Urban planning is a multidimensional profession that focuses on the deliberate design and administration of urban places with the goal of improving citizens' quality of life. It addresses critical issues such as land use, transportation networks, infrastructure development, and environmental sustainability. Urban planners attempt to create coherent communities that balance expansion with inhabitants' different demands, while also taking into account economic, social, and environmental factors. As urban environments adapt, the demand for professional urban planners grows, establishing this profession as important to influencing the future of our cities and improving the overall urban experience.
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Job Role Description
Urban Planner Urban planners create land-use plans and programs for urban regions.
Transportation Planner Transportation planners specialize in developing transportation networks and infrastructure.
Environmental Planner Environmental planners address environmental problems in urban development.
City Manager The City Manager oversees city operations and policy execution.
Urban Designer Urban designers provide design concepts for urban environments and landscapes.
Level Program Eligibility Criteria Field of Study Minimum Marks Required
Undergraduate Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan) Completion of 12th grade in any stream. Urban Planning Minimum of 50% in 12th grade
Postgraduate Master of Urban Planning (M.U.P.) A bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, or a similar profession. Urban Planning Minimum of 55% in Bachelor's degree
Diploma Diploma in Urban Planning Completion of 12th grade in any stream. Urban Planning Minimum of 50% in 12th grade
Certificate Certificate Course in Urban Planning Open to all backgrounds; particular criteria may differ. Urban Planning No specific minimum marks required
NIRF Rank (2024) Institute Name City State
1 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Roorkee Uttarakhand
2 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Kharagpur West Bengal
3 National Institute of Technology Calicut Kozhikode Kerala
4 Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur Howrah West Bengal
5 School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi New Delhi Delhi
6 Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University Ahmedabad Gujarat
7 Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi Delhi
8 National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu
9 National Institute of Technology Rourkela Rourkela Odisha
10 Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur Nagpur Maharashtra
Entrance Exam Conducting Body
JEE Advanced IITs
JEE Main NTA (National Testing Agency)
NATA Council of Architecture
CEPT Entrance Exam CEPT University
JMI Entrance Exam Jamia Millia Islamia
  • Create land-use plans and policies.
  • Examine economic, environmental, and social elements that influence metropolitan environments.
  • Collaborate with government authorities and community people.
  • Plan transportation and public places.
  • Conduct feasibility assessments on prospective initiatives.
  • Monitor and assess the efficacy of urban policy.
Pros Cons
Contributes to sustainable urban development Can involve bureaucratic challenges
Opportunities for community engagement Long hours and project deadlines
Diverse work environment Balancing various stakeholder interests
Potential for impactful change in communities May require ongoing education and training