THAKUR SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

What THAKUR SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING does

Thakur School of Architecture & Planning (TSAP) is a private, self-financed architecture and design education institution founded in 2014 in Kandivali, Mumbai, operating under the Thakur Education Group umbrella. The institute delivers three degree programs affiliated with the University of Mumbai: a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) with a Council of Architecture-approved intake of 120 seats per batch, a 3-year Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc) in Interior Design recognized under the NSQF framework (launched 2018), and a newly launched Master of Architecture (M.Arch) in Real Estate Development (September 2025), positioned as the first such program in the Mumbai region. The institution holds AICTE approval, COA approvals through 2026-27, UGC Section 2(f) recognition, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2018 certifications, and is pursuing NAAC accreditation.

TSAP's revenue model is entirely tuition-driven, with annual fee structures published per program and subject to Fee Regulatory Authority (FRA) approval. Enrollment is acquired through direct campus engagement (phone, email, in-person visits), Google Forms-based enquiry capture, school fairs, campus open houses, the annual EPOCH design event, and digital channels including website, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter), and monthly newsletters. The institute markets to prospective B.Arch, B.Voc, and M.Arch students primarily from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Maharashtra, with international exposure provided through an MOU with ETSAB Barcelona and an alumni incubation centre for entrepreneurial ventures. Operational scope is concentrated at a single Kandivali campus with 48 employees, a 700-seater auditorium, 160–200 capacity seminar hall, library of 3,543 books and 555 design dissertations, and active student chapters under NASA and CII-IGBC (recognized as best performing nationally in 2025).

Name

THAKUR SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

Legal name

Thakur School of Architecture & Planning

Website

https://tsapmumbai.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thakur School of Architecture & Planning is a Mumbai-based private architecture and design education institution offering COA-approved B.Arch, B.Voc Interior Design, and M.Arch programs to students in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region under the Thakur Education Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture & Design Higher Education

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Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Architecture education programs
• Interior design training
• Vocational degree courses
• Architectural design schools
• Professional practice training

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees for B.Arch (5-year degree), B.Voc Interior Design (3-year degree), and M.Arch programs. Fee structure varies by program and year of study.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TSAP is a private architecture and interior design college in Mumbai offering a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree (120-student intake, COA approved), a 3-year Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc) in Interior Design under NSQF, and a Master of Architecture (M.Arch) in Real Estate Development. The institute is affiliated with the University of Mumbai, approved by AICTE and the Council of Architecture, and supplements degree programs with workshops, seminars, design juries, site visits, and an annual EPOCH event.

Product overview

THAKUR SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING (TSAP) offers a portfolio of educational programs anchored by its 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree and complemented by a 3-year Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc) in Interior Design. The school recently added a Master of Architecture (M.Arch) in Real Estate Development. Beyond degree programs, TSAP provides enrichment through workshops, seminars, an annual EPOCH event featuring design juries and exhibitions, and an incubation centre for alumni entrepreneurs.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) A 5-year undergraduate degree program in architecture approved by the Council of Architecture with 120 intake capacity. Curriculum covers architectural design, building construction, structural design, and includes choice-based electives and a mandatory 16-week professional practice component. Aimed at students pursuing careers as architects, project managers, or design architects.
• Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc) Interior Design A 3-year degree course in Interior Design recognized under the NSQF framework of UGC and University of Mumbai. Focuses on interior design skills, creativity, innovation, and practical problem-solving, with a mandatory 16-week professional practice component. Targeted at students seeking vocational interior design training.
• Master of Architecture (M.Arch) in Real Estate Development A postgraduate M.Arch program specializing in Real Estate Development, enabling students to develop real estate market analysis and project management skills. Designed for architecture graduates seeking advanced specialization in real estate development.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ETSAB, Barcelona, SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed with ETSAB (Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona) for academic collaboration and student/faculty exchange program. This international partnership provides students with exposure to European architecture education and design philosophies.
• FSAIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU with FSAI (Fire and Security Association of India) for industry collaboration and knowledge sharing in fire safety and security aspects of architecture.
• ESTABminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU with ESTAB for academic and industry collaboration in architecture and planning education.
• MakeinternminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU with Makeintern for internship facilitation and career development opportunities for students.
• TATA PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial visit partnership for students to understand power infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions in building design.
• COA-MSME Collaboration ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration program between Council of Architecture and MSME (Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) for student skill development and entrepreneurship support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sir JJ College of Architecture: Mumbai-based Council of Architecture-approved institution offering the B.Arch program and is the historic benchmark architecture school in the same city as TSAP, competing for the same applicant pool.
• Rachana Sansad Academy of Architecture: Mumbai-based architecture college offering B.Arch and ID programs; directly comparable in program mix, regulatory standing, and admissions geography.
• Academy of Architecture: Mumbai architecture college affiliated with the University of Mumbai offering B.Arch and interior design programs; competes head-to-head with TSAP for Mumbai-based architecture aspirants.
• L.S. Raheja School of Architecture: Mumbai-based COA-approved architecture school offering B.Arch; comparable in scale, regulatory approvals, and target segment to TSAP within the same metropolitan market.

Broad incumbents

• School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Delhi: National-level autonomous institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate architecture and planning programs; comparable as a top-tier Indian architecture education brand.
• CEPT University: Premier Ahmedabad-based university offering B.Arch, M.Arch, and planning programs at national scale; sets the national benchmark for architecture education and competes for top-tier applicants across India.
• Manipal School of Architecture and Planning: Manipal Academy of Higher Education constituent offering B.Arch, M.Arch, and planning programs at a large private-university scale; comparable full-suite architecture education provider with broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• R.V. College of Architecture: Bangalore-based architecture school under RV University offering B.Arch and M.Arch; comparable private COA-approved architecture education provider in a different metro.
• Chandigarh College of Architecture: Government-run COA-approved architecture college in Chandigarh offering B.Arch and M.Arch; comparable state-affiliated architecture education provider in a different geography.
• B.K.P.S. College of Architecture: Pune-based architecture college offering B.Arch and M.Arch, part of the same Maharashtra state market and competing for Western India applicants considering architecture schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tsapmumbai
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWd5EFsZH8IGgw4l_1mcXXA
• Facebookfacebook.com/tsap.mu.in
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/thakur-school-of-architecture-planning
• Instagraminstagram.com/tsapmumbai

Compliance3 records

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Profiles3 records

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