GNDU M.Plan Urban Planning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The M.Tech Urban Planning at GNDU Amritsar is a 2-year postgraduate programme offered by the Guru Ramdas School of Planning. It covers urban land use, housing, and urban infrastructure. The programme has 20 seats per specialisation and admits candidates through the GNDU departmental entrance test. GNDU is a NAAC A++ state university with UGC Category I status.

Ans. For M.Tech Urban Planning at GNDU, candidates must hold a B.Tech or BE in Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture, or Civil Engineering with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Alternatively, a Master’s degree in Geography, Sociology, or Economics with 50% marks is also accepted. A qualifying score in the GNDU Guru Ramdas School of Planning entrance test is required.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Tech Urban Planning at GNDU Amritsar is INR 2,23,770, payable at INR 1,11,885 per year. Examination fees are charged separately. Punjab domicile SC/ST students may apply for post-matric scholarships at punjabscholarships.gov.in.

Ans. Graduates of M.Tech Urban Planning from GNDU Amritsar can work as urban planner, GIS analyst, city planning consultant, development authority officer, and housing board planner. The main employers are urban development authorities, planning consultancies, government infrastructure departments, and research organisations. PhD in Planning, Urban Studies, or Urban Economics for academic and research careers.

Ans. The GNDU Guru Ramdas School of Planning entrance test for M.Tech Urban Planning consists of 100 multiple-choice questions covering general awareness, mental ability, quantitative aptitude, and current affairs. The test duration is two hours. Candidates applying on GATE basis in Architecture and Planning may be given preference depending on the GNDU admission notification.

Ans. GNDU Amritsar is a NAAC A++ state university and the Guru Ramdas School of Planning is one of the few planning schools in Punjab offering specialised postgraduate degrees. The M.Tech Urban Planning programme provides strong theoretical grounding and practical project work in planning methodology, GIS, and project appraisal. Graduates are placed in development authorities, planning bodies, and infrastructure consultancies across North India.