The practice of planning, designing, and constructing buildings and other physical structures is referred to as architecture. Architects design and plan the building and restoration of houses, businesses, retail stores, and other buildings. Architects have various career options in the building and design fields. Candidates may apply for positions in both the private and public sectors. There is a high demand for skilled architects in a variety of processes such as architecture, urban planning, interior design, and so on.

India is home to some of the best architecture colleges and universities in the world. In India, there are approximately 860 Architecture colleges that offer these courses full-time, part-time, distance-learning, virtual classroom, and online. These institutions offer degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

Candidates can pursue degree and diploma Architecture courses at Undergraduate, Post-graduate, and Ph.D. levels.

• Degree Architecture courses: Candidates can pursue a B. Arch or M. Arch degree or PhD at UG, PG and Doctorate levels.
• Diploma Architecture courses: Diploma course is a three years Architecture programme which can be pursued after passing Class 10 with at least 55% aggregate score.

Apart from merit-based admission, the Architecture colleges in India take the valid scores of some national, state, and institution-level entrance exams, such as NATA, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, JoSAA, KEAM, etc., for admission to Architecture courses.

Although there are plenty of Architecture colleges in India there are a few top ones that have been listed by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework – Ministry of Education Government of India). Out of these, the top 20 Architecture colleges in India ranked by NIRF offer degree courses in a full-time mode of study.

1. IIT Kharagpur – Indian Institute of Technology

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur Architecture Department is one of the pioneering departments in India founded in the year 1952 located in Kharagpur, West Bengal.

Name of Department	Department of Architecture and Regional Planning Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Name of Institute	IIT Kharagpur
Location	Kharagpur, West Bengal
Year of Establishment	1952
Affiliated With	Autonomous
Approved By	AICTE, UGC
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 40
Duration	5 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – INR 2,11,000(Annual) Total – INR 10.46 Lakhs
Courses Offered	B. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/

Facilities @ IIT Kharagpur –

• Library
• Auditorium
• Hostel
• Cafeteria
• Laboratory
• Sports Complex

IIT Kharagpur Admission Process –

• Candidate can apply through their Joint Entrance Examination (JEE/JOSAA/NATA) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) strictly on merit.
  1. JEE Mains
  2. JEE Advance
• Only Admission Seeker who have qualified the JEE Mains are allowed to sit for JEE Advanced. If a student wants to join B. Arch in IIT Kharagpur, he/she first has to clear JEE Mains Paper 1. Also, only those candidates who would have given B. Arch program as one of their choices will be eligible to take the Architecture Aptitude Test.

Eligibility Criteria –

Admission seekers must fulfill the eligibility criteria made under the admission guidelines. Admission seeker has to pass 10+2 or equivalent or 10+2 Diploma (any stream) or International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of schooling.

2. Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee is one of the oldest institutes and was founded in 1847, located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand.

Name of Department	Architecture and Planning Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Name of Institute	IIT Roorkee
Location	Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Year of Establishment	1847
Affiliated With	Autonomous
Approved By	AICTE
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 40
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – INR 2,22,000(Annual) Total – INR 10.5 Lakhs Master of Architecture – Total – INR 1.74 Lakhs
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch & Planning
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	https://www.iitr.ac.in/

Facilities @ IIT Roorkee –

• Library
• Cafeteria
• Hostel
• Sports Complex
• Gym
• Hospital/Medical Facilities
• Auditorium
• Labs

IIT Roorkee Admission Process –

• Candidate can apply through their Joint Entrance Examination (JEE/JOSAA/NATA) conducted by the     Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) strictly on merit.
  1. JEE Mains
  2. JEE Advance
• Only Admission Seeker who have qualified the JEE Mains are allowed to sit for JEE Advanced. If a student wants to join B. Arch in IIT Roorkee, he/she first has to clear JEE Mains Paper 1. Also, only those candidates who would have given B. Arch program as one of their choices will be eligible to take the Architecture Aptitude Test.

Eligibility Criteria –

Admission seekers must fulfill the eligibility criteria made under the admission guidelines. Admission seeker has to pass 10+2 or equivalent or 10+2 Diploma (any stream) or International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of schooling.

3. NIT Calicut – National Institute of Technology

National Institute of Technology, Calicut is also known as NIT Calicut, is one of the apex institutions of higher studies in the state of Kerala.

Name of Department	Architecture and Planning National Institute of Technology Calicut
Name of Institute	NIT Calicut
Location	Calicut, Kerala
Year of Establishment	1961
Affiliated With	Autonomous
Approved By	AICTE
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 60
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – INR 1,37,000(Annual) Total – INR 6.85 Lakhs Master of Architecture – Total – INR 90.46 Thousand
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch Urban Planning
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	http://nitc.ac.in/index.php/?url=/

Facilities @ NIT Calicut –

• Library
• Cafeteria
• Hostel
• Auditorium
• Labs

NIT Calicut Admission Process –

• Admission to the B. Arch degree programme of NIT Calicut is based on the performance in the Joint Entrance Examination, JEE (Main) – Paper 1 and Paper 2 respectively. 
• There is no need to apply separately to each NIT. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) and the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB), constituted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, will conduct and supervise the process of admission to the various NITs through centralized online counseling process.

Eligibility Criteria –

• Admission seekers must fulfill the eligibility criteria made under the admission guidelines. Admission seeker has to pass 10+2 or equivalent or 10+2 Diploma (any stream) or International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of schooling.

4. CEPT University

Center for Environment Planning and Technology (CEPT) University, Ahmedabad was founded in the year 1962. The university focuses on understanding, designing, planning, constructing and managing human habitats.

Name of Department	CEPT University Ahmedabad
Name of Institute	CEPT University Ahmedabad
Location	Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Year of Establishment	1962
Affiliated With	–
Approved By	AICTE, UGC
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 80
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – INR 2,80,000(Annual) Total – INR 14 Lakhs Master of Architecture – Total – INR 7.56 Lakhs
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	https://cept.ac.in/

Facilities @ CEPT –

• Library
• Cafeteria
• Hostel
• Auditorium
• Labs

CEPT Admission Process –

• Bachelor’s in Architecture Course, candidates who have cleared the qualifying examination from an eligible Board from the school located in India (Including Gujarat State) with minimum eligibility criteria as prescribed by AICTE/Council from time to time and have obtained valid score in NATA as prescribed by the Council.

Eligibility Criteria –

• For admission to 1st year of 5-year B.Arch. Degree Course, as prescribed by Council of Architecture, a candidate should have passed in 10+2 scheme of examination with PCM subjects or pass in 10+3 Diploma* with Mathematics, as the case may be and have qualified the aptitude test i.e. NATA shall be eligible for admission to B.Arch. course for the academic session 2020-2021.
• * – A candidate shall have passed the Diploma (I0+ 3) of any stream with Mathematics as a compulsory subject from –
  1. The Technical Examination Board, Gujarat State or
  2. A University established or incorporated by or under a Central or a State Act or an institution declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act. 1956 (3 or 1956).
• Candidates who have cleared the qualifying examination from school located outside India with minimum eligibility criteria as prescribed by AICTE/Council from time to time and equivalency defined by Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi shall be eligible for admission.
• The candidate shall have to pass all the subjects of the qualifying examination from a single Board.

5. SPA New Delhi – School of Planning and Architecture

The School of Planning and Architecture New Delhi was founded in the year 1941 as a Department of Architecture of Delhi Polytechnic. In 1979, the Indian Government through the Ministry of Education and Culture bestowed on the School of Planning and Architecture the status of a much prestigious Deemed University. SPA New Delhi offers planning, architecture, and design courses both at UG and PG levels.

Name of Department	School of Planning and Architecture New Delhi
Name of Institute	SPA New Delhi
Location	New Delhi, Delhi NCR
Year of Establishment	1941
Affiliated With	Autonomous
Approved By	COA, MHRD
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 106
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – INR 1,22,000(Annual) Total – INR 6.10 Lakhs Master of Architecture – Total – INR 1.32 Lakhs
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch Urban Planning
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	http://spa.ac.in/

Facilities @ SPA New Delhi –

• Library
• Cafeteria
• Hostel
• Auditorium
• Laboratory
• Sports Complex

SPA New Delhi Admission Process –

• Architecture admission is completely based on the entrance exam NATA held in between April- June. Candidates can fill the application form in both online and offline mode. The selection of candidates for admission to architecture will be made on the basis of the merit have to appear for the entrance exam.
• Admission seekers must fulfill all the required eligible criteria made under the admission guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria –

• Candidates have to clear 10+2 or equivalent from any recognized institution with at least 55% marks.

6. IIEST Shibpur – Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Howrah

The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur is a premier engineering college located in Shibpur, West Bengal. It is also known as IIEST Shibpur and was established in the year 1856.

Name of Department	Department of Architecture Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur
Name of Institute	IIEST Shibpur
Location	Shibpur, West Bengal
Year of Establishment	1856
Affiliated With	Autonomous
Approved By	AICTE
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 24
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – Total – INR 1.94 Lakhs
Courses Offered	B. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	https://www.iiests.ac.in/

Facilities @ IIEST Shibpur –

• Library
• Cafeteria
• Hostel
• Auditorium
• Laboratory

IIEST Shibpur Admission Process –

• Five-year B. Arch programme is offered by the Architecture, Town and Regional Planning Department for which is also done through JEE-main examinations for Architecture. 

Eligibility Criteria –

• Candidates have to clear 10+2 or equivalent from any recognized institution with at least 55% marks.

7. SPA Bhopal – School of Planning and Architecture

The School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal is one of the premier institutions in India. It is popularly known as SPA Bhopal specializing in education and research in the field of Urban Planning, Designing and Architecture. It was established in 2008 by the Ministry of Human Resource Department, Government of India.

Name of Department	School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal
Name of Institute	SPA Bhopal
Location	Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Year of Establishment	2008
Affiliated With	Autonomous
Approved By	MHRD
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 75
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – Total – INR 3,99,500 Lakhs Masters of Architecture – Total – INR 1.00 Lakh
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	http://spabhopal.ac.in/Home.aspx

Facilities @ SPA Bhopal –

• Hostel
• Library
• Labs
• Guest House
• Workshop
• Sports Facilities
• Auditorium
• Cafeteria

SPA Bhopal Admission Process –

• The admission to the Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning courses is made on the basis of Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA 2021).
• The students have to qualify the basic requirements as per Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB).
• Admission is done through JEE Mains.

Eligibility Criteria –

• The candidate has secured a minimum of 60% (for general) and 50% (for SC, ST) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics in 10+2 from a recognized board or equivalent.
• Candidates need to show valid score of JEE Mains/ JEE Advance.

8. NIT Trichy – National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli is also known as NIT Tiruchirappalli is one of the apex institutions of engineering and higher studies in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest institutions of the National Institute of Technology system.

Name of Department	Department of Architecture National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
Name of Institute	NIT Tiruchirappalli
Location	Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Year of Establishment	1964
Affiliated With	Autonomous
Approved By	AICTE, UGC
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 60
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture –INR 68,500 (Annual) Total – INR 3,42,500 Lakhs Masters of Architecture – INR 41,000 (Annual) Total – INR 82,000
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	https://www.nitt.edu/

Facilities @ NIT Tiruchirappalli –

• Central Library
• Yoga and Meditation Facilities
• Industry Institute Interaction
• Banking, Postal and Guest House facilities
• Laboratories

NIT Tiruchirappalli Admission Process –

• Admission to the architecture undergraduate programme at NIT is competitive, granted as per the candidate’s score in JEE (Main) and Central Seat Allocation Board. 

Eligibility Criteria –

• Candidate must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate marks with Mathematics (65% for reserved category candidates) and need a valid score in JEE Main.

9. SPA Vijayawada – School of Planning and Architecture

School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada is one of the three institutes of National Importance under MHRD, Government of India. It is popularly known as SPA Vijayawada. The school has distinguished itself by offering undergraduate, postgraduate courses and doctoral programs in the field of Planning and Architecture. It forms the part of the league with the other two – SPA New Delhi and SPA Bhopal.

Name of Department	School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada
Name of Institute	SPA Vijayawada
Location	Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Year of Establishment	2008
Affiliated With	Autonomous
Approved By	National Associations of Students of Architecture (NASA)
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 80
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture –INR 68,700 (Annual) Total – INR 3,43,500 Lakhs Masters of Architecture – INR 73,200 (Annual) Total – INR 1,46,400
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	https://www.spav.ac.in/

Facilities @ SPA Vijayawada –

• Hostel
• Library
• Healthcare Centre
• Labs
• Open air theatres
• Guesthouse
• Workshop
• Sports Facilities
• Auditorium
• Cafeteria

SPA Vijayawada Admission Process –

• Admissions are based on entrance exam like JEE Mains. The students need to qualify basic requirements as per the Central Counselling Board (CCB).
• Foreign nationals or NRIs should have qualifications from foreign universities or recognized as equivalent by AIU.

Eligibility Criteria –

• The candidate has secured a minimum of 75% (for General) and 65% (for SC, ST) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics in 10+2 from a recognized board or equivalent.
• Candidates need to show valid score of JEE Mains/JEE Advance.

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 10. Jamia Millia Islamia

Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics – Jamia Millia Islamia is popularly known as JMI Architecture College New Delhi. It was established in the year 2001.

Name of Department	Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics Jamia Millia Islamia
Name of Institute	JMI Architecture College New Delhi
Location	Delhi, India
Year of Establishment	2001
Affiliated With	Central University (New Delhi)
Approved By	Council of Architecture (COA)
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 40
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years + 1 year Internship M. Arch – 2 years + 1 year Internship
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture –INR 11,050 (Annual) Total – INR 55,250 Masters of Architecture – INR 74,690 (Annual) Total – INR 1,49,380
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	https://www.jmi.ac.in/

Facilities @ JMI Architecture College New Delhi –

• Banking
• Canteen
• Girls Common Room
• Boys Common Room
• Computer Labs
• Library

JMI Architecture College New Delhi Admission Process –

• To admission in Architecture by a candidate is done either on the basis of marks obtained in qualifying degree or through a relevant entrance tests like NATA, JEE, B. Arch, KCET.

Eligibility Criteria –

• A candidate seeking Pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English from a recognized board, with minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination.
• The candidates Pass in 3-year Diploma (any stream) with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects from a with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent.

11. Sir J.J. College of Architecture

Sir J.J. College of Architecture was founded in the year 1913 and managed or run by the J.J. School of Art. SJJCA Mumbai is Asia’s first Architecture School. The SJJCA has consistently provided excellent knowledge in the field of architecture science.

Name of Department	Sir J.J. College of Architecture Mumbai
Name of Institute	SJJCA Mumbai
Location	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Year of Establishment	1913
Affiliated With	University of Mumbai
Approved By	AICTE, New Delhi
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 67
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture –INR 9548 (Annual) Total – INR 47,740 Masters of Architecture – INR 9130 (Annual) Total – INR 18,260
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	http://www.sirjjarchitecture.org/

Facilities @ SJJCA Mumbai –

• Laboratory
• Library
• Hostel
• Cafeteria
• Sports
• Medical

SJJCA Mumbai Admission Process –

• Candidate can apply to the first year architecture course through the NATA or JEE entrance exams.
• Aspirants must fulfill all the required eligibility criteria made under the admission guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria –

• A candidate seeking Pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English from a recognized board, with minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination.
• The candidates Pass in 3-year Diploma (any stream) with Mathematics as compulsory subject from a with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent.
• The candidates who have qualified the aptitude test i.e. NATA or JEE.

12. College of Engineering, Trivandrum

The College of Engineering, Trivandrum was established in 1939 as the first Engineering College in the then Travancore State. Ever since the inception, the College has maintained its eminence as a leading Engineering College in India.

Name of Department	Architecture Department College of Engineering, Trivandrum
Name of Institute	College of Engineering, Trivandrum
Location	Trivandrum, Kerala
Year of Establishment	1939
Affiliated With	KTU – APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
Approved By	AICTE, Council of Architecture (COA)
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 40
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture –INR 50,000 (Annual) Total – INR 2.5 Lakhs Masters of Architecture – INR 34,320 (Annual) Total – INR 68,640
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	https://www.cet.ac.in/

Facilities @ College of Engineering, Trivandrum –

• Computer Labs
• Library
• Hostel
• Cafeteria

College of Engineering, Trivandrum Admission Process –

• Admission is through counselling based on the rank obtained in Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical (KEAM) Entrance Test.
• Remaining seats will be filled on the basis of score obtained in NATA.

Eligibility Criteria –

• Candidate must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of 10+2 as well as 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination from a recognized board.
• Alternatively, candidate who have passed 10+3 diploma examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate are also eligible to apply.

13. Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

Department of Architecture Birla Institute of Technology Ranchi is popularly known as BIT Architecture Mesra Ranchi. It was established in the year 1993. It is affiliated with Birla Institute of Technology (Deemed University) Jharkhand and recognized by Council of Architecture. BIT Architecture Mesra Ranchi is one of the best architecture colleges in Jharkhand.

Name of Department	Department of Architecture Birla Institute of Technology Ranchi
Name of Institute	BIT Architecture Mesra Ranchi
Location	Ranchi, Jharkhand
Year of Establishment	1993
Affiliated With	Birla Institute of Technology (Deemed University) Jharkhand
Approved By	Council of Architecture (COA)
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 40
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years + 1-year Internship
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – Total – INR 16.30 Lakhs
Courses Offered	B. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	https://www.bitmesra.ac.in/

Facilities @ BIT Architecture Mesra –

• Library
• Healthcare
• Hostel
• Transport
• Canteen and Shopping Complex
• Guest House
• Sports and recreation

BIT Architecture Mesra Admission Process –

• Indian students – Based on AIR in JEE-Main through CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) / JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority).
• NRI/OCI/ SFFS – Based on marks obtained by the candidates in Class 12/equivalent qualifying examination.

Eligibility Criteria –

• Candidate must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of 10+2 as well as 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination from a recognized board.
• Alternatively, candidate who have passed 10+3 diploma examination with Mathematics and English as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate are also eligible to apply.

14. BMS College of Architecture

The BMS School of Architecture was established under BMS Educational Trust in 2010. It is located in Yelahanka, Bangalore, India. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate and Ph.D. programs in Architecture.

Name of Department	BMS College of Architecture Bangalore
Name of Institute	BMSAA Bangalore
Location	Bangalore, Karnataka
Year of Establishment	2010
Affiliated With	Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Belgaum
Approved By	Council of Architecture (COA)
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 120
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – 4.0 Lakhs (Annual) Total – INR 8.0 Lakhs Masters of Architecture – 80,000 (Annual) Total – INR 1.60 Lakhs
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	https://bmsca.org/index.html

Facilities @ BMS College of Architecture –

• Hostel
• Library
• Sports
• Labs
• Cafeteria

BMS College of Architecture Admission Process –

• The admission to B.Arch. course is based on the score in the NATA/JEE/CET held in Karnataka/ COMEDK. 
• Admission through the CET merit list of current year as notified and published by KEA.

Eligibility Criteria –

• The qualifying examination prescribed for admission to B. Arch is 2nd PUC [OR] 10+2 higher secondary or an equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the along with other subjects [OR] a 10+3 Diploma recognized by Central / State Government and having obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks in case of SC, ST and OBC Candidates of Karnataka).

15. MANIT – Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal (MANIT Bhopal) is a publicly funded premier institute of higher learning for engineering, science and technology and was established in the year of 1960.

Name of Department	Department of Architecture Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal
Name of Institute	MANIT Bhopal
Location	Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Year of Establishment	1960
Affiliated With	Autonomous
Approved By	AICTE
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 80
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – 20,834 (Annual) Total – INR 1.04 Lakhs Masters of Architecture – 35,000 (Annual) Total – INR 70,000
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	http://www.manit.ac.in/

Facilities @ MANIT Bhopal –

• Hostel
• Library
• Sports
• Labs
• Cafeteria

MANIT Bhopal Admission Process –

• For admission in UG courses, candidate will have to clear JEE Main Entrance Exam. Admission is based on JEE Main score card.
• Admission seekers must fulfill all the required eligibility criteria under the admission guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria –

The candidate should be passed the final examination of the 10+2 system in Science with at least 75% marks (65% marks for SC/ST) from a recognized board.

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16. AMU – Aligarh Muslim University

Department of Architecture, Aligarh is popularly known as AMU Architecture College, Aligarh. It started in the year 1993-94 and established as a department in 1998. AMU Architecture College is one of the best architecture colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

Name of Department	Department of Architecture Aligarh
Name of Institute	AMU Architecture College Aligarh
Location	Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Year of Establishment	1993-94
Affiliated With	Central University
Approved By	Council of Architecture (COA)
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 24
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years + 1 year Internship M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – INR 1.6 Lakhs (Annual) Total – INR 8.0 Lakhs
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	https://www.amu.ac.in/

Facilities @ AMU Architecture College –

• Banking
• Canteen
• Girls Common Room
• Boys Common Room
• Computer Labs
• Library

AMU Architecture College Admission Process –

• To admission in architecture by a candidate is done either on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying degree or through a relevant entrance test like NATA, JEE, B. Arch, KCET.

Eligibility Criteria –

• Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination of this University or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate of English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. OR Diploma in Engineering of this University with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

17. Thiagarajar College of Engineering

Thiagarjar College of Engineering, Madurai was established in 1957 and the Department of Architecture was established in 1995.

Name of Department	Department of Architecture Thiagarjar College of Engineering Madurai
Name of Institute	DATCE Madurai
Location	Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Year of Establishment	1995
Affiliated With	Anna University
Approved By	AICTE
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 60
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – INR 3.53 Lakhs (Annual) Total – INR 17.65 Lakhs
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	https://www.tce.edu/

Facilities @ Thiagarjar College of Engineering –

• Transport
• Infrastructure
• Gym
• Library
• Sports
• Cafeteria
• Auditorium
• Medical Facilities
• Hostel

Thiagarjar College of Engineering Admission Process –

• Admission to B. Arch shall be made on the basis of the inter se merit of NATA through online and off-campus counselling by HSTES.
• Admissions are carried out through single window system of the Anna University. Students can choose the course based upon the state-wise rank calculated by their marks in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the Department of Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.

Eligibility Criteria –

• Candidates having passed 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination with 50% marks as aggregate, having Mathematics as subject of study and obtained 80 marks out of 200 in NATA test in any one of the attempts.

18. Chandigarh College of Architecture

Chandigarh College of Architecture is one of the leading architecture institutes and was founded in the year 1961located in Vidya Path, Sector 12D, Chandigarh.

Name of Department	Chandigarh College of Architecture
Name of Institute	CCA Chandigarh
Location	Vidya Path, Chandigarh
Year of Establishment	1961
Affiliated With	PU, Chandigarh
Approved By	Council of Architecture (COA), MHRD
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 40
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – INR 9750 (Annual) Total – INR 48,750
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	http://cca.edu.in/home

Facilities @ Chandigarh College of Architecture –

• Library
• Cafeteria
• Auditorium
• Hostel
• Laboratory
• Sports Complex

Chandigarh College of Architecture Admission Process –

• Admission seeker can apply through their JEE/JOSAA conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) strictly on merit.
• Admission seekers must fulfill all the required eligibility criteria made under the admission guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria –

• Candidates have to pass 10+2 or equivalent or 10+2 Diploma (any stream) or International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of schooling.

19. NIT Hamirpur – National Institute of Technology

National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (NITH) is also known as NIT Hamirpur is one of the apex institutions of engineering and higher studies in the state of Himachal Pradesh. NIT Hamirpur was established in the year 1986 in a joint venture between the government of Himachal Pradesh and the Government of India. Later in 2002, the college was upgraded to the National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur.

Name of Department	Department of Architecture National Institute of Technology Hamirpur
Name of Institute	NIT Hamirpur
Location	Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Year of Establishment	1986
Affiliated With	Autonomous
Approved By	NCTE, NAAC
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 40
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – INR 1.46 Lakhs (Annual) Total – INR 7.3 Lakhs Master of Architecture – INR 94,100 (Annual) Total – INR 1.88 Lakhs
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	https://nith.ac.in/

Facilities @ NIT Hamirpur –

• Hostels
• Central Library
• Library
• Laboratory
• Cafeteria

NIT Hamirpur Admission Process –

• For admission to B. Arch course, candidate will have to clear JEE Main Entrance Exam. Admission is based on JEE Main score card.
• Admission seekers must fulfill all the required eligibility criteria made under the admission guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria –

• Candidates must pass 10+2 in science stream of the 10+2 system from a recognized board with minimum 75% marks (65% marks for SC/ST).

20. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science

Hindustan University, Chennai is one of the best architecture colleges in Tamil Nadu. HU Chennai was established in the year 1985.

Name of Department	Department of Architecture Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Chennai
Name of Institute	HU Chennai
Location	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Year of Establishment	1985
Affiliated With	Hindustan University
Approved By	AICTE
Intake	Bachelor of Architecture – 60
Duration	B. Arch – 5 years M. Arch (Executive) – 3 years M. Arch – 2 years
Fees	Bachelor of Architecture – INR 3.53 Lakhs (Annual) Total – INR 17.65 Lakhs
Courses Offered	B. Arch, M. Arch
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Website	https://hindustanuniv.ac.in/

Facilities @ Hindustan University, Chennai –

• Transport
• IT Infrastructure
• Gym
• Library
• Sports
• Cafeteria
• Auditorium
• Medical Facilities
• Hostel

Hindustan University Admission Process –

• Admission for B. Arch shall be made on the basis of the inter se merit of NATA through online and off campus counselling by HSTES.
• For NRI students NATA eligibility remains the same as it is for Indian nationals.

Eligibility Criteria –

• Candidates must have passed their 12^th from a recognized university with physics, chemistry and mathematics/biology as compulsory subjects.
• Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination of Central/State Government with 50% aggregate marks and with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.