Gopalan School of Architecture and Planning secures second consecutive VTU Gold Medal

Bengaluru, Feb 06: The Gopalan School of Architecture and Planning (GSAP) has achieved yet another academic milestone, with M.Arch student Ar. Uthpala Kiran being awarded the Gold Medal by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) for the academic year 2024–25.

Specialising in Construction Project Management, Ar. Uthpala Kiran secured an outstanding CGPA of 9.97, topping all university gold medalists across disciplines. This achievement marks GSAP’s second consecutive VTU Gold Medal, underscoring the institution’s sustained commitment to academic excellence.

The accolade highlights GSAP’s rigorous academic framework and innovative teaching approach, which blends a future-ready curriculum with hands-on, practice-oriented learning to develop leaders in architecture and planning.

Commenting on the achievement, Ms. Sunita Prabhakar, Director – Gopalan Foundation, said,

“Ar. Uthpala Kiran’s extraordinary accomplishment is a testament to GSAP’s unwavering pursuit of excellence. Securing the VTU Gold Medal for the second consecutive year reflects the dedication of our students, the mentorship of our faculty, and our vision to nurture architects who lead with innovation and integrity.”

The management, faculty, and student community at GSAP expressed immense pride in the achievement, reaffirming the institution’s strong track record in higher education.

GSAP continues to set annual academic benchmarks by fostering analytical thinking, creativity, and professional readiness among its students. Such recognitions reinforce the institution’s commitment to cultivating excellence and shaping future-ready architectural professionals.