Nitte School of Architecture Planning and Design (NSAPD), Bangalore

Nitte School of Architecture Planning and Design (NSAPD), established in 2016 under the Nitte Education Trust, aims to produce professionally trained architects and planners. The institution is approved by key regulatory bodies, including AICTE, the Council of Architecture, and the Institute of Town Planners, India, as well as the Government of Karnataka.

Academic Programs & Unique Offerings

NSAPD offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to provide students with a holistic and multi-dimensional education.

• Undergraduate Programs: The school offers B.Arch, B.Plan, and B.Design. Notably, it is the only institution in Bangalore to offer a B.Plan program approved by the AICTE.
• Postgraduate Program: NSAPD offers an M.Plan.

The institution encourages students to engage in cross-disciplinary thinking to find sustainable solutions for urban problems. Students have access to various clubs and opportunities to interact with experts through workshops, conferences, and study tours.

Infrastructure and Collaborations

NSAPD's campus itself serves as an example of the design education it provides. The institution shares its campus facilities with Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, fostering a collaborative learning environment where students can work with peers from different engineering and management branches.

To provide students with valuable exposure and opportunities, NSAPD has established key tie-ups:

• IGBC Nitte SPAD Students’ Chapter in association with NMIT, Bangalore.
• IIA Nitte SAP Students’ Centre.