SPAV Vijayawada was established on the 7 July 2008. The institute is affiliated with national association of students architecture (NASA). The institute offers courses at UG and PG levels including B.Plan, B.Arch, M.Arch, M.Plan, MEM, PhD. SPAV Admission to UG programs is done through Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB)/ Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) on the basis of JEE Main Paper 2 and for securing admission in PG programs, students need to appear in the written examination followed by an interview round.

SPAV Vijayawada has recorded the highest package of INR 12, 00,000 per annum in placement drive in 2022. The top recruiters are Deloitte, IBI Group, Cushman and Wakefield, Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, World Resources Institution, City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra, Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limited etc.

SPAV Vijayawada Ranking

SPAV Vijayawada is a Public (Autonomous) institute. The rankings of the college mentioned below in the table:

Agency Year Rank
NIRF (Architecture) 2022 7
India Today (Architecture) 2022 4
NIRF (Architecture) 2021 8
NIRF (Architecture) 2020 9

SPAV Vijayawada Courses & Fees

SPAV Vijayawada offers numerous programs at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The courses along with their eligibility and duration are listed below in the table:

Course Name Details Selection Criteria
M.Arch
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 94,000
  • Eligibility: Graduation
 GATE
B.Arch
  • Duration: 5 years
  • Fees: INR 82,500
  • Eligibility: 10+2
 JEE Main/ DASA UG/ NATA
M.Plan
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 94,000
  • Eligibility: Graduation
 GATE
B.Plan
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fees: INR 82,500
  • Eligibility: 10+2
 JEE Main
MBEM
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 1,84,000
  • Eligibility: Graduation
 GATE
PhD
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 64,500
  • Eligibility: Post Graduation
 Merit based

SPAV Vijayawada Cutoff

Students who have registered for Andhra SPAV Vijayawada Admission 2023 are advised to check the cut-off list tabulated below:

SPAV JEE-Main Cut Off

Given below is the Round 1 of JEE Main cut-off 2022:

Course General SC ST EWS OBCNCL GeneralPwD OBC NCLPwD
B.Plan. 481 120 68 139 232 - -
B.Arch. 462 154 55 150 263 48 57

SPAV GATE Cut Off 

Given below is the Round 1 of GATE cut-off 2022:
Course General OBC SC ST EWS
M.Arch. Sustainable Architecture 569 460 411 272 339
M.Plan (Transportation and Infrastructure Planning) 502 423 271 222 376
Master of Planning Environmental Planning 508 405 274 138 448
Master of Construction Engineering and Management 563 524 326 193 460
Master of Planning Urban and Regional Planning 605 496 442 375 520
M.Arch. Architectural Conservation 466 345 217 126 -
M.Arch. Landscape Architecture 472 405 247 181 -
M.Arch. Urban Design 514 429 260 217 -

SPAV DASA Cut Off 2023 Round 1

Given below is the Round 1 of DASA UG cut-off 2022:
Course General
B.Arch 43

SPAV Vijayawada Placement

In 2022 Placement drive at SPAV Vijayawada a total of 100+ recruiters has participated. The highest CTC & average CTC bagged by the students are INR 12,00,000 and INR 4, 60,000 respectively. Top recruiters who participated in the placement are World Resources Institution, City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra, Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limited etc.

The college also provides internships with companies like Sublime Architects, Centuryply, Genesis Planners Pvt Ltd etc., to enhance the students' knowledge of industry, critical thinking ability, and decision-making skills. SPAV conducts internship programs like Fast Track Internship, Summer Internships, and Final Year Internship. Such internship programs consist of various problem-solving situations, corporate workings and many more to aid students with the required knowledge and skills for placements.

The top recruiters of the SPAV Vijayawada are tabulated below:

Cushman and Wakefield Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limited
Space Matrix Deloitte
IBI Group Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)

Placement Statistics

Below table shows the placement Statistics of SPAV Vijayawada of the year 2022.
Particulars Statistics
First year total students intake 75
Total students admitted 63
Total Graduated Students 56
Total Placed Students 40
Total student gone for higher studies 16
Median Salary INR 4,30,000

SPAV Vijayawada Scholarship

SPAV announces various scholarships from time to time. However, students in SPAV can apply for various scholarships, including:

  • Merit cum means scholarship by the central and state government.
  • Post-matric scholarship schemes for the minorities, by Ministry of Minority Affairs.
  • Post-matric scholarship for disabled students, provided by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
  • Top-class education scheme for the SC category students, by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
  • ST category students are provided with National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education, from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
  • The Department of Higher Education offers a Central Scheme of scholarship for the students of university and college.
  • Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships from various states to which candidates can apply at their respective states.

SPAV Vijayawada Facilities

The college is equipped with all the required facilities that are necessary for student’s academic learning, both practically and theoretically. The institute offer a central library, hostel, sports, computer center, health, and much more to cater to the needs of the faculties and students. The details of the infrastructural facilities are mentioned below.

  • Hostel: The institute offer separate hostels for boys and girls. All the amenities and facilities required daily are provided by the college. Internet connectivity and the recreational area have also been provided, along with the mess facilities.
  • Sports: Both indoor and outdoor game facilities are provided by the college to its students to help them stay active and mentally strong. Students are highly encouraged to make use of the sports facilities for the purposes of recreational.
  • Central Library: The central library is an integral part of an academic system whose primary function is not only to serve researchers, students, faculties, and other staffs but also to create a conducive environment for research, education, and innovation. They offer a large number of books and published from around the world.
  • Health: The College provides a health care Centre to provide first aid healthcare and nursing services to their students, faculty, and staff. In cases of emergencies, it also refers to certain referral hospitals in and around Vijayawada to provide better health care services to its stakeholders within time.
  • Computer Centre: The computer centre is in charge of all the computing and technology-related monitoring in the college. They also offer Wi-Fi facilities on the campus as needed by the institute and students.

Comparison: SPAV Vijayawada Vs Andhra Loyola College

The comparison between SPAV Vijayawada and Andhra Loyola College is tabulated below:

Particulars SPAV Vijayawada Andhra Loyola College
Accreditation Public (Autonomous) NAAC Grade A+
Ranking 7 for Architecture by NIRF 2022 94 for overall by NIRF 2022
Top Courses Offered B.Plan., B.Arch., M.Arch., M.Plan., MEM, PhD BSc, BBA, MBA, BA, MSc, BCom, MCA, BMS, MA
Facilities Hostel, Sports, Central Library, Health, Computer Centre Library, EL Center, Sports, Viscom Studios, Computer Center, Special Facilities for girl students
Scholarship Facilities Yes Yes
Highest CTC INR 12,00,000 INR 8,00,000
Average CTC INR 4,60,000 INR 1,90,000
Top Recruiters Deloitte, IBI Group, Cushman and Wakefield, Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, World Resources Institution, City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra, Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limited etc. LM, Appleton Solutions, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, Infosys, MRFT, TCL etc.

You may check the round-wise cutoffs for the open category below:

Course Name Round 1 Round 2
Master of Architecture (Architectural Conservation) 383 383
Master of Planning (Environmental Planning and Management) 400 381
Master of Architecture (Landscape Architecture) 422 389
Master of Architecture (Sustainable Architecture) 448 433
Master of Urban Design 448 412

SPAV Vijayawada FAQs

Ques. To which University is SPAV Vijayawada affiliated?

Ans. SPAV Vijayawada is an autonomous institution affiliated with national association of students architecture (NASA).

Ques. What percentile is required for SPAV Vijayawada?

Ans. The minimum marks required to take admission in SPA Delhi is 50% for SC category candidate and 60% for open category candidate

Ques. What documents are required at the time of submitting the application form in SPAV Vijayawada?

Ans. The documents that are required at the time of submitting the application form are listed below:

  • Class X Board Examinations Certificate
  • Class X Marks-sheet
  • Class XII Marks-sheet
  • Class XII Provisional Certificate
  • Character Certificate (recent)
  • SC/ST/PwD/ Certificate
  • OBC certificate
  • Transfer certificate
  • Passport size photographs
  • Photocopy of Address proof
  • Migration certificate
  • Sports certificate

Ques. Are there any scholarship facilities?

Ans. Yes, SPAV Vijaywada offers scholarships to provide financial aid to the students. Scholarships that are provided are Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for SC category students and Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for ST category students.

Ques. Does SPAV Vijayawada accept NATA score?

Ans. No, SPAV does not accept NATA score. To get shortlisted for SPAV admissions, only valid JEE Main score will be accepted.

Ques. Is SPAV Vijayawada deemed university?

Ans. No, SPAV is not a deemed university. SPAV function autonomously with the special status as Institutes of National Importance.

Ques. What are the specializations provided under the postgraduate degree?

Ans. Under the postgraduate courses, the specializations offered are: Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Conservation, Master of Building Engineering and Management, Master of Urban Design, Environmental Planning and Management, Urban and Regional Planning and Transportation& Infrastructure Planning.

Ques. Are there hostel facilities in the institution?

Ans. Yes, hostel facility is available in the SPAV campus. There are three independent hostel block both for girls and boys. The institution offers all the facilities at the hostel which includes good and timely meals, furnished accommodation, safety and security, first AC room, laundry facility and others.

Ques. What is the eligibility criterion for the Ph.D. programs?

Ans. According to the Ph.D. eligibility criteria, candidate must have Master degree in Planning/Architecture in appropriate discipline with a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 60% marks in case of General/OBC/EWS candidates in qualifying degree, whereas in case of SC/ST/PH candidates a CGPA of 6.0 on 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 55% marks in the qualifying degree will be applicable.