Outcomes → Analysis Using Digital Tools (GIS, RS)
- Application of digital spatial analysis using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and RS (Remote Sensing) to derive planning outcomes.
- Integration of simulation results into evidence-based policy or design proposals.
- Supports learners in practicing data-driven analysis and abstract conceptualization and active experimentation phases of experiential learning
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