About SPA Bhopal
School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal (SPA Bhopal) is located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, established in 2008. It takes part in JoSAA counselling alongside the Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling.
- Full name
- School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal
- JoSAA group
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Established
- 2008
- NIRF Engineering rank
- Not ranked in the top 300
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 2 in 2025
- Official website
- spabhopal.ac.in
SPA Bhopal General (OPEN) cutoff 2025: All India quota (Round 6)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 474 | – | 74 |
| Planning4 yr · Bachelor of Planning · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 756 | – | 358 |
How SPA Bhopal cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2025: Round 1 vs Round 6
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. All India quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 6 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture | 367 | 474 | +107 |
| Planning4 yr · Bachelor of Planning | 411 | 756 | +345 |
SPA Bhopal closing rank trend 2024–2026 (General (OPEN), final round)
Lower closing rank means more competitive. A rising number means the programme became easier to get.
| Programme | Quota | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr, Bachelor of Architecture | AI | 754 | 474 | 417 |
| Planning4 yr, Bachelor of Planning | AI | 1,093 | 756 | 471 |
How to reach SPA Bhopal and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 7 km
- Main railway station: Bhopal Junction, about 15 km
- City: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the campus; road distance is usually longer.
Reporting day and stay: parents usually need one or two nights near the campus during document verification and reporting, so book early because rooms near the campus fill up during JoSAA reporting weeks. Hostel allotment, hostel fees and mess charges for new students are published by the institute on its official website; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: SPA Bhopal cutoff
Which exam rank is used for admission to SPA Bhopal?
SPA Bhopal admits through JEE Main ranks via JoSAA (and CSAB special rounds for vacant seats). Closing ranks on this page are JEE Main CRL ranks for OPEN seats and category ranks for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST seats.
Where is SPA Bhopal and how do I reach it?
SPA Bhopal is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 7 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Bhopal Junction, about 15 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.