The School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal was established in 2008 and is located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It is a top-ranked premium institute, recognized as an Institute of National Importance. The School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal has been ranked 13th by IIRF 2025 under the Architecture category, and 12th by NIRF 2024 under the Architecture and Planning category. This college also secured the 4th position in Architecture by India Today 2024 and 4th in Architecture (Government) by Outlook-ICARE 2024. The institute has 1+ tie-ups with renowned international universities, such as the University of Florence (Italy), and provides placement assistance to students. SPA Bhopal (a part of Institute of National Importance (Autonomous)) offers UG, PG, and PhD courses to students. These programs are provided across 9 departments. The School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal has been recognised by its autonomous status. This institute provides Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning programs to students. Further, SPA Bhopal provides Master of Design (with specializations like Product Design, Visual Communication Design), Master of Planning (Environmental Planning, Transport Planning, Urban and Regional Planning), and Master of Architecture (Conservation, Landscape, Urban Design) as flagship courses and focuses on Architecture, Planning, and Design areas. The institute is located in a spacious 75-acre campus, and is equipped with the latest innovations and facilities. The School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal has a total of 46 faculty members, maintaining a faculty-student ratio of 1:18, showcasing their commitment to academic development and student support. The total enrolled students stand at 843. The School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal is driven and promoted by its autonomous status as an Institute of National Importance. Located in Bhopal, this reputed institute accepts JEE Main, GATE, CEED, and NATA scores and conducts its own SPA Bhopal Entrance Exam/Interview for admissions into various programs. The institute's faculty are professionals with years of academic and industry experience, guiding students through diverse fields.