B.Arch Application Dates 2026 for Admission in Top Colleges

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Updated On: December 11, 2025 11:55 AM

B.Arch application dates 2026 for leading colleges in India, including IITs, NIT,s and CEPT. Check expected registration timelines and counselling schedules.


 
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B.Arch Application Dates 2026 for Admission in Top Colleges

You need to keep track of the multiple deadlines and application windows that will come into play when you are planning for your B.Arch admission in 2026. Different colleges have different modes of admission, while some depend on JEE Main, others accept NATA scores, and a few conduct their own entrance examinations. Missing a deadline means waiting for another whole year, and thus, it is very necessary to mark it on your calendar. The admission season usually kicks off from January with JEE Main and goes on till July with various counselling rounds, so organising yourself is important during this whole period.

B.Arch Application Dates 2026 for Admission in Top Colleges

Check below the list of colleges for B.Arch along with their expected 2026 application dates:

College / Institute

Admission Mode

Expected 2026 Admission Window

IIT Roorkee

JEE Main + JEE Advanced + AAT

JEE Main session-1 registration opens Jan 2026

IIT Kharagpur

JEE Main + JEE Advanced + AAT

January 2026

NIT Calicut

JEE Main + JoSAA counselling

Jan 2026 (through JEE Main registration)

NIT Trichy

JEE Main + JoSAA

Jan 2026

NIT Rourkela

JEE Main + JoSAA

Jan 2026

IIEST Shibpur

JEE Main + JoSAA

Jan 2026

CEPT University, Ahmedabad

NATA + Institute counselling

Application opens Feb 2026

Jadavpur University

NATA + State counselling

March/April 2026 (after NATA score window)

Sir J. J. College of Architecture, Mumbai

NATA + Maharashtra CET Cell

Maharashtra counselling begins May/June 2026

Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi

JMI entrance / NATA

Application opens Feb 2026

VNIT Nagpur

JEE Main + JoSAA

Jan 2026

Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Architecture, Pune

NATA + Institute counselling

Feb/March 2026

Manipal School of Architecture & Planning

Institute exam / NATA

Forms open, Last date to apply - March 25, 2026

Amity School of Architecture

NATA + Direct admission

Applications open January 2026

Important Points to Remember

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Read here some important points you need to remember before applying for B.Arch in these colleges:

Exam Registration Timelines

  • The JEE Main registration process generally commences in January for its first session and in March for its second session.
  • Registrations for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture, usually in February, often stretch along multiple windows till May/June for the conduct of tests.
  • Do not postpone your registration till the last minute, as the websites may be jammed owing to heavy traffic.

Multiple Entrance Exams

  • The IITs take the JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and finally, the Architecture Aptitude Test, AAT
  • Most of the NITs consider JEE Main scores through JoSAA counselling.
  • Many state and private universities take the NATA scores.
  • With some institutes like Manipal and JMI conducting their own entrance tests.

Counselling Rounds

  • Late in June, JoSAA counselling starts for all NITs and IITs and is conducted in several rounds.
  • State-wise counselling varies from state to state, and it usually takes place during the June/July time frame.
  • Private universities conduct their own counselling, generally on a rolling basis.
  • Always participate in multiple counselling rounds to maximise your chances

In order to have a successful B.Arch admission in the year 2026, staying organised and not missing important deadlines is vital. Preparation should start early, all necessary entrance exams should be registered for, and dates for counselling for other colleges should be kept in line. Different colleges have different admission modes and timelines; hence, personal calendars marking all the important dates are recommended. Good planning and timely action will definitely get you into a good architecture college. Good Luck in your B.Arch journey!

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