M.Sc Urban Planning in India is a 2-year postgraduate programme designed to build advanced capabilities in city planning, spatial analysis, and urban policy. The curriculum blends theory and studio-based learning to address core urban challenges such as rapid urbanisation, mobility, affordable housing, informal settlements, climate resilience, water and sanitation, and sustainable land use. Students study planning laws, development control regulations, governance, and project appraisal alongside technical tools like GIS, remote sensing basics, statistical methods, and computer-aided planning. Most institutions include studios, field surveys, case studies, and a dissertation or thesis in the final semester to develop research and professional competence. Graduates are prepared to contribute to master plans, zoning and land management, transport and infrastructure planning, smart city initiatives, and urban renewal projects across government, private consultancies, and multidisciplinary development teams.