Entry Level Qualification 

12

Career Fields 

Architecture & Planning

For Specially Abled 

Career Entrance Exam 

JEE MAIN BPLAN, NATA

About Career 

Planners are dedicated to the balancing act of constructing modern communities while conserving our natural resources & built heritage for creating diverse, vibrant & sustainable places. Planners are specialists in designing places.

They evaluate the principles and processes of design for creating high-quality social spaces and enhancing the public realm for the benefit of all in society. They plan & design public spaces, public infrastructure, public transportation, and housing areas. The scope of their work includes planning and designing townships, large urban areas, large rural areas, cities, etc.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

As a Planner, you will be engaged with one or more of the following roles and responsibilities along with other associated duties:

1. You will design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.

2. You will conduct highly technical research & analysis, field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to evaluate findings, identify significant issues, determine options, and develop recommendations for compiling & analyzing data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.

3. You will identify opportunities or develop plans for complex sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.

4. You will develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.

5. You will review and evaluate environmental impact reports about private or public planning projects or programs.

6. You will conduct research and plan for grant funds which involves utilizing the Internet to research on grant opportunities, related publications & contacts, and meeting with private foundations on possible sponsorships.

7. You will create, or requisition reports on land use data, including land area, and maps with geographic variables, such as population density.

8. You will prepare technical material on transportation planning, park planning, land studies, urban design, site analysis, and related planning documents.

9. You will participate in public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate develop, or address issues regarding land use or community plans.

Career Entry Pathway 

Class 10 all subjects as per the scheme of studies - Class 11-12 Mathematics along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies - B Plan.

After completing Class 11-12 Mathematics along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies, clear Paper 2B of the JEE Main exam to enroll in a B Plan (Bachelor of Planning) program.

After completing Class 11-12 Mathematics along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies, clear Paper 2B of the JEE Main exam to enroll in a B Plan (Bachelor of Planning) program. Thereafter pursue M Plan in Environmental Planning, Housing, Regional Planning, Transport Planning, Urban Planning/ Master’s in Urban Design/ Master in Landscape Architecture.

After completing Class 11-12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies, clear the NATA exam or Paper 2A of the JEE Main exam to enroll in a B Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) program. Thereafter pursue M Plan in Environmental Planning, Housing, Regional Planning, Transport Planning, Urban Planning / Master’s in Urban Design.

After completing Class 11-12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies, clear the NATA exam or Paper 2A of the JEE Main exam to enroll in a B Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) program. Thereafter pursue M Plan in Environmental Planning, Housing, Regional Planning, Transport Planning, Urban Planning / Master’s in Urban Design.

After completing Class 11-12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies and then BE/ B Tech in Environmental Engineering or Bachelor’s in Environmental Science/ Environmental Management, clear the GATE/ CEED exam to enroll for M Plan in Environmental Planning.

After completing Class 11-12 Mathematics along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies and then an Undergraduate degree in Geography/ Economics/ Sociology, go for a Master’s degree in your respective subject. Thereafter pursue M Plan with Environmental Planning/ Regional Planning/ Urban Planning.

After completing Class 11-12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies, clear the NATA exam/ Paper 2A of the JEE Main exam and then complete a 5-year B Arch course (Bachelor of Architecture). Then appear for the GATE Architecture exam and then pursue a Joint MCP (Master in City Planning) & PhD course.

After completing Class 10 with any subjects, Science and Mathematics, you can opt for a Diploma in Architectural Assistantship (2 years)/ Interior Design (2 years)/ Civil Engineering (3 years). Then you will have to work for at least 5 years and then clear the NATA exam (the score is valid for 1 year only). Then you will have to appear for the AIIA Exam Associate of the Indian Institute of Architects (Associate-ship by examination), clear it, and then enroll for an M Plan in Environmental Planning, Housing, Regional Planning, Transport Planning, Urban Planning / Master’s in Urban Design.

After completing Class 11-12 with any subject as per the scheme of studies, go for a BA in Economics/ Sociology and then an MA in the respective subject followed by an M Plan with Housing.

After completing Class 11-12 Mathematics along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies, go for a B Sc in Economics followed by an M Sc in Economics. Then you can go for M Plan in Housing.

After completing Class 11-12 Mathematics along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies, you can go for a B.Sc. in Economics/ Statistics followed by a Master’s degree in the respective subject. Then you can pursue M Plan with Regional Planning.

After completing Class 11-12 Physics, Chemistry along with Mathematics / Computer Science & any other subject as per the scheme of studies, you can go for a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Statistics/ Operational Research. Then go for a Master’s degree in Operations Research/ Applied Operational Research. then you can pursue an M Plan in Transport Planning.

After completing Class 11-12 Physics, Chemistry along with Mathematics / Computer Science & any other subject as per the scheme of studies, clearing NATA exam/ Paper 2A of JEE Main Exam and 5-year B Arch course, you can proceed to complete your Ph.D. directly if you are a recipient UGC/CSIR/DBT/DST/Inspire/ICMR Fellowship award.

After completing Class 11-12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies, you can complete both B Plan and M Plan courses to proceed to higher studies or PhD (Doctoral studies).

After completing Class 11-12 with any subject as per the scheme of studies, you can go for a B Sc/ BA in Economics, Sociology, Geography, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, and Design field or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operational Research followed by a Master’s degree. Then you can pursue an M Plan and then your PhD (Doctoral) studies.

Required Qualification & Competencies 

1. To get into this field, you will need to pass the Class 10 examination with all subjects as per the scheme of studies. Then you must complete Class 11-12.

2. Instead of Class 11-12, you may also opt for a Diploma in Architectural Assistantship (2 years)/ Interior Design (2 years)/ Civil Engineering (3 years), then obtain work experience for 5 years, then clear NATA exam and AIIA Exam to pursue Master’s in Environmental Planning, Housing, Regional Planning, Transport Planning, Urban Planning / M Des in Industrial Design/ Master’s in Urban Design. 

3. Then you can do a Bachelor's degree/ AMIE in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering Construction Engineering, or any Engineering discipline or in Economics, Sociology, Geography, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, and Design field of Fine Arts, Architecture, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operational Research.

Competencies Required

Interests

1. You should have an interest in Investigative Occupations. Investigative occupations involve working with ideas and quite a lot of thinking, often abstract or conceptual thinking. These involve learning about facts and figures; involve the use of data analysis, assessment of situations, decision-making, and problem-solving.

2. You should have an interest in Enterprising Occupations. You should have an interest in Enterprising Occupations. Enterprising occupations involve taking initiative, initiating actions, and planning to achieve goals, often business goals. These involve gathering resources and leading people to get things done. These require decision-making, risk-taking, and action orientation.

3. You should have an interest in Artistic Occupations. Artistic occupations mostly involve working with creative ideas, art, and designs. These occupations involve abstract or conceptual thinking, and creative self-expression and often do not follow any set processes or rules for getting things done.

Knowledge

1. You should have knowledge of Planning and Development - various principles, ways, and processes to plan, implement, and monitor projects for human development, urban development, rural and regional development, transportation, environmental conservation, and protection, etc.

2. You should know about Civil construction - materials and methods involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as industrial factories, dams, bridges, highways, and roads.

3. You should have knowledge of Engineering and Technology - various applications of the civil branch of engineering science & technology for the construction/ erection of various structures. 

4. You should have knowledge of Technical and Engineering Design - various techniques, methods, specifications, and tools for creating, developing, and laying out designs. This includes developing blueprints, drawings, and models.

5. You should know Geography - principles, and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, and interrelationships.

Skills

1. You should have Technical Design and Drawing Skills - creating and developing designs and drawings for various structures and layouts.

2. You should have Systems Analysis Skills - determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect outcomes.

3. You should have Technical Skills - using various technologies and technical methods to get things done or solve problems.

4. You should have Critical Thinking skills- Skills in the analysis of complex situations, using logic and reasoning to understand the situations and take appropriate actions or make interpretations and inferences.

5. You should have skills in Managing Material Resources - use of appropriate raw materials, machines, equipment, and devices for various purposes such as industrial manufacturing, building construction, etc.

6. You should have Judgment and Decision-Making Skills - considering the pros and cons of various decision alternatives; considering costs and benefits; and making appropriate and suitable decisions.

7. You should have Problem Solving Skills - Skills in analysis and understanding of problems, evaluating various options to solve the problems, and using the best option to solve the problems.

8. You should have Reading Comprehension Skills - understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Ability

1. You should have Deductive Reasoning Ability - apply general rules and common logic to specific problems to produce answers that are logical and make sense. For example, understanding the reasons behind an event or a situation using general rules and common logic.

2. You should have Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

3. You should have Inductive Reasoning Ability - The ability to combine pieces of information from various sources, concepts, and theories to form general rules or conclusions. For example, analyzing various events or situations to come out with a set of rules or conclusions.

4. You should have Oral Comprehension Ability - listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

5. You should have Oral Expression Ability - communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Personality Traits

1. You are always or mostly careful about your actions and behavior.

2. You are always or mostly disciplined in your actions and behavior.

3. You are always calm or generally remain calm in most situations.

4. You can always act independently or can do so in most situations.

5. You are always imaginative in most situations.

6. You always prefer to experience new things and have new experiences, or you mostly do.

Career - Job Opportunities & Profiles 

You may go on to a wide range of planning and planning-related destinations, including:

1. Local Authority Planning Departments (such as Regeneration Services or Planning and Development, Development Control, Urban Design, Heritage & Conservation)

2. Central/Devolved Government Bodies

3. Private Sector Planning Consultancies

4. Urban Design Consultancies

5. Transport/ Aviation Planning

6. Regional Development Agencies

7. Research and Higher Studies

8. Private planning and environmental consultancies

You may also land opportunities with:

1. Business Consultancies

2. Construction and Surveying Companies

3. Environmental Agencies

4. Housing Associations and Social Enterprises

5. Large Retail Business

6. Neighborhood Planning Organizations

7. Transport Organizations (e.g. Airports)

8. Private Developers

9. Sustainable Energy Centers

10. Property and Construction Sector

Specialisation Tracks In This Career

1. Environmental Planner

Environmental Planners are trained in methods & methodologies for scientific evaluation/ assessment of several factors to plan environmentally sustainable development of human settlements & regions. Such scientific evaluation/ assessment at the planning stage is capable of preventing many degradations that follow later. Implications of various environmental degradations viz. ozone layer depletion, desertification, global warming, air pollution, ocean pollution, species extinction, deforestation, flooding, etc. are extensively studied and analyzed by Environmental Planners.

2. Planner (Housing)

Housing/ Community Planners are dedicated to various facets of habitat development such as housing design/ development/ policies/ programs, real estate planning & markets, disaster mitigation, elements of policy & finance, infrastructure & technology, building materials & technology, project formulation, construction industry, non-formal housing development & slums, and housing for disaster affected areas. They work with local & central urban authorities, housing finance companies, private & public sector organizations, as well as research institutions & consultancy firms.

3. Transport Planner

Transport Planners are focused on planning, designing, operations & management of national, regional, and urban transport systems; transport plans and policies; development of mathematical models for transport demand projections; preparation of integrated land use transport planning; traffic engineering & design. They may work with town & country planning organizations, metropolitan & city development authorities, traffic engineering cells, bus corporations, metro rail; urban regeneration, urban land management & research institutions; and consultancies in both the public and private sectors.

4. Planner (Urban Planning & Civic Design)

Urban Planners and Civic Design Specialists are skilled in analyzing the physical, social, cultural, economic & ecological dimensions of urban settlements, comprehending their problems, and evolving measures to issues. They may sometimes have to engage the public in planning through facilitating meetings, making presentations, & bringing together interested stakeholders to discuss proposed planning initiatives, assess obstacles, evaluate contradictory views/ interests, and determine areas of support.

5. Regional Planner

Regional Planners address human settlement issues of both rural and urban areas in an integrated manner across a larger area of land than an individual city or town. This involves efficient placement of land-use activities, infrastructure, and settlement growth. Regional Planners have to focus on the protection of farmland, cities, industrial space, transportation hubs & infrastructure, military bases, and wilderness (a natural environment not significantly modified by human activity maybe marine areas or terrestrial).

Career Growth

1. If you join as a Graduate Apprentice/Trainee/ Intern, then after completion of your training, you may be positioned as an Assistant Planner/ Section Officer/ Consultant/ Deputy Planner or similar positions. However, if you join after your Master’s degree, you can directly get a job in any one of these positions.

2. After 5-8+ years of experience, you can expect to become an Associate Planner/ Senior Current Planner/ Senior Urban Designer/ Senior Landscape Architect/ Master Planning Executive/ Class I Officer/ Planning Lead/ Design Leader/ Deputy Manager/ Manager/ Senior Manager or similar positions.

3. Then after 10-15+ years of experience, you may grow to be Deputy Director of Planning & Zoning / Chief Development Officer/ Sustainability Director/ Facilities, Planning, & Operations Director/ Director, Urban Design & Planning/ Community Planning & Revitalization Director or similar positions. In the public sector, after 15+ years of experience, you can grow to be Deputy Registrar/ Member of the Board/ Assistant Director/ Director/ Joint Director, etc.

Salary Offered  

1. At the entry-level jobs, after your post-graduation depending upon the institution where you are graduating from, you may expect to get about Rs. 40,000 – 1,00,000 or even more a month. In junior-level jobs (after 4-5 years of post-graduation), you can make about Rs. 60,000 – 1,50,000 or more per month.

2. In mid-level jobs in India, you can expect to earn about Rs. 70,000 – 2,00,000 or even more a month.

3. In senior-level jobs in India (after 15 years of post-graduation), you can expect to earn about Rs. 1,50,000 – 3,00,000 or even more a month.

Monthly Earnings In Indian Rupee

1. Entry level: 0 - 2 years of work experience

2. Junior Level: From 1 to 12 years of work experience

3. Mid Level: From 5 to 20+ years of work experience

4. Senior Level: From 10 to 25+ years of work experience (there could be exceptions in some high-end technical, financial, engineering, creative, management, sports, and other careers; also shortly, people will reach these levels much faster in many careers and some careers, these levels will have no meaning as those careers will be completely tech skill driven such as even now, there is almost no level in a Cyber Security Expert’s job)

Famous Personalities 

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Work Activities 

1. Analyzing and interpreting data and information - Analysis of data and information to find facts, trends, reasons behind situations, etc.; interpretation of data to aid in decision-making.

2. Creative thinking - Developing new ideas, concepts, innovative solutions to problems, newer ways of getting things done, designing products and services, creating works of art and craft, etc.

3. Drawing, drafting, laying out, and specifying objects, equipment, devices, tools, and systems - Creating and developing designs, drawings, layouts, plans, and specifications about how to construct, manufacture, assemble, build, use, and maintain various equipment, devices, tools, and systems.

4. Estimating quantity, cost, time, and resources - Estimating sizes, volumes, distance, and quantity; estimating and determining time, costs, and resources; estimating materials required to perform a task.

5. Getting Information and learning - Observing, hearing, reading, using computers, or otherwise obtaining information and learning from it.

6. Making decisions and solving problems - Analysis of data and information; evaluation of alternative decisions and results of decisions; taking the right decisions and solving problems.

7. Organizing, planning, and prioritizing tasks - Planning and organizing tasks to achieve work goals; prioritizing tasks to achieve goals and making the best use of the time available.

8. Processing Information - Compiling, tabulating, calculating, auditing, verifying, or otherwise dealing with information processing including data entry, transcription, recording, storing, and maintaining databases.

9. Providing advice and consultation to others - Giving advice or consultation to others about various issues, conceptual matters, know-how, products, or services.

10. Strategic planning - Developing visions and goals, developing strategies and action plans for achieving visions and goals.

11. Updating and using relevant knowledge - Keeping updated with the latest knowledge relevant to your fields of work and using the relevant knowledge in getting things done.

12. Using computers for work - Using computers for day-to-day office work; using computer software for various applications in day-to-day professional work; entering data and processing information; for writing.

13. Working in a team - Working in a team of people; developing a team; and maintaining professional relationships among team members.