byGaganDeep
Updated on - 8 Aug, 2024
Diploma in Urban Management is one year diploma course under the diploma level category coming under the stream of urban planning and development. Some of the training areas provided as part of the course include urban economics, urban sociology, urban geography, urban ecology, transport planning and management, infrastructure planning, and urban health care, real estate management and others such training areas Duration of the Diploma in Urban Management course is normally one academic.
Entrance exams for admission in the Diploma in Urban Management course also differ depending on the Institute. Some of the popular entrance exams are: IIT-JEE and other exams conducted by NITs for admission to diploma courses, State level Diploma CET conducted by various Directorates of Technical Education for admission to different polytechnics and institutes across the state, AMCAT Employability Test for determining candidate’s aptitude and language test for admission to B-schools/ Engineering colleges.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | DUrM (Diploma in Urban Management) |
| Duration | 1-2 years (full-time/part-time) |
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's Degree (any discipline) |
| Top Colleges (India) | CEPT University, IIPA, TISS, SPA |
1. Minimum qualification required for admission in BBA is 10 + 2 passed in any group from a recognized board.
2. For general category students, the aggregate marks in 10 + 2 is to be minimum 50% and for SC/ST/OBC and other category students it is 45% .
3. Admission to this diploma course is given without any restriction of age limit.
4. Final years students of any stream10+2 appearing candidates can also apply for this job opportunity.
5. Having work experience will be an advantage to those that are seeking admission into the institution.
6. Every candidate who wishes to further his/her education in this course must be fluent in English.
1. NIUA-CEP Entrance Test: Online examination that is taken for admission to various PG diploma courses offered at National Institute of Urban Affairs assesses both general knowledge as well as skills.
2. TISS National Entrance Test: It is a test conducted by Tata Institute of Social Sciences to measure mental ability of the candidate for admission to MA/PG diploma courses and comprises English comprehension, analytical skills and Mathematics.
3. IGNOU OPENMAT: Organized by Indira Gandhi National Open University for admission to Post Graduate diploma and diploma courses test the candidate’s ability to reason, comprehend language and general awareness.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Urban Theory & Planning | - Concepts of Urbanization - Urban Planning Principles & Processes - Urban Governance & Management Structures - Smart Cities & Sustainable Development |
| Urban Economics & Finance | - Urban Economics Fundamentals (location theory, externalities) - Municipal Finance & Budgeting - Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Urban Development - Economic Development Strategies for Cities |
| Urban Infrastructure Management | - Water Supply & Sanitation Systems - Solid Waste Management - Urban Transportation Planning - Power & Energy Management in Urban Areas |
| Urban Housing & Land Management | - Housing Policy & Regulations - Urban Land Use Planning & Zoning - Urban Renewal & Redevelopment Strategies - Slum Rehabilitation & Affordable Housing |
| Urban Social Issues & Community Development | - Urban Poverty & Social Equity - Urban Public Health & Environmental Management - Disaster Management & Resilience Planning - Citizen Participation & Community Engagement |
| Urban Laws & Regulations | - Land Acquisition Laws - Building Bye-Laws & Regulations - Environmental Laws & Regulations - Urban Local Body Acts |
| Research Methods & Data Analysis | - Introduction to Research Methodology in Urban Studies - Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis Techniques - GIS & Spatial Data Analysis for Urban Planning - Report Writing & Communication Skills |
1. The eligibility criteria mentioned are age, maximum age limit of 27 years, minimum qualification required, class XII pass.
2. Please take your time to research about the different institutes which offer the program and the details of the course, fees structure and the procedure to apply for the program from the institute’s website.
3. It is possible to apply online by completing an online application form coupled with necessary documents and application fees or complete the admission form and attach the necessary documents together with the application fees.
4. Take an entrance test, if any or the admission interview conducted by the institute.
5. In case if students are offered an acceptance, they will need to pay the fee as well as turn in necessary documents.
6. Enroll into the program at the starting time and get registered on the orientation.
| College | Location | Fees (INR) (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Delhi | Delhi | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Bhopal | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Department of Urban Planning | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, Department of Urban Planning | Kharagpur, West Bengal | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Kolkata | Kolkata, West Bengal | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Chennai | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| Jamia Milia Islamia, Department of Urban Planning | New Delhi | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| College | Location | Fees (INR) (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| CEPT University | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 3-5 lakhs |
| School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Delhi (Deemed University) | Delhi | 3-4 lakhs |
| Kamla Raheja School of Architecture (KRSA) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 3-4 lakhs |
| School of Architecture and Planning (SAP), SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 3-4 lakhs |
| School of Planning and Architecture, VIT Vellore | Vellore, Tamil Nadu | 3-4 lakhs |
| Centre for Environmental Planning and Architecture (CEPA) | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 2-3 lakhs |
| Sushant School of Art and Architecture (SSAA) | Gurgaon, Haryana | 2-3 lakhs |
| School of Planning and Architecture, Amity University | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | 2-3 lakhs |
| School of Design and Architecture, Christ University | Bangalore, Karnataka | 2-3 lakhs |
| School of Habitat Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 2-3 lakhs |
| College | Location | Average CTC (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| CEPT University | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 5-7 lakhs |
| School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Delhi (Deemed University) | Delhi | 4-6 lakhs |
| Kamla Raheja School of Architecture (KRSA) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 4-5 lakhs |
| School of Planning and Architecture, VIT Vellore | Vellore, Tamil Nadu | 4-5 lakhs |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Department of Urban Planning | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 5-7 lakhs |