Overview
B.Tech in Planning (Bachelor of Technology in Planning) is a 4-year undergraduate programme in planning. It covers the planning of cities, regions, transport, housing and infrastructure.
Course Details
- Level: Undergraduate (UG)
- Duration: 4 years
B.Tech in Planning is listed as a 4-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.
Eligibility
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with the minimum marks set by the institute, and a valid JEE Main Paper 2B score where the institute requires it.
Admission
Admission is through JEE Main Paper 2B (B.Planning), followed by JoSAA or institute counselling, and some institutes run their own tests. Check the current notice.
Registration & Recognition
Planning has no single statutory licence. Professionals commonly join the Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI) and government planning posts follow their own recruitment rules. Check that the programme is approved by AICTE or the university.
What You Will Learn
The programme covers planning theory, urban and regional planning, housing and community planning, transport planning, GIS and remote sensing, environmental planning, urban governance and planning law, with studio projects and fieldwork.
Where You Can Work
Typical settings include town and country planning departments, urban development authorities, smart-city and infrastructure bodies, consultancies, real-estate firms and research organisations.
Career Options
Graduates can work as town planner, urban or regional planner, transport or housing planner, environmental planner, GIS analyst, or researcher. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to an M.Plan in a specialisation, a PhD, urban-planning roles in government and consultancies, or further study in urban design and policy.