Best Engineering Colleges in India for Architecture 2026

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

There are 531 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 NICMAR University, KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, MBM Jodhpur, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Acharya Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangalore, GANDHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, Accurate Institute of Management and Technology (AIMT), Greater Noida, Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology, Karpagam University.

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National Institute of Construction Management and Research, Pune specialties

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  • 3.6Rating
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  • RatingBelgaum, Karnataka
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    68,500 - 4,20,000 Engineering

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    COMEDK UGET Exams

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KLS Gogte Institute of Technology specialties

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  • 4.6Rating
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  • RatingJodhpur, Rajasthan
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    55,000 - 1,96,000 Engineering

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    5.82 Lacs

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    NATA Exams

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  • 4.1Rating
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  • RatingDehradun, Uttarakhand
  • RatingPrivate
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    50,000 - 1,90,000 Engineering

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Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University specialties

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    25,000 - 3,65,000 Engineering

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Karpagam Academy of Higher Education specialties

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  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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Acharya Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangalore specialties

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GANDHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (GITAM) specialties

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  • RatingGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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    50,000 - 3,60,000 Engineering

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    MAT Exams

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Accurate Institute of Management and Technology specialties

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  • 4.0Rating
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  • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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    50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology specialties

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Karpagam University specialties

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  • RatingSonepat, Haryana
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    25,000 - 1,86,000 Engineering

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Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya specialties

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  • RatingBahadurgarh, Haryana
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    25,000 - 3,33,000 Engineering

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PDM University specialties

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  • RatingKota, Rajasthan
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Rajasthan Technical University specialties

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  • RatingGurgaon, Haryana
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St Andrews Institute of Technology and Management specialties

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    1,68,000 - 2,25,000 Engineering

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    ...+6 NATA , NIFT Entrance Exam , JEE Main , NID Entrance Exam , CAT , WUD Aptitude Test
World University of Design is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2018. World University of Design offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BA, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingMangalore, Karnataka
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    2,74,000 Engineering

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    NATA Exams

    ...+6 CET , GPAT , NIPER JEE , XAT , CAT , NEET
Nitte University is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1979. Nitte University offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingUdaipur, Rajasthan
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    42,500 - 2,64,000 Engineering

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Pacific University specialties

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    UPSEE Exams

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G.L. Bajaj Group of Institutions specialties

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    2,15,610 - 2,46,260 Engineering

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Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management specialties

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  • RatingKolhapur, Maharashtra
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    78,000 - 1,63,000 Engineering

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Sanjay Ghodawat University specialties

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  • RatingFaridabad, Haryana
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    61,500 - 6,80,000 Engineering

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Lingaya's Vidyapeeth specialties

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    75,000 - 4,50,000 Engineering

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    #90 NIRF Ranking

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    LSAT Exams

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Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research specialties

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  • RatingMoradabad, Uttar Pradesh
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    26,900 - 2,20,000 Engineering

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  • RatingJaipur, Rajasthan
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    1,00,000 Engineering

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    RBSE 12th Exams

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Biyani Group of Colleges, Jaipur specialties

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  • RatingJalandhar, Punjab
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    31,750 - 87,080 Engineering

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    PSEB 12th Exams

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    1,70,000 Engineering

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    Karnataka PGCET Exams

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RVCA bangalore is a Private Unaided Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. RVCA bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Arch, M.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingBhubaneswar, Odisha
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    1,20,000 Engineering

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    10,000 Engineering

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Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune offers Regular, Distance courses such as PGDM, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    2,75,000 Engineering

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CAT Trivandrum is a Private Institute located in Trivandrum, Kerala. It was established in the year 2011. CAT Trivandrum offers Regular courses such as B.Des, B.Arch 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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