Best Engineering Colleges in India for Architecture 2026

Updated on - Nov 11, 2025 12:03 PM IST

There are 533 colleges in India offering PG, UG, Diploma, Ph.D, Certificate programs in Architecture. Choose from 36 government and 363 private colleges for Architecture, with the fees ranging from INR 1,900 - INR 14,25,000. Admissions to top Architecture colleges are done via merit or entrance exams like JEST, MPBSE 10th, WBJEE, MHT-CET, Rajasthan BSTC, CAT, PAU Entrance Exam, NIMCET, JEXPO, TANCET. Top Architecture colleges in India include IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, NIT Trichy, Jadavpur University, VIT Vellore, Anna University, IIT BHU, NIT Rourkela, NIT Calicut, Jamia Millia Islamia.

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    JEE Advanced Exams

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IIT Roorkee specialties

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  • 4.7Rating
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  • RatingKharagpur, West Bengal
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    JEE Advanced Exams

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IIT Kharagpur specialties

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  • RatingTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
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    45,000 - 6,25,000 Engineering

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    JEE Main Exams

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NIT Trichy specialties

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  • RatingKolkata, West Bengal
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    WBJEE Exams

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Jadavpur University is a Government University located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1955. Jadavpur University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingVellore, Tamil Nadu
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    6,000 - 14,25,000 Engineering

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    NMAT by GMAC Exams

    ...+6 Tamilnadu 12th , NATA , MAT , CEED , GMAT , NIFT

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) specialties

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    TANCET Exams

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Anna University specialties

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  • RatingVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
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    20,000 - 10,63,000 Engineering

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    JEST Exams

    ...+6 JEE Main , NATA , JEE Advanced , GATE , GPAT , UGC

IIT BHU specialties

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  • RatingRourkela, Odisha
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    11,000 - 6,25,000 Engineering

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NIT Rourkela specialties

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  • RatingCalicut, Kerala
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    70,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering

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    JEE Main Exams

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National Institute of Technology Calicut specialties

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    JEE Main Exams

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Jamia Millia Islamia specialties

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  • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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    1,10,000 - 2,85,000 Engineering

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    ...+6 Tamilnadu 12th , Tamilnadu 10th , CBSE 12th , SRMJEEE (PG) , CBSE 10th , NEET
SRM University Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. SRM University Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingNoida, Uttar Pradesh
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    NMAT by GMAC Exams

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Amity University, Noida specialties

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  • RatingAligarh, Uttar Pradesh
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    NEET PG Exams

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Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning specialties

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  • RatingHowrah, West Bengal
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    70,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering

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    JEE Main Exams

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IIEST Shibpur is a Government Institute located in Howrah, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1856. IIEST Shibpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, M.Tech, B.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingKrishnankovil, Tamil Nadu
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Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University) is a Private Institute located in Krishnankovil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1947. Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University) offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingJaipur, Rajasthan
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    70,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering

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    JEE Main Exams

    ...+6 CCMN , JEE Advanced , GATE , IIT JAM , DASA UG , CCMT

Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur specialties

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    1,14,000 - 3,71,000 Engineering

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    NATA Exams

    ...+4 CUCET , CUCET Chandigarh University , CBSE 12th , PSEB 12th

Chandigarh University specialties

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Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology specialties

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    ...+6 CCMN , JEE Advanced , GATE , MHT-CET , IIT JAM , UGC NET

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology specialties

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    60,000 - 4,00,000 Engineering

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    CUET Exams

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LPU specialties

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Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra specialties

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NIT Patna specialties

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    JEE Main Exams

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NIT Kurukshetra specialties

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    1,10,000 - 1,50,000 Engineering

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    Tamilnadu 12th Exams

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Saveetha University specialties

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    2,40,000 Engineering

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    Tamilnadu 12th Exams

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Sathyabama University specialties

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    NIT Raipur specialties

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      68,500 - 8,88,000 Engineering

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      KCET Exams

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    M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology specialties

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    • RatingBhopal, Madhya Pradesh
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      60,000 - 7,18,000 Engineering

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    MANIT Bhopal specialties

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    • RatingKakinada, Andhra Pradesh
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    JNTU Kakinada is a State University University located in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. JNTU Kakinada offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Pharm, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    FAQs

    Which are the top private architecture colleges in India in 2025?

    P R Pote Patil Group of Institutions stands out among private architecture colleges, offering BArch with NATA-based admissions, Rs 70K to 1.2 LPA fees, and placement opportunities in reputed construction and design firms.

    Which are the top 50 architecture colleges in India in 2025?

    Vellore Institute of Technology features in the top 50 list alongside IITs, NITs, Anna University, and private colleges like P R Pote Patil Institutions that offer AICTE-approved architecture courses with competitive fees and industry-aligned curriculum.

    Which are the top 10 government architecture colleges in India in 2025?

    NIT Trichy ranks high among top 10 government architecture colleges along with NIT Calicut, NIT Rourkela, and IITs offering BArch with cutoffs in the top 5000 for JEE Advanced and affordable fees typically below Rs 80K annually.

    What are the top 10 architecture colleges in India in 2025?

    IIT Roorkee ranks among India’s top 10 architecture colleges in 2025, along with IIT Kharagpur, NIT Trichy, and Jamia Millia Islamia, based on NIRF 2025 rankings, affordable fees, and placements averaging Rs 6 to 12 LPA.

    Which are the top architecture colleges in India through NATA 2025?

    Jadavpur University is one of the top choices through NATA 2025 due to its low fees under Rs 5K annually and consistent performance, along with Anna University and VIT which offer BArch admissions via NATA and have extensive industry collaborations.

    Which are the top government architecture colleges in India in 2025?

    IIT Kharagpur leads government architecture institutes in 2025 with its BArch program ranked top by NIRF, followed by IIT Roorkee and NIT Trichy offering strong placement support, with average packages ranging from Rs 6 to 10 LPA and annual fees under Rs 1 LPA.

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