The School of Planning and Architecture, SPAV, was established in 2008 and is located in NTR, Andhra Pradesh. It is a top ranked premium institute. The School of Planning and Architecture has been ranked 16th by NIRF 2024 under the Architecture and Planning category, and 3rd by India Today 2024 under the Architecture category. The college also secured the 5th position by Outlook-ICARE 2024 under the Architecture (Government) category. SPAV (an Institute of National Importance (Autonomous)) offers UG, PG, and Doctoral courses to students. These 12 courses are provided across 2 departments. The School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada has been recognized as an Institute of National Importance. SPAV provides Master of Planning programs to students, which include specializations like Urban and Regional Planning. Further, the institute provides Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning as flagship courses and focuses on design, planning, and building engineering & management areas. The institute is located in a sprawling 9.66-acre campus, and is equipped with the latest innovations and facilities. The School of Planning and Architecture has a faculty of 48 members serving a total of 868 students, resulting in a 1:25 faculty-student ratio, showcasing their commitment to quality education and holistic development. School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada is driven and promoted by its status as an Institute of National Importance. Located in NTR, this reputed institute accepts JEE Main, GATE, NATA, and CCMT scores and conducts SPAV Written Test and Interview for admissions for specific programs like Ph.D. The institute offers opportunities through its 12 diverse courses across Planning, Architecture, Design, and Building Engineering & Management. The SPAV faculty are professionals with years of academic and industry expertise.