Master of Planning [M.Plan] (Urban Planning)
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Fees
Fees at the National Institute of Technology for the Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] in Biotechnology program vary based on family income and reservation category. Tuition fees are approximately 1,25,000 to 1,65,000 INR per year, with a total four-year cost of about 8,16,000 INR for general category students. Additional fees include mess fees of 35,000 INR and medical fees of 4,000 INR per year, among others, totaling between 2,00,000 to 2,25,000 INR annually.
A full tuition waiver is available for students with a family income below 1 lakh INR, while those earning between 1 lakh and 5 lakh INR receive a two-thirds tuition waiver. For SC/ST students, tuition fees are waived, and they pay only for mess and hostel charges. OBC non-creamy layer students receive a 10% tuition fee waiver. Several scholarships and financial assistance options, such as the SBI Scholar loan and government scholarships, are available based on merit and income.
Additionally, the institute only moderately increases the fees, primarily affecting hostel and mess charges.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the Master of Planning in Urban Planning at NIT Rourkela requires a bachelor's degree in architecture, planning, engineering, or a closely related discipline from a recognised university, since the programme builds on foundational design and technical training. Admission is generally through a national-level postgraduate entrance score in the relevant paper, followed by centralised counselling, rather than a direct-merit route on the qualifying degree alone. The institute sets the qualifying-marks threshold for the undergraduate degree and the entrance cut-off for each admission cycle, and these figures are not fixed year over year. Candidates should check the current counselling authority's notification for the exact eligibility bar and selection process rather than relying on a previous year's cut-off or requirement.
About Master of Planning [M.Plan] (Urban Planning)
The Master of Planning (M.Plan) in Urban Planning at NIT Rourkela is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Architecture and Planning. Admitted through CCMT on a valid GATE score in the Architecture and Planning paper, the programme trains graduates in urban design, transportation, and environmental infrastructure. Rourkela’s identity as a planned steel city provides a live urban laboratory. Total academic fees are INR 30,000 for the course with 10 seats available. 📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. CCMT Special Round 2 Seat Allotment on 27 July 2026. Key Points Smart mobility and urban heat island research in the department Collaborative urban studies with Rourkela Smart City project stakeholders Active PhD scholars in environmental planning and construction management NIT Rourkela M.Plan Fees 2026 Component Amount (INR) Academic Fees (2 years, 4 semesters) INR 30,000 Hostel Charges (Optional) Billed separately per semester Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) INR 30,000 GATE scholars receive INR 12,400 monthly under the CCMT fellowship scheme. Hostel fees are optional and charged separately each semester. SC/ST candidates receive tuition fee waiver per NIT Rourkela norms. NIT Rourkela M.Plan Admission 2026 Event Date GATE 2026 Result Declared March 19, 2026 CCMT Registration Deadline June 5, 2026 CCMT Round 1 Seat Allotment June 12, 2026 CCMT Special Round 2 Seat Allotment July 27, 2026 CCMT NSR Seat Allotment August 5, 2026 Document Verification and Admission August 6-8, 2026 Class Commencement August 11, 2026 GATE 2026 result was declared on March 19, 2026. CCMT Round 1 allotment was completed on June 12, 2026. Special Round 2 seat allotment is scheduled for July 27, 2026. The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change. Eligibility Criteria B.Arch., B.Plan., or B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized university Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in the qualifying degree (55% or 6.0 for SC/ST/PwD candidates) Valid GATE 2026 score in the AR (Architecture and Planning) paper is mandatory for CCMT eligibility Admission Process Qualify GATE 2026 in the AR (Architecture and Planning) paper and obtain a valid score for CCMT eligibility Register on the CCMT portal (ccmt.admissions.nic.in), fill personal and academic details, and pay the registration fee Fill and lock course choices, including M.Plan at NIT Rourkela, in the choice-filling window Accept the seat allotment within the specified window and pay the partial admission fee to secure the seat Report to NIT Rourkela during document verification (August 6-8, 2026) with original certificates to complete enrolment ✓ Opt for this if Seek a career in urban planning or smart city development in India GATE AR-qualified and want affordable NIT planning education Prefer NIT brand recognition for public sector or research careers Interested in Odisha or eastern India urban infrastructure projects ✗ Skip if Need a metro campus for urban planning internship networks Prefer MBA in Urban Management with stronger private sector focus Want a programme with corporate recruiters and placement emphasis NIT Rourkela M.Plan Scholarships 2026 Scholarship Amount Eligibility/Schedule GATE Fellowship (Ministry of Education) INR 12,400/month for up to 24 months CCMT-admitted scholars with valid GATE score SC/ST Tuition Fee Waiver Full tuition concession SC/ST category scholars throughout the programme NIT Rourkela Merit Scholarship As notified by the institute High-performing students on academic merit Apply for GATE fellowship through the CCMT seat-acceptance process. SC/ST concession is applied automatically at admission. As mentioned, NIT Rourkela offers admission to M.Plan Urban Planning program based on GATE marks. NIT Rourkela GATE Cutoff 2026 marks is 462 for the General category. Further, GATE cutoff marks is 370 for OBC , 254 for ST and 328 for SC category. Check NIT Rourkela Cutoff NIT Rourkela M.Plan Urban Planning Cutoff Year-wise Trends The section below shows year-wise trends in NIT Rourkela M.Plan Urban Planning Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the NIT Rourkela M.Plan Urban Planning program in 2026 was closed at the 462 marks , whereas in 2025, the closing marks was 513 across all categories. Catgories Cutoff marks 2026 Cutoff marks 2025 General 421 384 OBC 335 294 ST 212 245 SC 328 175 According to an external review site Ranking 2026, NIT Rourkela ranks 12 out of 200 colleges in India and 1st in state Odisha for its M.Plan Urban Planning program. 7 out of 40 under NIRF Architecture Ranking 2025. Read more on NIT Rourkela Rankings here NIT Rourkela M.Plan FAQs Ques. Is the M.Plan at NIT Rourkela the same as the MURP programme? Ans. At NIT Rourkela, the postgraduate planning degree is officially called the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) and is offered by the Department of Architecture and Planning. For admission platforms including CCMT, it appears under the M.Plan degree type. The programme is a 2-year full-time curriculum covering urban design, transportation, housing, environmental planning, and infrastructure policy. All 10 seats are filled exclusively through CCMT counselling based on a valid GATE AR score. Ques. Which GATE paper is required for M.Plan admission at NIT Rourkela? Ans. Candidates must appear in the AR (Architecture and Planning) paper of GATE 2026 to be eligible for M.Plan admission at NIT Rourkela through CCMT. No separate entrance examination is conducted by the institute. Seat allotment is purely merit-based on GATE AR score. The CCMT counselling portal (ccmt.admissions.nic.in) handles registration, choice-filling, and allotment for all NIT postgraduate planning seats. GATE 2026 result was declared on March 19, 2026. Ques. What career opportunities are available after M.Plan from NIT Rourkela? Ans. M.Plan graduates from NIT Rourkela typically pursue roles in urban development authorities, smart city mission bodies, town and country planning departments, infrastructure consulting firms, and environmental policy organizations. Public sector positions with agencies like HUDCO, DUDA, or smart city SPVs are commonly targeted. Some graduates also pursue doctoral research in planning and architecture. The NIT brand adds credibility in government and public infrastructure roles across India, particularly in Odisha and eastern India. Ques. Does NIT Rourkela offer a stipend or fellowship for M.Plan students? Ans. Candidates admitted through CCMT with a valid GATE AR score are eligible for the Ministry of Education’s GATE fellowship of INR 12,400 per month for up to 24 months. This fellowship is one of the most significant financial benefits of the CCMT route and substantially offsets the programme cost. SC/ST candidates additionally receive tuition fee concessions as per NIT Rourkela’s fee policy. Hostel accommodation is available on campus and charged separately from academic fees. Ques. How competitive is admission to M.Plan at NIT Rourkela? Ans. With only 10 seats available across all categories, admission to M.Plan at NIT Rourkela is highly competitive. Seats are allotted through CCMT based on GATE AR rank, and candidates with higher GATE scores have a stronger chance of securing allotment in earlier rounds. Candidates who do not receive allotment in regular rounds should track CCMT Special Rounds and the NSR (New Seats Round) in August 2026 for any remaining availability. Multiple CCMT rounds increase the chances of admission for borderline candidates.
