Apeejay Institute of Technology – School of Architecture & Planning (AIT-SAP), established in October 1999 under the aegis of the Apeejay Stya Education Society, is one of the oldest and most respected private architecture schools in the Delhi-NCR region. Located at Knowledge Park-I, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, the institution is affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow (College Code: 088), and is strictly approved by the Council of Architecture (COA), the apex body governing architectural education in India. The institute was formally inaugurated in October 1999, commencing its first batch for B.Arch under the erstwhile Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra. From the academic session 2000-01 onwards, the program has been affiliated with AKTU, Lucknow. AIT-SAP has since maintained all norms and standards stipulated by both AICTE and the COA, and has been consistently granted regular extensions to conduct the Bachelor of Architecture program. The current approved intake is 120 students per academic year. The institution spreads across a sprawling 29.04-acre integrated campus and maintains a total student enrolment of approximately 335, with a faculty strength of dedicated architecture professionals. The student body is diverse — 58% male and 42% female — and the institute attracts approximately 19% of its students from outside Uttar Pradesh, reflecting its national reputation. The Director, Prof. Vivek Sabherwal, holds a M.Arch from a USA institution with over 30 years of professional and academic experience. Academic Program: AIT-SAP offers a single, focused 5-year undergraduate program — Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch). The program is designed to provide a comprehensive balance between artistic creativity, structural engineering, and social responsibility of design. The curriculum fosters innovative thinking in sustainable architecture, urban heritage conservation, smart city planning, and contemporary building technologies. Architectural studios and workshops are a hallmark of the institute, with hands-on training from practicing architects throughout the program. The institute is well-known for its academic performance within AKTU's architecture colleges. AIT-SAP has been ranked 1st in AKTU's architectural college list, with 35 of its students having ranked in the top 100 students across all AKTU architecture colleges in various semesters. Facilities: AIT-SAP provides excellent academic and residential facilities tailored for architecture students. The library spans 215 sq. meters and houses approximately 20,000 books, journals, and e-journals predominantly related to architecture and allied fields. Architectural studios and tutorial rooms are equipped with drawing boards, lockers, display boards, LCD projectors, and audiovisual systems. The computer labs are stocked with industry-standard architectural software including AutoCAD, Rhino 3D, Revit, Maya, 3Ds Max, Photoshop, CorelDraw, and MS Office. Separate hostels for boys and girls provide a secure residential environment with Wi-Fi, mineral water, healthcare, common halls, and mess facilities. Admissions: Admission to the B.Arch program is based on qualifying scores in NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture), JEE Main (Paper 2), or UPCET/UPTAC for B.Arch. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The application fee is INR 1,000, payable online. Placements: AIT-SAP maintains a placement rate of approximately 68.63% in recent placement seasons. The median salary for graduates is approximately INR 3 LPA. Top recruiters include leading architecture firms, urban planning consultancies, real estate companies, and government organizations. Notable alumni have worked with firms such as Godrej and other reputed architectural practices. The institute also facilitates internship opportunities with leading architects throughout the program. Scholarships: Scholarship options are available to students. UP Government scholarships are applicable to eligible students at AKTU-affiliated colleges. Institute-level merit scholarships are also provided to deserving candidates based on academic performance.