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India-focused coaching for Town Planning and Urban Planning aspirants

Exam-oriented courses, hardcopy notes, test series, app-based lectures and retired-officer mentorship for State PSC and municipal planning exams.

Dr. Nikita Karwa, Proprietor of EduFest Academy
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Dr. Nikita Karwa

Proprietor, EduFest Academy

  • PhD in Town and Country Planning
  • M.Tech in Town Planning, COEP Pune
  • Gold Medalist in Civil Engineering
Why EduFest Academy Exists

One of its kind preparation ecosystem for planning aspirants

Town Planning and Urban Planning exams need a rare mix of law, planning principles, engineering basics, current notifications, department practice, interview maturity and exam strategy. EduFest Academy was started to make this specialized preparation accessible, structured and genuinely exam-relevant.

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State PSC Focus

Focused preparation for State PSC and government recruitment exams such as MPSC, GPSC, RPSC and allied municipal, planning authority and public body examinations.

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Experienced Faculty

Onboarding retired officers and field experts gives students a practical advantage through real department experience, technical depth and interview-oriented clarity.

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Exam-Ready Resources

Courses combine notes, lectures, test series, PYQs, bare acts, current updates and guided preparation so aspirants do not waste time collecting scattered material.

Expert Faculty

Guidance from retired officers and subject experts

EduFest Academy brings together retired officers, experienced professionals and specialized faculty so aspirants understand both exam concepts and department-level application.

Dr. Nikita Karwa | Founder & Proprietor, EduFest Academy

Dr. Nikita Karwa | Founder & Proprietor, EduFest Academy

Founder & Proprietor – EduFest Academy | Ph.D. in Town Planning

Town Planning, Urban Planning, MPSC ATP/TP/ADTP exam preparation, state PSC Town Planning examinations, MRTP Act, planning legislation, development plans, regional planning, and exam-oriented guidance for planning aspirants.

Dr. Nikita Karwa is the Founder and Proprietor of EduFest Academy and holds a Ph.D. in Town Planning. She is an experienced educator and mentor dedicated to guiding aspirants for Town Planning and Urban Planning competitive examinations across India. Through EduFest Academy, she has helped thousands of students prepare for exams such as MPSC ATP, TP, ADTP, GPSC, CGPSC, DDA, RPSC, and other state PSC planning examinations. Her teaching focuses on simplifying technical concepts, planning laws, and exam-oriented topics with practical examples and structured guidance.

S. S. Suklikar | Ex-Joint Director, DTP Maharashtra | MRTP Act Expert

S. S. Suklikar | Ex-Joint Director, DTP Maharashtra | MRTP Act Expert

Faculty – MRTP Act & Town Planning Laws, EduFest Academy

MRTP Act 1966, Maharashtra Town Planning laws, Development Plan, Regional Plan, Town Planning Schemes, land use planning, planning administration, and exam-oriented guidance for MPSC ATP/TP/ADTP aspirants.

S. S. Suklikar is a highly experienced Town Planning expert and former Joint Director, Directorate of Town Planning, Maharashtra. He has deep practical and administrative expertise in the MRTP Act 1966 and Maharashtra’s town planning framework. As a faculty member at EduFest Academy, he helps students understand complex planning laws, Development Plan provisions, Regional Plan concepts, and Town Planning Scheme procedures in a simple, practical, and exam-oriented manner.

Sanjay Saoji | Ex-Deputy Director, DTP Maharashtra

Sanjay Saoji | Ex-Deputy Director, DTP Maharashtra

Faculty – UDCPR & Town Planning Regulations, EduFest Academy

UDCPR, Development Control Regulations, Maharashtra town planning procedures, building permission rules, zoning regulations, land use planning, Development Plan implementation, and exam-oriented guidance for MPSC ATP/TP/ADTP aspirants.

Sanjay Saoji is an experienced Town Planning expert and former Deputy Director, Directorate of Town Planning, Maharashtra. He has strong practical and administrative expertise in UDCPR and Maharashtra’s development control framework. As a faculty member at EduFest Academy, he guides students in understanding building regulations, zoning provisions, planning procedures, and UDCPR concepts in a simple, practical, and exam-oriented manner.

Adv. Dr. Priyanka Sarda | Law Faculty at EduFest Academy

Adv. Dr. Priyanka Sarda | Law Faculty at EduFest Academy

Faculty – Law & Governance Subjects, EduFest Academy

Adv. Dr. Priyanka Sarda specialises in Law, RTI Act, Right to Services, Administrative Law, Governance-related Acts, and legal subjects useful for competitive examinations.

Adv. Dr. Priyanka Sarda is a Law Educator and Faculty at EduFest Academy. She holds a Ph.D. in Law and brings strong academic and practical understanding of legal subjects. Her teaching focuses on simplifying complex legal provisions, Acts, rules, and governance-related topics for students preparing for competitive examinations. With her clear explanation style and subject expertise, she helps aspirants build conceptual clarity and exam-oriented confidence.

Dr. Ambrish Patnagire | Ex-Additional Commissioner, NMMC

Dr. Ambrish Patnagire | Ex-Additional Commissioner, NMMC

Faculty – Municipal Administration & Governance, EduFest Academy

Dr. Ambrish Patnagire specialises in Municipal Administration, NMMC Governance, Urban Local Body Administration, Municipal Corporation Act, public administration, and practical governance-relat

Dr. Ambrish Patnagire is an experienced educator, Ph.D. holder, Advocate, and former Additional Commissioner of NMMC. With 35+ years of practical experience in Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, he brings deep administrative knowledge and real-life governance insights to EduFest Academy students. His teaching helps aspirants understand municipal administration, legal provisions, departmental functioning, and exam-oriented concepts in a simple and practical manner.

Adv. Charushila Khairnar | Legal Educator, Trainer & Mentor

Adv. Charushila Khairnar | Legal Educator, Trainer & Mentor

Faculty – Law & Legal Studies, EduFest Academy

Adv. Charushila Khairnar specialises in Law, Legal Studies, Administrative Law, Governance-related Acts, legal awareness, and exam-oriented legal subject preparation.

Adv. Charushila Khairnar is an experienced Legal Educator, Trainer, Mentor, and Legal Practitioner with 20+ years of teaching and professional experience. As a faculty member at EduFest Academy, she guides students in understanding legal concepts, important Acts, rules, and governance-related topics in a simple and practical manner. Her strong mentoring approach helps aspirants build confidence and clarity for competitive examinations.

Hiren Daftardar | Ex-Chief Planner, MCGM

Hiren Daftardar | Ex-Chief Planner, MCGM

Faculty – DCPR 2034 & Urban Planning, EduFest Academy

DCPR 2034, Development Control Regulations, MCGM planning procedures, urban planning, building permissions, zoning regulations, and practical town planning concepts.

Hiren Daftardar is an experienced Urban Planning Expert and former Chief Planner at MCGM. He has strong practical expertise in DCPR 2034 and development control regulations related to Mumbai’s planning and building permission framework. As a faculty member at EduFest Academy, he guides students in understanding complex planning rules, DCPR provisions, zoning concepts, and practical urban planning topics in a simple and exam-oriented manner.

Course Categories

Category-wise courses and preparation tracks

Each category is built around the syllabus, selection pattern, official notifications and practical needs of planning, architecture, civil and valuation aspirants.

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BMC

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CGPSC

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DDA

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GPSC

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MMRDA

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MPSC Town Planning

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NMMC

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RPSC

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SMC

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TNPSC

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Preparation Philosophy

Department experience plus exam discipline

EduFest Academy believes planning preparation should not be generic. Aspirants need legal clarity, urban planning fundamentals, civil engineering concepts, department-style thinking and answer practice aligned with the exact recruitment exam.

Retired officers and experienced faculty help students understand how concepts work in real administrative and planning contexts. This adds a practical edge during objective exams, descriptive preparation and interviews.

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