Masters in Planning (Urban Planning)

The Master in Planning (Urban Planning) offered by D Y PATIL DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE is a dynamic and future-oriented postgraduate program that responds to the complex realities of urban transformation in the 21st century. This program is designed to create a new generation of globally competent planners who are rooted in sustainability, social equity, and legal and policy frameworks.

Framed around key developmental and academic objectives, the program aims to cultivate planners who are not only technically skilled but also ethically grounded, innovation-driven, and prepared to address the spatial and socio-economic challenges facing both global cities and regional settlements.

At the heart of the curriculum lies an interdisciplinary approach that bridges urban design, policy-making, data analytics, legal studies, and environmental planning. Students are exposed to real-world complexities through studio-based learning, industry internships, and live projects that foster critical thinking and problem-solving.

The program reinforces research and innovation, encouraging students to approach planning as a powerful knowledge system for sustainable development. Through rigorous training in GIS & Remote Sensing, land-use and transport planning, urban governance, and impact assessments, graduates are empowered to shape urban futures with clarity and purpose.

Equally important is the program’s emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange. Students actively engage with professionals from academia, government, and global industry, gaining a nuanced understanding of planning practices worldwide. This interaction fosters adaptable and forward-thinking professionals capable of driving inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban growth.

The program also nurtures socially responsible leadership, ensuring that graduates contribute meaningfully to the built environment while advocating for inclusive urban systems that reflect community aspirations. As cities worldwide face growing pressures of urbanization, climate change, and inequality, this program positions its graduates as transformative agents equipped with the skills, knowledge, and ethical grounding to make a positive, global impact.

The eligibility for Admission to First Year of Two Years Post Graduate Program in Master in Planning (Urban Planning) offered by D Y PATIL DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE for the academic session 2025-2026 shall be as per INSTITUTE OF TOWN PLANNERS, INDIA as:

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or
Bachelor’s Degree Architecture or
Bachelor’s Degree Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering
Post Graduate Degree in Geography, Economics, or Sociology from a recognized university or equivalent.

* No candidate with less than 55% marks in aggregate at the qualifying examination shall be admitted to the planning course which may be relaxed for SC and ST candidates, as per Government rules.

INR 2,55,000/-

The broad Programme outcomes for PG students in Master in Planning (Urban Planning) are as follows

The broad Programme outcomes for PG students in Architecture are as follows

• 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

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