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School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
SPA Vijayawada Logo
Motto“World is here and within. Earth is our boundary and Architecture is our Culture.”
TypeEducation and research institution
EstablishedJuly 7, 2008
DirectorShovan K. Saha
Location
Vijayawada
,
Andhra Pradesh
,
India
AcronymSPA Vijayawada or SPAV
Websitewww.spav.ac.in

School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada (SPAV), is a National Resource Institute of India. It is a premier Centrally Funded Technical Institution (CFTI)[1] under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. Currently there are 3 SPAs all over India, administered under the MHRD, Government of India. Other than SPAV, the other 2 SPAs are at Delhi and Bhopal.

History

School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada was established on July 7, 2008 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, as an autonomous institution. SPAV is a premier Centrally Funded Technical Institution (CFTI) under the MHRD, for excellence in the fields of Planning and Architecture. Although still in its nascent stage, with experienced faculty and guest lectures by eminent visiting faculty and industry experts from all over the country, the over all quality of education imparted and its focus on research puts SPAV in the league of leading institutes in the country.

At SPAV, the academic focus and approach is a unique blend of design, creativity and objectivity with a social purpose. Students not only learn the skills required, but during the course of studies are exposed to though-provoking and intellectually inspiring sessions, through studios, field trips and research projects, which brings out the creative best in them.

Academics

SPAV offers two undergraduate programs, a four-years Bachelor of Planning and a five-years Bachelor of Architecture.

Facilities

Academic Facilities

Apart from regular classrooms, student have access to various studios and well equipped, air-conditioned computer labs for CAD and GIS work with fast computers capable of delivering good graphics. High speed, free internet access through Wi-Fi, anywhere in the campus, helps students stay connected with the world and gather information for their projects and research. While most lectures are in classrooms, certain lectures and presentations are delivered using LCD projectors in lecture halls.

Personal and Social Facilities

Students, at SPAV, are offered decent and affordable on-campus accommodation, throughout their course, by the School. While this accommodation is optional, all students including locals, prefer the School's accommodation.

The Cafetaria serves healthy and hygenic breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea and snacks in the evening with choices of Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian meal plans on specific days and is common to staff and students.

Students are encouraged to take up sports and literary activities in their free time and facilities for the same are provided on the campus.

Annual festivals

Every year the students and administration of SPAV together organize a number of festivals and competitions.

Inyan

Inyan is the annual festival of SPA, Vijayawada. It is held in the month of March every year.

References

  1. ^ Centrally Funded Technical Institution, MHRD, Government of India http://www.education.nic.in/tech/tech_if-ocite.asp
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